Jeff Powell Excavating LLC

Jeff Powell Excavating LLC is a self-certified small disadvantaged business located in Bigfork, Minnesota, registered as a sole proprietorship and limited liability company. The company specializes in excavation and heavy equipment services, primarily supporting federal agencies in forest management, emergency response, and infrastructure maintenance. Positioned as a nimble provider of specialized heavy equipment and excavation services, Jeff Powell Excavating LLC has established a strong presence in supporting government operations, particularly within the U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior regions.

The company has secured multiple federal contract awards focused on vegetation management, land clearing, and heavy equipment services. These contracts have predominantly been awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service's Region 9 - Eastern Region. Specific contract scopes have included woody vegetation removal at the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, mechanical land clearing of vegetation across multiple acres, and excavation services supporting forest management operations. Most of these contracts have been small business set-aside awards, with contract values ranging from $2,092.50 to $74,256. The work typically involves using mechanized equipment like rotary mowers, mulching machines, dozers, and excavators to perform precise land management and clearing tasks.

Jeff Powell Excavating LLC holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the USDA Forest Service's National Interagency Fire Center, valued at $250,000 and valid through June 1, 2028. This Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) contract covers heavy equipment services for fire suppression and all-hazard incident response across Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9. Under this IDC, the company has received multiple task orders enabling rapid deployment of specialized equipment during emergencies. The contract is set aside for small businesses and allows Jeff Powell Excavating LLC to provide critical support to forest management efforts, including the deployment of specialized equipment like dozers, excavators, and tractor plows to support the Forest Service's mission of managing and protecting national forests.

Jeff Powell Excavating is a family-owned northern Minnesota-based business focusing on all of your excavating and landscaping needs.

Whether you need:

A site prepared for your cabin or house

Septic installation

or you want to spruce up your existing land with some new landscaping

Jeff Powell Excavating can fill your needs.