M--PETERSBURG CULTURAL LANDSCAPE TREE REMOVAL

Solicitation 140P4226Q0039 is a total small business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract issued by the National Park Service for the safe dismantling, removal, and disposal of 26 trees and stumps at Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia. The scope of work includes the removal of 22 identified trees and 4 to be determined by the Contracting Officer's Representative, with specific requirements for stump grinding and backfilling with clean topsoil for trees located within 10 feet of the cemetery wall. All operations must adhere to ANSI Z.133.1-2017 and ANSI A300-2017 standards, and the contractor must provide proof of Arborist Certification. Performance is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2026, with a delivery period of 90 days and an option to extend services for up to six months. Work hours are restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process, evaluating offerors on technical approach, licensing, and relevant past performance before considering price. Proposals must be submitted as two separate electronic files—one for technical capability and contractor responsibility, and one for pricing—to the Contract Specialist by August 28, 2026. Required submissions include a technical approach document, biobased product certification, and verification of active SAM registration. Payment will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, requiring the submission of payrolls and daily diaries. The contractor is also mandated to comply with Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-4313 for the state of Virginia.