Vine Pruning at Grey Towers National - Bid 12444326Q0038 - PA RFP 2026

Bid #12444326Q0038. Contact: ashley.stoltzfus@usda.gov. Pennsylvania. The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to perform vine pruning on the historic mansion at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA. The work involves removing vines. Due Jul 14 (6 days left).

What this bid is about

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to perform vine pruning on the historic mansion at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA. The work involves removing vines from specific areas of the mansion and repairing any damage caused during the process. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside and requires adherence to Service Contract Act wage determinations. Bidders are encouraged to visit the site to assess the scope of work.

Bid documents

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Bid summary

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE issued this public solicitation in Pennsylvania, referenced as solicitation number 12444326Q0038. It was published on June 25, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026. Questions can be directed to ashley.stoltzfus@usda.gov.

Public procurement context

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE in Pennsylvania is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in Pennsylvania are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Pennsylvania so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 14, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to ashley.stoltzfus@usda.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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