S208--new base +4 tree care management service

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, is conducting a sources sought notice for tree care and forest management services at Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, with responses due October 30, 2026.

The forest possesses significant historic, health, and ecological value. The Government seeks qualified contractors to remove up to 18 large hazardous or dead trees, trim large trees for health and safety purposes, plant up to 65 replacement or new trees, and develop a 5-year forest management and care plan. All work must be performed by International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists supervised by a Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP). Contractors must comply with OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910) and ANSI Z133.1 tree care industry standards. Tree removal must include debris clearance to six inches below ground and compliance with local, state, and federal disposal regulations. Tree trimming must follow ISA Best Management Practices. Species selection for plantings must prioritize site suitability, diversity, climate resilience, and pest resistance while preserving the forest's historic integrity. Work must cease immediately upon discovery of protected wildlife nests under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or sensitive cultural or historical artifacts, with deference to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative for next steps. Contractors must supply all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision.

This sources sought notice informs acquisition strategy and does not constitute a binding procurement action. Interested vendors should submit a capability statement, SAM UEI number, and point of contact information to Sonja Freeman at Sonja.freeman@va.gov.