C & O Canal National Historical Park Hazard Tree M

The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for hazard tree mitigation services within Package 9 of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The contractor will be required to perform linear right-of-way and trail tree risk mitigation from September 2021 through April 2022, including removing hazardous trees, pruning trees near infrastructure, clearing debris, and following all applicable technical standards to ensure public safety. Proposals will be evaluated based on the offeror's technical qualifications, past performance references, safety plans, and price to determine best value. The deadline for submissions is August 11, 2021.

This requirement has been set aside for total small business concerns. The primary NAICS code is 238990 for all other specialty trade contractors, with a small business size standard of $16.5M. The contractor must directly employ at least one International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and one licensed Maryland Tree Expert who will be onsite during all work. The place of performance will be along the 184.5-mile Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath from Mile 0 to Mile 184.5 in Williamsport, Maryland. This opportunity has a one-year base period of performance with four optional one-year extensions.