Description
The National Park Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to perform landscaping and arborist services to remove woody debris and conduct vegetation clearance at ten historic aqueduct structures within the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The work includes submerged debris removal to a depth of four feet, removal of standing woody material ≥3 in., fine debris, and remediation of any ground damage caused during operations. No dredging or chemical treatments are permitted. The base period runs from 30 Sep 2026 to 29 Sep 2027 (12 months) with an optional extension from 1 Apr 2027 to 29 Sep 2027. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, 100 % small‑business set‑aside under NAICS 561730.
• Scope: Debris removal & vegetation management at 10 aqueducts (Seneca, Monocacy, Catoctin Creek, Antietam Creek, Conococheague, Licking Creek).
• Deliverables: Complete removal of woody debris (submerged & above‑water), prune overhanging trees, repair ruts/holes, comply with environmental safeguards.
• Period of Performance: 12 months (plus optional 6‑month extension).
• Contract Type: Firm‑fixed‑price, small‑business set‑aside.
• Submission Deadline: 22 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
• Site Visit: 10 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM EDT (optional).
• Mandatory Registrations: Active SAM registration under NAICS 561730.