Mechanical Tree Removal Services, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH
ID: W912WJ26QA008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLANDCONCORD, MA, 01742-2751, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ceab310ea3ee4d21837eaba2d5974f3d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting proposals for mechanical tree removal services at the Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin, New Hampshire. The project entails the removal of trees and woody vegetation at three designated locations: Periwinkle Road, Profile Falls Recreation Area, and Old Hill Village, requiring cutting, chipping, and disposal of the materials. This procurement is particularly significant as it is set aside for small business vendors, specifically Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), under NAICS code 561730, with a size standard of $9.5 million. Interested contractors must have an active registration in SAM.gov and adhere to safety standards, with the solicitation closing date set for November 14, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Jennifer Samela at Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil or by phone at 978-318-8324.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Samela
    (978) 318-8324
    Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment W912WJ26QA008-0001.pdf
    This document is an amendment to a solicitation for tree removal services at the Franklin Falls Dam Project in New Hampshire. The amendment provides corrected site visit dates and times, while the closing date for offers remains November 14, 2025. The Performance Work Statement details the scope of work, including tree removal at three specific locations (Periwinkle Road, Profile Falls Recreation Area, and Old Hill Village), requiring cutting, chipping, and disposal of trees and woody vegetation. The document outlines comprehensive safety requirements, personnel qualifications, submittal procedures for safety plans, and adherence to various federal, state, and local regulations. Vendors are advised to adhere to all instructions, with awards based on price alone. Key contact for questions is Jennifer M. Samela.
    Amendment W912WJ26QA008-0002.pdf
    This amendment modifies solicitation number W912WJ26QA008 and is necessary to provide responses to industry questions and revise the Performance Work Statement for tree removal services at Franklin Falls Dam, New Hampshire. The solicitation closing date remains November 14, 2025. The project involves tree removal at three locations: Periwinkle Road, Profile Falls Recreation Area, and Old Hill Village. Vendors must acknowledge the amendment, adhere to all instructions, and be registered in SAM. The document details safety requirements, personnel qualifications, equipment, and specific service tasks including tree removal, wood chipping, and site-specific instructions for each location. A pre-work conference and various submittals are required post-award.
    Attachments.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires tree removal services at the Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin, New Hampshire, as detailed in a Performance Work Statement. The project includes specific tree removal areas identified in Exhibit A, focusing on Periwinkle Road and Profile Falls, and Exhibit B, which covers all woody vegetation and trees in the Old Hill Village area. This document serves as an informational map outlining the scope of work for potential contractors involved in federal government RFPs related to environmental and maintenance services.
    Solicitation - W912WJ26QA008.pdf
    This government solicitation, W912WJ26QA008, is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for mechanical tree removal, including cutting, chipping, and disposal, at three locations within the Franklin Falls Dam Project in New Hampshire. The project is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) with a NAICS code of 561730 and a size standard of $9,500,000.00. The performance period is from contract award to April 14, 2026, with an estimated total award amount of $9,500,000.00. Key requirements include adherence to USACE safety standards (EM 385-1-1), submission of pre-work safety plans, mandatory SAM registration, and site visits. Quotes will be evaluated based on price alone. Contractors must possess relevant experience, licenses, and certifications.
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