WA-FWS NISQUALLY NWR COMPLX-TREE REMOVAL
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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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is soliciting quotations for arborist services to remove a large, hazardous double-trunked black cottonwood tree at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Olympia, WA. This tree poses an immediate threat to public safety and refuge infrastructure. Quotations are due by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the safe removal of a "Very Poor" condition co-dominant stemmed black cottonwood tree. Key tasks include:
- Safely removing the hazardous tree, sectioning it, and leaving two 30-40 foot trunk snags.
- Lowering limbs in a controlled manner to prevent damage to infrastructure and habitat.
- Removing all branches and logs less than 24 inches in diameter from the site.
- Setting aside large trunk sections (24 inches or larger, up to 8 feet long) for refuge use.
- Cleaning the site to the Refuge Manager's satisfaction. The tree's north stem is 70-inch diameter/174-foot height, and the south stem is 64-inch diameter/160-foot height, with a large crack and significant decay.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
- Delivery Date: June 15, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified (as per solicitation document).
- Quotations Due: May 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Published: May 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be emailed to chelsea_devivo@ios.doi.gov and reference "RFQ 140FS126Q0103 Olympia WA Hazard Tree Removal". Bidders must provide their UEI from SAM.gov. Evaluation will be based on a best value approach, considering safety certifications, liability insurance, and favorable experience/past performance history, which are approximately equal to price.
Additional Notes
A site visit is required prior to work to assess the tree and determine the best removal process; coordinate with Kurt Roblek (kurt_roblek@fws.gov). The contractor must coordinate with the Refuge Manager at least three weeks before work to arrange parking lot and Education Center closure. Normal duty hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.