Hazard Tree Removal, Tully Lake, Royalston, MA
Overview
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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
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically the W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND office under the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for Hazard Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, and Site Landscaping services at Tully Lake Dam in Royalston, MA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The work involves removing 18 hazard white pine trees and 19 stumps, along with associated site work. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM (local time).
Scope of Work
The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for hazard tree removal, traffic control, stump grinding, and site landscaping at one location within the Tully Lake Dam property. Key tasks include:
- Cutting, chipping, and removal of eighteen (18) hazard white pine trees, including logs, branches, and debris.
- Stump grinding of nineteen (19) stumps to a minimum of eight (8) inches below the soil surface.
- Loaming and seeding of disturbed areas to promote turf regeneration.
- Traffic control and site landscaping.
- Work must adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and EM 385-1-1 safety standards.
- Specific trees are identified by number, species, diameter at breast height (DBH), and GPS coordinates, with photographic evidence provided in attachments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Solicitation (RFQ).
- Period of Performance: From Contract Award to September 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $9.5 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to Jennifer M. Samela (jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil).
- Mandatory Requirement: A "Solicitation Survey" (Form 26QA097) must be completed and returned with quotes, providing company information, experience, past performance, key personnel details, and certifications.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on technical factors, price, and past performance. The Government will select the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous.
- Key Deadlines:
- Solicitation Issue Date: May 13, 2026
- Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, 02:00 PM (local time)
- Period of Performance End Date: September 30, 2026
Additional Notes
- All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered; non-compliant vendors will be rejected.
- Vendors are strongly recommended to conduct a site visit.
- All contract personnel must comply with security requirements, including training and Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures.
- Wage Determination can be found at https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4061/36.