M1LZ--Providence Valet Parking Service New Contract
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Providence VA Medical Center (VAMC), is soliciting proposals for Valet Parking Services in Providence, RI. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The purpose is to alleviate parking issues for Veteran patients and visitors. Proposals are due June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The Providence VAMC requires comprehensive valet and parking services to address parking challenges for Veteran patients and visitors due to the distance of available parking from the main hospital entrance. The contractor will be responsible for ticketing, securing keys, parking, vehicle delivery, and directing vehicles to and from the greeting area. The goal is to enhance patient and guest satisfaction.
Key Requirements
- Provide valet and parking services at the hospital's main entrance driveway.
- Manage parking control and monitor designated areas.
- Screen employees, volunteers, and vendors from using valet services.
- Notify VA Police of emergencies.
- Implement an operational plan within 30 days of award.
- Provide a Project Manager and On-Site Supervisor.
- Ensure all staff comply with alcohol/drug-free policies and undergo random testing.
- Contractor personnel must pass background investigations.
- Provide staff training on VA policies, fire safety, health, HIPAA, and emergency procedures.
- All parking attendants must have a valid driver's license, be U.S. citizens, and speak fluent English.
- Provide uniforms for all personnel.
- Submit monthly status reports and a customer complaint log.
- Maintain a quality control plan.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) plus four one-year option periods.
- Product/Service Code: M1LZ (Operation Of Parking Facilities).
- NAICS Code: 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages).
- Wage Determinations from the Department of Labor will apply.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Limitations on Subcontracting apply, requiring that not more than 50% of the amount paid by the government goes to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs. Offerors must provide their Limitations of Subcontracting with their quote.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to David.Roy@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price.
- Quotes must include a statement accepting all terms and conditions or list exceptions.
- Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments in their quote.
Amendment Notes
Amendment 0001, posted on May 19, 2026, adds a document containing questions and answers received from vendors. Bidders should review this document for clarifications. No other terms or dates were changed by this amendment.