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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 21, 2018 FBO #5962
DOCUMENT

S -- Seeking Sources to perform Infectious Waste Removal for Chillicothe VAMC and CBOC's as identified in the attached performance work statement. Please respond via email by the response date of 03/21/2018. - Attachment

Notice Date

3/19/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

562211 — Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Healthcare System;Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10;3140 Governor ™s Place Blvd. Suite 210;Kettering OH 45409-1337
 

ZIP Code

45409-1337
 

Solicitation Number

36C25018Q0511
 

Response Due

3/21/2018
 

Archive Date

5/5/2018
 

Point of Contact

Adoniss Gibson
 

E-Mail Address

Contracting Point of Contact
(Adoniss.Gibson@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Performance Work Statement Removal of Regulated Medical Waste Contractor is required to provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment and materials to pick up, transport, and dispose of regulated medical waste. Initial Containment of Infectious (Regulated) Waste and Chemotherapy Waste: All regulated Infectious and Chemotherapy waste, except sharps, shall be appropriately bagged by the Chillicothe VA staff in VA provided red or yellow disposable plastic bags which are impervious to moisture. Infectious waste of Sharps category, which originates from the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients that have been or may have been exposed to a contagious or infectious disease, or immunization or in the production or testing of biologicals, shall be disposed of by the Chillicothe VA in hard plastic containers designed for that purpose (Red for Biohazard and Yellow for Chemo). The contained infectious waste shall be stored by the government in transport containers, as described below, at the designated locked secure storage sites located outside, rear entrances of Buildings 26. The use of a distinctive, clearly marked container with a biohazard symbol or Chemo emblem is essential. Packaging must maintain its integrity during storage and transport to ensure containment of infectious waste. Waste may not be compacted or mixed with other waste materials prior to destruction and disposal. Transport Containers: The Contractor shall provide clean, disinfected, rigid plastic containers with wheels to the Government at each pickup of stored regulated waste. The Contractor will provide an adequate number of barrels/containers, (RED for Bio and YELLOW for Chemo) with chemotherapy and sharps labels. The containers will be labeled with bio-hazardous logo or chemo symbol and have lockable/secured snug fitting lids. These containers are to be stackable. The Contractor shall provide the quality of containers as needed and will exchange a clean disinfected container for each filled container picked up. Whenever full containers are picked up at the hospital, a sufficient number of disinfected empty containers will be left in exchange. All containers shall be prominently labeled with the word BIOHAZARD and the international biohazard symbol. Hazardous waste will be packed, coded, labeled and manifested per USEPA, USDOT, and State of Ohio regulations, statutes, and codes. Pick Up and Transport: The Contractor is fully responsible for the pickup and transport of all infectious waste to include chemotherapy waste. Pick up of regulated (infectious) waste will be weekly on Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe Ohio 45601. Pick up at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at 510 West Union Street, Suite B, Athens Ohio 45701 will be bi-weekly on Wednesdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Pick up at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at 448 West Main Street Wilmington Ohio 45177 will be bi-weekly on Mondays between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Pick up at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at 2146 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge Ohio 43725 will be bi-weekly on Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Pick up at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at 1703 North Memorial Drive Lancaster Ohio 43130 will be bi-weekly on Mondays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Pick up at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at 840 Gallia Street Portsmouth Ohio 45662 will be bi-weekly on Tuesdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Pick up at 27842 State Route 7 Marietta Ohio 45750 will be bi-weekly on Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All labor to remove filled containers from the storage, load the truck and replace with empty, clean disinfected containers is designate areas for Chillicothe VA is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. At the conclusion of each pick up visit, the Contractor shall provide to the Point of Contact, completed and dated documentation of how many filled storage containers were located for transport. This documentation will comply with all rules and regulations as set forth in EPA Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, Department of Transportation, and Ohio Department of Environmental Protection regulations, statutes, and codes. A completed USEPA/DOT Manifest shall be provided for each pick up from each site, and shall be followed by a Certificate of Disposal (CD) stating total poundage destroyed, due at the end of the month. The certificate of destruction shall match weight destroyed to the volumes of medical waste for destruction documented upon pick up and transport of the waste. By the fifth (5th) workday of each month, the Contractor will provide to the Point of Contact at the site, weight tickets for all medical waste removed and destroyed for the previous month and a written certificate validating the destruction. These will be faxed to Chillicothe VA, Attn: Chief, Environmental Management Section (# provided upon award) who will provide a copy to the Contracting. The Chillicothe VA reserves the right to randomly inspect or weigh completed collections on scales. This can include the accomplishment to Chillicothe VA employees with the contractor during pickup, in route to, and at the destruction site. The Chillicothe VA reserves the right to increase and/or adjust the frequency of infectious waste pickup to meet the needs of the Healthcare System and its outpatient clinics. The vehicle shall be identified following and complying with all federal, local and State of Ohio laws, regulations, statutes, and codes. Vehicle operators will have all current training and licensure for authorized transport of hazardous materials/waste. The Contractor shall have in place an approved Operation and Safety Plan with documentation of employee training and a copy in every transport vehicle. The proper and safe operation of the regulated (infectious) waste collection vehicle. The standards and safety precautions for collecting. The approval means of transport. A description of the characteristics and hazards of infectious waste. The procedures to follow in the event a person is contaminated by infectious waste. The procedures to follow in the event of a spillage or release of infectious waste including but not limited to clean up and disinfection of contaminated surfaces. The procedures to follow in the event that a load of infectious waste becomes hot, burning and/or reactive. The procedures to follow in the event of unauthorized waste material are deposited in the collection containers for infectious waste. The procedures to follow to complete the manifest and to maintain other records requires under any ordinance or under federal regulation and The procedure to follow to properly disinfect the infectious waste collection vehicle. Procedures to mitigate releases of hazardous materials/waste and notifications to authorities as required under federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and codes. D. Contractor/Employee Security and Identification: Contractor employees shall wear either name tags identifying the company and employee or company provided uniforms containing the same information and must be able to communicate in English. Destruction and Disposal: The Contractor is fully responsible for destruction and disposal of all regulated medical (bio-hazardous) and chemotherapy waste generated by the Chillicothe VA. All regulated medical waste (bio-hazardous), Chemotherapy, waste residues, absorbents and PPE, etc waste is to be destroyed in accordance with all local, state, federal and EPA laws and regulations. The Contractor is individually and solely responsible for complying with all government regulation regarding regulated medical waste. The Contractor is fully responsible for transport, storage, and disposal (TSD) of all regulated hazardous waste. These wastes are to be destroyed at only approved sites and in accordance with all USEPA, state, and local regulations, statutes, and codes. Disposal of destroyed regulated medical waste (bio-hazardous), chemotherapy waste shall be only at an approved disposal site as required by the local and state government authority having jurisdiction. Weighing System: Contractor will provide a certificate weighing system to enable proper billing for waste poundage disposed; i.e. if the disposal container weighs 14 pounds and Contractor is to dispose/haul 10 containers would be weighed and container total weight (140 pounds) is subtracted from the gross weight to determine total waste poundage to be paid. Permits: Contractor must obtain all necessary permits and/or licenses regarding the pick up and disposal of contaminated medical waste and storage as regulated by state and federal EPA guidelines for bio-hazardous medical waste. Contractor must obtain all necessary permits and/or licenses regarding the packaging, pick up, transport, storage, and disposal of RCRA Listed hazardous waste regulated by USEPA, USDOT, State of Ohio, other states, and local governments. The contractor/transporter agrees to hold the Government faultless for any negligence of contractor/transporter or his/her employees who may wholly or individually be liable for improper disposal during the performance of this contract. Documentation: Contractor shall provide legible, accurate, and compliant certificates of treatment and destruction of all regular medical waste, sharps and chemo to the Chief of EMS via fax (# provided upon award) or email (provided upon award). Contractor shall provide USEPA/DOT approved Manifests and ultimately Certificates of Destructions (CD) for each and all shipments of RCRA Listed hazardous waste. Legible, accurate, and compliant copies with be submitted to Chief, EMS and a copy to the CO. Contractor is responsible for providing all documentation for waste stream analysis, proof of insurance, copies of applicable permits, licenses as required by local, state and federal EPA and DOT guidelines or hazardous waste regulations. Contingency Plan: Contractor shall provide a detailed contingency plan to take effect during any disaster which interrupts service as outlined above. Period of Performance: Base Year (Yr) - 06/1/2018 to 05/31/2019 1st Option Year - 06/01/2019 to 05/31/2020 2nd Option Year - 06/01/2020 to 05/31/2021 3rd Option Year - 06/01/2021 to 05/31/2022 4th Option Year 06/01/2022 to 05/31/2023
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/DaVAMC552/DaVAMC552/36C25018Q0511/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C25018Q0511 36C25018Q0511.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4160300&FileName=36C25018Q0511-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4160300&FileName=36C25018Q0511-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Chillicothe VA Medical Center;17273 State Route 104;Chillicothe, OH

Zip Code: 45601
 

Record

SN04859393-W 20180321/180319231353-dfea571e4790bdee5711fe1e4275286e (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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