J045--Air inspections (TABS) and Central HVAC/R systems cleaning services located at Jesse brown VA Medical Center.
ID: 36C25225Q0188Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (J045)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide air inspections and cleaning services for Central HVAC/R systems at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The procurement includes a Request for Quote (RFQ) for maintenance services that will ensure compliance with health standards, including quarterly air changes testing and surface sampling for contaminants, with a contract duration expected to begin on April 1, 2025, and span five years with potential option years. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high air quality and operational efficiency in a medical environment, emphasizing the importance of safety and adherence to facility-specific compliance requirements. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by March 3, 2025, and can contact Contracting Officer Aaron J Rogers at aaron.rogers1@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AARON ROGERSCONTRACTING OFFICER
    414-844-4800 x44352
    aaron.rogers1@va.gov
    Files
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    The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, through the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is seeking proposals for air inspections and cleaning services regarding HVAC/R systems. This presolicitation notice indicates that the request is set aside for small businesses and outlines essential details regarding the contract. The solicitation number is 36C25225Q0188, and responses are due by March 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Interested parties must respond via email to the contracting officer, Aaron Rogers, at aaron.rogers1@va.gov. The primary service required includes air duct cleaning and testing at the facility located in Chicago, Illinois. The announcement emphasizes the importance of adhering to established standards in providing these maintenance services for the health and safety of veterans utilizing the medical center's facilities. The notice will be archived 20 days after the response date, emphasizing the need for timely submissions from potential contractors.
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for maintenance services related to HVAC/R systems at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The contract, expected to begin on April 1, 2025, and span five years with various option years, focuses on air inspections, HVAC cleaning, and compliance with health standards. The contractor is expected to perform tasks including quarterly air changes testing, surface sampling for contaminants, and regular maintenance of kitchen exhaust systems. The timeline specifies a mandatory site visit and submission of quotes by interested vendors by March 3, 2025. Additionally, the document emphasizes adherence to safety and operational protocols, detailing privacy regulations and facility-specific compliance requirements for contractors, which are crucial in a medical setting. This RFQ showcases the VA's initiative to ensure high air quality and operational efficiency in its facilities, and it invites qualified bidders to contribute to this mission.
    The document outlines wage determinations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) by the U.S. Department of Labor, specifying minimum wage rates for various occupations in Illinois, particularly in Cook, Du Page, and McHenry counties. For contracts initiated or renewed after January 30, 2022, the minimum wage rate is set at $17.75 per hour, aligning with Executive Order 14026, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, maintain a minimum of $13.30 per hour per Executive Order 13658. It details specific hourly wages for a range of occupations, from administrative to technical roles, and mandates fringe benefits, including health and welfare, vacation, and holidays. This guidance is vital for contractors to adhere to labor standards when bidding on federal grants and RFPs, ensuring competitive wage structures for covered service workers while also considering additional provisions such as paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706. The document serves as a comprehensive reference for compliance with federal wage regulations in service contracts, promoting equity and worker protection within government-funded projects.
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