Tree Maintenance Services at Port Hudson National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to perform comprehensive tree maintenance services at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary, Louisiana. The solicitation (36C78625Q50232) is a Request for Quote with a firm fixed price contract, targeting professional tree maintenance including four large tree removals and optional pruning of four additional trees. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 25, 2025, at 9:00 am, with potential contractors required to meet in the specified parking lot area. Questions from interested vendors must be submitted by April 24, 2025, and final quote submissions are due by May 2, 2025, at 11:00 am EST. The solicitation requires a Certified Arborist to manage the project and ensure compliance with industry standards, with evaluation likely focusing on technical capability, experience, and adherence to specific project requirements.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. Services will be performed from May 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, at the Port Hudson National Cemetery located at 20978 Port Hickey Road in Zachary, Louisiana. The scope of work encompasses professional tree maintenance activities including removal, pruning, stump grinding, and complete debris disposal. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract appears to be a firm fixed price arrangement with potential for optional additional tree pruning services. The project will require detailed site management, compliance with professional arborist standards, and precise execution of tree maintenance across multiple cemetery sections, with a clear focus on maintaining the aesthetic and safety standards of the national cemetery grounds.