Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for a contract to clean and service up to 70 ice machines at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on a semi‑annual basis (January and July 2027). The contractor must provide all labor, tools, and consumables (except the supplied cleaning chemicals and filters), be a licensed HVAC/R mechanic with EPA‑608 certification, and comply with VA security and safety requirements. Responses must include socio‑economic classifications, subcontracting plans, lead‑time estimates, and pricing for each cleaning event.
• Scope: Two cleaning events (Jan 2027 & Jul 2027), each covering 70 ice machines of various brands.
• Requirements: Licensed HVAC/R technicians, EPA 608 certification, 2+ years experience, security badge, daily logs, and adherence to VA safety and work‑hour policies.
• Deliverables: Complete cleaning per manufacturer manuals, replace water filters, sanitize equipment, and provide documentation (certifications, logs, subcontracting details).