Tree Removal Services, Littleville Lake and Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912WJ26QA135, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District. The amendment responds to industry inquiries, clarifies that the second site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM Eastern, and provides a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS). The solicitation closing date remains July 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to remove and dispose of approximately 565 trees and 20 stumps across three project areas in Huntington, Massachusetts: Littleville Lake (approx. 230 trees) and Knightville Dam (approx. 335 trees and 20 stumps). The period of performance runs from contract award through April 14, 2027. To protect the Northern Long-Eared Bat, no tree cutting of vegetation greater than 3 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) is permitted before November 1, 2026, or after March 31, 2027. Contractors must submit several pre-work safety and quality control plans within 21 days of contract award, including an Accident Prevention Plan and an Activity Hazard Analysis compliant with USACE EM 385-1-1 safety manuals. The contractor is responsible for executing all tree and stump removals safely, protecting surrounding utility and building infrastructure, restoring disturbed turf areas, and disposing of all debris off-site.

This document is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers outlining a tree removal project at Littleville Lake and Knightville Dam in Huntington, Massachusetts. The document consists of a series of informational photos and descriptions detailing the specific work areas and site challenges. The scope of work is divided into three primary zones: * **Knightville Dam Garage Area:** Tree removal surrounding a fine lawn, adjacent to the dam groin, and in close proximity to the garage, service lines, guardrails, and overhead powerlines. * **Knightville Dam Project Office Area:** Tree removal in close proximity to the office building, service lines, and overhead utility lines. * **Littleville Lake Project Office Area:** Tree removal near the project office, parking area, roadways, fencing, guardrails, and a culvert. This area is characterized by sloped, varied terrain that requires careful navigation. The document serves as a visual guide for contractors, highlighting critical safety hazards, infrastructure proximity, and environmental constraints that must be managed during the tree removal operations.

This document is a mandatory Solicitation Survey that vendors must complete and submit to remain compliant and responsive under a federal government solicitation. The survey gathers critical organizational, capability, and experience data directly from the prime contractor, rather than subcontractors. Key sections of the survey require information on: - **Company Profile:** Company name, SAM CAGE code, address, point of contact, and business type. - **Experience and Personnel:** Years of experience as a prime or subcontractor, federal contracting history, employee payroll status, and the qualifications and roles of key personnel designated for the project. - **Certifications and Licenses:** Specific compliance requirements, with pre-marked focus areas on First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Rope Access, and Qualified Tree Work Certifications. Vendors must attach active credentials or submit a detailed plan to obtain them. - **Subcontractor and Teaming Information:** Disclosure of any subcontractors and the mandatory submission of formal teaming agreements. - **References and Past Performance:** Details on three relevant projects completed within the past three years, emphasizing prime contractor performance. Failure to provide completed, accurate information that matches the vendor's SAM registration, or failing to disclose past contract terminations, will result in the quote being deemed non-responsive and eliminated from consideration.

This federal solicitation (W912WJ26QA135) is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, for tree and stump removal services at Littleville Lake and Knightville Dam in Huntington, Massachusetts. This commercial services procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance extending from the contract award date to April 14, 2027. The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove approximately 570 marked trees and 20 stumps across three primary areas: Littleville Lake Project Office (approx. 230 trees), Knightville Dam Project Office (approx. 223 trees), and the Knightville Dam Garage (approx. 112 trees and 20 stumps). To protect the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB), no trees or vegetation exceeding three inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) may be cut before November 1, 2026, or after March 31, 2027. Prior to commencing field operations, the selected contractor must submit comprehensive pre-work deliverables within 21 days of award, including a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and a Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan drafted by a Qualified Tree Worker. Work must comply with USACE Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1). Strongly recommended site visits are scheduled for July 21 and July 22, 2026, with final quotes due by July 27, 2026.