Natchez National Cemetery Tree Maintanence

Summary: Background The Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration is issuing a contract for tree maintenance services at Natchez National Cemetery. The goal of this contract is to ensure the proper care and maintenance of trees within the cemetery, which is essential for maintaining the aesthetic and safety standards of this memorial site. 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 the removal and disposal of resulting waste and debris. Specific tasks include: 1) Deadwood pruning of one large tree; 2) Removal of one large tree. A Certified Arborist must oversee the work to ensure compliance with specifications and proper conduct during operations. Period of Performance The contract will be performed from the award date until completion, which should not exceed sixty (60) calendar days. Place of Performance Natchez National Cemetery, 41 Cemetery Road, Natchez, MS 39120. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). A Certified Arborist must be provided by the contractor with at least three years of experience in commercial tree maintenance operations. The arborist must be certified by a recognized agency such as the International Society of Arboriculture. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior contract 36C78625P50281 awarded to Wolverton Property Management for $14,250 (04/23/25–09/30/25). The prior work description includes tree and/or stump removal, pruning/trimming, cabling, cavity repair, root pruning, and disposal of debris on a one-time basis, which aligns closely with the current scope of tree maintenance at Natchez National Cemetery (including removal and deadwood pruning) and similarly requires arborist oversight.