F008--Vernal Pool Maintenance Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration seeks vernal pool maintenance services at the Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California. The contractor shall provide quarterly weed control, trash removal, and fence repair for vernal pool habitats totaling approximately 15.5 acres, 75.5 acres, and 14,000 linear feet respectively. The base period of performance is one quarter from October 2021 through December 2021, with three optional quarters and four one-year option periods that can be exercised until September 2027. Quotes are due by August 24, 2021 and the contractor must have a vernal pool restoration specialist and vernal pool maintenance experience.

This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 561730 and the work will be performed at 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122. The opportunity involves maintaining 15.5 acres of vernal pools over a potential six year contract period from October 2021 to September 2027. Pricing is to be submitted on an hourly labor rate basis. The wage determination from the Department of Labor sets rates for over 100 service occupations involved in maintaining the vernal pool habitats.