Hassel island landscaping service

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region seeks landscaping and vegetation maintenance services at Hassel Island within Virgin Islands National Park, with quotations due September 16, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under solicitation 140P5426Q0044.

Place of performance is Hassel Island, St. John, Virgin Islands (1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St. John, VI 00830). The scope comprises three categories: vegetation maintenance on grounds, seven designated trails (maintained at 4–6 foot widths), and nine historic structures. Hand-tool-only vegetation removal is required within one foot of historic structures with soft masonry (brick or plaster); stone structures permit weed whacker use. Vegetation one inch or less in diameter may be removed; larger plants require supervisor evaluation. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, and debris disposal. Performance period runs October 1, 2026, through March 26, 2027 (150 calendar days from award), Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Contractors must be self-certified small businesses under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services, $9.5 million size standard) and registered in the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity ID. A mandatory site visit occurs September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM AST; questions are due September 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM AST. Service Contract Act wage rates apply per Wage Determination WD 2015-5715 (Rev. 28, effective August 27, 2026) for the Virgin Islands, with rates ranging from $11.52 to $59.10 per hour plus fringe benefits of $5.92 per hour (or $5.42 under Executive Order 13706). Required insurance includes $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence bodily injury liability, plus $100,000 property damage. Award is Firm-Fixed Price based on best value, weighing pricing, ability to perform per specifications, completion time, and past performance. The contract includes an option to extend services up to six months.