Minute man - wildfire risk reduction

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking competitive quotes for wildfire risk reduction services at Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts, including tree removal, pruning, and mechanical mulching of damaged trees and limbs across approximately 10 acres. The solicitation requires contractors to have a Certified Arborist on-site during aerial work, maintain compliance with OSHA and ANSI safety standards, and possess a minimum of five years of commercial tree removal and pruning experience. Work must target 75 percent of trees in four specific locations including Manuel Drive/Battle Road Trail, Hartwell Tavern Area, Sam Hartwell Shelter Area, and Fiske Hill Area, focusing on standing and fallen white ash, white pine, red oak, black cherry, and vine-covered trees that pose wildfire risks. Offerors will be evaluated based on qualifications, past performance, and price, with all non-price factors approximately equal in importance to price, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsible offeror. A mandatory site visit occurred on August 20, 2025, and quotes are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on August 29, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed-price purchase order with a performance period from September 1, 2025, to December 30, 2025, requiring completion within 120 days of contract award. Work will be performed at 174 Liberty Street in Concord, Massachusetts, during regular business hours (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) with careful consideration for bat and bird habitats. The contractor must provide daily communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative, secure work sites, and restore all areas to their original condition upon completion. Payment will be made upon 100 percent completion of each component line item and government acceptance of the work, with wage requirements following Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4047 mandating minimum hourly rates of $17.75 per hour plus fringe benefits.