Water Candle Maintenance Pre-Solicitation Notice

Pre-Solicitation Notice: The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center has a requirement for performing maintenance of water candles. VA-250-09-RQ-0079 will be issued on or about January 23, 2009 with a closing date on or about February 9, 2009. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE COMPETED FULL AND OPEN. The North American Industrial code (NAICS) for this procurement is 337214 (size standard of 500 employees). This will be a Firm Fixed Price, contract. The contractor will provide the necessary labor, materials, and equipment to fully maintain illuminated glass pools on stands with electronically circulating water in the shape of candles. There are a total of 12 units composing the pre-existing fountain which is located in the Atrium area of the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10107 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44107. . The expected period of performance is the date of award through September 30, 2009, with four pre-priced option years. Telephone or faxed requests for information pertaining to this solicitation will not be accepted, nor will electronic bids. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Responses to this pre-solicitation notice will not be sufficient, an offeror must respond to the solicitation. All correspondence regarding the solicitation contents or general questions must be directed via email to the point of contact (POC) Courtney Redic, Contract Specialist Intern, Courtney.Redic@va.gov. Please include solicitation number in email. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration, www.ccr.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.