SAM #12639526R0006

USDA APHIS Solicitation for ALB Tree Removal, Deregulation, and Restoration Services in South Carolina

This opportunity involves a large-scale, multi-year contract for Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) tree removal, deregulation, and landscape restoration services in Charleston County, South Carolina, led by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) - In cooperation with Clemson University's Department of Plant Industry - Scope of Work: - Removal of ALB host and collateral trees by acreage and individual tree size - Deregulation and disposal of brush and woody debris - Stump treatment (herbicide application or grinding) - Landscape restoration: topsoil replacement, seed sowing, and occasional tree replacement - Fence removal and replacement as needed for access - Use of specialized equipment: chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, cranes, watercraft - Woody debris pickup and disposal, including material not felled by the contractor - Compliance with environmental and safety regulations - Work performed on both public and private properties, including challenging terrain (swamps, marshlands, upland forests) - Key Personnel Requirements: - Project Manager, Certified Arborist, and Foreman required - Contract Structure: - 4.5-year fixed-price IDIQ contract (6-month base period plus four 1-year options) - Task Orders issued for specific work, with rapid response required (commence within 48 hours) - Estimated contract value: $25,000 minimum to $19.5 million maximum - Products/Services Requested: - Tree removal by acre (various densities and diameters) - Individual tree removal (by diameter size) - Stump grinding in woodlots - Fence replacement (residential/property line and livestock) - Woody debris pickup (by cubic yard) - Crane and watercraft daily rates - CSX flagger fees - Herbicide treatment on stumps - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and supplies - Work must be performed in accordance with strict environmental and safety standards - Emphasis on rapid mobilization and completion per Task Order - Small business participation encouraged, but the acquisition is unrestricted - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Estimated Quantities: - Examples include 250+ individual tree removals (2.0–5.9" DBH), 25+ woody debris pickups, and multiple fence replacements - Estimated Contract Value: - $25,000 minimum to $19,500,000 maximum

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes only solicitation.  Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 12639526R0006 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for tree ALB tree removal, deregulation of host material, and associated landscape restoration services in Hollywood and Mount Pleasant South Carolina. The goal of the South Carolina ALB Program is to eradicate ALB from all known infested areas and to prevent the spread of the insect to uninfested areas through the survey and removal of infested and high-risk host trees.

This contract will cover tree removal services in the various housing developments, wetlands, woodlots, and industrial areas under all conditions and terrain types within the Quarantine Zone. The work area consists of terrain types of the Atlantic coastal plain including swamps, marshlands, and tidally influenced areas, as well as upland forests. Work performed on public and private properties will require the Contractor to contact and meet with the property owner or other approved point of contact to discuss the removal operations prior to starting the work. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, equipment, and supplies required to remove ALB host trees and restore the Removal Site to conditions comparable or better than conditions prior to any tree Removal Operations. Removal and restoration activities may include, but are not limited to, total removal of trees of any size and character in any location; removal of collateral trees; removal and deregulation of all brush and woody debris resultant from the removal of targeted trees; stump treatment (herbicide treatment or stump grinding); employing methods to reduce soil disturbance/loss; and extensive landscape restoration including, but not limited to, topsoil replacement, seed sowing, and occasional tree replacement when. The Contractor is responsible for completing work with the highest quality standards, timeliness, and minimal public disruption.

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730. The small business size standard is $9.5 million.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency.

Any questions pertaining to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to Kim Yen Tu by email only to kimyen.tu@usda.gov no later than July 24th, 2026. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.  Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. The government will not respond directly to individual questions and Responses will not be provided to telephonic inquiries.

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