F--TX Hazardous Fuel and Debris Removal Anahuac NWR
ID: 140FS225Q0138Type: Solicitation
AwardedSep 4, 2025
$161.2K$161,161
AwardeePRIME SITE WORK & CONCRETE INC 303 E MOFFAT AVE Hot Sulphur Springs CO 80451 USA
Award #:140FS225P0326
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION (F003)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ac481c8f12fa4b70b5c34fff7cd9b5fd/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is soliciting proposals from small businesses for a contract focused on hazardous fuel and debris removal at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac, Texas. The project encompasses approximately 161 acres and aims to enhance habitat safety and ecological health by removing trees, shrubs, unwanted woody species, and human debris, while ensuring minimal soil disturbance and compliance with environmental regulations. The contract period is set from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with a pre-bid site visit scheduled for July 14 and 15, 2025, to facilitate contractor understanding of project requirements. Interested contractors can contact Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@fws.gov or call 240-381-7321 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Riva, Jeremy
    (240) 381-7321
    jeremy_riva@fws.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PWS_Entrance_Road_Unit_Hazardous_Fuels_Removal_Anahuac.pdf
    The Texas Chenier Plain Fire Zone has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contract focused on removing hazardous fuels and debris at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. This contract pertains to non-personal services that include mulching or removing vegetation across 161 acres of the refuge, requiring qualified contractors to manage all necessary resources for the task. Objectives include the removal of trees, shrubs, unwanted woody species, and human debris, while overseeing the operational environment to prevent regrowth. The work is scheduled to commence upon award and will run until July 31, 2026, with a possible extension. The contractor must adhere to guidelines ensuring minimal soil disturbance, timely reports, and maintaining cleanliness throughout operations. The government will supply no resources or equipment, placing the onus on the contractor for compliance with regulations and reporting to the Contracting Officer Representative. A pre-bid site visit will facilitate contractor understanding of project requirements, and ongoing communication is expected to address any arising issues. This contract ultimately aims to enhance habitat safety and ecological health within the designated refuge area.
    Sol_140FS225Q0138_Amd_0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to Solicitation No. 140FS225Q0138 concerning the removal of hazardous fuels and debris at the Entrance Road Unit of the NWR in Falls Church, VA. The amendment establishes scheduled site visits on July 14 and 15, 2025, to allow potential offerors to inspect the work area prior to submitting offers. Interested contractors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment through specified channels to ensure their offers are recognized. The necessity for acknowledgment emphasizes the importance of compliance with solicitation procedures. Any changes to offers must also reference the amendment and be submitted timely. The document serves to clarify changes to the solicitation timeline and outline site visit logistics while adhering to the federal procurement protocol.
    Sol_140FS225Q0138.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a federally funded project involving hazardous fuels and debris removal at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac, Texas. The project encompasses approximately 161 acres and operates under a Total Small Business set-aside, requiring proposals by small businesses. The RFQ includes critical details such as the period of performance stretching from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, and emphasizes contract terms that ensure adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Contractors must submit electronic invoices and may be evaluated based on their technical compliance, past performance, and pricing, with a preference for those who comply with the Statement of Work. The document outlines various clauses governing contractor responsibilities, payment processes, compliance with laws, and the importance of maintaining contractor quality. Furthermore, it highlights environmental considerations and mandates compliance with labor standards, including provisions for veteran-owned businesses and efforts to maintain a sustainable procurement process. This RFQ illustrates the federal government's commitment to environmental management and fostering small business participation in government contracts.
    Wage_Determination_2015-5233_Revision_30_2025-05-15_Chambers_County_Texas.pdf
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