140P2125Q0247 NCR-nama: hazard pruning ELM walks

The National Park Service is soliciting quotes for hazard pruning services on the North and South Elm Walks at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. The procurement requires comprehensive tree care operations including crown raising to 10 feet above sidewalks, maintenance pruning to remove deadwood and diseased limbs, crown reduction, and debris removal to mitigate hazardous trees that pose risks to visitors, staff, and infrastructure. Contractors must employ an on-site ISA Certified Arborist, use proper protective equipment, comply with ANSI standards, and follow strict environmental and safety protocols while working in this high-visibility national memorial area. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value trade-off approach considering technical acceptability, past performance and experience, and price reasonableness. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST at 1000 Ohio Sr. SW in Washington, DC, with quotes due by 9:00 PM EST on September 24, 2025, to be submitted electronically to Richard Burns at the National Park Service.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million, though the anticipated total dollar amount is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price task order with a base period of performance from September 30, 2025 to February 10, 2026, though the overall contract period extends to September 29, 2026. Work will be performed at multiple locations along the National Mall, specifically within an operational area bounded by 17th St. NW and the Lincoln Memorial, extending 20 feet north and south of the Elm Walks near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. All work must be conducted on National Park Service duty days using turf protection mats to minimize disruption to park activities and protect root zones.