MN-glacial ridge NWR- mechanical land clearing of

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for mechanical land clearing services at the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge in Erskine, Minnesota. The contractor will be responsible for mechanically clearing 408 acres of woody vegetation using heavy equipment with rotary mowers, mulching machines, or chipping equipment, targeting vegetation ranging from 1" to 3" in diameter to promote diverse tallgrass prairie habitat. Key requirements include flush-cutting stumps to a maximum height of 4 inches, creating burn piles according to specifications, minimizing soil disturbance, and maintaining excellent safety records while providing all necessary equipment and personnel. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering technical expertise, approach to meeting Statement of Work requirements, competitive pricing, and past performance history. Vendors must submit quotes on company letterhead with total price breakdown, technical proposals, and past performance references by August 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST to Khalilah Brown.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry). No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation materials, though the contract structure is firm-fixed price with payment based on per-acre unit pricing for actual acres treated and inspected. The period of performance spans from August 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025, providing contractors with approximately four and a half months to complete the 408-acre clearing project. Work must be performed at the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge located in Polk County, Minnesota, with contractors required to collect and report detailed project data including dates, locations, acres treated, equipment used, and hours worked. The contract falls under PSC category F006 (Natural Resources/Conservation - Land Treatment Practices) and requires compliance with applicable wage determinations for Minnesota's Polk County.