TN-erwin NFH-debris removal & clean up

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks tree felling, removal, stump grinding, and cleanup services at Erwin National Fish Hatchery in Erwin, Tennessee, with quotes due August 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. This is a total small business set-aside RFQ conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13.

Place of performance is Erwin, Tennessee. The work involves safely felling and removing 30 trees ranging from 18 to 30 inches in diameter, grinding 6 stumps flush or below grade to a depth of 6 to 12 inches, removing all associated logs, limbs, branches, and debris, backfilling stump-grind cavities with clean soil or compacted fill, and leaving the site in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. All work must be performed between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Period of performance runs from September 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026 (delivery deadline November 30, 2026). The contractor must ensure personnel are trained and qualified, maintain compliance with OSHA, ANSI Z133, and local safety regulations, and protect nearby structures, utilities, and landscaping. The NAICS code is 562119 (Other Waste Collection) with a $47 million size standard; the PSC is F021 (Natural Resources/Conservation—Site Preparation).

Evaluation uses a best value/trade-off approach weighing technical capability, price, and past performance as approximately equal factors. Quoters must submit completed SF 18 forms, past performance references (minimum three customers), a detailed price schedule itemizing labor, materials, and license costs, equipment list, employee list, and project schedule. Vendors cannot have a termination for fault or default within the last seven years and must be active in SAM upon submission. Service Contract Act wage determination WD #2015-4641 applies, establishing prevailing wage rates for Carter, Unicoi, and Washington counties in Tennessee. The contract is firm-fixed-price with payment via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. Submit quotes to Merenica_Banks@fws.gov with subject line "Solicitation: 140FS326Q0086 - Quote Submission"; site visit coordination is available through Tyler Hern, Hatchery Manager, at (304) 860-0788.