ALB Tree Removal in South Carolina

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking capability statements from firms interested in performing tree removal services, restoration work, and deregulating woody debris resulting from tree removal operations to support the eradication of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) from Hollywood, Charleston County, South Carolina. The work will involve removing ALB infested and/or high-risk host trees, stump grinding, applying approved herbicide on stumps, disposing of removed trees and woody debris, and restoring properties. The contractor will be required to service multiple sites simultaneously and must have the capacity to expand to 10 crews for removal of up to approximately 600 trees per week. • Tree removal services • Restoration work • Deregulation of woody debris • Stump grinding • Application of approved herbicide on stumps • Disposal of removed trees and woody debris • Restoration of properties