Waco/Temple VA Grounds Maintenance Service

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5261, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act in Falls and McLennan Counties, Texas. It details hourly rates for administrative, automotive, food service, health, technical, and other roles. The document also specifies health and welfare benefits, including different rates for contracts covered by Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). Vacation, holidays, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances are also defined. Special provisions for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay are included. Additionally, the file describes the conformance process for unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with the Service Contract Act.

This government file is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act for Bell and Coryell Counties in Texas, with a last revision date of May 13, 2026. It outlines minimum wage rates for a wide array of administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and other occupations. The document also details fringe benefits, including health and welfare (with specific rates for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation, and eleven paid holidays annually. Special provisions are included for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay. Furthermore, it specifies hazardous pay differentials (8% and 4% for varying degrees of hazard), uniform allowance requirements, and the conformance process for unlisted occupations, emphasizing the use of the “Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations” for classification accuracy.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for grounds maintenance services at its Temple and Waco VA Medical Facilities in Texas. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines a base period plus two option years for comprehensive lawn care, including trimming, weeding, blowing, edging, ant treatments, weed killer application, aeration, and fertilization. The contract requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Key requirements include a minimum of five years of commercial grounds maintenance experience and a valid Texas Department of Agriculture Applicator License in Category 3A for pesticide-related work. Invoices are to be submitted monthly, electronically through the Tungsten Network, with the contractor registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The solicitation also incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses covering topics such as contractor employee whistleblower rights, personal identity verification, limitations on subcontracting, and prohibitions on specific foreign-made equipment and services. A detailed safety plan compliant with OSHA and VA regulations is also mandated.

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice, number 36C25726Q0584, is for Grounds Maintenance Service in Waco/Temple. Issued by the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, the solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The Product Service Code is S208 and the NAICS Code is 561730. Responses are due by June 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. The point of contact is Taminie Woodrow, a Contract Specialist. The place of performance details are provided in the Statement of Work.