Tree Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) for comprehensive tree maintenance services. These services support INL operations at both in-town Idaho Falls facilities and the INL desert site. This EOI is the first step in identifying qualified vendors for a future solicitation. Responses are due June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected vendor will be responsible for a wide range of tree maintenance activities, including:
- Annual structural pruning, canopy raising, and removal of dead or hazardous limbs.
- Tree felling and removal of diseased, dying, or hazardous trees.
- Stump grinding and backfilling.
- Planting new trees, including staking and mulching.
- Monitoring and treating trees for pests, fungi, and other health concerns, and applying fertilizers.
- Providing 24/7 emergency tree response for hazardous limbs and storm damage.
- Identifying and reporting nesting birds in accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
- Coordinating all work with INL Facility Management and complying with all applicable INL safety requirements and federal/environmental regulations. All activities must be performed by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist.
Process & Timeline
This EOI is for market research purposes to identify interested and qualified vendors. Responses will inform the development of a formal solicitation list, and select vendors may be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
- Type: Sources Sought / Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026
- Published: May 18, 2026
Submittal Requirements
Interested vendors should submit an EOI including:
- Company name and point of contact.
- Description of tree maintenance services offered, highlighting ISA-certified personnel.
- Relevant experience, especially in large-site or multi-facility environments.
- Certifications, licenses, and safety program descriptions.
- Emergency response capabilities.
- Availability, staffing levels, and capacity for both desert site and Idaho Falls locations.
- Applicable NAICS codes and business size classification.
- Proof of ISA Certified Arborist qualification(s). Submissions should be sent to Chase.Egbert@inl.gov.
Additional Notes
Only select respondents, as determined by BEA, will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation. Respondents should mark any business-sensitive or proprietary information accordingly.