SAM #140P5126Q0050

Hazardous Tree and Vegetation Removal Services at Mammoth Cave National Park

This opportunity involves the National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region and Contracting Operations East, seeking contractors for hazardous vegetation and tree removal at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region - Contracting Operations East, Atlanta, GA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for service providers specializing in landscaping and tree removal. - Products/Services Requested: - Cyclic removal and disposal of hazardous roadside vegetation and trees (mainly Ash, Oak, Sycamore, Hickory, Black Locust, Chestnut Oak, Maple) at specified GPS locations along park roads - Roadside trimming, tree felling, stump grubbing, use of wood chippers, and debris disposal along six roads totaling 23 miles - Compliance with safety, environmental, and park regulations - Submission of a safety plan, coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and use of barricades and utility coordination as needed - Notable Requirements: - Davis Bacon prevailing wages apply - Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials - Proof of insurance, current SAM.gov registration, and self-certification under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) required - Work must be performed within specified seasonal windows (tree felling limited to November 15 to March 31) - Firm-Fixed Price contract awarded using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.202. Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.The National Park Service, Contracting Operations East (ConOps East) has a requirement to Provide removal of hazardous vegetation from roadsides and the removal and disposal of hazardous trees throughout Mammoth Cave National Park., Mammoth Cave, Kentucky in accordance with the attached statement of work. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated March 13, 2026.The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730; Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of $9,500,000.00. The Product Service Code (PSC) is F014: Natural Resources/conservation- Tree Thinning.In accordance with FAR Subpart 28, a certificate of insurance is required, and coverage must be at a minimum of: $50,000 per person; $100,000 per occurrence; and $100,000 per property. The insurance certificate must be submitted within 10 calendar days of receipt of the award.The contractor must have current Representation and Certifications in SAM.gov, submitted with quote.The Government contemplates the award of a single Firm-Fixed Price Contract using the best value - Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. All eligible and responsible sources may submit a quote, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have valid Unique Entity Identifier and be registered with System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). SAM.gov offers free services. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS Code 561730 in the Representations and Certifications portion of SAM.gov. The basis of award is the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the responsible respondent pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.SITE VISITA site is scheduled for August 05, 2026, 09:00am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). See attachment 0005 for RSVP information.

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