Petersburg cultural landscape tree removal

The National Park Service at Petersburg National Battlefield seeks safe dismantling, removal, and disposal of 26 trees and stumps at Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia, under a total small business set-aside, with proposals due August 28, 2026. Amendment 0001, posted August 12, clarifies scope details and extends the original August 14 closing date; a mandatory site visit occurred August 7 at 10:00 AM ET, and questions were due August 10 by 2:00 PM EDT.

Place of performance is South Prince George, Virginia (8005 Vaughan Road, Petersburg, VA 23805). The contract is firm-fixed price with an optional six-month extension. Work must be completed within 90 days of receipt of order, spanning September 29, 2026 to January 9, 2027. NAICS code is 561730 (Landscaping Services); PSC is M1PZ (Operation of Other Non-Building Facilities).

Contractors must be certified arborists with at least three years of supervisory experience in tree removal operations and comply with ANSI Z.133.1-2017 safety standards. Twenty-five trees require removal and stump grinding; one tree (ID #18) requires removal only. Stump grindings must be removed and backfilled with clean topsoil. Seeding, mulching, or sod restoration is required only for stumps in grassy areas along the front wall. Chipped woody debris may be dispersed in designated wooded areas to approximately 10 inches depth. An archaeological monitor will be available during stump grinding. No ash trees requiring Emerald Ash Borer quarantine protocols are included.

Contractors must carry liability insurance of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, maintain active SAM registration as a small business, and comply with federal labor standards. The solicitation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation under FAR 12 simplified procedures. Technical Capability and Contractor Compliance are the evaluation factors. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates (Wage Determination 2015-4313) apply. Contract Specialist Ellie Delerme-Velez handles questions at ellie_delerme-velez@ios.doi.gov; Park Point of Contact Charles Aznive may be reached at 804-602-7506.