NLEOM TREE PLEACHING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), on behalf of the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for Tree Pleaching Services at the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial (NLEOM) in Washington, D.C. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks to maintain the memorial's landscaping design, ensuring the health, safety, and aesthetic appeal of its trees. Quotes are due by April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide specialized tree "pleaching" (pruning/shaping) and shearing services for Linden trees, along with pruning adjacent oak trees to create a 3-foot clearance. This includes providing all necessary labor, supplies, materials, and equipment. Key responsibilities involve daily cleanup, debris disposal, and implementing site protection measures to ensure public and employee safety. All work must adhere to industry standards, specifically ANSI Z-133 and A300, and best management practices. A methodology for accessing trees without damaging hardscape must be submitted with the bid.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561730, $9.5M size standard).
- Period of Performance: A base year from April 6, 2026, to April 5, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about April 3, 2026.
- Place of Performance: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, 400 Block of E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Key Requirements & Personnel
The contractor must provide an on-site supervisor fluent in English, with an alternate available. Crucially, an ISA Certified Arborist must be on-site at all times during operations and serve as the primary technical contact. Proof of ISA certification is required. Contractors must also obtain all necessary licenses and permits, comply with applicable laws, and ensure personnel are knowledgeable in tree pruning and removal.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: March 28, 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to stephen_loftus@nps.gov.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete and submit the provided bid sheet (B08_NLEOM_Bid_Sheet_Tree_Base_and_4.xlsx).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the highest perceived value to the government.
- Compliance: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Proposals must reflect current wage and fringe benefit rates as per Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision 35.
Additional Notes
A site visit date and time will be announced via a solicitation amendment. Offerors must acknowledge any amendments by signing SF30 and including it with their submission. Invoices will be submitted through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).