36C78626Q50143 -TREE REMOVAL- S208

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Background The Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration is issuing a contract for tree maintenance services at Alexandria National Cemetery in Pineville, LA. The goal of this contract is to ensure the proper maintenance and safety of trees within the cemetery grounds, which aligns with the agency's mission to honor and maintain the resting places of veterans. Work Details The contractor will provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for tree maintenance services including: tree removal, pruning, trimming, stump removal, cabling, cavity repair, root pruning, and disposal of resulting waste and debris. Specific tasks include: one large tree receiving routine pruning and three large trees being removed. A Certified Arborist will serve as the site manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with specifications. The work is categorized into size categories (small, medium, large) and maintenance categories (deadwood pruning 1 & 2, routine pruning, training pruning, removal, stump removal). The contractor must ensure that all work does not conflict with cemetery ceremonies and funerals. Period of Performance The contract will be performed from the award date until completion by the government within a maximum period of sixty (60) calendar days. Place of Performance Alexandria National Cemetery, 209 East Shamrock Street, Pineville, LA 71360