TX JOCELYN NUNGARAY NWR (formerly Anahuac NWR) HAZ

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking hazardous fuels and debris removal services at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (formerly Anahuac NWR) in Texas through solicitation 140FS225Q0137. The contract requires mulching and removing hazardous fuels and hurricane/human debris across 400 acres of the Big Oak Unit, with work involving removal of trees 8 inches or less in diameter, shrubs, and grass down to 1-3 inches above soil level using minimally invasive equipment. The contractor must also clear all human and hurricane debris, fill ruts, and maintain the area through repeated mowing to prevent woody species regrowth. The government will evaluate offers based on ability to meet technical specifications, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Site visits are scheduled for July 14 and July 15 at 9 AM CDT, and the proposal due date is July 22, 2025.

This is a 100% total small business set-aside opportunity with a firm-fixed price contract structure. The contract period of performance runs from July 28, 2025 to July 27, 2026, with a potential six-month extension through December 31, 2026. The work must be completed by July 31, 2026, covering 400 acres at the Big Oak Unit of the refuge. All mulch must be restricted to 1-foot-tall piles and 1 inch thick by 4 inches long, and the contractor is responsible for providing all equipment, personnel, and services while submitting weekly work reports. The work location is in Chambers County, Texas, and the solicitation includes applicable wage determinations for the area with hourly rates ranging from $12.46 to $55.59 across various occupation classifications.