GEWS/THST = Prune/Remove At-Risk Trees at George W

The National Park Service Northeast Region is soliciting landscaping services to prune and remove at-risk trees at George Washington Birthplace National Monument (GEWS) and Thomas Stone National Historic Site (THST) in Virginia. The scope includes pruning 35 Eastern Red Cedar trees and removing various hardwood trees including cherry, sycamore, hackberry, black walnut, pine, oak, and Kentucky Coffee trees across both locations. Contractors must provide an ISA Certified Arborist, comply with strict safety requirements, and submit a quality control plan for work involving storm-damaged and hazardous trees. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, considering technical capability, past performance, and pricing. Quote submissions are due August 21, 2025, with work scheduled to be performed between September 1 and October 31, 2025, completing within 60 calendar days after award.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million. According to the Q&A documentation, this is a brand-new requirement with no incumbent contractor or previous similar service purchases. The solicitation includes nine line items covering base tasks and optional items subject to funding availability, though specific contract values are not disclosed in the provided documents. Work must be performed between 7am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, at both National Park Service sites in Virginia's Northern Neck region. The contract requires adherence to prevailing wage determinations for Virginia counties including Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland, with specific provisions for health and welfare benefits and holiday pay.