Tucson Plant Materials Center, AZ - Tree Removal

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is seeking tree removal services for the Tucson Plant Materials Center located in Tucson, Arizona. The solicitation requires a contractor to remove and dispose of multiple trees, including a Mesquite tree, Acacia tree, Yucca debris, Eucalyptus, Texas Mountain Laurel, Desert Willow, desert broom trees, and an unknown tree stump. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, with contractors required to be registered and active in SAM.gov with the NAICS code 561730 for Landscaping Services. Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead and must comply with federal acquisition regulations. The submission deadline is March 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with quotes to be evaluated based on compliance with solicitation requirements and pricing.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $9.5 million, targeting landscaping service providers. The performance period is approximately 60 days after award, with work to be conducted at 3241 N. Romero Rd in Tucson, Arizona. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding federal holidays. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supplies to complete the tree removal services. The contractor will have access to building utilities, potable water, and restrooms, but no government-furnished property will be provided. While the exact contract value is not specified, the solicitation indicates a firm fixed-price contract will be awarded based on the lowest acceptable quote.