R602--RMD Transport Services for Madison VAMC
ID: 36C25225Q0168Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide RMD Transport Services for the Madison Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This procurement involves local messenger and delivery services, which are critical for the timely transportation of medical and administrative materials within the facility. Compliance with wage determinations is essential, as contracts must adhere to the Service Contract Act, with a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour for service contract workers in Wisconsin, effective for contracts entered or renewed after January 30, 2022. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Derrick A. Paquette at Derrick.Paquette@va.gov for further details regarding the solicitation process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Derrick PaquetteContract Specialist
    (414) 844-4859
    derrick.paquette@va.gov
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    Title
    Posted
    The presolicitation notice outlines the request for proposals (RFP) for RMD transport services at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals under solicitation number 36C25225Q0168, with a response deadline set for February 6, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central Time. This opportunity is designated as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSBC) set-aside, indicating preference for qualified small businesses owned by veterans. The Product Service Code associated with this RFP is R602, focusing on transportation services. Interested parties can obtain further details by contacting the designated point of contact, Derrick Paquette, via the provided email address. The notice emphasizes the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while ensuring the provision of vital transport services for healthcare needs.
    The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage Determination No. 2015-4897 specifies wage rates for service contract workers in Wisconsin, reflecting compliance with the Service Contract Act and recent Executive Orders. Contracts entered or renewed after January 30, 2022, require a minimum wage of at least $17.75 per hour, per Executive Order 14026. For contracts awarded prior to this date, the minimum wage is set at $13.30 per hour under Executive Order 13658 unless a higher rate is specified in the determination. The document details wage rates for various occupations, including Administrative Support, Automotive Services, and Health Occupations, along with fringe benefits such as health and welfare and vacation allowances. Additionally, it outlines paid sick leave requirements and guidelines for uniform and hazardous duty pay. The notice elucidates compliance expectations for contractors in employing classifications within federal contracts, ensuring appropriate wages and worker protections. This determination is vital in maintaining labor standards and ensuring fair compensation for service employees engaged in federally funded projects.
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