F103--STX WATER QUALITY MONITORING

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations if awarded a contract.

• Services Contract: Offeror certifies they will not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Subcontracted work by similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards this limit.
• General Construction Contract: Offeror certifies they will not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Offeror certifies they will not pay more than 75% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded.
• Certification Acknowledgment: Offerors acknowledge that false certifications are subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.
• Good Faith Determination: The VA may take action if an awarded SDVOSB/VOSB did not act in good faith.
• Compliance Verification: Offerors may be required to provide documentation (invoices, subcontracts) to demonstrate compliance during and upon completion of the contract.
• Cooperation: Offerors agree to cooperate and provide requested documents.
• Required Completion: The certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offer. Failure to provide it will render the offer ineligible for award.

This is a mandatory certification. Bidders must complete and submit this form with their offer to be considered eligible for award. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Bidders must understand and agree to the subcontracting limitations applicable to their contract type (services, general construction, or special trade construction) and be prepared to demonstrate compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Texas, specifically for contracts awarded or entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or renewed/extended on or after that date. It also references Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which set minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.

• The document lists specific wage rates and fringe benefits for a wide range of occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance roles.

• Contractors must pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required by Executive Order 14026 ($17.75 per hour for 2025) or Executive Order 13658 ($13.30 per hour for 2025), or the wage rate listed in this determination, whichever is higher.

• All listed occupations receive a Health & Welfare benefit of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour under EO 13706).

• Vacation and holiday pay requirements are also detailed.

• The wage determination is applicable to contracts in Texas, specifically within the counties of Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson.

• The minimum wage rates are subject to annual adjustment.

• This document does not contain proposal submission or evaluation instructions. It serves as a baseline for wage requirements on covered contracts.

• Not applicable to this document.

• The document includes specific notes regarding computer employees, night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.

• It also outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (conformance process) if a required occupation is not listed.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5293, Revision No. 30, dated 07/08/2025) for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Texas, specifically for the areas of Gillespie and Kerr Counties.

• Executive Order Minimum Wage Rates:

  • For contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or renewed/extended on or after that date, Executive Order 14026 applies. The minimum wage is $17.75 per hour or the applicable wage determination rate, whichever is higher.
  • For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), Executive Order 13658 applies. The minimum wage is $13.30 per hour or the applicable wage determination rate, whichever is higher.
  • These rates are adjusted annually.

• Occupational Wage Rates: The document lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, categorized by general areas such as Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations, Automotive Service Occupations, Health Occupations, Technical Occupations, and more.

• Fringe Benefits: The document states that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." Specific fringe benefits are detailed later in the document, including:

  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week.
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week, applicable under specific conditions.
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.

• Special Provisions:

  • Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential for high-hazard work (ordnance, explosives) and a 4% differential for lower-hazard work involving these materials.
  • Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for costs, with specific guidelines for "wash and wear" materials and maintenance.
  • Paid Sick Leave: Executive Order 13706 applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked (up to 56 hours annually).
  • Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request wage rates for classifications not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees working on contracts covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. Failure to comply can lead to penalties.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Legionella Water Management Program Services for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS). The services are required at multiple VA locations including Audie L. Murphy Medical Center, Fisher House I and II, Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (PTRP), and Kerrville Medical Center. The VA reserves the right to add or remove locations during the contract period.

• Provide water quality monitoring services using current equipment (Phigenics WME 1600 WA) or a comparable system. The system must measure chlorine residual, pH, dissolved solids (conductivity), and ORP, with automatic chlorine control.

• Provide a web-based data management system for data logging, real-time alerts, and reporting.

• Install and maintain advanced continuous monitoring equipment at specified locations.

• Perform monthly calibration and replacement of consumables for monitoring equipment.

• Provide training to VA maintenance staff on system operations and troubleshooting.

• Conduct quarterly on-site meetings and provide support for the Water Management Team.

• The contractor must not have access to VA Desktop computers or online government resources. Any equipment removed from VA must remain in VA control.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on the Price/Cost Schedule.

• Period of Performance: Base period from 02-01-2026 to 01-31-2027, with four one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated.

• Offer Due Date: December 19, 2025, 4 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Offers are to be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer (Joseph.Leyte@va.gov) with the subject line "Quote 36C25726Q0086".

• Site Visit: December 3, 2025, 9 AM at Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center.

• Technical Questions Deadline: December 8, 2025, 12 PM CST via email to Joseph.Leyte@va.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best Value Selection using Comparative Analysis. Factors include Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 334513, Size Standard: $34 Million.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically.

• Offerors must submit a complete offer, including a Capability Statement, references, and completed SF 1449.