F--Preserve And Stabilize Earthworks for NPS, KEMO

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Modification No. 1) is issued to attach the Questions & Answers (Q&A) document for this requirement.

• The Q&A document is now attached to the solicitation.

• The closing date and time for receipt of quotes remains Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5pm EDT.

• Questions must be emailed to Jade_bynum@ios.doi.gov by 5pm EDT on April 29, 2026. Answers will be posted in the same manner as this notice.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding the "Preserve and Stabilize Howard and Logan Earthworks" solicitation.

• Set-Aside: The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside, with NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) and a small business standard of $8M.
• Site Visit: The site visit is confirmed for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT at the maintenance shop. Contact Ladrick Downie for details.
• Pricing: Bidders should provide pricing based on the Price Sheet, including Type D pricing if indicated, and pricing will be based on the summation of quantities.
• Evaluation: Award will be based on best value, specifically lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), referencing "52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)".
• Submission Requirements: Quotes must include Technical Capabilities and Past Performance documentation. The technical approach should demonstrate methodology, schedule, and resource allocation. Past Performance should detail 3-5 similar projects with specific information.

This Q&A clarifies key aspects of the solicitation, including the set-aside status, site visit details, pricing structure, evaluation criteria, and required proposal content. Bidders should ensure their proposals address these clarifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12 and FAC 2005-87. It is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the "Preserve And Stabilize Earthworks" project at NPS, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Kennesaw, GA. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses.

• The primary service required is to "Preserve And Stabilize Earthworks."

• Product/Service Code: F014

• Product/Service Description: NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027

• Delivery: 06/30/2027

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but falls under simplified acquisition procedures.

• Quotations must be submitted by the close of business on 05/07/2026.

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to Jade_bynum@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value to the Government, based on lowest price technically acceptable. Factors include technical capability, price, and past performance.

• Discussions: The Government may make a selection based on initial offers without discussions, but reserves the right to enter discussions or request revised offers.

• This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Small Business Standard: $8M

• Offerors must have an active vendor record in SAM.gov.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and self-certified under NAICS Code 561730.

• Offerors must not have any exclusions (e.g., delinquent federal debt, debarment).

• Companies must have a valid UEI number.

• A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11 am (EDT). Contractors should meet at the maintenance shop.

• Questions regarding the solicitation should be emailed to Jade_bynum@ios.doi.gov by 5 pm (EDT) on April 29, 2026.

• Answers to questions will be posted in the same manner as this notice.

• The solicitation number is 140P5126Q0019.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for tree removal services related to the preservation and stabilization of historic Civil War earthworks at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO).

• The estimate categorizes tree removal into Types A, B, C, and D, based on tree size (Diameter at Breast Height - DBH).
• Quantities for each tree size category are provided.
• Unit prices are listed as $0.00 for all categories and types.
• The total estimated cost for all tree removal is $0.00.
• The estimate explicitly states that it includes labor, equipment, travel, overhead, and profit per tree.

This pricing sheet provides the government's estimate for tree removal. Bidders should note that all unit prices and the total estimate are listed as $0.00. This may indicate that tree removal is not a separately billable item, is included in other aspects of the work, or that further clarification is needed from the government regarding pricing for this component of the opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish a contract for the removal of hazardous and potentially hazardous trees and limbs along General Logan and General Howard Civil War earthworks at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO), Kennesaw, GA. This also includes removing trees and large limbs that have fallen across the earthworks.

• Removal of approximately 393 hazardous trees with diameters at breast height (DBH) ranging from 16 to 40 inches, and hazardous limb removal as directed by the National Park Service (NPS).

• NPS will mark all trees prior to removal; unmarked trees are not to be removed.

• Work includes felling trees, limbing, chipping and/or hauling debris away from park boundaries, roads, parking lots, and trails.

• Tree stumps must be cut at ground level.

• Special care must be taken to avoid damage to historic earthworks. No vehicles or machinery are permitted on or near the earthworks.

• The contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and park interpretive staff before operations begin in any new area.

• Trees will be removed and debris chipped and/or spread as ordered by the NPS.

• Worksite should show little indication of removal after completion.

• Stumps will be cut at ground level.

• Period of Performance: 10 to 12 months, from mid-2026 to mid-2027.

• Work will be ordered as needed, approximately once per month.

• Project Site: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, GA, 30152.

• Contractor must have a Certified Arborist ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) on staff or equivalent, with three or more years of full-time, eligible, practical work experience.

• Bidders are highly recommended to visit the worksite.

• Contractor must comply with OSHA, EPA, state, and local safety laws.

• Equipment must be in good and safe working condition.

• A daily safety briefing is required.

• Contractor must provide traffic flaggers and traffic control measures.

• Insurance: Workers Compensation and Liability insurance are required.

• Hauling restrictions apply to National Park Service roads, including gross vehicle weight limits and speed restrictions.

• Contractor must maintain entrance roads and parking lots open for public use.

• FOB point is Destination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map indicating a site visit location, likely for an upcoming opportunity. It highlights a specific path or area of interest within a wooded environment, potentially related to a construction, maintenance, or survey project.

• Aerial view of a natural area with marked paths (yellow and green).
• Shows buildings, parking areas, and a visitor center labeled "Kennesaw Mountain Natl Battlefield Pk Visitr Ctr".
• The highlighted path appears to lead from a parking area towards a cluster of buildings.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical location and access routes relevant to the opportunity. It aids in planning for site visits, assessing site conditions, and understanding the logistical context of the work to be performed.