Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Tree Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide tree maintenance services at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. The services include tree pruning, removal, and stump grinding for 19 medium trees, 60 large trees, and 3 trees to be removed. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, tools, and personnel to perform the services. The period of performance is 60 calendar days, and the contractor must ensure that all work is done in a manner that safeguards visitors, employees, and the public. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing a certified arborist to serve as the site manager • Ensuring all pruning cuts are made just outside the collar or shoulder ring • Retaining the natural shape of the tree by removing entire lateral branches • Lowering branches over 3 1/2" in diameter by proper methods • Disposing of all debris and waste materials at a licensed off-site landfill or recycling center • Cooperating with other contractors and government employees • Maintaining a neat and professional appearance throughout the workforce • Ensuring all employees exercise absolute decorum, courtesy, and respect while within the cemetery