Tornado Tree and Debris Removal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking contractors to provide tornado tree and debris removal services at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham, Texas. The scope of work includes picking up and removing all trees, branches, and other tree debris from the campus grounds, as well as cutting down and disposing of trees that are damaged beyond saving. The contractor must provide an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist or equivalent tree expert to oversee the work, ensuring minimal tree loss while maintaining safety standards. Work must be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), with the contractor providing all necessary tools, equipment, and personnel. The solicitation requires offers to be submitted by July 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CDT, and includes a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Building 9, Engineering.

This procurement is designated as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The contract has a maximum value of $9.5 million, reflecting the extensive nature of the tornado damage cleanup required across the campus. The performance period is scheduled from July 11, 2025, to August 10, 2025, providing a tight one-month timeline for completion of all removal and disposal activities. Additional requirements include grinding stumps to 6 inches below ground surface and submitting a detailed field service report upon completion, with payment contingent on proper completion of the service report through the Tungsten Network invoicing system. The work will be performed at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center located at 1201 E. 9th Street in Bonham, Texas, encompassing the entire campus grounds including buildings, parking areas, green spaces, and wooded sections as shown in the provided aerial maps.