SAM #140G0126Q0260

USGS Conte Research Lab Tree Removal and Replacement Services

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Conte Research Lab in Turners Falls, Massachusetts is seeking tree removal and replacement services to address diseased Black Ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer beetles. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Conte Research Lab, managed by the Office of Acquisition Grants-National, Department of the Interior - Contracting Officer's Representative: Marty Garcia, Facility Manager - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; tree species and service standards are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Removal and disposal of 11 diseased Black Ash trees (including stump grinding and debris removal) - Replacement with 11 healthy Thornless Honey Locust trees (Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis), minimum 6 feet tall - Site preparation including soil chemistry analysis and amendment - Tree installation per ANSI A300 standards, including staking, mulching, watering, and initial maintenance for 30-90 days - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with OSHA and local environmental regulations - Planting must follow ANSI A300 standards for tree care - Initial maintenance period to ensure tree establishment - Site visit required for vendors - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov - Small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services)

Description

AMD 0001The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Conte Research Lab (CRL), has a requirement for tree removal and replacement, in Turners Falls, MA for the period of 09/14/2026 to 11/13/2026.Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) 140G0126Q0260 will be issued on or about 09/01/2026 with written quotes due on or about 09/10/2026.A Site Visit will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00am ED at USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center at the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory, 1 Migratory Way Turners Falls, MA 01376-0796.All vendors interested in attending the site visit shall send a confirmation email to Contracting Officer, Leah Williams at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with RFQ number 140G0126Q0260 referenced in the subject line. This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code is 561730 - Landscaping Services. The size standard is $9.5 million.In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101(c)(4)(vi), all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to award a competitive purchase order in accordance with RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. Quotations shall be submitted to Contracting Officer, Leah Williams at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with RFQ number 140G0126Q0260 referenced in the subject line.The anticipated award date of the contract is 09/14/2026. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order. Questions regarding this solicitation may be emailed to Leah Williams at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with RFQ number 140G0126Q0260 referenced in the subject line.

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