Snow Removal and Salt Spreading Services for Lebanon VA Medical Center
ID: 36C24426Q0007Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW REMOVAL/SALT (S218)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide snow removal and salt spreading services for the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. The procurement involves a five-year, Firm-Fixed-Price ID-IQ contract specifically set aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, requiring services for approximately 638,000 square feet of parking lots and 98,000 square feet of walkways, with a two-hour response time for snow and ice removal available 24/7. This contract is crucial for maintaining safe access to the medical center during winter weather conditions. Interested parties must submit their quotes by 4:00 PM EST on December 1, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Christina Gennaoui at christina.gennaoui@va.gov.

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    The document provides historical snow and ice accumulation data for Lebanon 1.3 SW, PA US, spanning from December 2020 to November 2025. This data, retrieved from NOAA's Climate Data Online, details the total number of occurrences for various accumulation ranges (0-3 inches, 3.1-6 inches, 6.1-9 inches, 9.1-12 inches, and 12.1+ inches) for each annual period. The primary purpose of this information is for reference, likely to inform planning or resource allocation related to snow and ice removal in government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs. The data consistently shows the highest frequency of occurrences in the 0-3 inch range, with significantly fewer or no occurrences in higher accumulation categories across all years presented.
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    The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued a record of quality-controlled climatological observations for the LEBANON 1.3 SW, PA US US1PALB0017 station, located at 151 Patton Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina. The data, generated on November 12, 2025, covers precipitation and snow/ice pellet/hail measurements from December 2020 to February 2022. Key observations include trace (T) values for precipitation and snow, indicating minimal amounts, and instances where data failed NCEI's quality control tests (s). The file provides daily records of rain/melted snow (in inches) and snow/ice pellets/hail (in inches and on the ground), with monthly summaries of total precipitation. Blank cells denote unreported data. The document also includes definitions for ground cover types and flags used in the data, emphasizing data quality control and potential inconsistencies due to unit conversion.
    This amendment to Solicitation 36C24426Q0007 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, Services 2, addresses questions regarding snow removal and salt spreading services for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to inquiries from offerors. Key points include clarification that there are no plans for a site visit, and detailed information (including maps and photos) is available in the solicitation. The project is confirmed as a solicitation for services, not a construction project, and there are no union requirements or publicly available estimated project budget. Questions about previous contracts are directed to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) office. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.
    This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for snow removal and salt spreading services at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. It outlines a five-year, Firm-Fixed-Price ID-IQ contract for a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The scope of work includes snow, ice, and slush removal from approximately 638,000 square feet of parking lots and 98,000 square feet of walkways, as well as salt spreading using VA-provided materials. Services must be available 24/7, with a two-hour response time. The RFQ details submission requirements, including completing specific sections of the SF-1449, providing a price schedule, a capability statement, and up to three past performance references. It also includes contract clauses related to payment, disputes, insurance, and compliance with federal regulations, particularly regarding service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and subcontracting limitations.
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