Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a firm‑fixed‑price IDIQ contract to provide 24/7 snow‑removal and de‑icing services for the Wilmington VA Medical Center campus. The contractor must maintain equipment and staff ready to respond to emergencies within 15 minutes and non‑emergencies within 2 hours, clear critical areas by 6:00 AM, and comply with strict chemical and equipment restrictions (no metal blades, no studded tires, approved de‑icing agents only). Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and invoices must be submitted with validated Snow Control Sheets. The contract spans five years (Dec 1 2026 – Nov 30 2031) with an estimated ceiling of $500 k.
• 24 × 7 snow‑removal & de‑icing for ~420,000 sf of asphalt and ~61,000 sf of concrete.
• Response times: 15 min emergency, 2 hr non‑emergency; mobilization within 1 hr.
• Equipment/chemical requirements: dedicated plows, urethane/ rubber blades only, EPA‑approved salts (no rock salt in garage).