Request for Information (RFI) FY26 JBER Grounds Maintenace and Snow/Ice Removal Services
ID: FA500025R0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5000 673 CONS LGCJBER, AK, 99506-2501, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking industry feedback for the Request for Information (RFI) regarding Grounds Maintenance and Snow/Ice Removal Services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska. The procurement aims to gather insights on draft documents related to the performance work statement, evaluation factors, and proposal instructions, with a focus on ensuring comprehensive grounds maintenance and effective snow and ice removal to maintain safety and operational readiness. These services are critical for promoting healthy ecosystems and ensuring a professional appearance of the base's facilities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by close of business on April 9, 2025, to the primary contact, Shelby Langston, at shelby.langston.1@us.af.mil, or to Kenneth Gunn at kenneth.gunn@us.af.mil.

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Posted
Mar 28, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) addendum, outlining instructions for offerors bidding on Grounds Maintenance and Snow and Ice Removal Services. It specifies proposal preparation requirements, including four separate parts: Summary Data, Technical Proposal, Past Performance, and Price Proposal. Offerors must comply with solicitation terms, and any noncompliance could render proposals ineligible for review. The evaluation process emphasizes technical merit, past performance, small business participation, and pricing, with technical factors being more significant than price. A pre-proposal site visit is encouraged to familiarize potential bidders with requirements. Offerors must submit detailed plans related to personnel and equipment, addressing scenarios that illustrate their readiness for snow and ice control during adverse weather. Additionally, a Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan is required for continuity of operations. Past performance will be assessed for relevance and quality, including references from similar government contracts. The government intends to award contracts based on a Performance Price Tradeoff methodology, where past performance can influence selections even beyond pricing considerations. This emphasizes the importance of understanding and adhering to the detailed requirements laid out in the solicitation for successful bids.
Mar 28, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for grounds maintenance and related services, detailing various tasks to be performed over specified periods. Key elements include the maintenance of improved and unimproved grounds, vegetative beds, surface drainage ditches, and debris removal, with the majority of tasks scheduled for six months. Additionally, it specifies provisions for snow and ice removal services and special maintenance projects, emphasizing adherence to prescribed guidelines (PWS paragraphs). The services are categorized into distinct areas: grounds maintenance, snow and ice removal, and special maintenance projects, with a separate line item for CDC snow and ice removal services. This RFP indicates the government's commitment to maintaining its facilities effectively while ensuring safety and compliance with established standards. The structured approach highlights the importance of regular maintenance to uphold operational readiness and environmental standards.
Mar 28, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for grounds maintenance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK, outlines service requirements essential for maintaining a professional appearance and healthy ecosystems. The Contractor is responsible for all necessary personnel, equipment, and tools to perform regular maintenance, including mowing, pruning, irrigation, weed control, and snow/ice removal, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Detailed specifications address various types of grounds, ranging from improved to unimproved, along with specialized tasks like emergency services and snow removal operations. Quality assurance measures are incorporated to evaluate contractor performance, with expectations set for defect tolerances leading to the categorization of service quality. The PWS emphasizes timely response to the maintenance of facilities, with the contractor required to repair any damages incurred during maintenance within specified timelines. Key performance objectives focus on maintaining various grounds categories and ensuring all operations contribute to the effective operation of the base’s infrastructure. Environmental safeguards, hazardous material management, and compliance with strict regulations highlight the contract's scope, aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of both pedestrians and vehicles on the base. This document underscores the importance of maintaining public safety and ecological integrity while fulfilling mission essential tasks.
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