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LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance services for the VA Central California Health Care Systems under solicitation number 36C26126Q0750, issued as a Request for Quote pursuant to FAR Part 12. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a NAICS code of 561730 and a size standard of $9.5 million in annual revenue. The contract will support operations at the Fresno VA Medical Center, covering approximately 20 acres of grounds including turf, parking lots, sidewalks, decorative areas, and irrigation systems. The base period is one year, with up to four one-year options potentially extending the contract through September 2031. Offerors must submit a technical approach detailing their methods for routine maintenance, irrigation monitoring, tree trimming, seasonal color plantings, fertilization, and quality control, along with past performance on three similar contracts and fixed unit pricing for all line items. Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach first, followed by Past Performance, and then Price, using a trade-off process rather than Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. All submissions must be electronic, sent to Karen Cooper at karen.cooper332@va.gov, and received by August 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT, with the solicitation number included in the subject line. An optional site visit is scheduled for August 5, 2026, and questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026. The contract incorporates clauses requiring compliance with federal regulations, including restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment, subcontracting limitations for SDVOSBs, and prohibitions on discriminatory DEI practices, along with a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that mandates 95% compliance with standards for turf height, weed control, irrigation, and seasonal plantings. Performance will be monitored by a Contracting Officer’s Representative on-site, and the contractor must maintain safety training programs, submit daily checklists and monthly reports, and ensure all personnel wear identifiable uniforms and obtain VA-issued credentials. Payment will be processed electronically through the VA’s EIPP system via Tungsten Network, and all subcontractors must flow down key clauses including DEI and security prohibitions. The contractor must also complete a Tree Management Plan within 90 days of award and update it annually.
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Fresno, CA, 93703, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received for this solicitation and provide a copy of the 5 Aug 2026 site walk sign in sheet. See attachments.
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
- Solicitation number 36C26126Q0750 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).
- The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a service-based contract for landscape and grounds maintenance for the VA Central California Health Care Systems (VACCHCS).
- The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 Million. This acquisition is being conducted as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.
- The anticipated period of performance will consist of a base period with four (4) option years, as identified in the solicitation documents.
- The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The full solicitation package, including the Performance Work Statement and attachments, is included with this posting.
- Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for amendments or updates.
- All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Government. Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the attached solicitation.
- An optional, but strongly encouraged, site visit will be held 5 August 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am PDT. See Attachment 8 Site Visit Information, for map and POC information.
- Questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted in writing to the contract specialist, Karen Cooper, via email to karen.cooper332@va.gov no later than 12 August 2026.
- Quotes shall be submitted electronically to karen.cooper332@va.gov no later than 24 August 2026 08:00AM EDT.
- The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.
- Point of Contact:
Karen K Cooper
Contract Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
Email: karen.cooper332@va.gov
See Attachments:
1. PWS Attachment 1- Seasonal Landscape Maintenance Schedule
2. PWS Attachment 2- Quality Standards for Hospital Focal Point Landscape Areas
3. PWS Attachment 3 - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
4. PWS Attachment 4 - Daily Grounds Maintenance Checklist
5. PWS Attachment 5 - Site Map
6. PWS Attachment 6 - Entrance and Canopies Photos
7. WD 2015-5609 Rev 29 Dated 05-13-2026
8. Site Visit Information
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