Natchez National Cemetery Tree Maintanence

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for tree maintenance services at the Natchez National Cemetery. The services include tree removal, pruning, trimming, stump removal, and disposal of resulting waste and debris. The contract will be firm-fixed price and is anticipated to be awarded on a one-time basis with a period of performance of up to 60 calendar days from award.

• Certified Arborist: A certified arborist must serve as the site manager and have at least three years of experience.

• Tree Work Categories: Services include Deadwood Pruning (1 & 2), Routine Pruning (crown thinning, cleaning, reduction, raising), and Tree Removal (including stump removal).

• Pruning Standards: Work must comply with Best Management Practices: Tree Pruning (2018 ISA) and ANSI A300 standards. Specific methods like topping and heading-back are prohibited.

• Disposal: All debris must be removed from the cemetery grounds.

• Damage: Any damage to government property must be repaired by the contractor at no additional cost.

• Personnel: Contractor personnel must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to strict conduct standards due to the cemetery's sensitive mission.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Up to 60 calendar days from award.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for commercial products and services.

• Offer Due Date: June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.

• Site Visit: Mandatory site visit scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Vendor Questions: Due by June 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CT.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Factors include: Technical Ability (understanding of work, approach, arborist certification, experience) and Price. Past performance will also be considered.

• Set-Aside: This solicitation is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million.

• Attachments: Includes Tree Worksheet, CLIN Sheet, and Site Plan.

• SAM Registration: Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.

• Invoices: Payment requests must be submitted electronically.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for tree maintenance services at Natchez National Cemetery. The services include tree removal, pruning, trimming, cabling, cavity repair, root pruning, and the removal and disposal of resulting waste and debris. The contract will be firm-fixed price and is a one-time requirement.

• Tree removal, pruning, trimming, stump removal, and debris disposal.

• Specific tasks include deadwood pruning for one large tree and removal of one large tree.

• Services must be performed by a Certified Arborist with at least three years of supervisory experience.

• Work must comply with Best Management Practices: Tree Pruning (2018 ISA) and ANSI A300 standards.

• All debris must be disposed of at a licensed off-site landfill or recycling center.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 60 calendar days from award of contract or notice to proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for commercial products and services.

• Offer Due Date: June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Administration Building, Natchez National Cemetery.

• Vendor Questions: Due by June 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CT, to be submitted via email.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach and Understanding of the Work, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror who offers the lowest price, whose quoted price is reasonable, and whose quote is technically acceptable.

• This solicitation is set aside for Small Business concerns.

• Specifically, it is set aside for Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offers are solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

• Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.

• Attachments include a Tree Worksheet, CLIN Sheet, and Site Plan.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map of the Natchez National Cemetery, dated February 2017. It appears to be a site plan or layout, indicating different sections or areas within the cemetery, labeled with letters (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W) and specific features like the Maintenance Building, Committal Shelters, Service Building, Flagpole, Rostrum, Admin/Restrooms, and POW/MIA Flag. It also shows roads such as Cemetery Road and Safety Road.

• Labeled sections of the cemetery (e.g., A, B, C, etc.)
• Key facilities and structures (e.g., Maintenance Building, Committal Shelters, Service Building)
• Roads and pathways
• North arrow and date of creation (Feb 2017)
• Special notations like "IL" (possibly indicating Inurnment Lots) in sections E and I.

This map is crucial for understanding the physical layout and geography of the Natchez National Cemetery. Bidders involved in grounds maintenance, landscaping, construction, or any services requiring knowledge of the cemetery's physical structure will need to refer to this map to understand the scope, location, and potential logistical considerations for any work to be performed.