Snow Removal Services for Sterling WFO and FSC
ID: 1305M325Q0128Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide non-personal snow removal services for the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) and Field Support Center (FSC) located in Sterling, Virginia. The procurement involves a five-year contract with a total not-to-exceed amount of $250,000, requiring contractors to deliver all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for effective snow and ice removal, ensuring operational safety and accessibility during winter weather conditions. Interested parties must submit their quotes electronically by April 25, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Stephanie Mas at stephanie.mas@noaa.gov or by phone at 303-578-6768.

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    The document is a Past Performance Questionnaire designed for contractors in government projects. It requires contractors to provide essential information including firm details, contract specifics such as numbers, types, and completion dates, along with a project description. The contractor must then send the questionnaire to a designated client reference for evaluation. The evaluation focuses on multiple performance aspects including quality, schedule adherence, cost control, management effectiveness, and regulatory compliance, with a rating system from "Exceeds" to "Unsatisfactory." The client reference assesses the contractor's performance through quantitative and qualitative measures, specifically looking at their ability to meet standards, resolve problems, manage resources, and overall customer satisfaction. This structured approach ensures a comprehensive assessment of contractors’ past performances in federal projects, enabling informed decisions in future contracting opportunities within federal, state, and local RFP contexts. The document ultimately serves as a mechanism to enhance transparency and accountability in government contracting processes.
    The document outlines a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-personal snow removal services for the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) and Field Support Center (FSC) in Sterling, VA. This request for quotation (RFQ) invites commercial service providers to submit proposals for a five-year contract with a total not-to-exceed amount of $250,000. The proposal includes a detailed Statement of Work, specifying requirements such as effective snow, ice, and freezing rain removal, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical approach, past performance, experience, quality management, and price, with a preference for high-quality submissions over the lowest bid. The document also emphasizes the importance of timely, safe, and efficient operations due to the facility's continuous and critical function. Responses must be submitted electronically by April 25, 2025, along with required representations and certifications. This solicitation reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining operational safety and accessibility during winter weather conditions while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
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