Snow and ICE removal - VA cihcs

Added: Sep 06, 2016 2:40 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested.

Solicitation number VA263-16-Q-0859 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ).



The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89.



The VA anticipates one Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract award for all resources and labor necessary to provide Snow and Ice Removal Services for the VA Central Iowa Health Care System located at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310-5753. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document(s). A list of the contract line items, quantity, and unit of measure are listed within the attached solicitation document(s).



This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-asides. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award: (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 561730. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) does not apply to this solicitation.



Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 4:00 PM CDT. Quotes are required to be emailed to Gregory.Johnson12@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in full by the Contracting Office before the solicitation closing.



Areas to complete when submitting your quote: SF1449 completed and signed in blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c. Section B3 - Pricing information in the Price/Cost Schedule. A separate narrative must be submitted with your quote to address the technical and past performance evaluation criteria (See Section E, 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items).



A site visit is not planned. If you would like to schedule a site visit please email your request to Gregory.johnson12@va.gov and Harold.ness@va.gov . Site Visits must be scheduled and take place no later than 2:00 P.M. CDT on Friday, September 16, 2016. Please note that site maps for both locations are included as attachments with this solicitation.



All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Gregory.johnson12@va.gov . Questions must be received by Wednesday, September 21, 2016 by 4:00 P.M. CDT.



The Contractor must furnish the VA Contracting Officer with a Certificate of Insurance from his insurance company indicating that the coverage outlined in this solicitation has been obtained prior to the start of services under the resultant contract.



After contract award and prior to commencement of work a pre-performance conference will be scheduled with the awardee.