S208--Ground Maintenance | Base 4 | Start: 4/1/25
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a ground maintenance contractor for the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. The contract requires comprehensive grounds maintenance services for approximately 175,000 square feet of grass and 43,000 square feet of mulched areas, including mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching, weeding, and pest control. Key contract requirements include maintaining grass height between 2.5-3.5 inches, performing semi-annual tree and shrub pruning, and ensuring a neat, manicured appearance with minimal debris. Performance will be evaluated through 12-15 random spot checks per season, with a required 75% compliance rate for lawn maintenance and 80% compliance for mulch and trimming standards. The solicitation is open until January 7, 2025, with interested parties required to submit responses referencing solicitation number 36C25025Q7577.
The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), providing opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises. The period of performance spans five years, including a base year from April 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, and four additional one-year option periods extending through October 31, 2030. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the grounds maintenance suggests a substantial contract opportunity. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in lawn treatment, plant maintenance, mulching, weeding, and clean-up services, with specific requirements for addressing bare spots, controlling weeds and pests, and maintaining aesthetic standards. The contract includes provisions for site protection, safety precautions, and potential on-site inspections to ensure compliance with VA standards.
36C25025Q7577 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
12/26/24, 1:18 PM S208--Ground Maintenance | Follow on Base+4 | Start: 4/1/25
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is seeking grounds maintenance services for the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. The solicitation (36C25025Q7577) requires comprehensive landscape maintenance, including mowing approximately 175,000 square feet of grass, maintaining 43,000 square feet of mulched areas, and performing tasks such as trimming, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, and debris removal. Grass must be maintained between 2.5-3.5 inches in height, with an annual requirement of 200 pounds of solid fertilizer, 4 gallons of liquid fertilizer, and 100 cubic yards of mulch. Evaluation will be based on past performance, with contractors required to submit a detailed performance questionnaire by February 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. Critical deadlines include contractor questions due by January 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST and quote submissions due by February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.
The contract is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a base period from April 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, and four potential one-year option periods extending through October 31, 2029. The NAICS code is 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million, indicating potential opportunities for smaller landscaping businesses. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a substantial contract for ongoing grounds maintenance services. Contractors must comply with Department of Labor Wage Determination requirements, with a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour in 2025 for covered workers. The place of performance is the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center located in Columbus, Ohio, with no formal site visit scheduled, though independent site inspection is permitted.
36C25025Q7577 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
1/15/25, 5:11 PM S208--Ground Maintenance | Follow on Base 4 | Start: 4/1/25
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 has awarded a ground maintenance contract (ID: 36C25025P7577) to Innovative Federal Operations Group, Incorporated for $262,817.87. The contract was set aside specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2025. The ground maintenance services will be performed at a base location, with the contract being competitively awarded through the Dayton VA Medical Center's contracting office in Kettering, Ohio. The total contract value of $262,817.87 indicates a substantial scope of ground maintenance work to be performed over the contract period.
36C25025Q7577 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
2/27/25, 2:40 PM S208--Ground Maintenance | Follow on Base+4 | Start: 4/1/25
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is seeking grounds maintenance services for the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC). The solicitation, numbered 36C25025Q7577, is specifically targeting landscaping and groundskeeping services under NAICS code 561730 and PSC S208. The contract will be structured as a "Base+4" arrangement, meaning an initial base period with four potential option years, commencing on April 1, 2025. Responses to the pre-solicitation notice must be submitted by February 7, 2025, at 15:00 Eastern Time, with the contracting office located at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documentation when released.
The opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), which significantly narrows the pool of eligible contractors. The contract's geographical focus is on maintaining grounds at the Columbus VAACC, suggesting local or regional firms with specific landscaping expertise will be most competitive. Although precise award values were not specified in the pre-solicitation notice, the "Base+4" structure indicates potential long-term engagement for the selected contractor. The timeline suggests a strategic procurement process, with the pre-solicitation notice posted on January 15, 2025, and the anticipated contract start date of April 1, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately two and a half months to prepare their proposals. Interested SDVOSBC firms should closely monitor subsequent solicitation documents for detailed requirements and evaluation parameters.
36C25025Q7577 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
1/15/25, 5:10 PM