Amendment 0001 Tree Maintenance Services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
ID: 36C78625Q50201Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/abee0951acbd4f528339c48534ce7599/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 22, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for Tree Maintenance Services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. The contract involves tree removal, pruning, stump removal, and waste disposal for a total of 34 large and 4 medium trees, with a firm fixed-price structure. This maintenance is crucial for preserving the cemetery's landscape and ensuring a respectful environment for visitors. Interested contractors must submit their bids by April 22, 2025, and are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submission. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact David Hester at David.Hester@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
David Hester
David.Hester@va.gov
Files
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36C78625Q50201 0001.pdf
Apr 15, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
This document is an amendment/modification to a federal solicitation by the National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The amendment, numbered 0002 and effective from April 15, 2025, extends the deadline for submissions of offers related to solicitation number 36C78625Q50201, originally dated April 8, 2025. It emphasizes the requirement for offerors to acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered, specifying methods for acknowledgment, including electronic communication. The document outlines that certain Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs 0001-0002) will be executed in the base contract, while optional CLINs (0003-0008) may be utilized at a later date, with an exercise deadline set for September 30, 2025. All existing terms and conditions remain unchanged. This amendment serves to clarify the contract process and facilitate the submission of offers by potential contractors while ensuring compliance with relevant administrative regulations.
Combined Synopsis Solicitation 36C78625Q50201.pdf
Apr 15, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The solicitation for Tree Maintenance Services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery seeks proposals from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for a firm fixed-price contract. The work involves tree removal, pruning, stump removal, and waste disposal, primarily addressing 34 large and 4 medium trees within the cemetery grounds. Bid responses are due by April 22, 2025, with a site visit encouraged before submission to assess local conditions impacting the bid. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, arborist certification, and past performance, focusing on experience with similar projects. Additionally, contractors must adhere to strict safety, environmental, and maintenance requirements, ensuring all work complies with established standards. A certified arborist must oversee operations, and contractors must provide all necessary equipment and personnel for the project. The Government reserves the right to review and reject any proposals that do not meet specified standards, emphasizing the importance of quality and compliance with contract terms.
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