F--Tree Removal, Umatilla NWR OR
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. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued an Award Notice for Tree Removal Services at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Oregon. This contract, originally solicited as a Firm Fixed-Price opportunity (Solicitation Number: 140FS326Q0035), was a Total Small Business Set-Aside for services including tree removal, disposal, and stump grinding. The award notice was published on March 27, 2026, following a solicitation that closed on March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded services involve the removal of up to 20 hardwood trees, ranging from 5" to 20" Diameter at Breast Height (DBH), located between a disc-line and a private property fence at the Mid-Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Umatilla NWR. The scope also includes the disposal of removed trees and debris, and the grinding of remaining stumps to prevent regrowth. A critical requirement was to ensure the existing chain link fence between the disc-line and private property remained undamaged, with the contractor responsible for replacement if damage occurred. The place of performance is 323 Boardman Ave NW, Boardman, OR 97818.
Contract Details
This was a Firm Fixed-Price contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 115310 (Timber Tract and Related Wood Services) with a size standard of $11.5 million. The Period of Performance for the work was from March 23, 2026, to April 30, 2026, with an estimated completion time of approximately one week.
Solicitation & Evaluation
The original solicitation (140FS326Q0035) required offerors to submit proposals by March 16, 2026. Evaluation was based on a best value approach, where technical capability and past performance were considered more important than price. Contractors were required to hold an Oregon Construction Contractors Board license and be a Certified Arborist. A site visit was urged for bidders to assess conditions. The solicitation package included a Performance Work Statement, a Quote Schedule, a Past Performance Data Document, and an SCA Wage Determination (No.: 2015-5589, Rev No.: 30) for the relevant Oregon counties.
Agency & Contact
This award was made by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS SAT TEAM 3, under the Department of the Interior. For general inquiries, the primary contact is Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov or 413-253-8738.