Grounds Maintenance VALLHCS Base +4

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California. The solicitation (36C26225Q0376) requires a contractor to maintain approximately 135,000 square feet (3 acres) of turf lawn, including biweekly mowing during the growing season, edging, weed control, and shrub trimming. Contractors must possess specific qualifications, including a 30-hour OSHA safety card, C-27 landscaping contractor license, D-49 tree service contractor license, and ISA certification. The evaluation will prioritize price as the most important factor, followed by past performance and technical capabilities. Critical dates include a site visit on February 3, 2025, questions due by February 5, 2025, and quote submissions due by February 10, 2025.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million. The period of performance spans five years, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030, consisting of a base year and four option years. The place of performance is located in Loma Linda, California 92357. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining grass height between 1.5-3 inches, performing annual lawn aeration and fertilization, and using battery-powered equipment near air handlers. The solicitation requires careful attention to landscape maintenance details, including managing irrigation systems and preventing damage to sprinkler infrastructure. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance requirements suggests a substantial service contract for the VA facility.