Mulching and Tree Removal at Fort Benning, Georgia

Auburn University seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree‑clearing and mulching services supporting forest‑management operations on Fort Benning, Georgia. The contractor will be responsible for mechanical removal of trees, processing the material into mulch, and delivering the mulch on‑site while complying with extensive environmental protections (e.g., red‑crowned woodpecker cavity trees, gopher‑tortoise burrows, cultural resources). Work covers up to 300 acres, with a minimum pricing basis of 100 acres, and the contract runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The solicitation requires full compliance with Alabama tax law, de‑barment certifications, immigration‑law attestations, and a robust insurance package submitted within 48 hours of award. • Scope: mechanical tree removal, stump grinding, mulching (≤6 in chips) and uniform distribution; strict limits on stump height and mulch depth. • Environmental constraints: buffers around RCW cavity trees (200 ft), gopher‑tortoise burrows (15 ft), and archaeological sites; mandatory identification and protection. • Compliance: NCIC Level III background checks, U.S. citizenship, E‑Verify (if Alabama presence), insurance (general liability, automobile, workers’ comp, environmental liability). • Delivery: single “Each” contract; work performed on‑site at Fort Benning with a ship‑to address at Auburn University Forestry & Wildlife Sciences building.