This document is an amendment to Solicitation 36C24226Q0087 for Grounds Snow Removal (1X) at the Bath VAMC in Bath, NY. The amendment addresses vendor questions, provides the full text of clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, and includes a fire hydrant site plan. Key clarifications include the absence of a site visit, details on salt storage and usage, the 24/7 nature of the snow removal contract, and requirements for past experience from prime contractors. The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with a response due date of November 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Bath VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Bath, NY, issued Solicitation Number 36C24226Q0087 for grounds snow removal and de-icing services. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) set-aside. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, supervision, materials (rock salt and/or calcium chloride), tools, equipment, and transportation to clear and de-ice all roadways, sidewalks, and stairways on the VAMC campus. Snow removal operations must commence within one hour of measurable snowfall (or when accumulation approaches two inches) and continue until all areas are safe and accessible. The performance period for the base contract is from December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines performance standards, inspection methods, and evaluation criteria, emphasizing timeliness, completeness, and safety. Invoices are to be submitted monthly, and the response date for the solicitation is November 20, 2025.