J041--Chiller Plant Maintenance 11/01/2025 36C25021C0041 Follow On - Chad Kemper

Wage Determination

This document provides the official minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) for contracts performed in Ohio, specifically in the counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina.

• Applicable Wage Rates: The document lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative and clerical roles to health, technical, and protective services.
• Executive Order Minimum Wage: It outlines the minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026 ($17.75 per hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022) and Executive Order 13658 ($13.30 per hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, that are not renewed or extended after January 30, 2022). Bidders must pay the higher of the listed SCA rate or the applicable Executive Order rate.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations receive specific health and welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and paid sick leave benefits (as per EO 13706, $5.09 per hour or $203.60 per week).
• Vacation and Holidays: Standard provisions for paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on years of service) and eleven paid holidays are included.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials are noted for positions involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% or 4% differential).
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs are detailed.
• Conformance Process: Information is provided on how to request wage rates for job classifications not listed in this determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Understanding these minimum wage and benefit requirements is essential for developing a compliant and competitive bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for commercial items for Chiller Plant Services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, management, and maintenance necessary to ensure the chiller plant services are operational.

• Full-service, on-site maintenance, repairs, and replacement for chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.

• Maintenance includes annual, monthly, seasonal start-up, and analysis services.

• Specific tasks include detailed inspections, pressure testing, leak repairs, oil analysis, refrigerant analysis, and operator training.

• The scope includes maintenance of centrifugal chillers, trace automation and controls, chill water/tower water pumps, cooling towers, fan drives, and rotary chillers.

• The contractor will also be responsible for parts replacement for failed components.

• A new chiller may be added to the scope in Fiscal Year 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Base year (May 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026) plus four option years (Nov 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2030).

• The base period is six months.

• NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

• Size Standard: $19 Million

• Offers must be submitted by March 30, 2026, at 14:00 EDT.

• Questions must be submitted via email by March 24, 2026, at 14:00 EDT to Chad.Kemper@va.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• The award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is lowest priced, meets requirements, and is most advantageous to the Government.

• This acquisition is an unrestricted set-aside.

• The solicitation includes FAR clauses and VAAR clauses incorporated by reference.

• Security requirements include potential background investigations for contractor employees.

• Information regarding CPARS registration is included.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for commercial items for Chiller Plant Maintenance at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12.

• Maintenance and repair services for chiller plant equipment.

• The contract will be a follow-on to contract 36C25021C0041.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-30-2026 14:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA.

• Questions and responses are to be handled via EMAIL ONLY.

• NAICS Code: 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.

• Small business size standard: $19 Million.

• Product Service Code (PSC): J041 – Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular: 2025-06.

• Reference is made to "Wage Determination 2015-4727" (attached).

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd., Cleveland OH 44106, USA.