This is a fixed-price contract for tree removal, deregulation of host material, and associated landscape restoration services in Hollywood, South Carolina, to eradicate the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB). The contract is for a single award with a 6-month performance period. The work involves removing ALB host trees and restoring the removal sites. The contractor must comply with requirements related to federally protected species, historic landmarks, and public relations. Key personnel, including a project manager and certified arborist, are required. The contractor must also adhere to strict safety protocols, including traffic disruption management and hazardous material spill response. Payments will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This contract was awarded to Davey Resource Group, Inc. on April 20, 2026, under unusual and compelling urgency (FAR ****) due to critical operational needs, with an estimated total value of $1,241,****.
The contract is a single award six (6) month fixed-price contract. The contractor shall commence work within 48 hours after receipt of contract and complete the entire work not later than the end of the period of performance stated in the contract.
Payments shall be made in accordance with clause **** to final government inspection and acceptance, the contractor shall complete all work, including completing all restoration requirements, final cleanup of the premises, and signature of the property owner on the removal work plan to substantiate work performed in accordance with the removal work plan and this contract. Draft invoices should be sent to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) via email, who will confirm accuracy before submission to the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
This contract was awarded under the authority of FAR ****, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, due to urgent mission requirements that would not permit the delay associated with full and open competition.
The contractor must be bonded and insured at the minimum levels established by the state of South Carolina or by contract clause AGARS **** ALT 1 Insurance Coverage and ****, whichever is higher. The contractor must have a valid South Carolina commercial applicator license in categories 2 (Forestry), 3 (Turf and Ornamental), and 5 (Aquatics). The contractor must also have a valid compliance agreement (CA) with the ALB eradication program and all contractor staff working on location must take the provided training.
If the contractor fails or refuses to repair damage promptly, the contracting officer may have the necessary work performed by a third party and charge the cost to the contractor. If permanent preventable property damage occurs that cannot be rectified, the USDA may seek a price reduction and equitable adjustment for the poorly performed work. In some cases, homeowners may request that some restoration services not be fulfilled, and the contractor shall equitably reduce their price for the property where not all restoration services were rendered.
The total estimated value of this award is $1,241,****.
