2026 BLRI CYCLIC VISTA MAINTENANCE

This solicitation seeks commercial landscaping services under a firm fixed-price contract for clearing scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, with work scheduled to begin on July 15, 2026, and conclude by September 30, 2027. The effort encompasses cutting trees, shrubs, brush, briars, and vines within designated depths at specific vista locations to ensure unobstructed views, with performance governed by a comprehensive Performance Work Statement and supporting documentation including Vista Log Sheets, a Master Spreadsheet, and Special Instructions. The acquisition is strictly a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million in average annual receipts, and proposals must demonstrate at least two years of experience in similar brush clearing projects valued at $50,000 or more, along with certified safety protocols, including OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation history, and hazard management plans for roadside and steep terrain work. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where technical acceptability is determined on a binary pass/fail basis for experience and safety, and award will go to the lowest-priced offeror found technically compliant. All proposals must be submitted electronically by June 8, 2026, in five clearly labeled volumes meeting strict formatting and page limits, with the Price Schedule submitted as Volume IV and no hard copies permitted. Contractors must be registered in SAM with an active Unique Entity Identifier, and must comply with mandatory contractual clauses covering subcontracting limitations, whistleblower rights, anti-kickback procedures, employment eligibility verification, service contract labor standards, and trafficking in persons. Special requirements include a Site-Specific Safety Plan aligned with NPS RM-50B Chapter 21, liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence covering both contractor and the United States, submission of a Quality Control Plan and Hazardous Substance Spill Cleanup Plan, adherence to Virginia and North Carolina environmental and traffic safety regulations, and use of proper personal protective equipment and emergency communication tools. Payment will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform, not WAWF, and contract performance will be assessed through CPARS, with failure to meet standards resulting in rework at the contractor’s expense and potential negative impacts on future contracting eligibility. Site visits are encouraged, and questions must be submitted by May 26, 2026. No packaging, marking, or bar-coding requirements apply.