Grounds Maintenance Services
ID: 36C24525Q0342Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9ad6cd9414f44c2795da12877863d2c8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and supervision to maintain and enhance the grounds, including tasks such as turf health management, vegetation trimming, irrigation, and debris management, alongside power washing of facility structures. This procurement is crucial for ensuring high-quality facilities for veterans, with a total estimated contract value of $9.5 million structured over five years, including a base period and four optional extensions. Interested parties, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, should contact Veronica B. Dillard at veronica.dillard@va.gov for further details and to participate in the solicitation process.

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    Veronica B. Dillard
    veronica.dillard@va.gov
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    36C24525Q0342.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for ground maintenance services at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. It specifies that the contractor will provide all labor, materials, and supervision necessary for maintaining and improving grounds, alongside performing power washing on the facility's structures. The contract is structured over five years with a base period and four optional extensions, with a total estimated award amount of $9.5 million. Key responsibilities include maintaining turf health, trimming vegetation, performing irrigation, and managing debris. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) clarifies performance objectives related to groundskeeping, tree care, and cleanliness standards, with expectations on customer complaints and performance metrics. The contractor's adherence to quality standards will be monitored by VA officials, with payment processes focused on electronic invoicing. The document highlights the inclusion of compliance clauses to ensure contractor accountability and adherence to federal standards, specifically favoring service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses for this project. Overall, the RFP reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining high-quality facilities for veterans through thorough grounds management services.
    WD No. 2015-4265 Last Revision 12-23-2024.pdf
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