Conecuh National Forest - Mulching Project

The Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is issuing a Total Small Business Set‑Aside RFQ (Solicitation No. 12444726Q0016) for the Conecuh National Forest Mulching Project in Andalusia, Alabama. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award for vegetation reduction services—including mulching, grinding, masticating, and chipping—performed by the contractor’s personnel without direct government supervision. Offerors must submit pricing for every line item in Attachment 1 and provide a list of proposed equipment (age, type, and quantity) as required by the technical evaluation criteria. Evaluation will be conducted under FAR 12.203 using best‑value factors: technical equipment, past performance, and price, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price until non‑price differences become minimal. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212‑1 and other provisions by reference; full texts are available on acquisition.gov. Compliance with Wage Determination 2002‑0147 (Alabama statewide) and NAICS 115310 (Forestry services) is mandatory, and the small‑business size standard is $12 million. A site visit is optional and may be requested from Contract Specialist Shannon Wrobel (shannon.wrobel@usda.gov); the scheduled visit is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Blue Lake Quick Stop, 9323 AL‑137, Andalusia, AL. All quotations must be submitted in accordance with the schedule and format outlined in the solicitation, and the award will be made to the offeror representing the best overall value to the Government.

Notice ID

b180a2d1e242437e86646db8c5b32072

Solicitation Number

12444726Q0016

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F099