F014-- Wood Chipping
ID: 36C24125Q0362Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING (F014)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d9598779ce024ed2a4cdd003fcab2c12/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for wood chipping services at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and materials for tree and brush chipping, with a total expected award amount of $9.5 million. This contract emphasizes small business participation, particularly from service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses, and is crucial for maintaining the facility's operations and safety standards. Interested bidders must submit their offers by May 9, 2025, and are required to acknowledge an amendment to the solicitation, attend a site visit on April 30, 2025, and submit any final questions by May 2, 2025, with responses to be posted by May 6, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Paula J. Doerfler at Paula.Doerfler@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Paula J DoerflerContract Specialist
Paula.Doerfler@va.gov
Files
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36C24125Q0362_1.docx
Apr 8, 2025, 3:07 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Tree Chipping Services specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. The solicitation number for this contract is 36C24125Q0362, with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, at 4 PM Eastern Time. The relevant Product Service Code is F014, and the applicable NAICS code is 561730. This contract aims to ensure proper management and disposal of wood materials generated by the medical center. Interested parties can contact Paula Doerfler, the Contract Specialist, via email for further information. The Togus VA Medical Center’s homepage is also available for additional context and details related to this opportunity. This RFP emphasizes the VA’s commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses in fulfilling its resource management needs.
36C24125Q0362.docx
Apr 22, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Tree and Brush Chipping Services at the Togus VA Medical Center in Maine. It specifies the requirement for the contractor to provide labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary for chipping services, with a total award amount of $9.5 million expected. This non-personal service contract targets small business participation, encouraging bids from designated small business categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. The period of performance is set for May 5 to September 1, 2025, and the contractor must ensure that the work aligns with the facility's operations by coordinating with the onsite manager. The document emphasizes compliance with wage determinations and sets forth invoicing requirements, payment terms, and conditions for dispute resolutions. It includes standard federal acquisition regulations relevant to commercial products and services. The overarching goal is to maintain compliance and safety standards while delivering the services effectively at a VA medical facility.
36C24125Q0362 0001.docx
Apr 22, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC
The document comprises an amendment to a contract related to a project under the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the Togus VAMC in Augusta, Maine. The amendment extends the deadline for receiving offers to May 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT. It outlines the necessity for offerors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment and provides alternative methods for doing so. A site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2025, where participants are to meet a designated officer at the Togus facility. Additionally, any final questions from bidders must be submitted by May 2, 2025, with responses to be posted by May 6, 2025. The document emphasizes that offers will not be accepted if they lack photographs of the relevant equipment intended for use in the project. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure clarity regarding submission timelines and requirements, reflecting standard practices within government RFPs and procurement processes.
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