Snow Removal and Grounds Maintenance Service for Alaska VAHCS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Alaska VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) is soliciting proposals for a non-personal services contract to provide comprehensive Snow Removal and Grounds Maintenance Services for five of its properties located in Anchorage, AK. This opportunity is a Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offers are due by March 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The required services ensure safe environments for personnel and visitors year-round. Key requirements include:
- Snow Removal: Plowing, blowing, brushing, sweeping, shoveling, and application of de-icing materials for roadways, parking areas, walkways, and stairs. This includes clearing fire hydrants/fire lanes, removing snow buildup, and snow hauling within seven days. A snow removal work plan is mandatory.
- Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, turf repair, sprinkler system adjustment, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, pressure washing, and painting (e.g., parking lot striping). A grounds maintenance work plan is also required.
- Performance Criteria: Specific response times are critical, including snow plowing within two hours of 1.5 inches of accumulation or COR notification. Equipment and manpower must be sufficient for initial clean sweeps within two hours.
- Materials: The contractor must supply all necessary materials, such as sand, salt, and de-icing agents, ensuring they are non-damaging to surfaces.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implies a requirements-type contract with options.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four Option Years, extending through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
- Place of Performance: Anchorage, AK.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 30, 2026, 4:30 PM Pacific Time.
- Questions Deadline: March 23, 2026, 4:30 PM Pacific Time. Questions must be emailed to brian.millington@va.gov.
- Submission Requirements: Offers must include an executed SF1449, pricing, signed VAAR 852.219-75, a Technical Capability narrative, and Past Performance information.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of factors including the Executed Quote, Price, VAAR 852.219-75, Technical Capability, and Past Performance, aiming for the overall best value.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer submission and award.
Additional Notes
This is a non-personal services contract. Government-furnished equipment (GFE) or property (GFP) will not be provided. Contractors must adhere to OSHA requirements. Chemical applications have specific time restrictions and require COR approval. Electronic submission of payment requests is required.