DVMF-CEM-GF27-TREE-RS

The Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families is soliciting bids for tree removal and stump grinding services at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery under Small Procurement solicitation DVMF-CEM-GF27-TREE-RS, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small businesses meeting statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article sections 14-501 through 14-505.

The scope requires felling and removing nineteen trees of various sizes and grinding stumps at the cemetery located at 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Maryland. Four trees along the woodline may remain in place. All work must comply with ANSI A300 standards and National Cemetery Administration operational guidelines. The contractor must exercise extreme care to avoid damage to gravesites, headstones, monuments, utilities, roads, and other cemetery infrastructure. The contractor is responsible for all debris removal, site cleanup, equipment transportation, and repair of any damage caused during performance.

Bidders must hold a current Maryland tree expert license and insurance, document three years of experience under their current business name, and provide copies of all required Maryland licenses, current insurance certificates, and three or more references from the past three years. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation with statutory benefits, and a $2 million umbrella policy. The contractor must contact Miss Utility for utility line identification prior to commencing work.

The anticipated contract term is three months following final execution on a firm fixed-price basis with unit pricing for tree felling, debris removal, and stump grinding. Compensation is via Maryland Corporate Purchasing Card with invoicing due within ten days of service completion and payment within thirty days of invoice receipt. Questions are due October 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Site visits are permitted during normal cemetery operating hours by appointment with the Cemetery Superintendent. A Conflict of Interest Affidavit must be signed and submitted with the bid.