Z1NE--CTX - Repair and Install Irrigation for Waco/Temple Grounds

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair and installation of an irrigation system for the Waco/Temple Grounds. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking offers for this requirement.

• Repair and installation of an irrigation system.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work are provided in the attached SOW (S02 36C25726Q0543).

• Compliance with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination (WD 2015-5237 Rev 30) is required.

• The contract type and period of performance are not explicitly stated in this synopsis but will be detailed in the full solicitation documents.

• Response Date/Time: June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Proposals must be submitted by the specified response date and time.

• Evaluation criteria will be detailed in the full solicitation package.

• This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• The solicitation number is 36C25726Q0543.

• The NAICS Code is 221310.

• The Product/Service Code is Z1NE.

• The Contracting Office is located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504.

• The Point of Contact is Abduel Sanford, Contract Specialist, at abduel.sanford@va.gov or (254) 922-1975.

• The Place of Performance is detailed in the attached SOW.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD 2015-5237 Rev 30) for the State of Texas, specifically for the "Area: Texas Counties of Bell and Coryell". It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and benefits, including health and welfare provisions.

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that falls under the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to service employees working on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these requirements to be compliant and competitive. The document also includes important notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage), as well as information on vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, it outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a specific occupation is not listed.

• Applicable Area: Texas Counties of Bell and Coryell.
• Minimum Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wages.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Details on required health and welfare contributions ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week).
• Executive Order 13706: Mandates paid sick leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually).
• Executive Order 13658: Sets a minimum hourly wage (currently $13.65, or higher if listed in the determination).
• Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years, 4 weeks after 20 years.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for establishing wage rates for unlisted occupations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair and installation of an irrigation system for the Waco and Temple VA Grounds. The project aims to ensure water efficiency, system reliability, and long-term durability for the irrigation systems at both the Temple and Waco VA locations.

• Repair of existing irrigation systems, including inspection, identification of issues, and replacement/repair of faulty components.

• Installation of new irrigation systems, including surveying, designing, trenching, and installing new lines, valves, and heads.

• Evaluation and practical integration of the existing well and pump system for irrigation.

• Compliance with state and local regulations, and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements.

• Provision of all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and administration.

• Deliverables include fully operational repaired and new irrigation zones, documentation of repairs, zone maps, and component documentation.

• The Period of Performance is 12 months from the date of award.

• The estimated value is approximately $19 Million.

• This acquisition is an unrestricted procurement.

• Offers are due by June 15, 2026, 10 AM CDT.

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

• Technical questions are due by June 9, 2026, 10 AM CDT via email to abduel.sanford@va.gov.

• Offers must be submitted via email to abduel.sanford@va.gov.

• The award will be made on a best-value basis, considering technical capability, past performance, and price.

• Offerors must submit a Capability Statement, technical approach, and references for up to three similar contracts.

• Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days.

• This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB and listed in the SBA certification database.

• Compliance with VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) is required.

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network.

• The contractor must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).