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), Network Contracting Office 16, is soliciting quotes for Sewer and Grease Trap Cleaning Services at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with an unrestricted set-aside. The objective is to maintain the facility's plumbing to prevent backups and ensure patient health. Quotes are due by April 15, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The services required are non-personnel and include:
- Quarterly Sewer Jetting: Cleaning of sewer lines around the building, including specific sections from the back loading dock and canteen dock manholes, using high-velocity jet or mechanically powered equipment.
- Quarterly Grease Trap Cleaning: Pumping and/or vacuuming grease traps, removing grease, sludge, and caked detergent. This covers the Canteen/Main Kitchen Trap (500 Gallon) and a future Main Kitchen Trap (600 Gallon) starting in Option Year 2.
- Semi-Annual Video Inspection/Report: CCTV inspection of a 100-foot section of sewer line, with a detailed report and video recording.
- Emergency Services: May be required, with quotes and estimates provided for work paid via modification or Government Purchase Card.
- Documentation: Written digital reports are required within 7 days of service completion, detailing work performed, facility name, trap/line information, and signatures.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) plus four (4) option years.
- Place of Performance: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
- NAICS Code: 562998 (Miscellaneous Waste Management Services) with a size standard of $16.5 Million.
- Set-Aside: This requirement is unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 10, 2026, 10:00 A.M. Central Time, via email to Michelle Atwell at michelle.atwell@va.gov.
- Quotes Due: April 15, 2026, 10:00 A.M. Central Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Michelle Atwell at michelle.atwell@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the lowest-priced quotation meeting stated minimum requirements, considering:
- Technical Capability: Requires EPA/State Environmental Compliance, OSHA Safety Compliance, minimum 3-5 years experience, and demonstrated competency in jetting and CCTV equipment. A sample GCD Maintenance Form is required.
- Past Performance: At least two references from the last three years.
- Price: Unit price and extended price.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Documents
Bidders should review the attached Wage Determination (WD 2015-5153 Rev 29) for applicable minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act, and the Sewer Site Plan for visual context of the work locations and components.