F--PEDRO MASTICATION

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) South Dakota Field Office seeks a small‑business contractor to mechanically masticate juniper trees ≤ 16 in. DBH on 428 acres (base) with an optional 129 acres. Work includes all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals, performed on BLM‑administered lands near Pedro, SD. The contract is a total small‑business set‑aside, FAR Part 12 commercial services solicitation, with a performance period from 16 Sep 2026 to 14 Apr 2027. Contractors must submit a technically compliant quotation (price per acre) by 8 Sep 2026, 0900 MDT. A crew foreman fluent in English must be on‑site at all times. No formal pre‑bid meeting or mandatory site visit is required, though bidders are encouraged to visit the site. The award will go to the best‑value offer (lowest price technically acceptable). • Scope: Mechanical mastication of juniper ≤ 16 in. DBH on 428 acres (base) + optional 129 acres. • Period: 16 Sep 2026 – 14 Apr 2027 (≈ 7 months). • Set‑aside: Total Small Business. • NAICS: 115310 (Forestry Services). • Quote deadline: 8 Sep 2026, 0900 MDT. • Questions due: 31 Aug 2026. • Contact: Linda Neely, (458) 899‑4077, [email protected].