Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service, is soliciting a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to perform hazardous tree removal and trimming at the historic Tanbark Administrative Site within the San Dimas Experimental Forest, California. The work includes felling 75 trees, trimming 23 additional trees, grinding and disposing of slash, installing a temporary bridge over a washout area, and complying with extensive environmental, wildlife, and cultural resource protections. The contractor must provide a certified arborist, a crane‑operator with proper certification, and a qualified biological monitor for bat‑season work. The period of performance is 116 days from award, with a mandatory site‑visit on September 3 2026 and a question deadline of September 10 2026.
• Fell 75 trees, grind slash, remove material; leave stumps at 6‑inch height.
• Trim 21 trees plus 2 trees on unpaved road; grind slash and remove.
• Install and later remove a pre‑engineered bridging system over a washout area.
• Provide certified arborist (California D‑49 license) and crane‑operator certification.
• Conduct biological monitoring for special‑status bat species; adhere to seasonal restrictions.
• Submit pre‑work submittals (AHA, EPP, engineered drawings) within 15 days of award.
• Follow strict OSHA, USACE, and USFS safety and environmental regulations.