S207--Integrated Pest Management Services for the Middleton VA Hospital in Madison WI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, is soliciting comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services for the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The contract requires a contractor to develop and implement a detailed IPM plan addressing pest surveillance, trapping, pesticide application, and removal for various pests including insects, rodents, birds, and vertebrates. Contractors must provide 2.5 hours of on-site pest control weekly, consisting of 4 routine monthly visits, and maintain emergency response capabilities within 8-16 hours of notification. Qualified vendors must have certified pest control applicators and comply with all environmental regulations. The solicitation requires proposal submissions by April 14, 2025, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 4, 2025, and a deadline for questions on April 7, 2025.

The contract opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 561710, with a size standard of $17.5 million. The base performance period spans from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available. The contract covers both interior and exterior properties of the Middleton VA Hospital, including strategic bait station placements around campus buildings such as the VA Kids Center, Mental Health Center, and Animal Lab. Historical pest control data indicates previous trapping of 2 raccoons, 3 opossums, and 2 bats in the past seven months, with additional nuisance complaints involving geese, cranes, and turkeys. The wage determination for the contract follows Department of Labor guidelines, with minimum wage rates starting at $17.75 per hour for workers under specific executive orders.