S208--Weed Control

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Weed Control Services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The service will be performed four times a year on approximately 25 acres of lawn.

• Four applications of weed control products per year at designated intervals.

• Specific product applications are detailed for April, June, August, and October.

• Applications will target seasonal weeds and include specific herbicides and fertilizers.

• Contractor staff must possess a commercial applicator license issued by the Department of Agriculture.

• Submittals required include a list of proposed products and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Contractor must maintain a safe working environment and ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is used.

• Contract personnel must obtain a vendor badge from VA Security.

• The contract type is contemplated to be Firm-Fixed-Price.

• The period of performance includes a base year (06-20-2026 to 06-19-2027) and four option periods.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $9.5 Million

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to cameron.rick@va.gov by the due date of June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.

• Technical questions must be submitted via email by June 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time. No telephonic questions will be accepted.

• Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• Evaluation factors include Price and Technical Acceptability.

• Past performance will be considered (3 years demonstrated with references).

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

• The acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE.

• Specific small business set-aside information is detailed within the solicitation.

• This document is a solicitation (RFQ).

• All required and complete documents must be signed and returned.

• Responses to questions will be posted as an amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (Wage and Hour Division) for the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific geographic areas. This is relevant for contractors to understand labor costs associated with performing services under federal contracts.

• Geographic Area: Minnesota Counties of Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, and Wisconsin Counties of Pierce, St. Croix.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Customer Service Representative, Automotive Worker, Medical Assistant, Computer Operator, etc.) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, though specific details are not listed in this excerpt.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request wage rates for classifications not listed in the determination.

Bidders must use this document to determine the minimum wage and fringe benefit costs for employees who will perform work under the contract. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can result in penalties. It is crucial for accurate cost proposal development and ensuring compliance with labor laws.