Moca hazard tree mitigations

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform hazard tree mitigation services at Montezuma Castle National Monument in Arizona. The project involves removing dead branches, cutting down specific cottonwood and sycamore trees, grinding stumps, and managing tree debris across multiple locations including Montezuma Well, Pasture Trail, and the Picnic Area. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated based on their ability to complete the work during weekday hours with considerations for local wildlife species. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) and requires contractors to submit quotes by 5:00 PM ET on June 2, 2025. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price commercial contract with specific technical requirements for tree removal.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a small business size standard of $9.5M, indicating opportunities for smaller enterprises. The performance period is defined from September 15, 2025 to December 31, 2025, covering approximately four months of work. Trees to be mitigated range from 18" to 40" in diameter at breast height, with work locations spread across different areas of the national monument. There is no incumbent contractor for this new contract requirement, and no specific state licensure is required for tree felling based on confirmation from the Arizona Department of Forestry. The place of performance is Montezuma Castle National Monument in Arizona, with work to be conducted during standard weekday working hours and with careful consideration of the local ecosystem and wildlife habitats.