SAM #QSE--36C78626R50141

Comprehensive Grounds Maintenance Services for Marion National Cemetery

This opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration seeks a contractor for comprehensive grounds maintenance at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, Marion National Cemetery - Centralized Contracting Division, Quantico, VA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned; the solicitation is open to qualified service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Full-scope grounds maintenance for 53 acres, including: - Mowing, string trimming, and blade edging (headstones, markers, curbs, sidewalks) - Headstone trimming (13,909 headstones plus annual growth) - Core aeration, overseeding, fertilization, and herbicide/insecticide applications - Leaf removal, floral pickup, mulching, and weed control - Irrigation system operation, maintenance, start-up, winterization, and backflow testing - Tree pruning/removal, stump removal, and Japanese beetle spraying - Power washing of hardscapes, headstone cleaning, raising/realigning, and fine-tuning alignment - Sunken grave repair, turf renovation, snow/ice removal, salt/ice melt application, and pest control - Quantities for recurring tasks (e.g., mowing, trimming) range from 1 to 39 cycles per year; headstone cleaning up to 16,000 units; turf renovation up to 250,868 sq ft - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide a certified arborist and licensed surveyor for certain tasks - Strict quality standards (95%-100%) with daily government surveillance and performance-based incentives/deductions - Emphasis on respect and care for veterans' gravesites; adherence to NCA Operational Standards and the Performance Work Statement - Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) - Period of Performance: - Base year plus four one-year option periods (total up to five years) - Seasonal and annual tasks specified; snow/ice removal required in winter months - Place of Performance: - Marion National Cemetery, 1700 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46952 - Contracting office at Centralized Contracting Division, 5105 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134

Description

36C78626R50141Grounds maintenance Marion Nat Cem -- S20836C78626R50141Grounds Maintenance Service Marion National CemeteryThe Contractor shall mow all turfgrass areas to present a well-manicured, neat, professional appearance always, in accordance with the performance work state and NCA Operational Standards.

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