Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified contractor to provide planted‑tree maintenance and associated chemical fuels‑reduction treatment for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (NWFR) in Minnesota. The effort covers several treatment units (Huber, Black River Bottoms, Trempealeau NWR River Bottoms, Nelson Field 1 & 2) with a maximum of 940 seedlings to be maintained. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, with a performance period from 1 May 2027 through 30 July 2027 (≈ 3 months). Offers must be submitted electronically by the deadline (date not specified) and must include technical approach, experience, past performance, and price. A site visit is strongly recommended and can be arranged with the wildlife biologist listed in the solicitation. The award will be made to a small‑business set‑aside (100 % SDVOSB‑eligible) contractor.
• Scope: Chemical treatment for fuels reduction and maintenance of planted trees across five designated units.
• Location: Upper Mississippi River NWFR, Winona, MN (ZIP 55987).
• Period of performance: 05/01/2027 – 07/30/2027 (≈ 3 months).
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, small‑business set‑aside (SDVOSB).
• Required qualifications: Small business, preferably SDVOSB; SAM registration; UEI; ability to conduct site visits and submit detailed technical and pricing proposals.
• Evaluation factors: Technical approach, technical experience, past performance, and price.
• Submission: Email quotes and questions to the primary contact; follow the SF 1449 format.