USDA NRCS WRE Tree Planting Kentucky

This solicitation (12FPC425Q0072) is a 100% small business set-aside for planting approximately 1,246.8 acres of trees across sixteen sites in Kentucky. The work includes site preparation (mowing, herbicide application, and wheat planting as a nurse crop), furnishing, transporting, and hand-planting approximately 382,750 bare-root seedlings of various species (detailed in the attached Plant Materials List) at a rate of approximately 435 seedlings per acre, between December 1, 2025, and April 15, 2026. Specific site preparation requirements vary by location, with some sites requiring additional mulching or herbicide treatments. Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. Technical acceptability requires a technical narrative (no more than 5 pages), past performance information (three references), and pricing in accordance with Attachment 5. All seedlings must conform to American Association of Nurserymen standards, and the contractor must provide documentation including invoices, chain of custody, equipment certifications, and seedling inspection certificates. Payment will be made electronically. A site visit is scheduled for September 4, 2025.

Notice ID

c6edd2b1cbab4414a238ad14e958c5b2

Solicitation Number

12FPC425Q0072

NAICS Code

115112

Classification Code

F005