Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified snow and ice removal service providers for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. The contractor must be available 24/7, respond within two hours of notification, and clear designated priority areas according to specific time windows. Services include removal from parking lots, roadways, and maintaining a minimum 3‑foot pathway, with equipment liability, debris disposal, and optional standby/repeat services. The contract will be a base period with one optional year and is not a bid solicitation at this stage.
• 24/7 on‑call snow/ice removal with a 2‑hour on‑site response requirement.
• Mandatory clearing of Priority‑One (0‑3 in. → 5‑8 hrs, >3 in. → 8‑14 hrs) and Priority‑Two (0‑3 in. → 8‑12 hrs, >3 in. → 12‑24 hrs) areas.
• Contractor must provide equipment lists, ensure no surface damage, stage equipment if warned, and handle debris disposal.
• Optional standby services require written COR approval; funding monitored and reported within 24 hours if additional funds are needed.