F014--Bicentennial Tree Preservation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VA VHS 2) is soliciting biannual tree preservation and maintenance services for a historic Bicentennial tree located at the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Canandaigua, New York. The solicitation (36C24226Q0322) seeks qualified contractors to perform trimming, inspection, assessment, and safety evaluations during the growing season (April through September) in accordance with ANSI A300 and ANSI Z133 standards. Contractors must be certified arborists or qualified tree-care professionals, preferably board-certified master arborists, and must provide all necessary labor, equipment, supervision, and materials while maintaining strict safety protocols for staff, veterans, and visitors. The government has demonstrated flexibility in evaluation criteria, deferring to subject matter experts and industry-recognized best practices, with the primary success metric being preservation of tree health and appearance with extended tree lifespan. The solicitation deadline for responses is March 11, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST, and an amendment issued on March 9, 2026, clarified specifications and answered ten technical questions regarding tree trimming and inspection requirements.

This is an unrestricted procurement with no small business set-aside designation. The contract structure is fixed-price with a base period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, providing potential service coverage through March 31, 2031. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Quarterly invoicing will be processed with payment via electronic funds transfer or third-party payment methods per FAR requirements. The work will be performed at the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, New York 14424, with all services delivered on-site to the veteran population and facility staff.