A2 - S201--RFQ - Window Washing Services for Medical Center Houston
ID: 36C25624Q1483Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL (S201)

Set Aside

Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs) (VSA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b031fb7774314af0b8877273054e3d62/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for bi-annual window washing services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This procurement, designated as RFQ 36C25624Q1483, is specifically set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and requires contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The contract entails cleaning approximately 10,050 exterior windows, adhering to safety and operational standards, with a firm-fixed price agreement expected to commence on October 1, 2024, and options for annual extensions up to four years. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 25, 2024, at 3 PM (CT), and can contact Contract Specialist Shasta Britt at shasta.britt@va.gov or 713-794-8609 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shasta BrittContract Specialist
    (713) 794-8609
    shasta.britt@va.gov
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    36C25624Q1483_RFQ_A1.pdf
    This document serves as Amendment 0001 to the solicitation for a contract (36C25624Q1483) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16. The amendment primarily provides a compilation of questions and answers aimed at clarifying the solicitation for potential vendors. Key points include the transition from an incumbent contract (36C25620F0200) with Green Efficient, Inc., worth approximately $975,605.57, which is set to expire on September 30, 2024. Key aspects of work required under this contract entail cleaning exterior windows of a six-story building, noting that no skylights or window screens are involved. The amendment also addresses safety protocols, indicating that existing roof rappelling points are not operational and emphasizing the use of alternative safe methods by vendors. Additionally, it explains the reclassification of the solicitation from a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside due to a lack of responses in the previous solicitation. The purpose of this modification reflects the VA's commitment to engaging small businesses while ensuring clarity and transparency in the bidding process.
    36C25624Q1483_RFQ_A2.pdf
    The document outlines Amendment 0002 (A2) for a solicitation related to window washing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The amendment primarily extends the solicitation closing date from September 24, 2024, to September 25, 2024, at 3 PM (CT). The amendment also includes a series of vendor questions and answers regarding the contract specifics. Key points addressed include the scope of window cleaning responsibilities, such as whether to clean only exterior windows versus partition windows, the frequency of cleanings, logistical considerations like utility provision and equipment access, and expectations regarding the schedule for semi-annual window washing. Additionally, approximate square footages for multiple buildings are provided, informing bidders of the contract's scale. This supportive document is critical for vendors participating in the bidding process, ensuring clarity and facilitating compliance with the solicitation requirements.
    36C25624Q1483_RFQ.pdf
    The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for window washing services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This solicitation, designated 36C25624Q1483, is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The contractor will handle bi-annual exterior window cleaning, involving approximately 10,050 windows, adhering to safety and operational standards, including OSHA guidelines. A site visit is scheduled for September 18, 2024, with quotes due by September 24, 2024. The contract term begins October 1, 2024, with options available to extend annually up to four years, promoting a firm-fixed price agreement. Key terms include scheduling, quality assurance, contractor conduct, and insurance requirements, emphasizing the contractor's responsibility to maintain compliance and rectify any deficiencies noted during service. Overall, this RFQ exemplifies the government's ongoing commitment to engaging veteran-owned businesses while ensuring high standards for facility maintenance.
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