DVMF-CEM-GF27-TREE-RS

Solicitation DVMF-CEM-GF27-TREE-RS is a Small Business Reserve Procurement issued by the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families for a licensed and insured tree expert to provide services at the Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery. The scope of work involves felling 19 trees, removing 15 of those trees along with all associated debris, and performing stump grinding for 15 stumps. All work must adhere to ANSI A300 standards, COMAR 09.12.28, and National Cemetery Administration operational standards, with daily site maintenance required to keep haul routes clear. The contract is a firm fixed price agreement with the award granted to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the most favorable price. To be eligible, bidders must be certified small businesses through the Governor's Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs and possess at least three years of experience under their current business name. Required documentation includes State of Maryland licenses, current insurance certificates, and at least three professional references from the last three years. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal by October 29, 2026. Payment will be processed via the State of Maryland Corporate Purchasing Card within 30 days of receiving a proper invoice. The contract is governed by Maryland law and is subject to automatic termination if funds are not appropriated for succeeding fiscal years.