Request for Information (RFI) - Parking Garage Lease Near 55 Elk Street, Albany, NY
ID: 36C10X25Q0063Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (812930)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF PARKING FACILITIES (X1LZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2693b54bd20e4265afcdb6cacd60d94b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential contractors to provide 15 unreserved parking spaces near its facility located at 55 Elk Street, Albany, NY. The contractor must ensure that these parking spaces are consistently available, unobstructed, secured, and well-lit, while also complying with ADA requirements for accessibility. This procurement is crucial for enhancing staff safety and convenience for VA employees, with the contract expected to be a firm fixed-price agreement. Interested parties should submit their qualifications and relevant experience to Paul Reyes at robertpaul.reyes@va.gov or Thomas Evans at Thomas.evans3@va.gov by the specified deadline for consideration.

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    P09_PWS_Albany Parking.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Office of Information and Technology (OIT), requires a new parking solution due to inadequate parking at its facility located at 55 Elk St., Albany, NY. The project entails procuring 15 unreserved parking spaces within a one-block radius of the main office, ensuring compliance with ADA requirements concerning accessibility. The contractor must guarantee that the spaces are consistently available, unobstructed, secured, and well-lit, with accessible facilities from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays. Required parking passes will be managed through the VA's Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on a monthly basis. This procurement will be executed through a firm fixed-price contract, emphasizing a commitment to staff safety and convenient access to parking for VA employees in Albany. The document outlines the scope, requirements, and operational constraints for the potential contractor involved in this project.
    RFI_Albany Parking.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting information from potential contractors capable of providing 15 unreserved parking spaces within a one-block radius of 55 Elk Street, Albany, NY. The procurement planning phase aims to assess market capabilities; however, no solicitation is currently available. Interested organizations are asked to submit details including their entity information, company size, and experience with government agencies. Specific requirements include ADA compliance regarding travel slope from the parking garage to the facility. The submission must also address questions about the contractor’s capabilities and familiarity with the government contracting process. Additional considerations include security features at the parking facility and the operational status regarding location proximity and accessibility. Responses should be submitted via email by a specified deadline for review, contributing to the VA’s evaluation of potential service providers for this parking availability requirement.
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