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Emergency Tree & Stump Services (On-Call)

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Response Deadline11/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for Emergency Tree and Stump Services on an on-call basis to support prime contractors at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center projects in St. Louis. The scope of work involves the unscheduled removal of dead, diseased, or hazardous trees and stumps, including felling, limb removal via chippers, stump grinding, and full site restoration. Due to the emergency nature of the work, the contractor must be capable of responding within four hours of contact and all personnel must pass VA background investigations. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238990. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 15.

General Info

On-call emergency tree and stump removal for VA Medical Centers in St. Louis.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

NAICS

238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Place of Performance

St. Louis, KS, 63125, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C25527Q0023.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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S208--Grounds Maintenance Services for the St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks

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PostedOct 27

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Response DeadlineNov 6

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11/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

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Performs unscheduled removal of dead, diseased, or hazardous trees and stumps for prime contractors on VA Medical Center projects. Executes tree felling, stump grinding, and removal of dead limbs using chippers and hauling trucks. Requires rapid response within 4 hours of contact and VA background investigations. Delivers removed trees/stumps and site restoration.

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