S218--Snow and Ice Service Removal Agreement

Solicitation 36C24626Q1078 is a firm-fixed-price request for snow and ice removal services at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System Richmond VA Medical Center, located at 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The estimated period of performance runs from November 6, 2026, to November 5, 2028, consisting of a base year and one option year. The scope of work covers 2,746,264 square feet, with Priority 1 areas totaling 632,700 square feet that require clearing when snow accumulation exceeds one inch. The contractor must adhere to a strict two-hour response time and maintain three-foot wide clear pathways for sidewalk entrance ramps. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating a technical offering, capability to perform, and a history of at least two similar contracts within the past three years. Technical proposals are limited to 25 pages and must be submitted as a PDF without pricing information. Required deliverables include a Quality Control Plan submitted within 10 days of award and proof of insurance with the proposal. Performance is monitored via on-the-spot inspections based on NOAA depth of accumulation data for zip code 23249. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas, using the IPP system or X12 EDI formats.