Tree Removal Services - Central Western Massachusetts
ID: 36C24125Q0231Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING (F014)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1c43ffed15304719b817b2a0c3f5ace4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide tree removal services in Central Western Massachusetts, specifically at the Edward P. Boland VAMC in Leeds, MA. The procurement involves the removal of nine trees and grinding stumps to six inches below grade, adhering to standards set by VHA, OSHA, EPA, and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. This initiative is part of the VA's commitment to engage capable businesses while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition protocols, and it may be set aside for small businesses, including veteran-owned enterprises, based on the responses received. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 5:00 PM EST on February 6, 2025, to Contract Specialist Shawn Lawrence at Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov, with submissions not exceeding eight pages.

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    Shawn LawrenceContract Specialist
    (203) 932-5711
    Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking responses from vendors qualified to provide tree removal services in Central Western Massachusetts. This notice is not a request for quotes or contracts but rather an inquiry for market research regarding potential contractors capable of delivering comprehensive services, including the removal of nine trees and stump grinding to six inches below grade, in accordance with VHA, OSHA, EPA, and Massachusetts DEP standards. Interested parties must submit their capability and interest by February 6, 2025, detailing their qualifications and compliance with a size standard defined under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services). The submission should be no longer than eight pages and must adhere to specific formatting guidelines. Contractors are required to manage all labor, equipment, and materials responsibly and ensure daily cleanup of debris and proper waste disposal. Given the nature of the services and regulatory compliance, the requirement may potentially be set aside for small businesses, including veteran-owned enterprises, depending on the responses received. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to engaging qualified businesses for necessary services while adhering to federal acquisition protocols.
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