Independence National Historical Park- Trees

The National Park Service (NPS) at Independence National Historical Park (INDE) in the Northeast Region of the Department of the Interior is soliciting quotes for urban tree planting and maintenance services. The procurement encompasses tree sourcing, transport, planting, pruning, watering, replacements, stump grinding, and related maintenance work performed in accordance with specified plans and standards. Contractors must demonstrate capability, relevant past performance experience, and technical qualifications including ISA Certified Arborist credentials and verification on Philadelphia's Qualified Street Tree Contractor List. The solicitation will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with technical evaluation factors including contractor capability, past performance and relevant experience, and pricing. Questions must be submitted to contract specialist Ellie Delerme-Velez at ellie_delerme-velez@ios.doi.gov no later than April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, and all quotes must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM EDT on April 24, 2026.

This is a total small business set-aside acquisition conducted as a simplified acquisition under FAR Part 13 with firm-fixed pricing on a per-acre basis. The base period runs from May 4, 2026, to May 3, 2027, and includes the planting and two-year maintenance of approximately 55 trees, with three optional periods scheduled for spring 2027 (approximately 17 trees), fall 2027 (approximately 16 trees), and spring 2028 (approximately 19 trees). The work will be performed at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specifically at the William Penn Annex East location. Contractors must comply with ANSI standards, American Standard for Nursery Stock, and Service Contract Act prevailing wage requirements applicable to Delaware and Philadelphia counties. All contractors must submit comprehensive technical documentation including safety plans, equipment lists, key personnel resumes, biobased product certification, and relevant experience questionnaires detailing three similar projects.