S217--PM for Hydroponic Wall system and Potted Plants

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a project management contractor to maintain a hydroponic wall system and 23 interior and exterior potted plants at the Loma Linda VA Health Care System. The solicitation, identified as 36C26225Q0397, requires a vendor with specific landscaping expertise, including experience with hydroponic installations and a valid California Landscaping License. Contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive plant maintenance services, including watering, pruning, fertilization, pest control, and plant replacement, while adhering to VA facility rules and regulations. The evaluation will be conducted through a comparative assessment of quotes, with vendors expected to demonstrate the ability to respond to urgent service needs within 72 hours and assume liability for plant and container damage. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on March 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST and a quote submission deadline of March 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM PDT.

The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and covers a contract period of one base year with four additional option years, running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The total contract value is estimated at $9.5 million, with the work to be performed at 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, CA 92357. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) and Product Service Code S217 (Interior Plantscaping), indicating a focused approach to interior plant management services. Vendors will be responsible for maintaining plants in accordance with specific service standards and coordinating maintenance activities with facility staff. The contract requires vendors to wear company uniforms and maintain a professional appearance while performing services at the VA healthcare facility.