J045--duct cleaning base + 4OYS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive duct cleaning services at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, IL. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to perform all necessary labor, supervision, materials, and equipment for cleaning grilles and fan systems, conducting Air Change (ACH) Testing, and replacing filters. Contractors must provide certified technicians with a minimum of two years of experience and be prepared to work largely outside normal business hours to minimize disruption to hospital operations. The initial contract period spans from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available through March 31, 2030. Proposals are due by February 10, 2025, with a site visit scheduled for February 4, 2025, and price evaluation will consider the base year and all option periods.

The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS category 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings) and does not have a specific small business set-aside. The incumbent contractor for this project is Harley Ventures, Inc. Work will primarily be performed in Milwaukee, WI 53295, involving interior ductwork with main trunks ranging from 24-30 inches in diameter and 8-inch drops to diffusers. The contractor will be required to provide approximately 120 hours of duct cleaning services annually in areas designated by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), with additional emergency work assigned as needed. Wage rates will be determined by the Department of Labor Wage Determination for Milwaukee area counties, with specific hourly rates and benefits outlined in the solicitation documents. Contractors must also adhere to VA security protocols and submit detailed service reports following each cleaning operation.