S207--IDIQ - Pest Control Service - VA FARGO

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation 36C26326Q0404 provides clarifications and updates:

• Responses to Questions: Includes answers to vendor questions regarding pest control services for the VA Fargo Health Care System.

• Due Date Confirmation: The due date for Solicitation 36C26326Q0404 remains March 20, 2026, at 1700 Mountain Time.

• Submission Requirement: All solicitation amendments must be signed and returned with the quote.

• General Terms: All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in full force and effect.

• Questions & Answers: Specific questions concerning prime contractor experience, insurance, historical service requests (emergency, bed bugs, bats, birds), fly lights, exterior rodent bait stations, and pricing schedule units (MO vs. EA/JB) have been addressed.

• Price/Cost Schedule: Clarifications were provided regarding the unit of measure ('MO') for certain line items, directing bidders to "B.1(3) Contract Administration Data" for further information.

• The proposal deadline has not changed.

• Bidders must ensure all amendments are acknowledged and returned with their submissions.

• Key clarifications address contractor responsibilities for subcontractor qualifications, insurance, and historical pest activity at the VA Fargo Health Care System.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services for the Fargo VA Medical Center campus. The objective is to establish a proactive, inspection-driven IPM program to prevent, identify, and mitigate pest activity, ensuring a safe and compliant environment while minimizing disruption to patient care and operations.

• Weekly pest management services.

• Development and implementation of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.

• Control of general structural anthropoid pests, flying insect pests, predatory pests, mice, rats, and potentially vertebrate pests, bats, and bedbugs.

• Use of approved pest control chemicals and equipment in accordance with VA, Federal, State, and local ordinances, and National Pest Management Association guidelines.

• Compliance with VA's Green Environment Management System (GEMS), FIFRA, EPA, OSHA regulations, and VHA Handbook 1850.02.

• Contractor personnel must possess appropriate certifications (Category 7 and 3).

• Daily removal and disposal of trapped/dead animals and droppings.

• Daily reporting of pest control problems by area.

• Emergency call-back services within 4 hours and routine call-backs within 12 hours.

• Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five (5) one-year ordering periods from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

• Estimated Value: The solicitation indicates a maximum acquisition value of $17.5 Million, with a guaranteed minimum award of $2,500.00.

• Offers are due by March 20, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically to dennis.salmonsen@va.gov.

• Evaluation factors: Technical, SDVOSB/VOSB Status, Past Performance, and Price.

• A site visit is scheduled for March 9, 2026, from 1300 to 1600.

• All questions must be submitted by March 10, 2026, at 1300.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) status will be evaluated.

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

• The place of performance is the Fargo VA Medical Center Campus, Fargo, ND.

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

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in North Dakota, specifically for Cass County.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Includes "Fringe Benefits Required" which specifies a Health & Welfare rate of $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
• Notes specific Executive Orders (EO 13706 and EO 13658) that may apply, detailing requirements for paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages for federal contractors.
• Provides footnotes for specific occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers) that have special conditions or exclusions.
• Outlines the "Conformance Process" for contractors needing to classify employees for occupations not explicitly listed in the wage determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing a contract in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals by establishing mandatory wage rates and fringe benefits for all service employees working on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Pest Control Services for the VA Fargo Health Care System. The solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• The core requirement is for pest control services.

• Offerors must provide an itemized quote.

• Sufficient technical supporting documentation is mandatory to demonstrate that the quoted service meets the solicitation's needs.

• This is a firm-fixed-price solicitation.

• The contract type is Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Offerors must follow the instructions within RFQ document 36C26326Q0404.

• All quotes must be sent via email to dennis.salmonsen@va.gov.

• The response date is March 20, 2026, at 17:00 Mountain Time, Denver, USA.

• It is crucial for vendors to read the solicitation in its entirety.

• This procurement is set aside for the Small Business Administration (SBA).

• The Product Service Code (PSC) is S207.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561710.

• Place of Performance: VA Fargo Health Care System, 2101 Elm Street N., Fargo, North Dakota 58102.

• The Contracting Office is located in Fort Meade, SD 57741.

• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.