Hafe hazard tree mitigation

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a small business contractor to perform hazard tree mitigation services at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, located across West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. The solicitation (140P2125Q0111) requires a comprehensive tree care operation that includes tree assessment, pruning, removal, and woody debris management along trails, roads, and park boundaries. Contractors must have an ISA Certified Arborist and state-specific Tree Expert on-site at all times, and will be responsible for detailed tree assessment, GPS mapping, and photographic documentation of approximately 182 trees. The evaluation will be conducted using a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with technical requirements focusing on specific tree management protocols. Potential bidders must submit electronic quotes by 3:00 pm ET on June 16, 2025, with the final quote submission deadline serving as the key date for this opportunity.

This contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5M, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. The contract will run from September 16, 2025, to March 28, 2026, with a base period and three optional task areas covering different park locations including Pennock Way, Loudoun Heights Boundary, SHRS Boundary, Murphy Farm & Visitor Center Trail, and a specific Ailanthus tree removal section. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the project involves treatment of trees in various conditions, ranging from pruning to complete removal, across multiple park boundaries. The work will be performed in multiple counties, with specific treatment maps provided detailing fell and prune locations. Wage rates for workers will be determined by the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determinations for Jefferson County, West Virginia, which include provisions for health benefits, vacation time, and holiday pay.