The purpose of this amendment is to 1) Add the Clinch Ranger District Hazardous Tree Removal, and 2) Update the Provisions/Clauses. Hazardous Tree Removal Services on the George Washington Jefferson National Forest

Hazardous Tree Removal on the George Washington Jefferson National Forest Ranger Districts of Lee, Eastern Divide, Clinch and North River. Multiple awards may be made from this solicitation. Services to be provided include but are not limited to: tree removal, limbing, topping, stump grinding, pruning, chipping, cleanup and removal of identified debris for all species of trees within identified recreation sites on the District. Close coordination with the USFS will be required due to possible interactions with the recreating public, weather constraints, pandemic restrictions and the availability of government provided assistance. A minimum 65 boom truck, chipper and chip truck and stump grinder are required equipment. Additional equipment used is up to the discretion of the USFS. Bids must be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors attachment. All requested documents must be submitted prior to the closing date of 04/28/2021 at 5:00 PM EST via email to kelly.ford@usda.gov. Or, if necessary, phone Kelly Ford prior to the deadline to make alternate arrangements at 859-979-3241.