J045--Sewer and Grease Trap Cleaning Service
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, is soliciting proposals for Sewer and Grease Trap Cleaning Services. This combined synopsis/solicitation aims to ensure the facility's plumbing remains free from obstructions and complies with the City of Jackson's FOG Control Program. This is an unrestricted opportunity. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Quarterly Sewer Jetting: Cleaning of sewer lines and manholes in and around the building using high-velocity jet or mechanically powered equipment. Specific sections and manholes are detailed in the Scope of Work.
- Quarterly Grease Trap Cleaning: Cleaning of grease traps and associated lines, including removal of grease, sludge, and caked detergent. Specific traps and locations are identified.
- Semi-Annual CCTV Inspection: Inspection of one section of sanitary sewer and one section of grease trap line, with recorded data provided on a USB drive.
- Documentation/Reports: Digital reports are required within 7 days of service completion, detailing services performed, identified deficiencies, and verification signatures.
- Emergency Services: May be required on an as-needed basis, with quotes to be provided per occurrence.
- Warranty: A one (1) year warranty is required on all equipment and services provided.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year plus four (4) option years. The base year is scheduled from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027.
- Set-Aside: This is an unrestricted acquisition.
- NAICS Code: 562998 (All Other Waste Management Services) with a size standard of $16.5 Million.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery, Jackson, Mississippi.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: All questions must be submitted via email to Michelle Atwell at michelle.atwell@va.gov no later than March 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time.
- Quote Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Michelle Atwell at michelle.atwell@va.gov no later than March 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Acceptability (acceptable/unacceptable), Past Performance (acceptable/unacceptable), and Price (evaluated for reasonableness). The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and represents the lowest priced offer that is technically acceptable.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Documents
Bidders should review the "Sewer and Grease Trap Site Plan.pdf" for visual representation of the existing sewer infrastructure and "WD 2015-5153 Rev 29.pdf" for applicable wage determination rates and fringe benefits for Mississippi counties.