Hazard Tree Removal, Tully Lake, Royalston, MA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, identified as W912WJ26QA097, is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Hazard Tree Removal services at Tully Lake Dam in Royalston, Massachusetts. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring these services to address hazard trees posing a risk to personnel, property, and infrastructure.

• Removal of eighteen (18) hazard white pine trees, including logs, branches, and debris.

• Stump grinding of nineteen (19) stumps to a minimum of eight (8) inches below the soil surface.

• Loaming and seeding of disturbed areas to promote turf regeneration.

• Traffic control and site landscaping.

• Work must be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and EM 385-1-1 safety standards.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: From Contract Award to September 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 561730 has a size standard of $9,500,000.00.

• Proposal Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to Jennifer M. Samela by the closing date and time specified in the solicitation.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on technical factors, price, and past performance. The Government will select the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Solicitation Issue Date: May 13, 2026
  • Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, 02:00 PM
  • Period of Performance End Date: September 30, 2026

• Mandatory Solicitation Survey: Must be completed and returned with quotes.

• This acquisition is a set-aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $9,500,000.00

• Vendors are strongly recommended to conduct a site visit.

• All contract personnel must comply with security requirements, including training and Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures.

• Wage Determination can be found at https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4061/36.

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

This document outlines the requirements for tree removal services at the Tully Lake Dam in Royalston, Massachusetts, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Removal of specific hazard white pine trees identified by number, species, diameter at breast height (DBH), and GPS coordinates.

• Removal of fallen white pine debris and a specific stump.

• The document includes exhibits with an informational map, a DBH chart, and photographic evidence of the trees and debris designated for removal.

• All identified trees are designated for "Fully Removed" outcome.

• The work is to be performed at Tully Lake Dam, Royalston, Massachusetts.

• The document references "Hazard White Pine Tree Photos" and provides detailed charts and maps to identify the specific trees and debris requiring removal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" that potential bidders must complete and submit with their quote to be considered for the opportunity. It requests information to assess the vendor's qualifications and capabilities.

• Company Information: Name, SAM CAGE Code, Address, POC details.
• Business Type: Corporation, Partnership, Sole Proprietor, or Other.
• Experience: Years of experience in the services, specifically as a prime contractor or subcontractor, and years on Federal Government contracts.
• Past Performance: Details on any failures to complete awarded work and reasons.
• Key Personnel: Number of employees, whether employees are on payroll, and anticipated number of employees for this solicitation.
• Subcontracting: Information on prime contractors hiring subcontractors, including teaming arrangement documentation.
• Employee Experience: Details for each employee who will perform the work.
• Certificates/Licenses: Required certifications (First Aid/CPR, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Rope Access, etc.) or a plan for obtaining them.
• References: Three past contract references, including agency, contract number, value, POC, dates, and scope of project.
• Statement Certification: A certification by an official that the provided information is accurate.

This form is critical for bidders to provide essential information about their company's experience, personnel, and past performance. Failure to complete it accurately and submit it with the quote may lead to disqualification. The information gathered will be used by the Government to evaluate the vendor's capability to perform the work.