S--DINO - Hazardous Tree Removal with Certified Arbor

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.

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.

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.