S208--BHH - Unrestricted Solicitation Grounds Fert & Weed Control

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds fertilization and weed control services for the Black Hills VA Health Care System. The solicitation (36C26325Q0760) requires a contractor with at least three years of experience and proper state/federal licenses for chemical application. Services will cover two VA campuses: Fort Meade (200 acres) and Hot Springs (22 acres), involving seasonal applications including spring, summer, and fall treatments with monthly spot spraying during summer months. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with electronic proposals due by May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM CDT. Contractors must submit their offers directly to the contracting officer, Joey Bloomer, and demonstrate capability to perform comprehensive landscaping maintenance services.

The contract is an unrestricted solicitation with no specific set-aside designations, covering a base period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with potential option periods that could extend the contract through May 31, 2030. The scope of work includes critical landscaping services such as weed control, grass fertilization, tree insect control, tree fertilization, and soil sterilization across approximately 222 total acres. While specific award value was not explicitly stated, the contract will require adherence to U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations for Meade and Fall River Counties in South Dakota, which establish minimum wage rates ranging from $12.08 to $50.30 per hour depending on job classification. The place of performance will be the Black Hills VA Healthcare System campuses located in Fort Meade and Hot Springs, South Dakota. Contractors must be prepared to begin work immediately upon contract award, with an emphasis on rapid spot spraying and landscaping maintenance.