S--George Washington Memorial Parkway - Boundary Chan

The National Park Service, through the Washington Contracting Office of the Department of the Interior, has awarded contract DOIPFBO220026 for the restoration of the Boundary Channel at the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The project requires a qualified contractor to remove non-native invasive vines and woody plants from approximately 4.74 acres, consisting of a 3.97-acre base contract and 0.77 acres in Area VA-4. Following the removal process, which may utilize chemical or mechanical methods, the contractor is responsible for planting 168 native shrubs and trees, divided between 122 for the base contract and 46 for Area VA-4. All restoration activities must be coordinated with GWMP to ensure compliance with cultural landscape and historic district requirements. The period of performance for this project spans from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2025. Key operational requirements include strict adherence to pesticide certification and hazardous waste management protocols. The contract is governed by NAICS code 561730 and mandates compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, ensuring appropriate hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for workers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The project structure includes a price schedule with three contract line item numbers and specific liability insurance requirements to ensure professional execution of the restoration tasks.