North Texas Hospital Patient Porters

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in specific geographic areas. This particular determination covers Texas counties including Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson.

• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding minimum hourly wage rate. These range from administrative and clerical roles to technical, protective service, and transportation occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to specific fringe benefits, including health and welfare provisions and paid holidays. Specific details on vacation time based on years of service are also provided.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations for providing paid sick leave and minimum wage rates, with specific rates and applicability dates mentioned.
• Conformance Process: It details the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for any contractor bidding on or performing service contracts within the specified Texas counties. It establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals and adhered to during contract performance to ensure compliance with federal labor laws.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Hospital Patient Porter services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS). The services are required at two locations: Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital (ALM) and the San Antonio Northwest Health Care Center (NHS).

• Provide Hospital Patient Porter services.

• Serve as a liaison between patients and staff, assisting with navigation, information, and patient needs.

• Assist patients with entering/exiting vehicles, loading/unloading wheelchairs, and providing mobility assistance.

• Support medical and pharmacy services with patient transportation.

• Perform postmortem patient transportation.

• Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and adhere to facility policies.

• Personnel must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, a minimum of six months customer service experience, be at least 18 years old, and pass a background check for a PIV badge.

• Contractor personnel must be immunized annually for influenza or provide an exemption.

• Contractor personnel must comply with the VA's alcohol and drug-free workplace policy.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods, totaling up to five (5) years.

  • Base Year: 08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027
  • Option Year 1: 08/01/2027 – 07/31/2028
  • Option Year 2: 08/01/2028 – 07/31/2029
  • Option Year 3: 08/01/2029 - 07/31/2030
  • Option Year 4: 08/01/2030 – 07/31/2031

• Estimated Value: $47 Million (This appears to be an estimate for the overall acquisition, not necessarily this specific solicitation).

• Offer Due Date: June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT.

• Submission Method: Email to romya.turner@va.gov with "Solicitation 36C25726Q0551" in the subject line.

• Required Volumes: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

• Technical Questions Deadline: June 9, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Offerors must be verified/registered in SAM and SBA at the time of offer submission.

• Standard Form (SF) 1449 is the solicitation document.

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.

• Invoices must be submitted monthly via the Tungsten Network.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Survey intended to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for a specific contract (36C25726Q0551). It is to be completed by the Delegated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Point of Contact (POC).

The survey includes sections for:

• General Information: Contractor's Name, Address, Contract #, Dollar Value, and POC details.
• Services Performed: A section to describe the services rendered.
• Performance Information: A rating scale (1-6, Unsatisfactory to Exceptional) for various performance aspects.
• Directions: Instructions for providing justification comments for ratings outside of 'Satisfactory'.

The survey asks the COR/POC to rate the contractor on specific criteria, including:

1. Provision of experienced/qualified personnel.
2. Ability to hire, maintain, and replace qualified personnel.
3. Meeting established schedules.
4. Cooperation with Government personnel.
5. Timely resolution of contract discrepancies.
6. Performance meeting or exceeding acceptable levels.
7. Suggesting alternative approaches to problems.
8. Displaying initiative to solve problems.
9. Recommendation for future contract awards.

While this document is for the government to complete, bidders should be aware that past performance surveys are critical components of contract evaluations. The feedback provided in these surveys can significantly influence future award decisions. Bidders should ensure their performance on current and past contracts aligns with the criteria assessed in this survey. The survey must be returned to Romya Turner (Romya.turner@va.gov) or Shannon Hodgson (Shannon.hodgson@va.gov) by 10:00 AM Central Time on June 15, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "D.3 PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES," is an attachment intended for bidders to provide detailed information about their past performance on government or commercial contracts. It serves as a template for documenting relevant experience.

• Reference Sections: The form includes structured sections for at least three past performance references.
• Information Required per Reference: For each reference, bidders must provide:
  • Name of Government or Commercial Organization
  • Address
  • Contract Number
  • Brief Description of the contract
  • Whether the contractor performed as Prime or Sub-Contractor
  • Dates of Performance (including expiration if current)
  • Total Value of Contract
  • Details on any terminations for cause or default
  • Information on any contract discrepancy reports filed
  • Point of Contact/COR details (Name, Title, Telephone Number, Email Address)
  • General comments

Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly to demonstrate their relevant past performance. This information is crucial for the government's evaluation of a bidder's capability to successfully perform the work required by the opportunity. Failure to provide complete and accurate past performance references may negatively impact the evaluation.