S208--Ground Maintenance | Base 4 | Start: 4/1/25
ID: 36C25025Q7577Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, 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/2f45ae9723ee4378bff3e2f290bfd46b/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive ground maintenance services for the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio, starting April 1, 2025. The contract encompasses a range of services including mowing, trimming, mulching, weeding, and maintaining a clean environment, with specific requirements to ensure grass height remains between 2.5 to 3.5 inches and to control pests and fertilize the lawn for optimal appearance. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the facility's grounds, which serve veterans and their families, ensuring a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment. Interested service providers must respond to the Contracting Officer, Robert Bolcavage, by January 7, 2025, with their qualifications and intent to participate, as this opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert BolcavageContracting Officer
    (937) 469-1228
    robert.bolcavage@va.gov
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    36C25025Q7577.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding ground maintenance services for the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio, starting April 1, 2025. The scope includes comprehensive lawn care, including mowing, trimming, mulching, weeding, and maintaining a debris-free environment. The contractor is responsible for regular maintenance to ensure grass height remains between 2.5 to 3.5 inches, alongside pest control and fertilization to maintain a lush lawn appearance. Additional tasks include trimming all plantings semi-annually and re-seeding bare areas. The contract offers a base year with potential for four option years, with performance metrics established to ensure standards are met. Safety precautions must be followed throughout the contract to protect facility users. The announcement encourages interested service providers to perform site inspections, reinforcing the importance of understanding local conditions before submitting proposals. The contracting officer is Robert Bolcavage, and responses are due by January 7, 2025, under an SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) set-aside.
    Directions for Interest Parties.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice concerning a Grounds Maintenance contract for Base 4, scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025. This notice aims to facilitate market research and determine the appropriate set-aside status for the related Request for Quotation (RFQ). Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the Contracting Officer, Robert Bolcavage, via email by January 7, 2025, at 12:00 EST. Responses should include the company's name, address of the prime vendor, socio-economic set-aside classification in SAM.gov, and intent to utilize subcontractors. This initiative reflects a proactive approach to gathering necessary information to guide future contracting decisions and enhance service delivery in grounds maintenance for veterans' facilities.
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