Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree‑management services for the Tomah VA Medical Center forest in Wisconsin. The work includes hazardous tree removal, routine trimming, new tree planting, and the development of a five‑year forest management plan. All tasks must be performed by ISA‑certified arborists under CTSP supervision, comply with OSHA and ANSI standards, and protect historic, cultural, and wildlife resources. The contract is structured as a base year (Sep 2026‑Sep 2027) with four optional one‑year extensions through Sep 2031, allowing a total potential performance period of five years.
• Remove up to 18 large trees (base + options).
• Trim up to 30 large trees in the base year; additional trimming in each option year.
• Plant up to 65 new trees over the contract term, with species selection and care.
• Deliver a detailed five‑year forest management and tree‑care plan.
• All work performed on‑site at Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI.
• Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, transportation, and supervision.
• Small‑business set‑aside (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB eligible).