S208--629-20-2-6594-0085 - Tree service remove oak trees

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 16, issued solicitation 36C25620Q0711 for the removal and replacement of oak trees. This requirement involves the removal of existing trees and the subsequent installation of Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) trees with trunk diameters ranging from 1.75 inches to 3.5 inches. Contractors are responsible for protecting the surrounding turf during operations and must repair any damage to the grounds. New trees are to be planted at an offset from the original removal locations to prevent shock, with the contractor providing a schematic submittal outlining the specific depth and placement for the installations.

This opportunity is classified under NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services and PSC S208 Housekeeping- Landscaping/Groundskeeping. The procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by July 3, 2020. The point of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation is Aaron Angstadt.

Supporting documentation for this requirement includes four attachments: two versions of the solicitation document, a site visit description, and a Service Contract Act wage determination. Amendment A0001 was published on July 1, 2020, to provide responses to technical questions regarding tree species, earthwork cleanup, and planting locations without extending the original response deadline.