Loma Linda Lake Water Treatment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a contractor to service and maintain seven ponds on the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System main campus. The solicitation (36C26225Q0100) requires three weekly visits focused on comprehensive lake water treatment services, including algae and weed control, water quality monitoring, and application of aquatic herbicides and algaecides. Quotes will be evaluated based on price and past performance, with price being the more significant factor. Potential contractors must submit electronic quotes to jordan.alonzo@va.gov by December 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM MDT, with preliminary questions due by December 10, 2024. The solicitation specifically requires detailed water quality testing, including measurements of pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, nitrates, and phosphates, with contractors responsible for their own disposal of algae and weed materials.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 562998, with a size standard of $16.5 million. The initial period of performance spans January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with four additional one-year option periods available. The place of performance is located in Loma Linda, California (92357), where contractors will be responsible for maintaining pond clarity to a minimum of 12 inches and working alongside VA facility staff during initial site walks. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract will require comprehensive water treatment services across seven ponds, including monitoring aeration and circulation systems. Contractors must be prepared to adapt to seasonal variations, such as increased waste buildup during geese migration seasons, and provide all necessary equipment and expertise for maintaining the facility's aquatic environments.