J041--ITOPS AC Preventive Maintenance Base+4

This document outlines wage determinations for service contracts in Cook, Du Page, and McHenry Counties, Illinois, under the Service Contract Act, effective July 8, 2025. It details minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour), which vary by contract award/renewal dates. The document lists specific hourly wages for numerous administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and maintenance occupations. It also specifies fringe benefits, including health and welfare ($5.55/hour, or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and twelve paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees, night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous duty differentials (4-8%), and uniform allowances. A conformance process is detailed for unlisted job classifications.

This government solicitation, 36C25225Q0591, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, outlines a requirement for ITOPS AC Maintenance at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The contract covers quarterly preventive maintenance for six APC Computer Room AC Units and six Heatcraft Condensing Units, including air filter changes, visual inspections for leaks and loose components, refrigerant and temperature checks, and power washing of roof condenser units. The base contract period is September 2025 to September 2026, with four one-year option periods. Work is to be performed on business days, Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding government holidays, with prior COR coordination. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses related to commercial products and services, payment, contractor responsibilities, and labor standards. Key clauses include those for electronic payment, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, and sustainable products. The NAICS code is 811412 (Appliance Repair and Maintenance) with a $19 million size standard. The contract emphasizes timely maintenance, detailed documentation of deficiencies, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as VA Policies, ASHRAE, Joint Commission, and ASHE standards.

The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center issued a presolicitation notice for ITOPS AC Preventive Maintenance services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. This unrestricted solicitation, number 36C25225Q0692, falls under NAICS Code 811412 and Product Service Code J041. The contract will be firm fixed price, and the Request for Quote (RFQ) is anticipated to be posted around September 9, 2025, with offers due by 10:00 AM Central Time on September 22, 2025. Rebecca Picchi is the point of contact for this procurement.

This government document, an amendment to solicitation number 36C25225Q0692, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC, located in Milwaukee, WI. The amendment, effective September 15, 2025, responds to a Request for Information (RFI) from offerors/bidders. Specifically, it addresses a question regarding the last maintenance date for AC units, stating the answer as "February 2025." This modification confirms that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The document outlines the methods for offerors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment, emphasizing the importance of timely submission to avoid rejection of their offer.