S--DINO - Hazardous Tree Removal with Certified Arbor

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains photographic figures related to the Green River Campground. These images likely serve as visual aids for a solicitation, statement of work, or other related document, providing context for the physical environment and potential work areas.

• The document consists of 43 figures, each labeled with a figure number (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2, ..., Figure 42 (43)).
• Each figure is a photograph depicting various aspects of the Green River Campground, including trees, pathways, picnic areas, and surrounding landscape.

Bidders should review these figures to gain a visual understanding of the Green River Campground. This may be crucial for assessing the scope of work, identifying site conditions, and planning for any proposed services or requirements related to this location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains photographic evidence of the "Housing Area" relevant to the SAM.gov opportunity. It serves as a visual aid to potential bidders, illustrating the existing conditions of the housing area.

• The document comprises 34 figures, each displaying a photograph of the housing area.
• Figures depict various aspects of the housing area, including structures, trees, grounds, and surrounding landscape.
• Some figures include annotations or markings (e.g., yellow numbering).

This attachment provides visual context for the physical environment of the housing area. Bidders should review these images to understand the current state of the site, which may be relevant for site visits, scope of work assessment, or proposal development related to any maintenance, renovation, or management activities associated with the housing area.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific counties of Utah (Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Uintah).

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Outlines the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a government contract in the specified geographic area that is subject to the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these minimums for all covered employees. Failure to comply can result in penalties. The document helps bidders accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains photographic images (Figures 1-20) of the Split Mountain Campground. These images likely serve as visual references for a related solicitation or statement of work, providing context for the physical environment and potential work areas.

• A collection of 20 figures, each depicting various views of the Split Mountain Campground.
• Images show natural features such as trees, terrain, and rock formations, as well as man-made elements like picnic tables and pathways.

These photographs are crucial for bidders to visually assess the site conditions, understand the existing infrastructure, and gain a clearer understanding of the scope of work related to the Split Mountain Campground opportunity. They can inform site visits, project planning, and resource allocation.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0005) updates the entire solicitation. Previously submitted quotes have been rejected and will not be considered due to changes in the requirement. The original solicitation (dated 02/10/2026) is still relevant, but the original SF 18 is also required.

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 09/01/2026 to 11/30/2026.

• All previous attachments are no longer applicable. New attachments include:

  • Attachment 1: PWS
  • Attachment 2: QASP
  • Attachment 3: DINO Assessment_Redacted
  • Attachment 4: Photos Split Mountain Campground
  • Attachment 5: Photos Green River Campground
  • Attachment 6: Photos Housing Area
  • Attachment 7: Wage Determination 2015-5497 Uintah County, Utah

• The closing date and time for quotes is now 7/09/2026, at Noon (12:00 PM), MT.

• Revised quotes shall not be accepted once a quote has been submitted.

• Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• The anticipated award date is 8/20/2026.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To perform hazardous tree mitigation and related work within Dinosaur National Monument, focusing on removing deadwood and mitigating hazardous conditions in developed areas.

• Hazard Mitigation: Removal of deadwood, dead trees, and mitigation of hazardous conditions.

• Pruning & Thinning: Light pruning, thinning, shaping, and balancing of trees to preserve structure and health, following proper arboricultural techniques.

• Work Locations: Services are required at Utah Housing Complex (GPS: 40.44129, -109.25259), Split Mountain Campground (GPS: 40.42156, -109.24423), and Green River Campground (GPS: 40.43685, -109.30403). Specific tasks are detailed for each location, including lists of trees requiring attention (pruning or removal).

• Employee Living Quarters: This area requires extensive intervention, with many trees needing removal due to advanced decline. Specific tasks are outlined for various houses within this area.

• Compliance with ANSI A300 pruning/removal standards.

• Accuracy of tree identification and execution per PWS.

• Safety compliance and incident-free operations.

• Timely communication with COR and CO.

• Professionalism, organization, and care for public and natural resources.

• Government surveillance may include random inspections, 100% inspection of critical tasks, post-work reviews, and documentation review.

• Period of Performance (POP): September 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Dinosaur National Monument, Utah (specifically Split Mountain Campground, Green River Campground, and Employee Living Quarters).

• Supervision: Work must be supervised by an arborist.

• Equipment: Must furnish technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies.

• Weed-Free Equipment: Proof of weed-free equipment is required prior to mobilization to prevent the spread of noxious weeds.

• Safety: Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary barricades, warning signs, and traffic control devices. Public safety and visitor accommodation are paramount.

• Resource Protection: Operations must minimize disturbance to wildlife, prevent erosion, and avoid pollution of waterways. Cultural and natural resources discovered must be reported immediately.

• Contractor Quality Control: The contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions.

• Fire Prevention: Chainsaws must be equipped with spark arrestors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the Hazardous Tree Mitigation Services at Dinosaur National Monument. It outlines the Government's methods for assessing contractor performance against the Purchase Order (PO) and Performance Work Statement (PWS). The QASP ensures the contractor adheres to industry standards, safety regulations, and contract requirements. It is not part of the contract itself but is used by the Government for performance verification.

• Government Roles: Defines responsibilities of the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Contractor Responsibilities: Outlines the contractor's obligations, including performing work to ANSI A300 standards, ensuring safety, and providing quality control.
• Performance Objectives & Standards: Details measurable performance areas such as pruning/removal quality, tree identification accuracy, safety compliance, debris removal, resource protection, work conduct, and schedule adherence.
• Surveillance Methods: Describes how the Government will monitor performance, including on-site inspections, critical task observations, post-work reviews, and documentation review.
• Performance Metrics: Lists key evaluation criteria, including compliance with standards, accuracy, safety, communication, and professionalism.
• Remedies for Unacceptable Performance: Outlines potential consequences for non-compliance, such as rework, price reductions, stop-work orders, termination, and negative performance records.
• Documentation & Reporting: Specifies COR's documentation requirements and final performance assessment.
• Acceptance Criteria: Defines conditions for work acceptance.
• Contractor-Furnished Quality Control: Requires the contractor to maintain their own Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): Details the process for documenting and resolving contractor non-conformance.

This QASP is critical for bidders as it clearly defines the standards and methods the Government will use to evaluate their performance. Understanding these requirements, performance objectives, surveillance methods, and potential remedies is essential for developing a compliant proposal and executing the contract successfully. It highlights the importance of adhering to ANSI A300 standards, safety protocols, and precise scope execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a tree assessment for the Green River Campground, Split Mountain Campground, and Employee Housing Area. It details the condition of various trees, their location, a hazard rating, and recommended actions.

• Tree Identification: Numbered entries corresponding to tree pictures (not provided).
• Location: Specific site numbers or areas within the campgrounds and housing.
• Tree Name: Species of the tree (e.g., Poplar, Black Ash, Cottonwood).
• Notes: Description of the tree's condition, including dead or broken limbs, disease, or overall health.
• Rating: Hazard level (Low, Moderate, High).
• Action: Recommended maintenance, such as pruning dead limbs, removal, shaping, or tucking.

This document outlines specific tree maintenance tasks required at various locations. Bidders interested in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or arboriculture services should review this assessment to understand the scope of work, the types of trees involved, their condition, and the specific actions needed. This information is crucial for developing accurate proposals and understanding the potential effort required for grounds maintenance contracts.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0004) extends the closing date and time for the solicitation, provides updated assessment information, and includes an updated Statement of Work (SOW).

• Closing Date and Time: Extended to July 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM mountain time.
• Bids Due Date: Changed from May 20, 2026, to July 1, 2026.
• Solicitation Due Time: Changed from 2:00 PM to 12:00 PM.
• Date Distributed: Changed from March 31, 2026, to May 21, 2026.
• Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Changed from Carole Yokota to Dayetta Belinte.
• Suggested COR: Changed to DBELINTE.
• Period of Performance: Specified as August 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

Bidders are granted an extension for proposal submission. All terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in effect unless modified by this amendment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to solicitation 140P142600001 extends the closing date and time. It also aims to obtain assessment information and an updated Statement of Work.

• Closing Date and Time: Extended.

• Statement of Work: To be updated.

• The new Closing Date and Time is May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM mountain time.

• The Period of Performance remains August 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

• Extends the solicitation closing date by an additional 21 days.

• Updates the period of performance to 08/01/2026 to 09/30/2026.

• Modifies Item 00010 to reflect "Hazardous Tree Mitigation Services including a Professional Arborist" with an updated obligated amount.

• States that all work shall be in accordance with the SOW.

• The purpose of this amendment is to provide an update to the large volume of questions and extend the closing date and time.

• Solicitation closing date and time.

• Period of Performance.

• Item 00010 (Supplies/Services).

• Statement of Work (SOW) is referenced for work requirements.

• The solicitation closing date is extended to April 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

• The anticipated award date is 5/1/2026.

• The schedule for dates of performance will be mutually agreed upon by the awardee and park POC.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 140P1426Q0001, originally dated 02/10/2026, provides updates to the estimated number of trees for procurement and revisions to evaluation and submission instructions.

• The estimated number of trees is now 20-30 in the campground and 3-6 in the housing area.

• The document incorporates updated Terms and Conditions, with changes highlighted in red.

• It clarifies that this is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items.

• The acquisition is for Dinosaur National Monument (DINO) and is NOT set-aside.

• NAICS code is 561730 – Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of $9.5 Million.

• The primary line item (10) is for Hazardous Tree Mitigation Services including a Professional Arborist.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is detailed in "B08 Solicitation Attachment 1 – DINO Hazardous Tree Mitigation Services".

• Two attachments are listed: "B08 Solicitation Attachment 1 - DINO Hazardous Tree Mitigation Services" (5 pages) and "B08 Solicitation Attachment 2 – Wage Determination 2015-5497 Rev. 27 Dated 12/03/2025, Unitah County, Utah" (14 pages).

• Work Locations are provided via GPS coordinates for Utah Housing Complex, Split Mountain Campground, and Green River Campground, with a physical address for the Quarry Visitor Center.

• FAR provisions 52.212-1 apply and are incorporated by reference, with an addendum providing specific instructions to quoters.

• The effective date of the amendment is 02/23/2026.

• A site visit is scheduled for 02/26/2026 at 10:00 am Mountain Time.

• All questions must be submitted in writing by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on 03/04/2026 to sally_leitch@nps.gov.

• Quotes are due by 2:00 PM Mountain Time on 03/17/2026 to sally_leitch@nps.gov.

• The Period of Performance is 04/01/2026 to 05/01/2026.

• Award is anticipated by 03/31/2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Capability, with a "best value" approach.

• Quoters must provide a narrative technical approach, arborist certification, past performance, safety plan, SOPs, and quality control plan. Copying the SOW is not acceptable.

• Quotes must be submitted in PDF format via email and adhere to specific formatting requirements.

• A submission checklist is provided, including SF 18, Provision 52.204-24, and other required documents.

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 180 days.

• Redlines or changes in the Terms and Conditions will not be accepted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P1426Q0001, by the National Park Service (NPS) for Hazardous Tree Mitigation Services at Dinosaur National Monument (DINO). The NPS intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Hazardous Tree Mitigation Services, including the services of a Certified Arborist.

• Work involves assessment of tree structure (risk) and mitigation in front country campgrounds and areas around the monument's housing, in conformance with ANSI A-300 (Part 9)-2011 Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations (Tree Risk Assessment).

• May also include mitigation of hazardous trees in front country campgrounds in conformance with ANSI A-300 (Part 1)-2008 Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations (Pruning).

• Work sites include front country campgrounds and other developed sites within DINO in Utah.

• Primary tree species include Fremont cottonwood, boxelder, and lance leaf cottonwood. Secondary species may include Lombardy poplar, black walnut, silver (white) poplar, weeping willow, and other ornamental species.

• All work shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to May 1, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 – Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of $9.5 Million.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Submission Method: Email to sally_leitch@nps.gov.

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 180 days.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability. Award will be made to the quoter determined to be the overall best value.

• Technical Capability requires a narrative detailing how the firm will meet SOW requirements, including arborist certification, past performance, safety plan, standard operating procedures, and quality control plan.

• Price must be all-inclusive and submitted as a firm fixed price.

• This solicitation is NOT set-aside. All business sizes are invited to submit a quote.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have an active registration.

• A site visit is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

• Questions are due by March 4, 2026, at Noon Mountain Time, submitted via email to sally_leitch@nps.gov.

• Attachments include the SOW and Wage Determination.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines requirements for hazardous tree mitigation and related services within two front country campgrounds and other developed sites at Dinosaur National Monument, Utah. The primary goal is to reduce risk and manage tree health.

• Hazardous Tree Mitigation: Includes assessment of tree structure (risk) and mitigation, potentially involving tree removal or pruning. This work must comply with ANSI A-300 standards for Tree Risk Assessment and Tree Care Operations.

• Primary Tree Species: Fremont cottonwood, boxelder, and lanceleaf cottonwood.

• Secondary Tree Species: Lombardy poplar, black walnut, silver (white) poplar, weeping willow, and other ornamental species.

• Specific Arborist Tasks: Visual inspection of trees, avoiding damage to living tissue, compliance with ANSI A-300 and Z133.1 standards, no wound treatments, consideration of tree removal if excessive pruning is needed, minimal pruning when no target is identified, and preparation of a post-work written report.

• Debris Management: Options include lopping and scattering, lopping and stacking, bucking, chipping, loading and hauling, or removal from site.

• Definitions: Provides definitions for key terms such as Arboriculture, Arborist, Bucking, Chipping, Mitigation, Pruning, Risk Assessment, and Tree Risk.

• Risk Assessment: Includes a rating system from 0 (no threat) to 3 (high immediacy/potential for damage), with specific timelines for enacting recommendations.

• Quality Assurance: Government will perform quality assurance through visual surveys and review of contractor documents.

• Contractor Quality Control: Contractor is responsible for managing and controlling quality actions.

• Locations: Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, including Split Mountain Campground, Green River Campground, and areas adjacent to housing and visitor centers.

• Period of Performance: Late winter/early spring 2026, with campgrounds potentially opening in April.

• Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices: Contractor must provide and maintain traffic control devices.

• Weed-Free Equipment: Equipment must be certified weed-free and cleaned prior to entering the project area.

• Fire Prevention: Chainsaws must be equipped with spark arrestors.

• Landscape and Wildlife Preservation: Operations must be confined to designated areas, minimizing disturbance to wildlife and natural habitats. Pollutants are prohibited.

• Visitor Accommodation and Safety: Operations scheduled to avoid high-use visitation periods. Contractor must ensure public safety and designate personnel to monitor for visitors near work zones.

• Cultural and Natural Resource Protection: Any discovered artifacts, fossils, or human remains must be left in place, and authorities notified.

• National Park Service Regulations: All conduct is subject to park rules and regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act." It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in a specific geographic area (Utah Counties of Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan, Uintah) for contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Details health and welfare benefits, including rates for standard coverage and coverage under Executive Order 13706.
• Outlines paid vacation and holiday policies.
• Includes specific notes regarding computer employees, night pay, Sunday pay, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Provides information on uniform allowances and the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.
• Explains the conformance process for additional classifications and wage rates.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that incorporate Service Contract Act wage determinations. It establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals for covered contracts. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. The document helps bidders understand the labor cost component of the opportunity and assess its financial feasibility.