V212--New: 5-year Indefinite Quantity Contract: 7/1/2026 through 06/30/2031. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services at the William S Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, WI, and its affiliated Clinics.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-4927, Revision No. 31, dated December 3, 2025. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work in Wisconsin Counties of Dodge, Jefferson, Lafayette, and Sauk.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding wage rate and, where applicable, required fringe benefits.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed separately and apply to the occupational listings.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Federal contractors must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for various health-related reasons.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, contractors must pay covered workers at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate on the determination, if higher) for work performed in 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Vacation: Contractors must provide vacation leave based on years of service: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are required.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: Specific differentials apply for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: If uniforms are required, the contractor must provide them at no cost or reimburse employees for the cost of furnishing and maintaining them ($3.35 per week or $.67 per day for cleaning/maintenance, unless "wash and wear" materials are used).
• Conformance Process: A process is outlined for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. It dictates the minimum wages, fringe benefits, and other compensation requirements that must be met by the contractor.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5041, Revision 30) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the area of Illinois Counties of Ogle, Stephenson. It lists various occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits. The document also includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations and applicable rates for 2025. It details vacation and holiday policies, and provides guidance on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.

This wage determination is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees working on contracts covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their proposals to ensure compliance and accurate cost estimation. The document also clarifies specific requirements related to paid sick leave, minimum wage adjustments, vacation, and holidays, which are essential for understanding the full scope of labor costs and obligations associated with the opportunity.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4895, Revision No. 29, dated 12/03/2025) for the State of Wisconsin, County of Rock. It lists various occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for service contracts under the Service Contract Act.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on covered federal contracts in the specified geographic area. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing their proposals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. It details specific rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to technical and maintenance roles, and includes important notes on executive orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4897, Revision No. 30) dated December 3, 2025, for the State of Wisconsin, specifically for the counties of Columbia, Dane, Green, and Iowa. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications, including administrative support, clerical, automotive service, food preparation, health occupations, information technology, and more.
• Wage Rates: Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits mentioned include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month.
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month.
• Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for specific health-related reasons.
• Executive Order (EO) 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022). Contractors must pay covered workers at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate if higher) for work performed in 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: An 8% differential for high-hazard positions and a 4% differential for low-hazard positions involving ordnance or explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost, including cleaning and maintenance ($3.35 per week, unless uniforms are "wash and wear").
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for service employees not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for understanding the minimum labor costs associated with performing services in the specified Wisconsin counties. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services for beneficiaries of the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison, WI, and its affiliated clinics. The services will be provided from Veterans' residences, Dane County Regional Airport, major transit stations, or designated pick-up locations to VA or non-VA facilities providing care at VA expense.

• Provision of 24-hour, 7-day a week transportation services using wheelchair vans and ambulatory sedans.

• Vehicles must meet all safety and mechanical standards, including functioning air conditioning/heating, operable safety equipment, and cleanliness.

• Drivers and attendants must meet specific qualifications, including valid licenses, clean driving records, and completion of required training (first aid, defensive driving, patient assistance techniques).

• Compliance with facility requirements, including drug-free policies and adherence to VA rules and regulations.

• Use of a mandated electronic invoicing system (VetRide or successor).

• Implementation of a Seasonal Influenza Prevention Program and COVID-19/infectious disease prevention policies.

• Drivers must provide "through the door" service and assist patients as needed.

• Vehicles must be equipped with GPS tracking systems.

• This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC) with a five-year ordering period.

• The contract has five one-year priced periods.

• Minimum guarantee: $250,000.00

• Maximum contract ceiling: $9,000,000.00

• Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2031.

• Insurance requirements include: Workers' compensation, General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and Automobile Liability ($200,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence).

• Solicitation Issue Date: 05-06-2026

• Offer Due Date: 06-08-2026, 10:00 AM CDT

• Quotes must be submitted via email to scott.sands2@va.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on a best-value tradeoff process, considering: Company Experience, Past Performance, Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Price. These factors are of equal importance.

• Quoters must demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services.

• Required submissions include: SF 1449, Contractor Information, Acknowledgement of Amendments, Completed Price Schedule, BAA attachment, and fill-ins for specific FAR clauses.

• This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• Open to all responsible small business sources.

• NAICS Code: 485991

• Size Standard: $19 Million

• A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st, at 10 AM local time. Interested parties should meet at Building 1, Room A1059.

• Questions must be submitted via email by Wednesday, May 27th, at 10 AM local time.

• A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required before award.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It provides a list of occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the area of Illinois Counties of Boone and Winnebago. The document is dated December 3, 2025, Revision No. 27.

This document establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various categories of service employees working on federal contracts in the specified geographic area. Bidders on federal service contracts in Boone and Winnebago Counties, Illinois, must consult this document to understand their obligations regarding employee compensation and benefits to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act. It details rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to technical and maintenance roles, and includes information on paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.