What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Central Iowa VA Health Care System seeks qualified potential contractors to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services at its campus located in Des Moines, Iowa. The contractor must furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and materials to remove snow and ice by plowing, blowing, brushing, sweeping, and shoveling, including applying brine to pre-treat specified traffic surfaces, sidewalks, and entryways. Personnel must mobilize and report within one hour of notification on a 24/7 basis, with continuous operations until treatment is complete. This Sources Sought notice gathers market research and socio-economic classifications under NAICS code 561730 to inform future acquisition decisions for a planned multi-year fixed-price contract. Interested contractors must complete the attached Response Form to Sources Sought Notice and submit it via email to Contracting Specialist Michael Wicht by November 09, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Standard Time.
Scope of work
- Snow and ice removal by plowing, blowing, brushing, sweeping, shoveling, or other suitable means
- Application of brine to pre-treat specified areas
- Piling snow and ice at designated locations or hauling away from VA property
- Keeping fire hydrants, fire lanes, tables, benches, trash receptacles, smoke shelters, and bus stops clear
- Clearing roadway entrances, exits, bus stop passageways, and sidewalks obstructed by city or state plowing
- Removal of excessive buildup of salt and debris within one hour of notification
- Mobilizing and reporting within one hour of notification by the COR 24/7 including holidays
- Providing sufficient manpower and equipment for an initial clean sweep in three hours
Minimum qualifications
- Operate under NAICS code 561730 - Landscaping Services
- Ability to mobilize and report within one hour of notification 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays
- Equipment comparable or better than historical VA equipment (tractors, uni-loaders, dump trucks with blades)
- Adherence to pertinent codes and regulations such as EPA and NFPA
Documents to include with your response
- Response Form to Sources Sought Notice
- Quality program / quality control procedures
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Complete the form titled Response Form to Sources Sought Notice and email the requested information to Contracting Specialist Michael Wicht.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C263) with descriptions matching "snow removal". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| AZTEC CONTRACTING LLC36C26325P0229 · SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL - NWI | $1.0M | Nov 30, 2027 |
| PATRIOT PROPERTY SERVICES LLC36C26326P0656 · SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES | $122.8K | Aug 31, 2027 |
| ELEVEN BRAVO GROUP, LLC36C26326P0140 · SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL | $154.6K | Dec 21, 2026 |
| PATRIOT PROPERTY SERVICES LLC36C26325P1063 · SNOW REMOVAL IC | $145.1K | Aug 31, 2026 |
| SANFORD FEDERAL, INC.36C26325N0186 · SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SERVICES | $28,400 | Sep 25, 2025 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Landscaping Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 561730
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| INNOVATIVE FEDERAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INCORPORATED36C25225P0822 · LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDSKEEPING | $362.8K | Jun 30, 2030 |
| BAR C BAR ENTERPRISES, INC.36C25924P0725 · HERBICIDE, PESTICIDE AND TREE MANAGEMENT | $96,556 | Mar 31, 2029 |
| VIKING BROS LLC36C25224P0391 · WEED SPRAYING SERVICES FOR THE DANVILLE VA HOSPITAL IN DANVILLE IL | $42,400 | Mar 31, 2029 |
| PARKER INTERIOR PLANTSCAPE INC36C24224P0655 · INTERIOR PLANT MAINTENANCE FOR BUILDING 100 AT NJHCS - LYONS CAMPUS | $32,840 | Feb 11, 2029 |
| OMNISCAPE SOLUTIONS LLC36C24826P0397 · GROUNDS MAINTENANCE | $36,360 | Jan 31, 2028 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 561730, since Oct 1, 2024
2,219 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. YELLOWSTONE ENTERPRISES LLC$14.6M
- 2. MODERNO INC$13.2M
- 3. NATIVE CONTRACTORS, INC.$10.9M
- 4. VETERANS CHOICE SERVICES LLC$10.8M
- 5. DIAL GENERAL ENGINEERING$9.4M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.