Tree Removal Services, Littleville Lake and Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District seeks removal and disposal of approximately 565 trees and 20 stumps at Littleville Lake and Knightville Dam in Huntington, Massachusetts, with proposals due July 28 at 2:00 PM Eastern. This procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million.

Place of performance is Huntington, Massachusetts. Work encompasses three sites: Littleville Lake Project Office (approximately 230 trees across 1.28 acres), Knightville Dam Project Office (approximately 223 trees), and Knightville Dam Garage (approximately 112 trees and 20 stumps across 1.45 acres). Trees removed must measure 4 inches diameter at breast height and larger; stumps must be cut to no taller than 6 inches. All woody debris, including wood chips, must be removed offsite and cannot be broadcast or burned on-site. Forestry mulching equipment is permitted provided all debris is removed offsite. The contract period extends from award through April 14, 2027, with tree removal restricted to November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 to protect Northern Long-Eared Bat habitat. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern, with no weekend or holiday work permitted.

Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment; provide their own personal protective equipment, communication means, and potable water; and comply with USACE safety requirements including EM 385-1-1. Pre-work submittals—Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, ENG Forms 6293 and 6282—must be submitted within 21 days of award. All vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration at submission. The solicitation mandates a Solicitation Survey and requires three past-performance references from the past three years, similar in scope and complexity to the current work. Evaluation criteria are technical capability, price, and past performance. Pricing is firm fixed price with unit pricing for each task. Site visits are scheduled for July 21 and July 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM Eastern on the second day. Amendment 0003, issued July 27, clarified debris removal restrictions in response to industry questions; all prior amendments must be acknowledged by offerors.