J045--Sewer and Grease Trap Cleaning Service

Amendment / Modification

This amendment clarifies the "Instructions to Offerors—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Factor 1 – Technical Capability." Specifically, paragraph (c) has been revised.

• Instructions to Offerors – Factor 1: Technical Capability: Paragraph (c) is revised.

• The revised paragraph (c) now states: "The Offeror is recommended to have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing sewer jetting and grease trap cleaning services."

• It also emphasizes that "Personnel must have demonstrated competency in operating high-pressure jetting equipment and CCTV inspection systems."

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD 2015-5153, Revision 29) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the Mississippi counties of Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, and Yazoo. It lists various occupational codes and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that fall under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work on covered contracts. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these determined rates to be compliant. The document also outlines Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage) and their applicability to federal contractors, including specific requirements for paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages for 2025.

• Applicability: Service Contract Act contracts in specified Mississippi counties.
• Minimum Wage Rates: Detailed list of occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wages.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates.
• Executive Order 13706: Details requirements for paid sick leave.
• Executive Order 13658: Outlines minimum wage requirements for 2025 and subsequent annual adjustments.
• Conformance Process: Provides guidance on how to classify and determine wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a site plan illustrating sewer lines and related components. It appears to be an attachment to a larger solicitation or work statement, providing visual context for potential work.

• Depicts a network of pipes, including "8" piping".
• Indicates areas requiring "jetting" (100 lf in two locations).
• Shows locations for grease traps, including a "1- 500 gallon grease trap" and a "1-future 600 gallon grease trap" noted as not being in place until OY2.
• Includes labels for "LOADING DOCK", "GATE", and "BACK FLOW PREVENTER".

This site plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout and specific locations where sewer work, including jetting and grease trap installation/consideration, may be required. It helps in assessing the scope and complexity of the work.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "SEWER JETTING AND GREASE TRAP CLEANING" services at the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The objective is to maintain the facility's plumbing to prevent backups and ensure patient health, in accordance with Joint Commission Standards, OSHA Standards, and other applicable regulations.

• Quarterly Sewer Jetting: Cleaning of sewer lines around the building using high-velocity jet or mechanically powered equipment. Specific sections include cleaning from the back loading dock and canteen dock manholes.

• Quarterly Grease Trap Cleaning: Pumping out and/or vacuuming grease traps, removing grease, sludge, and caked detergent. This includes cleaning the Canteen/Main Kitchen Trap (500 Gallon capacity) and a future Main Kitchen Trap (600 Gallon capacity) starting in Option Year 2.

• Semi-Annual Video Inspection/Report: CCTV inspection of a section of sewer line (100 feet) with a detailed report and video recording.

• General Requirements: Non-personnel services, contractor provides all labor, materials, tools, etc. Contractor personnel are accountable to the Contractor. Contractor must ensure sanitary conditions after service and report deficiencies.

• Emergency Services: May be required, with quotes and estimates to be provided. Work requires a modification or will be paid via Government Purchase Card for estimates under $2500.

• Documentation/Reports: Written digital reports required within 7 days of service completion, including details of work performed, facility name, trap/line information, and signatures.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027) plus 4 option years.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Offer Due Date: April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time.

• Submission Method: Via email to michelle.atwell@va.gov.

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

  • 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 required.

• Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 562998 (Miscellaneous Waste Management Services), Size Standard: $16.5 Million.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions related to contract terms, security, invoicing, representations, and certifications.

• Attached documents include WD 2015-5153 Rev 29 and Sewer Site Plan.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for Sewer and Grease Trap Cleaning Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery facility in Jackson, Mississippi. The government is procuring these services using simplified acquisition procedures.

The specific requirements for the sewer and grease trap cleaning service are detailed within the solicitation document and its attachments. Bidders should refer to the attached "Sewer Site Plan" for location-specific details.

• Solicitation Number: 36C25626Q0626

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Houston, TX.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery, 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson, Mississippi 39216.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest-priced quotation meeting stated minimum requirements.

• Questions Deadline: April 10, 2026, 10:00 A.M. Central Time, submitted via email to michelle.atwell@va.gov.

• Quotes Due: April 15, 2026, 10:00 A.M. Central Time, submitted electronically via email to michelle.atwell@va.gov.

• Set-Aside: This requirement is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 562998 with a size standard of $16.5M.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 (eff. 03/13/2026).

• Referenced attachments include: 36C25626Q0626, Sewer Site Plan, and WD 2015-5153 Rev 29.