H912--NFPA 5 Year Sprinkler Testing VAPAHCS

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5623, Revision No. 28) for the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in California Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa.

• Lists numerous occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and paid sick leave provisions under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
• Details vacation and holiday entitlements.
• Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process) if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. It mandates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting the cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Santa Clara County, California. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor laws when performing federal contracts in the specified area.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• References "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing," indicating that specific fringe benefits apply, though not detailed within this excerpt.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments.
• Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process) if an occupation is not listed.

Bidders responding to federal solicitations in Santa Clara County, California, must consult this wage determination to understand the minimum labor costs associated with the contract. It is crucial for accurate proposal pricing and ensuring compliance with federal labor regulations. The document details the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees working on the contract.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5637, Revision No. 31) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in California Counties of San Francisco and San Mateo.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for listed occupations.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding wage rate. Examples include administrative support, automotive service, health occupations, information technology, and transportation occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations receive Health & Welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week/$962.00 per month). Vacation is provided (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 12 years). Eleven paid holidays are standard.
• Special Provisions:
  • Janitor: The rate listed applies only to San Mateo County. A different wage determination (WD 1974-1257) is referenced for Janitors in San Francisco County.
  • Computer Employees: The determination may not apply to bona fide executive, administrative, or professional computer employees as defined by 29 C.F.R. Part 541.
  • Hazardous Pay: An 8% differential applies for work involving high hazard ordnance/explosives, and a 4% differential for low hazard work with these materials.
  • Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost and maintenance ($3.35 per week or $.67 per day), unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and do not require special cleaning.
  • Executive Orders: Notes reference Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining additional requirements for covered contracts awarded on or after specific dates.
• Conformance Process: The document details the process for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination, using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for NFPA 5 Year Sprinkler Inspection services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, covering the Livermore, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Mountain View campuses. The estimated value is $47 Million.

• Conduct NFPA 5 Year Sprinkler inspections across multiple VA facilities.

• Inspection must be completed within 45 days after contract award.

• Provide operation and maintenance instructions, and manufacturer documentation upon project completion.

• Contractor must meet all applicable codes and standards, including HCSM, OSHA, NFPA, etc.

• Contractor must possess a California Sprinkler Fitter License and a C-16 Fire Protection Contractor License.

• Preferred experience: at least 5 years in sprinkler inspection in large medical facilities.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: March 9, 2026 - June 8, 2026.

• Option to Extend Services: Up to 6 months.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov.

• Submission deadline: February 24, 2026, 15:00 PST.

• All questions must be submitted by February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM PST to Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Submission, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Submission requires detailing expertise in NFPA 5 Year Sprinkler inspections and providing copies of required licenses.

• Past Performance will be evaluated based on relevance, success, and recency (within 3 years), including review of CPARS and FAPIIS.

• This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered and verified in SBA’s Small Business Search site at the time of submission.

• VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) must be completed and returned.

• Site visits are scheduled for February 10, 2026 (Palo Alto/Menlo Park/Mountain View) and February 11, 2026 (Livermore). Attendance requires prior email confirmation.

• The 5-Year Internal Description mentions replacing sprinkler heads and gauges, but the services requested are for inspection only.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) regarding the 5-year NFPA Fire Sprinkler Inspection for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The solicitation will contain all necessary specifications and information for quoting the project.

• 5-year NFPA Fire Sprinkler Inspection.

• Not specified in this notice.

• Quotes are tentatively scheduled to be due on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Specific time and date will be provided in the solicitation.

• Questions must be submitted by the deadline specified in the solicitation.

• Set-aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern).

• The official solicitation (Number 36C26126Q0335) is expected to be posted to SAM.GOV on or about January 29, 2026.

• Contact: Tim Smith, Contract Specialist, Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov, 916-923-4517.

• NAICS Code: 561210

• Product Service Code: H912