FARGO-MOORHEAD FOREST MITIGATION PLANTING
Overview
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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
This is a Bid Abstract for the FARGO-MOORHEAD FOREST MITIGATION PLANTING opportunity (Notice ID: 58e72a3b188a497a8ccc812c6411228d), issued by the Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District. Bids for this Total Small Business Set-Aside contract were opened on January 29, 2026, and this abstract summarizes the received proposals. The contract is for a 3-year service to establish, monitor, and maintain native forest habitat.
Scope of Work
The contract involves a 3-year service for planting, monitoring, and maintaining native forest habitat in the Fargo-Moorhead area, specifically in Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota.
- Base Contract: Covers 165.4 acres, including planting native trees, grasses, and forbs on up to 68.8 acres, and invasive species control in approximately 96.5 acres of existing forest preservation areas. Includes 3 years of maintenance and monitoring.
- Option 1: Adds 10.4 acres, with planting on 4.8 acres and invasive species control on 5.6 acres, also including 3 years of maintenance and monitoring.
- Performance Standards: Specific metrics for seedling densities, invasive species control, and native cover must be met by the end of Year 3.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for both base and option.
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Forestry and Logging Support Activities) with a size standard of $11,500,000.00.
- Product Service Code: F005 (Forest Tree Planting Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Opening: January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
- Evaluation: Based on price and price-related factors. The bid abstract lists proposals from DJM Ecological Services, Inc., Landology Inc, JT Lawn Services & Landscaping, and Hoffman & McNamara Co.
- Key Submission Requirements (prior to bid opening): SF 1449, itemized pricing, completed 52.212-3 representations, executed bid bond (SF 24), and signed solicitation amendments. SAM registration and online representations/certifications were required prior to bid opening.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Contractors are required to submit various plans post-award, including a Project Schedule, Safety Plan, Herbicide Plan, Quality Control Plan, Site Preparation Plan, Planting Plans, Noxious and Invasive Species Control Plan, Maintenance Plan, and Annual Monitoring Reports. Compliance with EM 385-1-1 (Safety and Health), OSHA, and FAR 52.222-54 (E-Verify) is mandatory. Applicable U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations for Cass County, ND, and Clay County, MN, must be adhered to for labor costs.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Scott E. Hendrix (Scott.E.Hendrix@usace.army.mil) Secondary Contact: Kenneth Eshom (kenneth.j.eshom@usace.army.mil)