Tree Removal, Barre Falls Dam, Barre, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District seeks removal and disposal of approximately 403 trees at Barre Falls Dam in Barre, Massachusetts, with proposals due August 7, 2026. This procurement is set-aside for women-owned small business (WOSB) vendors and carries a firm fixed-price award valued at $9.5 million. All vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration at submission.

Place of performance is Barre, Massachusetts. The NAICS code is 561730 (Landscaping Services); the small business size standard is $9.5 million. Work must occur between November 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027 to comply with Northern Long Eared Bat inactive season restrictions. Tree removal spans three sections: downstream area (150 trees, 4"–24" diameter at breast height), recreation area (8 trees including three at 24" DBH), and spillway area (245 trees, 2"–20" DBH). Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Contract period of performance runs from award through April 14, 2027.

Relevant past performance must demonstrate large-scale tree removal of similar scope, complexity, technical difficulty, and dollar value. Services in landscaping, window cleaning, or septic pumping are not considered relevant. Subcontractor past performance may satisfy technical requirements if vendors provide a formal teaming arrangement. Contractors must submit three past performance references from contracts completed within the past three years, with government contracts preferred.

Tree stumps must not exceed 6 inches in height; all debris must be disposed of offsite or chipped into piles not exceeding 1 foot height or 75 feet diameter. On-site burning is prohibited. Contractors must prevent damage to surrounding trees, cannot create skid roads or alter the landscape, and cannot plow access points. Contractors must designate a Level 2 Site Safety and Health Officer, prepare an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis documentation, and conduct a pre-work conference. The power line will be de-energized during work. All pre-work submittals must be accepted within 21 days of award. Wage determination is 2015-4103 (Modification 35, dated June 25, 2026). Evaluation weighs technical capability, price, and past performance.