F--NCR-NAMA: Hazard Tree Removal-Hazard Tree Mitigation

The contract is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued under Standard Form SF-1449 with solicitation number 140PS126Q0012, aimed at procuring hazard tree removal and mitigation services within the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC. Award will be made under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services, with the contract designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and meet small business size standards. The work involves the removal of 16 trees, complete stump grinding to a minimum depth of 24 inches, removal of all roots one inch in diameter and larger, disposal of debris in compliance with DOT and environmental regulations, and backfilling with NAMA-approved topsoil accompanied by a provider certification. The period of performance runs from June 1, 2026, to August 17, 2026, with an alternative window of May 4 to July 20, 2026, allowing for blackout periods around the Fourth of July. The contract includes an option to extend services for up to six months under FAR 52.217-8, and two separately priced options for additional tree removals under FAR 52.217-7, with anticipated exercise by September 30, 2026. Compliance with OSHA CFR29, ANSI Z133.1, and other federal, state, and local safety standards is mandatory, requiring proper personal protective equipment, professional conduct of personnel, and measures to minimize disruption to park operations. Contractors must provide liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $100,000 for property damage, with certificates naming both the contractor and the United States as insured parties. Labor must adhere to the Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-4281, Revision 35. All work is subject to on-site inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative in coordination with a staff arborist, and the contractor must notify the COR upon completion before acceptance. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), including a PDF invoice with line item pricing breakdown,