TX Hazardous Fuel and Debris Removal Anahuac NWR

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to perform hazardous fuel and debris removal services at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (formerly Anahuac NWR) in Texas. The contract requires comprehensive mulching and removal of hazardous fuels and hurricane/human debris across 161 acres of the Entrance Road unit, including removal of all trees 8 inches or less in diameter, shrubs, and grass down to soil level, with strict specifications that mulch cannot exceed 1-foot tall or 1-inch thick and 4-inches long. The contractor must demonstrate proven experience in environmental management work and use low-impact equipment while maintaining strict environmental and operational standards. The contract will be awarded based on best value criteria, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Key deadlines include quotes and questions due by July 22, 2025, with optional site visits scheduled for July 14 and July 15 at 9 AM CDT.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry). The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with a performance period running continuously from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, with an optional six-month extension available. The work involves preventing woody species regrowth through multiple mowing cycles while ensuring soil disturbance does not exceed 10% of any sub-unit. Operations must be conducted only during dry conditions or pre-approved times, with weekly work reports required throughout the contract period. The place of performance is specifically the Entrance Road Area at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Chambers County, Texas, with the project encompassing approximately 161 acres of environmentally sensitive habitat requiring careful management.