SAM #12639526C0021

Award for Urgent Tree Removal and Landscape Restoration Services for Asian Longhorned Beetle Infestation in South Carolina

This award addresses urgent tree removal and landscape restoration services to combat the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation in South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) - Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD), Procurement Branch - Awardee: - DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, INC. - Services Requested: - Removal of approximately 3,426 Asian Longhorned Beetle host trees over 55 acres in Hollywood, South Carolina - Landscape restoration including topsoil replacement, seed sowing, and occasional tree replacement - Collateral tree removal, stump grinding or treatment, woody debris deregulation, and fence replacement - Pick-up and disposal of additional woody debris - Notable Requirements: - Urgent response due to unusual and compelling operational need - Compliance with environmental and safety regulations - Key personnel required: Project Manager, Certified Arborist, Foremen - Coordination with Clemson University's Department of Plant Industry - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; procurement is for specialized services - Place of Performance: - Hollywood, Charleston County, and Dorchester County, South Carolina - Government facility at 4600 Goer Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston, SC 29406 - Contract Value: - $1,241,991.70 (fixed-price, single-award) - Period of Performance: - Six months, immediate start due to urgency

Description

This notice documents that the United States Department of Agriculture, APHIS, PPQ, SC, has awarded Contract No. 12639526C0021 to DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, INC., on 04/20/2026 under the authority of FAR 6.302‑2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

Due to urgent mission requirements that would not permit the delay associated with full and open competition, the Government determined that it was necessary to proceed with an award using other than full and open competition. The circumstances requiring immediate action included:

• A critical and time‑sensitive operational need that required award prior to completing a full competitive process.

• A determination that any delay in award would result in unacceptable impact to agency operations, public health/safety, or statutory obligations.

• Confirmation that the contractor identified was capable of meeting the Government’s immediate needs within the required timeframe.

The total estimated value of this award is $1,241,991.70

A Justification and Approval (J&A) citing FAR 6.302‑2 has been prepared and will be posted publicly in accordance with FAR 6.305 and agency procedures, with redactions as appropriate.

Please contact the Contracting Officer at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov with any questions regarding this notice.

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