Waco/Temple VA Grounds Maintenance Service

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-5261, Revision No. 29, dated May 13, 2026. It applies to the Texas Counties of Falls and McLennan.

• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, their corresponding codes, and the minimum hourly wage rates required for employees performing work under covered contracts in the specified area.
• Fringe Benefits: The document indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listings. Specific details on Health & Welfare benefits are provided: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week/$962.00 per month) and an additional $5.09 per hour for Executive Order 13706 compliance (or $203.60 per week/$882.27 per month).
• Vacation and Holidays:
  • Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 10 years, and 4 weeks after 20 years.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are listed, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Executive Orders: Notes regarding Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) are included, outlining contractor obligations and worker protections.
• Conformance Process: Information is provided on the process for requesting authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination, including the use of Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder planning to offer services in the specified counties that fall under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum labor costs (wages and benefits) that must be factored into proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It lists occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. This specific determination is for "Texas Counties of Bell and Coryell" and was last revised on May 13, 2026.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees working under a government contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing their proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. It helps determine the overall cost of labor for the opportunity and ensures fair wages for the workforce.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Waco/Temple VA facilities. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment to upkeep the lawn and grounds.

• Grounds maintenance including trimming, weed eating, blowdowns, hard edging, spot treatments, aeration, and fertilization.

• Flower bed and shrub maintenance including weed control, spot treatments, perennial care, shearing, and pruning.

• Services are to be performed at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility in Temple and Waco.

• Contractor must comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Contractor must provide documentation of a minimum of five (5) years of successful performance in commercial grounds maintenance services.

• Contractor must provide a signed statement confirming compliance with Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations for pesticide applications.

• Contractor must provide copies of all applicable permits, licenses, and certifications.

• Period of Performance: Base period plus two (2) option years.

• Contract type: Not explicitly stated, but implies a fixed-price service contract.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposals are due by June 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.

• Offers must be submitted via email to Taminie Woodrow at taminie.woodrow@va.gov.

• Site visits are scheduled for Waco on June 1, 2026, and Temple on June 4, 2026.

• Technical questions must be submitted in writing by June 5, 2026.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

• Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $19 Million

• The solicitation is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12.

• Refer to Addendum FAR 52.212-1 for specific instructions to offerors, including site visit details and submission requirements.

• C&A requirements and Security Accreditation Package are not required for this contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice for Waco/Temple Grounds Maintenance Service. The purpose is to solicit proposals for grounds maintenance services.

Specific requirements and deliverables are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW), which is referenced but not included in this document.

• Solicitation Number: 36C25726Q0584

• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)

• Product Service Code: S208

• NAICS Code: 561730

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 06-24-2026 1:00 PM Central Time, Chicago, USA

• Archive: 30 days after the response date.

• Evaluation criteria and proposal submission instructions are not detailed in this synopsis and are likely found in the full solicitation document.

This opportunity is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC).

• The Place of Performance is detailed in the SOW.
• The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Taminie Woodrow, Contract Specialist, at taminie.woodrow@va.gov.