Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to perform fuel reduction mastication on the Ocean Springs Unit of the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The project is expected to start on September 1, 2026, and end on September 30, 2027. The contractor will be responsible for performing mastication services to reduce fuel loads on the refuge. The government is looking for a contractor that can provide the best value, considering factors such as technical expertise, past experience, and price.
* The project requires the contractor to perform mastication services on approximately 150 acres of land.
* The contractor must have experience with similar projects and must be able to provide references.
* The government reserves the right to award the contract to a contractor that is not the lowest priced offer if the non-cost factors outweigh the price difference.
* The contract will be awarded to a small business, and the small business size standard is $34 million.