Tree Removal Services, Blackwater Dam, Webster, NH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is soliciting tree removal services at Blackwater Dam in Webster, New Hampshire, involving the cutting, chipping, and removal of approximately 35 blue-marked trees ranging from 4 to 26.5 inches in diameter along 1.75 miles of Chairfactory Road. Contractors must possess at least three years of tree removal experience, maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), and comply with the Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements outlined in EM 385-1-1. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis with performance extending from contract award through April 14, 2026. Key contract requirements include submission of an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, and other safety certifications within ten days of award, with the Technical Point of Contact responsible for inspecting work to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The proposal deadline was extended to November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern, and site visits were scheduled for October 27 and October 31, 2025.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. No incumbent contractor or budget range is specified in the available documentation. The work takes place over approximately 1.75 miles of Chairfactory Road, a woods road in Salisbury, New Hampshire, within the Blackwater Dam property boundary, and may involve challenging terrain including wet areas, steep slopes, and uneven ground. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the tree removal, with work potentially including hazardous trees that pose risks to personnel, property, or infrastructure. All vendors failing to maintain an active SAM.gov registration at the time of proposal submission will be rejected as non-responsive.