ND AUDUBON NWR - Hazardous Cottonwood Tree Removal

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Background The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is issuing a contract for the removal of hazardous cottonwood trees at the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Complex, specifically at Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge in Dunn County, North Dakota. The goal of this contract is to eliminate safety hazards posed by structurally degraded trees that are in close proximity to historic property and infrastructure, thereby ensuring public safety and protecting federally managed property. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for the removal of five large hazardous cottonwood trees and associated hanging limbs. The work must be conducted in accordance with the attached Statement of Work, which outlines the necessary techniques and equipment for safe removal. The contractor must ensure that all equipment is transported to and from the site, and any damage caused by contractor equipment to refuge roads, turf, or infrastructure must be repaired at the contractor's expense. The project site is located approximately 1 mile west of Dunn Center, ND, accessible via a gravel road from Highway 200. Period of Performance The contract period of performance is from March 13, 2026, to April 15, 2026. Place of Performance Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge, Dunn County, North Dakota.