DCR - Virginia State Park -Staunton River State Park -Tree Removal Approximately 45 trees - Halifax County

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a contractor for tree removal services at Staunton River State Park in Halifax County. The project involves felling and removing approximately 45 dangerous or dead trees from park grounds, with specific requirements for tree removal, stump grinding, and debris handling. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM, and potential bidders must submit any questions via email to Mary.Cook-Jones@dcr.virginia.gov by February 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The bid submission deadline is February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with all work to be completed by March 31, 2025. Vendors must be properly licensed, registered with eVA (Virginia's eProcurement Portal), and capable of providing all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, insurance, and supervision for the tree removal project.

The procurement includes set-aside preferences for disadvantaged businesses, with priority given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids under $10,000 and DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids under $100,000, provided their prices are deemed fair and reasonable. The contract will be awarded on a grand total basis by lot to a single vendor. Vendors must complete a Substitute Form W-9 and be aware of potential transaction fees, which are 1% of the contract value (capped at $500 for certified small businesses and $1,500 for non-certified businesses). Electronic bid submissions through eVA are preferred, though emailed bids will be accepted if they include all required documentation and signatures. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves multiple lot options for tree removal and relocation within the park grounds, suggesting flexibility in the contract scope and potential value.