Professional arborist services

The National Park Service requires professional arborist services for Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, New Hampshire. This firm-fixed-price contract covers tree maintenance across the park's main campus and Blow-Me-Down Farm. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730. Scope of work includes deep-tine fertilization of historic trees, removal and in-kind replacement of specific species, stump grinding, and pruning of mature oaks. Performance is set for a six-month period and must adhere to ANSI A300 and Z133 standards. Technical exhibits identify specific work for individual trees by species and diameter. Proposals are due by June 25, 2026, with evaluation based on technical capability, past performance, and price. Environmental restrictions include seasonal limits on tree removal to protect endangered bat species, and labor must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Sullivan County. The firm-fixed-price contract has a six-month performance period. Technical work must follow ANSI A300 and Z133 standards. Seasonal restrictions prohibit tree removal from April 1 to October 30 to protect endangered bats. The firm-fixed-price contract has a six-month performance period. Pruning and removal tasks have specific tolerances. Tree removal is restricted from April 1 to October 30 for bat protection. New plantings require a two-year warranty.