The Cypress Hill National Cemetery is in need of Grounds Maintenance Services for a period of a Base plus Four (4) option years. The POP: 4/5/2026 through 4/4/2027. -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide grounds maintenance services for the Cypress Hills National Cemetery in New York. The services include mowing, trimming, edging, and trash removal. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the cemetery's 18 acres of lawn area, including the Union and Mount of Victory plots. The contract will be for a base period of one year with four option years. The contractor will be required to follow the National Cemetery Administration's operational standards and measures. Some key responsibilities of the contractor include: • Mowing and trimming the lawn area on a weekly basis • Edging the curbs, walkways, and tree wells on a monthly basis • Removing trash and debris from the cemetery on a weekly basis • Cleaning headstones and markers on a regular basis • Providing equipment and labor for the performance of the services • Coordinating with the cemetery staff to ensure that the services are performed in a manner that does not disrupt cemetery operations.