Directions for Interest Parties.docx

This is a Sources Sought notice and accompanying Performance Work Statement (PWS) for ground maintenance services at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. Interested parties must respond to robert.bolcavage@va.gov by January 7, 2025, at 12:00 EST with their company name/address, socio-economic set-aside status in SAM.gov, and subcontracting intentions. The response must reference solicitation number 36C25025Q7577.

The PWS outlines requirements for complete grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming/pruning, mulching, debris removal, and weed control for approximately 175,000 square feet of grass and 43,000 square feet of mulched areas. Specific requirements include maintaining grass height between 2.5-3.5 inches, semi-annual pruning of trees and shrubs, maintaining 3 inches of mulch coverage, and treating for weeds, grubs, and pests. The period of performance includes a base period from April 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods extending through October 31, 2030. Performance standards include 75% compliance rate for grass length maintenance and 80% compliance for mulch coverage and trimming requirements.