JA OFOC_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document from GSA Public Building Service, Acquisition Management Division, Region 5 for sole source snow removal services at the Ashley US Courthouse & Annex in Toledo, OH. The contract is being awarded to Midwest Landscaping Inc. under a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) using the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2).

The requirement covers snow and ice removal services for landings, sidewalks, driveways, plaza areas, roadways, parking areas, approaches and egress pathways from December 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. The sole source award is justified due to urgent requirements with the newly constructed Annex building and safety concerns raised by the incumbent non-profit agency (NPA) Contractech Inc., who advised they could not safely provide services. The requirement will be listed on the Procurement List (PL) as a mandatory service for the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled the following winter season. Market research identified only one capable vendor due to the immediate mobilization requirements and need to avoid service interruption for this critical safety function.