Mechanical Tree Removal Services, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is soliciting mechanical tree removal services at the Franklin Falls Dam Project in Franklin, New Hampshire. The work encompasses tree and woody vegetation removal at three distinct locations: Periwinkle Road (19 trees averaging 10.25 inches in diameter at breast height), Profile Falls Recreation Area (2 trees averaging 19 inches in diameter), and Old Hill Village (approximately 0.50 acres of woody vegetation). Contractors must possess at least three years of tree removal experience, provide qualified tree workers, and submit comprehensive safety documentation including an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis. Evaluation will be conducted on price alone, with work to be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The solicitation deadline is November 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern, with site visits scheduled for November 7 and November 13, 2025.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small business vendors under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services), with a Small Business Size Standard of $9.5 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract period extends from award through April 14, 2026, allowing approximately five months for project completion. Work may occur in challenging conditions including wet areas, steep slopes, and uneven terrain, requiring contractors to manage all aspects of tree cutting, chipping, and debris removal while preventing damage to government property and minimizing ground disturbance. All vendors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered responsive, and failure to maintain such registration will result in automatic rejection.