J045 - Storm Drain Water System Clean Out, Seattle and American Lake Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive storm drain and water system cleaning services at the Seattle VA Medical Center and American Lake VA Medical Center. The solicitation requires bi-annual cleaning of stormwater management systems, including tasks such as cleaning catch basins, trench drains, oil-water separators, and jet cleaning conveyance lines. Specific requirements include cleaning 81 Type-1 and 35 Type-2 catch basins at Seattle VA, and 90 Type-1 and 43 Type-2 catch basins at American Lake VA. The evaluation will consider technical approach, past performance, and pricing, with a comparative assessment to determine the most advantageous offer. Quotes are due by April 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for March 31, 2025, and contractors must comply with VA standards, EPA regulations, and local municipal codes.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and covers a base year from June 16, 2025, to June 15, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through June 15, 2030. There is no indication of an incumbent contractor for this new requirement. The total estimated contract value is approximately $16.5 million, with work to be performed at VA facilities in Washington State. Contractors must limit subcontracting to no more than 50% of the contract amount to non-certified SDVOSBs or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The place of performance is at the Seattle VA Medical Center and American Lake VA Medical Center, with specific locations including various campus buildings, parking areas, and utility infrastructure. Successful contractors will be responsible for detailed reporting, safety compliance, and waste management throughout the contract period.