F--BLRI-345019 HAZARD TREE REMOVAL

Description

The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of contractors for an emergent upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary. The Contracting Officer will determine the acquisition strategy determination based on the results of this market survey. This project involves the identification, planning, removal, and disposal of hazard trees and storm-related debris within Julian Price Memorial Park Campground (approximately 62 acres) and the adjacent Price Picnic Area (approximately 28 acres) on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The forest in this area consists of an eastern mixed hardwoods common in the mountainous areas of Western North Carolina. The goal is to ensure public safety, protect park infrastructure, and maintain the natural environment. This work is in response to storm damage from Hurricane Helene and includes a significantly higher volume of tree removal and debris hauling than routine maintenance operations. The NAICS code for this project is 115310, with a small business size standard of $34M. Contractors must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 115310 to be considered/confirmed. Overview: This project will include all work and labor to complete This market research is being conducted to acquire additional information about potential contractors that may be interested in performing this work. This is not an invitation for bid (IFB), request for proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. All interested firms must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on SAM.gov. All responses must be submitted via email not later than March 13, 2026, at 1700 EDT to Stephen Loftus, Contracting Officer, email address stephen_loftus@ios.doi.gov