ALB Tree Removal in South Carolina
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for tree removal, restoration, and woody debris deregulation services to eradicate the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Hollywood, Charleston County, South Carolina. Responses will help determine the procurement method, including potential small business set-asides. Capability statements are due by May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing all personnel, labor, supervision, supplies, equipment, and materials for:
- Removal of ALB infested and/or high-risk host trees on public and private properties.
- Stump grinding of all removed trees (landscaped and woodlot).
- Application of approved herbicide on stumps.
- Disposal of all removed trees and woody debris.
- Restoration of properties where removal work has been completed.
- Deregulation of woody debris (chipping/grinding to 1 inch or incineration) on-site or at an approved vendor within 48 hours. The contractor must service multiple sites simultaneously, with capacity for up to 10 crews removing approximately 600 trees per week. A full-time arborist with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification or equivalent is required. A performance bond of $500,000.00 will be necessary.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Three-year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- NAICS: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services) with a $9.5 million small business size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will inform potential small business set-aside.
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit a capability statement (5-page limit) via email to Latisha Hollman (latisha.a.hollman@usda.gov). Submissions should include:
- Company information and primary point of contact.
- Recent and relevant past performance (project details, dollar value, dates, POC, prime/sub role).
- Available equipment.
- Available personnel and crew.
- Aggregate bonding level.
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and business ownership/self-certification (e.g., Small Business, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, large business).
- Current Government Certifications (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone).
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse participants for their efforts, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.