36C26226Q0597 ******* The purpose of this amendment is to do the following: 1. To respond to questions asked regarding this solicitation. 2. The statement of work has been updated. The General Contractor License has been removed from the Statement of Work. 3. The required for submittals have been updated. The General Contractor License requirement has been removed. Please be aware that the response due date has been changed from 6/11/2026 to 6/15/2026 10:00 AM (PSD). Questions and answers: Q. If a contractor is licensed in California as a C-27 landscaping contractor, why is an additional General contractor's license, when we are already licensed as a contractor through the state? Also, the project requires the removal and installation of decomposed granite, small field stone, turf and the installation of bushes. These services typically do not have needs for OSHA certifications. We're requesting that those requirements are removed since it not necessary for the size of this project and is restrictive to the small business companies that can perform this job. A. If the contractor has a valid C-27 license, then a General Contractor s license would not be needed, as the majority of the work is landscaping and would be covered by the C-27 license. Please see the statement of work, we have updated it and removed the requirement for the General Contractors License. However, I would not waive the OSHA 30-hour certification. Their employees are required to have 30-hour General Industry training. Q. What is the depth of DG that the VA wants? A. 2 ½ -3 inches Q. What sizes of Arizona DG does the VA want? A. 3-8 inches Q. What color of Arizona DG does the VA want? A. Southwest Brown Q. What is the VA standard for tree stakes? A. 8 ft wooden stakes Q. For existing rock removal, does the VA want all rock removed from the specified area or removed to a certain depth with new rock on top? A. All existing rocks removed and grading depth for new installation of rock. Q. Does this service contract require Davis Bacon Wages? A. No. Davis Bacon Wage is for construction, this contract is for services. The wage determination that applies to this contract is: Wage Determination # 2015-5629 Rev. 29, dated 05/13/2026. The wage determination can be found at https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5629/29 Q. Please confirm that in the photos with red-marked areas, the requested gravel/river rock will only go in those marked areas and not the whole area. A. Yes Q. Confirm the bender board follows the red markings where the new rock will meet the existing landscaping. A. Yes Q. For the past performance requirement, does the VA want any kind of write-up to be submitted with the submitted CPARS or just the CPARS? How many CPARS does the government require? A. Per solicitaion, Past performance will be based on CPARS and FAPIIS ratings . We have access to the CPARS though a government site. Contractors are not required to submit CPARS, those will be pulled from a government site. Q. The solicitation lists required submittals: OSHA 30, GC license, C-27 License, and CIT Certification. Are these required to be submitted with the proposal or are these required to be submitted post award? A. Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), C-27 Landscaping Contractor, and CIT Certification (Certified Irrigation Technician) are required with your solicitation response. Required For Submittals: Proof that the contractor and all personnel performing on the contract have the following technical training and certifications (Failure to include these certifications, will disqualify offeror): Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). C-27 Landscaping Contractor. CIT Certification (Certified Irrigation Technician). Prospective Offerors are notified 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, paragraph (d) requires certification to be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror s submission. Failure to include this completed information will preclude the offeror from consideration for award. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) TITLE: Landscape and Decomposed Granite Project (VALLHCS) BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Facility Maintenance Services at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) is dedicated to maintaining safe and fully functional buildings to support the delivery of high-quality care to veterans. Current upgrades include improving decomposed granite areas, planting new shrubs, and installing an advanced drip irrigation system. Additionally, a new sprinkler system with saturation graphs will be implemented to optimize water coverage accuracy and efficiency. PARTS and EQUIPMENT LIST: Granite and other Materials NAME QTY Decomposed Granite 50,000 sq ft Elite Plus Sodded Turf 100 sq ft 8 ft Wooden Tree Stakes 40 Arizona River Rock 2,400 sq ft Plants NAME Location QTY Crape Myrtle Shrubs -Purple Pond 3 2 Crape Myrtle Shrubs -Red Pond 3 2 Crape Myrtle Shrubs -Pink Pond 3 2 Muhlenbergia Rigens Pond 3 2 Loropetalum Chinese Flower Pond 3 2 Lantana Yellow Parking Lot Green 10 Lantana White Parking Lot Green 10 Lantana Purple Parking Lot Green 10 Lantana Orange Parking Lot Green 10 Little John Bottlebrush Pond 5 5 Indian Hawthorn Shrub Pond 5 5 Rosemary Bush Op Pharmacy Entrance and around the building 5 Rock Rose Shrub Op Pharmacy Entrance and around the building 5 Red Yucca Plant Op Pharmacy Entrance and around the building 5 Mexican Bird of Paradise Main entrance Benton St. 5 OBJECTIVES: This service contract requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and disposal necessary to perform comprehensive rehabilitation and enhancement of existing Stabilized decomposed granite (DG) landscape areas located throughout the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System campus. The total estimated project footprint is approximately 50,000 square feet, spanning the entire campus and multiple zones identified by VA Loma Linda. SCOPE: Contractors shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, required parts, hardware, software, and supervision to conduct Decomposed Granite maintenance, removal, repair, and installation. Contractor shall provide report to Grounds Supervisor to update on the project maintenance, removal, repair, and installation. The contractor shall complete all tasks outlined in this Statement of Work and Manufacture Technical Manual for each piece of equipment list in Parts and Equipment List. Work shall include DG stabilized decomposed granite restoration, vegetation removal, soil preparation, DG stabilized decomposed granite placement, compaction, irrigation removal, installation, and repair. Vegetation and Soil Preparation Remove existing grass, shrubs, deteriorated DG, and organic material within designated work areas. Remove or cap irrigation components in areas receiving DG, as directed. Re-grade soil to ensure proper drainage and uniform elevations prior to DG placement. Install 100 sq ft of Sod Turf in areas designated by Grounds Supervisor. Remove 100 sq. ft. existing SOD. Prepare soil for SOD installation. Install 100 sq. ft. of new SOD. Adjust irrigation to ensure proper coverage. Irrigation System Modifications Contractors shall adjust, remove, or install irrigation components to support the updated layout. Install new irrigation lines, valves, or heads in areas receiving new plant material. Ensure irrigation does not overspray DG surfaces to preserve stability and longevity. Adjust all irrigation for the whole campus. Locations for new irrigation installations New Generator Yard on Loma Linda drive. Parking Structure. CLC Building. Plant Installation Contractor shall furnish and install eighty (80) 5-gallon shrubs, selected to match existing plantings and meet VA facility standards. New shrub Main Entrance Benton Street Mexican Bird of Paradise -5 Pond 3 Crape Myrtle shrubs Purple -2 Red -2 Pink -2 Muhlenbergia Rigens -2 Loropetalum Chinese Flower -2 Parking Lot Green Lantana Yellow - 10 White - 10 Purple - 10 Orange - 10 Pond 5 Little John Bottlebrush - 5 Indian Hawthorn shrub -5 Op Pharmacy Entrance and around the building Rosemary bush - 5 Rock Rose Shrub -5 Red Yucca Plant - 5 Verify irrigation coverage and functionality for all newly planted materials Arizona River Rock and Edging Installation 1. Install 2,400 sq ft of river rock walkway, shaping and grading as required. 2. Install 200 linear yards of bender board to create defined edgings around DG, rock, and planting zones. DG Rehabilitation and Installation Perform comprehensive DG restoration across existing areas to reestablish proper color consistency, compaction, and surface condition. Remove old DG and replace with stabilized decomposed granite (DG) Install new stabilized decomposed granite (DG) in additional areas identified on the plans, matching VA-designated color and type. Apply stabilized decomposed granite DG to a uniform depth, compact thoroughly, and water to specification. Tree Staking Installation Contractors shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, required parts, hardware, and supervision to furnish and install fourth (40) stakes for twenty (20) trees. Install two (2) eight-inch stakes per tree. Secure each tree VA standard tree ties. Ensure staking meets local arborist recommendations. Project Reference Location Outside Service Bay 7 First Floor. Location Outside Service Bay 7 First Floor. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Location Outside Service Bay 5 First Floor. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Location Outside Main Entrance and Horseshoe First Floor. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove current rock and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove Dg and replace with new Arizona river rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier Remove Dg and replace with new Addition of stabilized decomposed granite (DG) Color Red 120 Sq. ft. Remove Dg and replace with new Addition of stabilized decomposed granite (DG) Color Red 120 Sq. ft. Install 1 retaining wall section (approx. 16 LF × 0.4 FT height) Remove Dg and replace with new River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove Dg and replace with new Arizona River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove Dg and replace with new River rock and Replace the Plastic Bender-Board with Aluminum Bender board 6 . Install weed barrier. Location Near North Entrance First Floor. New Addition of Arizona River Rock and Check Irrigation. Install weed barrier. Location Behind and On the Side of Eye Clinic, Audiology, Cancer, and Valor Buildings. New Addition of Arizona River Rock New Addition of Aluminum Bender-Board 6 New Addition of Arizona River Rock and New Addition of Aluminum Bender-Board 6 New Addition of Arizona River Rock New Addition of Aluminum Bender-Board 6 Remove and replace the existing gravel. New addition of Arizona river rock new addition of aluminum bender board 6 Remove and replace the existing gravel. New addition of Arizona river rock new addition of aluminum bender board 6 Remove and replace the existing gravel. New addition of Arizona river rock new addition of aluminum bender board 6 Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel with Red DG And Arizona River Rock on The Drain Outlet Only Remove And Replace the Existing of Red DG and Arizona River Rock on The Drain Outlet Only Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel Red DG and Arizona River Rock on The Drain Outlet Only. Install weed barrier. Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel Red DG and Arizona River Rock on the Drain Outlet Only. Install weed barrier. Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel Red DG and Arizona River Rock on the Drain Outlet Only. Install weed barrier. Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel Red DG and Arizona River Rock on the Drain Outlet Only. Install weed barrier. Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel Red DG and Arizona River Rock on the Drain Outlet Only. Install weed barrier. Install weed barrier. Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel Red DG and Arizona River Rock on the Drain Outlet Only. Install weed barrier. Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel New Addition of Arizona River Rock Aluminum Bender Board. Install weed barrier. Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel New Addition of Arizona River Rock New Addition Aluminum Bender Board 6 . Install weed barrier. Remove And Replace the Existing Gravel New Addition of Arizona River Rock New Addition Aluminum Bender Board 6 . Install weed barrier. Location O.P. Pharmacy New addition of Arizona river rock on the 3 Dow Spot and New Addition Aluminum Bender Board 6 . Location Pond 3. Replace And Refresh the Existing DG with New Red DG Around Pond 3. Addition on an aluminum bender board along the bottom of the pond. New Additions Arizona Rock and Addition of Aluminum Bender Board 6 New Additions Arizona Rock and Addition of Aluminum Bender Board 6 REPORTS Reports shall have a section containing a summary of all test results and the contractor shall make recommendations based on a component engineering analysis of the test data. Recommendations will include areas where immediate action is required and recommended areas where additional maintenance needs to be performed. Reports shall be submitted in hard copy and E-mail to the VA COR (Contracting Officer Representative within 30 days of work completion. OVER AND ABOVE REPAIR: Upon discovery of over and above repairs or unforeseen requirements, Contractor shall immediately notify the POC. Parts shall not be procured, nor installation or repairs initiated until approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer and appropriate Facilities Staff/POC. Charges for repair, labor and parts shall originate only when required and upon prior approval being granted by the Contracting Officer. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 180 days from performance start date. Work may be scheduled during the day or night (Depending on load demand), Monday thru Friday and/or Saturday thru Sunday. Daytime hours: 6 am to 4 pm Evening hours: 4 pm to 4 am Contractor shall initiate work within 2 weeks of being contacted by the designated Contracting Officer s Point of Contact (POC) or designee. Work shall be scheduled through the POC or designee, who will coordinate with VALLHCS staff. Timelines are subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS) 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) C-27 Landscaping Contractor CIT Certification (Certified Irrigation Technician) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five (5) business days in advance. Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work. Contractor shall coordinate energy source LOCK OUT /TAG OUT procedures with VALLHCS Plumbing Supervisor before starting work. When work is complete, Contractor shall notify the VALLHCS Plumbing Supervisor that energy sources will be restored and require verification. Contractor s supervisor or lead technician are to check in with VALLHCS Plumbing Supervisor, or in their absence, with Graphics Control prior to work each day. Contractor shall conform to the following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local, state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here. OSHA 29CFR Regulations, www.osha.gov NFPA 99, www.nfpa.org Design Manuals Plumbing Steam vol. 1,2, and 3 Master Construction Specification Division 22 Plumbing Division 23 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning AUTHORIZED SERVICES: Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract. Before permitting and/or performing any service of a non-contract nature, the Contractor shall advise the CO of the reason (s) for the additional work and/or service. The Contractor is cautioned that only the CO or his/her designee may authorize additional service that are within the scope of this contract and that reimbursement shall not be made unless prior authorization is obtained from the CO. All changes to the contract shall be issued through a contract modification in writing from the CO to the Contractor. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: No additional service shall be provided without the approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) or his/her designee of this contract. The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the CO or his/her delegated representative acting within the limits of his/her authority. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI): No Government equipment will be used by the Vendor. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS: The following is a list of all Government recognized holidays: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following National holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as Legal Federal official holidays : New Year s Day: January 1 Martin Luther King s Birthday: Third Monday in January President s Day: Third Monday in February Memorial Day: Last Monday in May Juneteenth Independence Day: June 19 Independence Day: July 4 Labor Day: First Monday in September Columbus Day: Second Monday in October Veterans Day: November 11 Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day: December 25 If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday. SAFETY AND PPE EQUIPMENT: Personal Protective Equipment shall be provided for each Contractor employee by the Contractor. Possession of weapons are prohibited. PARKING: It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Security Service. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances. COMPLAINTS: It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Security Service. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances. **End of Statement of Work**
