Tulsa Chip-in - Grounds Maintenance and Services Contract for the New James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for monthly grounds maintenance, salt and sand spreading, and ice removal services at the New James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The contract aims to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the facility's grounds to support its mission of providing quality healthcare to veterans. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary for complete daily grounds maintenance services. Specific tasks include: - Maintaining existing irrigation systems; - Trimming and pruning trees, shrubs, groundcover, and vines; - Mowing, edging, aerating turf areas; - Fertilizing plant materials; - Replacing landscape materials as needed; - Providing weed, disease, and pest control (excluding commensal rodents); - Preparing and applying pest control materials; - Providing erosion control and pollution prevention; - Litter and debris removal; - Cleaning pedestrian structures and site furnishings; - Cleaning exterior lighting fixtures; - Cleaning roadways and parking lots; - Project supervision; - Coordinating activities with VA staff; - On-call snow removal services. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws regarding pesticide use and ensure that all personnel performing pesticide applications are certified by the State of Oklahoma. Period of Performance The contract period begins on April 1, 2026, and ends on March 31, 2027. There are options for four additional years. Place of Performance James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, 440 South Houston Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74127.