SAM #697DCK-26-R-00221

FAA Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Services at Upolu VORTAC (UPP VOR), Hawaii

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking qualified vendors for tree trimming and vegetation management services at the Upolu VORTAC (UPP VOR) facility in Kona, Hawaii. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Service Area, Northwest Mountain Region, and Western Service Area Engineering Services - FAA Kailua Kona SSC and FAA SW Regional Office involved - Services Requested: - Quarterly or biannual trimming, cutting, mulching, mowing, and removal of trees (including tall Ironwood up to 60 feet), shrubs, grass, and other vegetation within a 350-foot radius of the UPP VOR antenna - Maintenance of clear line-of-sight by keeping vegetation at least six feet below the antenna counterpoise - Vegetation poisoning as needed, and topping/removal of trees outside FAA property - All work to be performed on steep mountain terrain and under FAA supervision - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must avoid work during the Hawaiian Hawks mating period (August-September) - Environmental protection of FAA property and adjacent lands - Compliance with FAA regulations and special care due to challenging terrain - OEMs and Vendors: - FAA is the only OEM or vendor mentioned; no specific commercial product manufacturers are referenced - No specific products or part numbers are requested; this is a service-based opportunity

Description

GENERAL The purpose of this project is to trim trees quarterly, removing shrubs, grass, and other vegetation, or obstructions surrounding the UPP VOR antenna to prevent interference of the radiated signal from the antenna. The tree coverage is mostly made up of tall Ironwood up to 60 feet tall. The terrain is on the mountain top and the trimmed areas are very steep which requires extra efforts to get to. NOTE: The contractor must be aware about the Hawaiian Hawks habitat close to the UPP VOR site. The work should not be scheduled during the mating period – August-September time frame. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, material, equipment, transportation, and other services needed to perform all tasks under this contract. The scope of work includes but not limited to the following items: Cut/trim/ and mulch shrubs, trees, grass, and other vegetation up to 350’ feet radius centered on the VOR antennas and rotate as necessary 365 deg. radius around VOR antenna, As shown on the Appendix A (Google map). All vegetation on entire counterpoise must be mowed and/or poison. All trees, shrubs, and vegetation located below the counterpoise within this area will be trimmed and shorten at least six (6) feet below the surface area (elevation 1765) of the antenna counter poise (below the antenna line of sight. All trees and vegetation within this area and FAA property will be cut down, chipped and spread within FAA property. Vegetation/grass will be mowed for ease in maintenance. Trees outside of FAA property must be topped at least six (6) feet below the surface area (elevation 1756) of antenna counter poise (below the antenna line of sight) and removed. Please refer to the attached Scopes of Work (SOW) and Appendix/Appendices

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