36C78626Q50027 001 Irrigation Services Ft. Snelling National Cemetery -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is soliciting proposals for comprehensive irrigation maintenance and repair services at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The scope of work includes full system winterization and spring start-up services, sprinkler head replacements (250 heads annually), and water supply leak repairs (30 repairs annually) across 180 acres with 352 irrigation zones, 371 valves, and approximately 4,250 sprinkler heads. Contractors must demonstrate relevant irrigation maintenance experience and comply with strict performance standards that maintain the dignity and respect required for cemetery grounds, with daily progress reporting and a quality control plan mandatory. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, requiring vendors to submit both technical and pricing proposals that demonstrate technical competency in irrigation system maintenance. The solicitation response deadline is December 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 11, 2025, and the contract period will run from January 2026 through December 2030, consisting of a base year plus four optional one-year extension periods.

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with the previous contract held by Pristine Property Management. The guaranteed minimum contract value is $5,000, with a maximum aggregate value of $600,000 over the full contract period including all option years. The work will be performed at 708 S 3rd Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415, and the contract will utilize existing Toro irrigation equipment, primarily 220/252 valves and 640/570 irrigation heads. Payment terms are NET 30 with e-invoicing required through Tungsten after service certification. All contractors must comply with applicable wage determinations under Executive Order 14026, requiring minimum hourly wages of $17.75 per hour for covered positions.