Hazardous tree removal at richmond national battle

The National Park Service Northeast Region seeks firm fixed-price quotes for hazardous tree removal and optional pruning services at Richmond National Battlefield Park in Richmond, Virginia, with quotes due September 16, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on August 24. The procurement is set aside for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), NAICS 561730.

Place of performance spans ten battlefield sites across the Mechanicsville and Richmond area: Beaver Dam Creek, Chickahominy Bluff, Chimborazo, Cold Harbor, Drewry's Bluff, Fort Harrison (Central, North, and South), Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, Parker's Battery, and Totopotomoy Creek. Base work includes selective removal of hazard trees ranging from 3 to 40+ inches diameter at breast height, with specified treatment for wood removal, onsite retention, and stump grinding of five identified stumps. Optional Activity One covers pruning along eight park roads (approximately 27.6 miles) and Optional Activity Two covers nine trails (approximately 14.11 miles), both at firm fixed-price per mile.

Contract performance runs September 21, 2026 through February 26, 2027. Award is based on lowest price technically acceptable evaluation. Technical factors include contractor capability, documentation of three similar projects with contract values and agency references, active licenses and certifications, SAM registration, proof of insurance at $200,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence / $20,000 property damage minimum, and compliance with National Park Service safety, environmental, and archaeological requirements. Offerors must submit detailed technical quotes addressing approach and procedures, comprehensive equipment listings with make, model, year, present value, and ownership status, biobased product certifications, and three federal compliance certifications (FAR 52.209-7, 52.209-13, 52.229-11). Virginia prevailing wage rates per Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4313 apply. Quotes submit to Deborah_Coles@ios.doi.gov by 12:00 PM Eastern Time, September 16.