S208--Weed Control

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes (RFQ 36C26326Q0792) for Weed Control Services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This procurement aims to secure a contractor for four annual applications of weed control products on approximately 25 acres of lawn. The acquisition is unrestricted, and award will be a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM Central on June 12, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive weed control services, including four distinct applications throughout the year:

• Application #1 (April): 35-0-7 95% PCU coated fertilizer, 10% Dimension (pre-emergent), and Vessel/Triplet (post-emergent).
• Application #2 (June): Horsepower or Sublime (selective herbicide), Quinclorac (for grass breakthrough), and grub/sod webworm treatment.
• Application #3 (August): Vessel/Triplet (broadleaf weeds) and Quinclorac (for crabgrass).
• Application #4 (October): 20-0-4 25% RxN, 10% Am, 10% Biosolids, and black gypsum. Services target seasonal weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion, crab grass, and thistle. All products must be applied according to manufacturer's recommendations. Contractor staff must possess a commercial applicator license from the Department of Agriculture.

Contract Details

• Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0792
• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)
• Size Standard: $9.5 Million
• Period of Performance: Base year from June 20, 2026, to June 19, 2027, with four additional option years. The total contract duration, including options, will not exceed five years.
• Set-Aside: Unrestricted
• Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, 1 Veterans Dr., Minneapolis, MN 55417.

Submission & Evaluation

• Technical Questions Due: June 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM Central, via email to Cameron.rick@va.gov.
• Quotes Due: June 12, 2026, by 12:00 PM Central, via email to Cameron.rick@va.gov.
• Registration: Offerors must be registered and current in SAM.gov.
• Proposal Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe .pdf.
• Required Submittals:
  • Technical Proposal: Narrative detailing capabilities, product descriptions, copy of applicator license, knowledge of USDA BioPreferred Program, and management plan.
  • Past Performance: Up to three letters of recommendation/references from the past three years.
  • Pricing Proposal: Completed SF 1449 with all line items.
• Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering both price and technical acceptability (YES/NO rating).
• Wage Determination: Bidders must consult the U.S. Department of Labor's "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Minnesota and Wisconsin to ensure compliance.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Cameron Rick, Contract Specialist, at cameron.rick@va.gov.