S208--Ground Maintenance | Follow on Base+4 | Start: 4/1/25

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is seeking grounds maintenance services for the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. The solicitation (36C25025Q7577) requires comprehensive landscape maintenance, including mowing approximately 175,000 square feet of grass, maintaining 43,000 square feet of mulched areas, and performing tasks such as trimming, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, and debris removal. Grass must be maintained between 2.5-3.5 inches in height, with an annual requirement of 200 pounds of solid fertilizer, 4 gallons of liquid fertilizer, and 100 cubic yards of mulch. Evaluation will be based on past performance, with contractors required to submit a detailed performance questionnaire by February 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. Critical deadlines include contractor questions due by January 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST and quote submissions due by February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

The contract is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a base period from April 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, and four potential one-year option periods extending through October 31, 2029. The NAICS code is 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million, indicating potential opportunities for smaller landscaping businesses. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a substantial contract for ongoing grounds maintenance services. Contractors must comply with Department of Labor Wage Determination requirements, with a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour in 2025 for covered workers. The place of performance is the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center located in Columbus, Ohio, with no formal site visit scheduled, though independent site inspection is permitted.