S218--Base Year Plus Four (1-Year) Option Periods POP: 11/01/2025 - 10/31/2030 Snow and Ice Removal Services at the Captain James A Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is procuring comprehensive snow and ice removal services for the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The solicitation requires contractors to provide snow removal, salting, and snow hauling services for designated areas including Parking Lot G, a temporary parking area between buildings 202 and 206, and occasionally the main entrance. Offerors must be verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the Small Business Administration's database and demonstrate three years of relevant experience in similar snow removal operations. The contract structure is firm-fixed-price with comprehensive evaluation criteria requiring submission of pricing, past performance documentation, and various federal representations and certifications. Quotes are due by October 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the contract performance period scheduled to begin November 1, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside with no general small business set-aside used, reflecting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises. The total estimated contract value is $9 million covering the entire five-year performance period. The contract includes one base year with four one-year option periods, spanning from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030. Services will be performed at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center campus in North Chicago, Illinois, within Lake County. The wage determination requirements follow the Service Contract Act provisions for Illinois Lake County, with specific hourly wage rates and fringe benefits that contractors must comply with throughout the contract performance period.