Removal of HAZ trees tupelo/cherokee

The National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking hazardous tree removal services across multiple sections of the Natchez Trace Parkway through solicitation number 140P5225R0028. The procurement covers tree removal operations in three primary districts: the Tupelo District (MP239.3 to MP297.3), the Cherokee District (MP297.3 to MP354.8), and the Ridgeland District (MP86.3 to MP135), along with additional work at Historic Old Trace locations and vegetation control sites. The contract will be structured as a fixed-price agreement requiring qualified contractors with expertise in hazardous tree removal and vegetation control services. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation requires both technical and pricing proposals from participating vendors. The proposal submission deadline is September 19, 2025, providing contractors with only two days to prepare and submit their responses.

This procurement is designated as an 8(a) sole source set-aside, restricting competition to certified small disadvantaged businesses in the 8(a) Business Development Program. Potential vendors identified in the documentation include Charlie Gied from D&H Enterprises and Union Forestry, suggesting these companies may have previous experience with similar National Park Service contracts. The contract period extends from October 1, 2025, through April 1, 2026, providing a six-month performance window for completing the hazardous tree removal operations. The total estimated contract value is not specified in the available documentation. Performance locations span multiple sites across Mississippi and Alabama along the Natchez Trace Parkway, requiring contractors to have the capability and resources to operate across this geographic range. Steven Mark Holley is listed as the Contracting Officer overseeing this procurement.