SET-ASIDE INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

This project is set-aside Total Small Business

The NAICS code for this project is 115310.  The small business size standard is no greater than $20.5 Million in average annual receipts.  Only offers from firms that are certified to meet both Total Small Business status and the size standard will be considered. You may contact your local U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office.

The intent of this contract is to award a Firm Fixed Price contract is to mechanically thin overstocked and brush choked plantations by mechanically shredding/cutting/chipping live and dead brush, new and old slash, and trees to reduce inter tree competition and reduce fire hazard. Work will be done on mountainous terrain with steep pitches up to 50%, have varying ground conditions, soil types and vegetation types. Ground conditions can contain surface and below surface rock, stumps and other debris that will vary in size, density, and depth. Vegetation types vary in size and density and include conifers, hardwoods, and brush. Work shall be done in a manner that does not damage leave trees or specified non-treated vegetation.

Project is located on the Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District, Tuolumne County, California, 24695 Hwy 108,  Mi- Wuk Village, CA 95346.  The maps are intended to show only the general size, shape, and location of the areas.

The solicitation package will be uploaded when ready, approximately 04/19/2021.  The date of award is expected to be within 10 days after the actual response date, which will be stated in the package and possibly changed in one or more amendments.

Please hold any technical questions until after review of the solicitation.  The technical contact information will be listed in the solicitation.

The purpose of this notice is to meet the FAR 5.201

It is the contractor’s responsibility to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website for amendments.