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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 22, 2017 FBO #5690
SOURCES SOUGHT

S -- VA258-17-AP-3173 HAZARD WASTE

Notice Date

6/20/2017
 

Notice Type

Synopsis
 

NAICS

562112 — Hazardous Waste Collection
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Contracting Section;3601 S. 6th Avenue;Tucson AZ 85723
 

ZIP Code

85723
 

Solicitation Number

VA25817N0250
 

Response Due

7/6/2017
 

Archive Date

9/4/2017
 

Point of Contact

520-792-1450 x4371
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. SDVOSB respondents must address how they will meet the limitation on subcontracting requirement found at VAAR 852.219-10 if awarded this procurement that requires at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. VOSB respondents must address how they will meet the limitation on subcontracting requirement found at VAAR 852.219-11 if awarded this procurement that requires at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other eligible veteran-owned small business concerns. Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB. However, if response by SDVOSB or VOSB proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562112 ($38.5M). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail, mail or ground carrier to: Southern AZ VA HealthCare System, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85743 or by e-mail to Cynthia.Valdes@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Cynthia Valdes, Contract Specialist (9-90C) and should be received no later than 2:00 pm Arizona Time on July 6, 2017. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation will be published. Statement of Work Hazardous Waste Service Contract for SAVAHCS Description of Work: The contractor shall provide hazardous, mixed (hazardous and biological), non-hazardous chemical and universal waste disposal services, as well as pour-off, lab pack and removal services from the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) at 3601 S. Sixth Avenue, Tucson Arizona, 85723. a. Requirements and Scope: The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, and indefinite delivery service contract to a qualified firm with the capability and capacity to provide hazardous, non-hazardous, mixed and universal waste disposal services as well as pour-off, lab pack and removal services at the SAVAHCS in accordance with current Federal, state and local regulations. Services shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, analysis, travel, transportation, documentation, waste treatment, disposal and support services required to categorize, inventory, package, label, transport, document and dispose of hazardous, universal and non-hazardous chemical wastes from this Tucson facility. The contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer s representative (COR) will arrange for routine (non-emergency but at least monthly) waste pickups based upon rate of generation. Occasionally, an emergency waste pick-up may also be required due to an unexpected large chemical waste stream build-up or a pending environmental inspection. The contractor must possess the necessary technical expertise and resources required by this solicitation in order to be considered for contract award. Examples of types and quantities of waste generated are identified in Attachment 1. Wastes are normally collected at a single location within the medical center, but may include collection from laboratories or maintenance areas. The wastes will be segregated by hazard class or chemical compatibility and labeled appropriately. Access to the waste storage areas and pick-up locations is to be coordinated with the COR. The contractor is required to perform characterization of all waste streams using process knowledge, identity of the chemicals, and other types of chemical analysis including but not limited to Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). Documentation of these waste stream characterizations (waste profiles) and lab pack inventories must be provided to the medical center for each container. Chemical wastes shall include but not be limited to flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, poisons, toxics, reactive wastes, mixed (hazardous and biological), and universal wastes (i.e. batteries, oil, and mercury containing devices). The contractor will be responsible to package bulk liquid wastes into the largest container feasible and bulk solid wastes into the smallest container available for that waste stream. The contractor will dispose of hazardous waste in a manner that leaves no future expense potential to the VA or the Federal Government. Acceptance of the hazardous waste at a properly permitted treatment, storage, or disposal site does not constitute disposal and/or completion of the contract requirement. It is the prime contractor s responsibility to obtain all necessary documentation to prove that the timely end disposal of all items has been accomplished. Shipments outside of the United States are prohibited under this contract. Chemicals should be disposed of in the following preferred priority: Recycling of chemicals to another party for future use if environmentally responsible and economically feasible. Treatment of the chemical waste at a facility approved for such processing by an appropriate state or Federal agency in a manner that renders it no longer a hazardous waste as defined in the 40 CFR series. The long term internment (burial) in a secure chemical landfill site approved for such by the appropriate state or Federal agency. The contractor will be responsible for properly containerizing all lab-packs and for assuming all safety measures to prevent harm or injury to VA patients, visitors, employees, contractor employees (example personal protective equipment) and the environment (example storm drain covers). The COR, industrial hygienist and safety officer have the authority under this contract to present a verbal stop work order pertaining to job activity they reasonably believe represents an imminent hazard to life, property or the environment. This verbal order shall be followed up by a written stop work order issued by the contracting officer as soon as feasible after the imminent hazardous situation has been stabilized or abated. All contractor vehicles shall be placarded and equipped in accordance with DOT regulations of the applicable state and US DOT. This contract will not include the disposal of infectious, bio-hazardous or pathological waste unless it is mixed with hazardous waste. b. Spills and Leaks: Should hazardous or universal waste be released during the performance of services under this contract, through no fault of the VA, the contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with the satisfactory remediation of the incident. This will include the cost of all labor and materials as well as any actual damages incurred to the facility and harm caused to patients, visitors and staff of the medical center. The remediation efforts shall be performed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authorities and the COR. The contractor shall report all spills/leaks that occur on the medical center property immediately to the medical center COR. A written report of the circumstances shall be sent to all regulatory agencies if applicable and a copy provided to the COR. The contractor shall ensure that vehicles used for transportation of hazardous materials are stocked with sufficient supplies to handle hazardous materials that require special packaging, spills, leaking drums or other conditions that could occur while performing a routine pick-up. c. Recordkeeping/Reports: The contractor will provide the medical center with lab pack inventories and quantities of each item disposed of so that the facility can ensure they maintain their hazardous waste generator status. d. Waste Minimization: The SAVAHCS is interested in aggressively reviewing waste minimization opportunities. Please provide examples of waste minimization practices or programs that your firm has developed for other facilities. Specific examples from healthcare or research facilities are preferred. The contractor shall perform routine waste minimization evaluations for the facility. Waste minimization could include but are not limited to recycling, green product substitution, and waste management or consolidation practices. The contractor shall provide waste minimization opportunities in writing to the VA on a quarterly basis. The contractor shall track the changes or impact to waste stream volumes when waste stream minimization efforts are implemented and provide a report to the VA on a quarterly basis. If the VA finds other means of waste disposal services that are significantly less expensive or finds sources where a particular waste stream can be recycled rather than disposed of, or if performance issues arise in the performance of the contract, the VA reserves the right to obtain the required service from another source capable of full performance of these contract requirements, and to charge the contractor with any excess cost which may result there from. e. Licenses and Permits: The contractor will, without additional cost to the Government, provide and maintain all licenses and permits for operational personnel, trailers, containers, vehicles and other resources required for proper removal of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste in accordance with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations. The following shall be provided to the contracting officer with bid proposal submission for evaluation purposes and annually within thirty (30) days for the renewal date of this contract with any changes to the original submission clearly identified and highlighted: Current waste transporter permit(s) List of all transfer stations, treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs), including incineration, wastewater and sludge treatment facilities that shall be utilized during this contract to include the capacity of these facilities and the waste codes for the waste streams they are permitted to accept by treatment technology. Address, phone number and other contact information shall be provided. The VA reserves the right to inspect each of these facilities before approving its use or at any time during or after contract period while VA wastes are present. Copy of operator permit(s) Certificates of training and experience of staff and/or personnel who will perform site work under this contract (all technicians that will work on VA premises will be expected to have received at least the minimum training required by law as specified in 29CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR Parts 260-265 and 49 CFR Parts 171-178. Provide the contractor s experience in hazardous waste packaging, transport and disposal. Provide a copy of US EPA identification number(s) certificate for each business entity operated by the contractor that will provide service regarding any aspect of VA waste disposal program (i.e. storage, transfer, incineration sites). Provide a copy of certificate of registration with the State EPA as a hazardous waste hauler for each business entity operated by the contractor that will provide hazardous waste transportation services for any aspect of VA waste disposal program. Provide written acknowledgement of responsibility for acquisition of all applicable business licenses and permits required by law. Contractor shall certify that it acknowledges and is in possession of all required business licenses and permits. Provide a list of any violations and/or citations that the contractor has received for non-compliance with any hazardous waste laws, permit requirements, and/or OSHA requirements for the past three years from the date of submission. Contractor shall include information on all related business entities including associated firms that are owned by the contractor or owned by a common parent company that will be involved in any portion of the processing of the VA waste disposal program. If no discharge or violations have occurred, contractor must provide a statement that certifies no discharges or violations have occurred. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (20-JUN-2017); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link To Document
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/TuVAMC/VASAHCS/VA25817N0250/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 3601 S. 6th Ave;Tucson, AZ

Zip Code: 85723

Country: US
 

Record

SN04550752-F 20170622/170620234301 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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