Rooftop Animal Waste Removal Amendment 0001

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 seeks tri-annual rooftop animal waste removal services at the Wilmington VA Medical Center, with proposals due July 20 and questions due before that deadline. This is a 100% small business set-aside with a total estimated contract value of $17.5 million.

Place of performance is Wilmington, Delaware. The contract spans one base year (August 3, 2026 to May 2, 2027) with four one-year option periods. Work includes initial cleanup with debris removal and anti-bird fencing replacement within 15 days of contract award in the base period and in May for option periods; bi-annual inspections and cleaning in July; and tri-annual inspections and cleaning in October and April for option periods. Services encompass assessment of each rooftop where air handlers are located, development of a bird population reduction plan with prevention measures against future nesting, removal of bird waste, algae, moss, and mold, and assessment and replacement of anti-bird pest wire fencing systems.

All work must be performed Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. The contractor must implement dust control measures per VA Infection Control Risk Assessment Class II requirements, maintain an OSHA-certified competent person on site, and coordinate with the VA Technical Point of Contact before each visit. Warranty coverage for new fencing and repairs at no additional cost is required if damage allowing bird nesting or contamination reoccurrence is discovered. Tri-annual inspection reports documenting maintenance activities are required. Unit pricing is requested on a per-job-basis across the base year and four option years. The NAICS code is 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services; PSC is S207, Housekeeping—Insect/Rodent Control. Service Contract Act wage determination SCA WD 2015-4215 Revision 30 applies.