Tree Felling - Delaware Watergap (PA) - NPS
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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
The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting quotes for a Firm-Fixed-Price service contract to perform Tree Felling at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pike County, PA. This project is a critical preparatory step for upcoming pavement rehabilitation and trail realignment construction. Quotes are due by February 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and materials to clear trees and woody brush within the established Limits of Disturbance (LOD) along the Route 209 Corridor and McDade Trail (Mile Markers 13.7 to 20.2). Key requirements include:
- Felling & Disposal: Fell all undesignated trees and brush. Downed timber less than 12 inches DBH must be disposed of off-site; timber greater than 12 inches DBH must be left on-site.
- Stump Requirements: Stumps must be cut to within 6 inches of the existing grade.
- Environmental Compliance: Strict adherence to erosion and sediment control plans, wetland protection, and invasive species prevention (equipment washing required).
- Traffic & Safety: Implementation of a Vehicular Traffic Control Plan and a site-specific Safety Plan.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Service Contract
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Period of Performance: January 29, 2026, to March 31, 2026 (Work must be completed before the migratory bat and bird-roosting season begins on April 1).
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Fuels Reduction), Size Standard $34M
- Response Due: February 5, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made using the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical evaluation factors include:
- Demonstrated ability to meet the March 31, 2026, completion deadline.
- Geographic capability to work in challenging, remote terrain.
- Adequacy of the proposed Vehicular Traffic Control Plan.
Additional Notes
No formal site visit is scheduled, but offerors are encouraged to visit the site independently. Questions must be submitted via email to Cole Johnson (cole_johnson@nps.gov) no later than one day prior to the closing date.