HAZARD TREES REMOVAL. OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is soliciting quotes for Hazard Tree Removal services in Leavenworth, WA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity addresses an immediate safety hazard caused by two trees that have fallen onto a Forest Service building. Quotes are due January 26, 2026, 2:00 PM PST.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves the removal of two hazard trees that have fallen onto a Forest Service building. Key tasks include:

• Removing tree parts resting against Forest Service buildings.
• Lawful disposal of removed tree parts outside the Forest Service compound.
• Conducting a site assessment and job hazard analysis.
• Mobilizing a crane capable of safely lifting large tree sections.
• Performing sectional removal to eliminate load on the building.
• Controlled lifting and rigging operations.
• Cleanup of the work area.
• Compliance with all applicable OSHA, state, and local safety regulations.
• Work must be performed by qualified and experienced personnel, with licensed crane operators and inspected equipment.
• Protection of government personnel, property, and adjacent private property.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm-Fixed Price.
• NAICS: 115310 (Tree Thinning Services), Size Standard: $11.5 Million.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
• Period of Performance: January 30, 2026 to February 27, 2026.
• Response Due: January 26, 2026, 2:00 PM PST.
• Published: January 20, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

• Quotations must be submitted via email to jorge.somoza@usda.gov.
• Submissions require three separate attachments: Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications.
• Evaluation factors include technical capability, price, and past performance. Technical and past performance are equally important and may control the award.

Additional Notes

• No pre-bid meeting will be held. Project bidders are advised to visit the site prior to bidding to familiarize themselves with road systems and access.
• Vendors must obtain permission before entering private property where the trees originated.
• Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
• Technical questions should be directed to Zach Fowler at 509-883-8488 or Zacharie.Fowler@usda.gov.