RFQ Albani Falls Dam Hazardous Tree Removal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District is requesting quotes for hazardous tree removal at Albeni Falls Dam recreation areas near Oldtown and Sandpoint, Idaho under RFQ W912DW26QA083, with quotes due July 31, 2026. This is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside — a restrictive eligibility filter.

The scope covers removal of 56 marked trees across four recreation areas: Albeni Cove (13 trees), Priest River (12 trees), Riley Creek (3 trees), and Vista Day Use Area (28 trees). The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, tools, and supervision to perform safe removal while preserving infrastructure and surrounding vegetation. The contractor is responsible for all site access, restroom facilities, equipment mobilization, and material disposal costs, which must be incorporated into quoted prices.

Performance runs from September 17, 2026 through February 26, 2027 with no extensions permitted. Pricing is firm fixed-price, arranged by six line items corresponding to each recreation area or location grouping. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible quoter whose quote conforms to solicitation requirements and is subject to 100% inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award and provide Federal Taxpayer ID, Unique Entity ID, and CAGE Code. Required insurance includes workers' compensation and employers' liability ($100,000 minimum), general liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and automobile liability ($200,000 per person / $50,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage). Contractors must obtain all necessary permits and licenses for tree disposal and comply with OSHA standards and Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1. Questions are due two days prior to closing. Payment is by Electronic Funds Transfer unless an exception is granted. Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan, work schedule, security documentation, insurance certificates, equipment and vehicle lists, and invoices per the Deliverables Schedule.