B08_Solicitation_-_Attachment_1_-_SOW.pdf

This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for tree maintenance at Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas. The project involves removing hazardous limbs and pruning 232 trees across the memorial's 35 acres, including picnic areas, parking areas, visitor buildings, amphitheater, and general grounds. The National Park Service's Southern Arizona Office prepared the specifications, with work to be performed by a certified arborist who will remove dead, dying, interfering, and weak branches, trim structural branches, and improve tree appearance.

Key contract requirements include performing work during normal monument business hours (7am-3pm, Monday-Friday), with potential extended summer hours, and a total performance period of 180 days. The contractor must comply with safety regulations, use proper protective equipment, conduct weekly safety meetings, and follow strict environmental and personnel protection guidelines. Professional qualifications mandate a Certified Arborist with verifiable experience in tree maintenance, who will be responsible for directing work, controlling quality, and ensuring contract performance requirements are met.