The Columbia River Gorge National Fish Hatchery Co

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks hazard tree removal and trimming services at three Columbia River Gorge National Fish Hatcheries, with quotations due August 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside RFQ for commercial services under FAR Part 12.

Place of performance includes Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery, Willard National Fish Hatchery, and Carson National Fish Hatchery in Washington. Work must be completed between September 1 and October 31, 2026, during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pacific Time) unless approved otherwise. Specific scope includes removal of one tree near a drum filter at Little White Salmon, trimming a maple behind quarters, removing a dead snag at Carson, and removing or trimming multiple trees at Willard. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and cleanup; comply with Service Contract Labor Standards under Department of Labor Wage Determination WD #2015-5563; and maintain appropriate insurance. Quoters must submit firm-fixed pricing for each facility, demonstrate relevant experience with hazard tree removal projects, and provide customer references. Site visits were available by August 25, 2026.

The NAICS code is 561730, Landscaping Services; PSC is F014, Natural Resources/Conservation—Tree Thinning. Award will be made via purchase order to a single responsible quoter offering best value. Evaluation weighs Experience/Technical Capability and Past Performance more heavily than Price. Quotations must be submitted as a single consolidated PDF to oscar_orozco@ios.doi.gov. The anticipated award date is September 1, 2026.