SOURCES SOUGHT
S -- Waste Management
- Notice Date
- 1/9/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 562119
— Other Waste Collection
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Maryland Health Care System;Contracting Officer (90C);P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101, Room 26;Perry Point MD 21902
- ZIP Code
- 21902
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24519Q0094
- Response Due
- 1/16/2019
- Point of Contact
- teiana.poullard@va.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 5 (NC0 5) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide the following service for the Perry Point Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Perry Point Maryland. DESCRIPTION The Perry Point Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Perry Point Maryland, requires Solid Cardboard and Single Stream Recycling Collection, Composting Compactor Services for VA Owned FEL Truck for the period of 4/1/19 3/31/2020 plus four (4) one (1) year options. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to provide collection, storage, removal, transportation, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. This is a total set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. NAICS code is 562119 REQUIREMENTS Must have all permits and licenses such as a disposal facility permit, waste, transportation licenses, certificate of insurance, permits or recycling facility permits. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to Teiana.poullard@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Company/individual name. Address. Point of Contract with phone number. Information describing your interest. Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or open market, as applicable. Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities Statement Relevant Past Performance If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). The NAICS 562119 is applicable to this acquisition; Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award. Your response is required by 1:00 PM EST on Wednesday January 16, 2019. STATEMENT OF WORK Solid Waste, Cardboard and Single Stream Recycling Collection, Composting Compactor Service, and Back Up Services for VA Owned FEL Truck 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to provide collection, storage, removal, transportation, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste, cardboard and single stream recycling (processable and non-processable), organic waste for composting and the back-up for the VA Owned front-end loader truck. The waste is generated at the Perry Point VAMC, Perry Point, Maryland (VA). The majority of the solid waste generated at the facility is collected by the VAMC staff and taken to Cecil County Central Landfill for disposal. The VA has a front end loading truck and containers throughout the campus. The truck periodically is out of service for repair or maintenance. The contractor will be responsible to providing back-up services for the VA within 24 hours. This is a critical function to prevent waste from backing up on the campus. The contractor shall describe their capabilities to provide back-up services to the facility for these services in the event the facility experiences and downtime and has a need for back up service. The government intends to negotiate and award a firm fixed price requirement contract. Option years will be exercised at the discretion of the government and are subject to the availability of funds. 1.2 Contractor shall provide one (1) thirty (30) cubic yard roll off dumpster and shall provide a second dumpster according to the same standards and cost if requested by the CO or COTR. This container will be for various waste items generated at the facility. It could be bulky solid waste, construction type debris, or various items from clearing out the warehouse. There will be no hazardous waste deposited into the container. It will be utilized for both solid waste and construction debris and it should be proposed accordingly. It is estimated that it will be pulled 13 times annually. 1.3 The Contractor Shall provide a 30-cubic yard dumpster that conforms to current industrial standards and safety regulations. The VA will have the right to refuse any dumpster that the COTR views as unsafe or not up to standards. In this case the contractor shall remove and replace the dumpster within 24 hours of request to do so. 1.4 Contractor shall provide up to one (1) to fourteen (14) eight cubic yard front load containers for the collection of cardboard and single stream recyclables. The containers will be able to accept cardboard and single stream recycling in the same container. All containers should have lids and side doors, and be in good operating condition. Containers deemed to be unsafe or in poor operating condition will be rejected by the COTR and will be required to be immediately swapped out with a suitable container. Contractor shall also provide up to one (1) to thirty (30) ninety six (96) gallon containers for the collection of cardboard and single stream recyclables. The containers will be able to accept cardboard and single stream recycling in the same container. All containers should have lids, and be in good operating condition. Containers deemed to be unsafe or in poor operating condition will be rejected by the CO or COTR and will be required to be immediately swapped out with a suitable container. Shall also be clearly marked for single stream recycling. 1.5 Contractor shall provide collection for each recycling front load dumpster twice per week on a mutually agreed upon and consistent day, and once per week for rear load 96 gallon containers. These containers will be designated and utilized for cardboard and single stream recycling. 1.6 The contractor shall comply with all current county or municipal, state, and federal laws, regulations and guidelines when collecting, storing, removing, transporting, disposing of and/or recycling all wastes under the scope of this contract. 1.7 The contractor shall provide 1-20 cubic yard self-contained compactor with odor control system for organic waste. Compactor to be marked clearly to indicate organic waste diversion for composting. Contractor is responsible for installation of unit, all maintenance and repair, and removal of unit upon completion of contract. Contractor shall respond within 4 hours to all service and repair requests for this machine. It serves as the only solid waste receptacle for the kitchen staff. 1.8 Contractor shall provide collection for compactor three times per month on a mutually agreed upon and consistent day. 1.9 The contractor shall comply with all current county or municipal, state, and federal laws, regulations and guidelines when collecting, storing, removing, transporting, disposing of and/or recycling all wastes under the scope of this contract. Compactor to be hauled to a compost facility for organic waste recycling. 2. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE. 2.1 Contractor shall pick up the 30-cubic yard waste dumpster as needed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time. 2.2 Contractor shall pick up the front-end loading containers twice per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time. 2.3 Contractor shall pick up the rear end loading containers once per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time. 2.4 Contractor shall pick up the organic waste compactor three times per month between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time. 2.5 Contractor shall pick up the front-end loading containers for solid waste as needed within 24 hours, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time. 3. PERMITS AND LICENSING. 3.1 Contractor shall submit as part of its quote copies of all applicable permits and licenses such as a disposal facility permit, waste, transportation licenses, certificate of insurance, permits or recycling facility permits that will be necessary to perform this contract. In addition, a fully detailed written description and procedural manual of the methodology that will be used to transport, treat, and dispose of the waste shall be furnished. 3.2 As requested, the contractor shall provide proof of regulatory compliance such as inspection reports, policies and procedures, staff training records, and emergency plans. 4. REPORTS AND ON-SITE MONTHLY MEETING. The Contractor shall provide, as requested by the government, methods of disposal, weight tickets and the address of the disposal site. On a monthly basis the contractor must provide a tonnage report that tracks the net weight of all recyclables collected. Contractor must have the ability to weigh each individual front load dumpster to get the net weight of the contents for the cardboard and single stream recycling. The weights will be tracked on the monthly report. Each month the contractor shall inspect the containers for any potential deficiencies and shall have deficient containers swapped out. Monthly the Contractor shall be required to facilitate an on-site meeting to confirm service levels, present waste tracking reports, and to provide the container report. 5. TITLE. The Contractor shall take title of all solid waste and recycling once the material is fully loaded into contractor furnished vehicles. 6. MAINTAINING CONTAINERS AND COLLECTION AREA. The /contractor shall maintain all containers in good, workable condition. They must remain accessible to the customers. The Contractor shall perform all cleaning, repair and other maintenance tasks off-VA property. VA personnel will regularly monitor the container area and if additional containers are needed, necessary coordination to address any issues will be made at that time. 7. OFF-SITE DISPOSAL. The Contractor shall transport and dispose of all solid waste and recycling at a licensed off-site location selected by the contractor. Disposal shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of off-site disposal locations. 8. QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE. 8.1. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure refuse services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. 8.2. The VA will appoint a Contracting Officer s Technical Representative(s) (COTR) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The COTR will periodically evaluate Contractor s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the contractor's quality control program and receipt of any complaints from VA personnel. 9. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a written safety plan that will be undertaken to protect the staff of the VA Medical Center and contractor including the surrounding community. Such safety plan shall be submitted to the Government as requested. In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as the COR or his designee may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of the employees and patients of the VA. The COR or his designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the Contractor or his representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforesaid. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the contracting officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work, and may ultimately terminate the contract for default. 10. DEFINITIONS. 10.1 Solid Waste. Shall mean garbage, refuse, yard waste and other discarded solid materials generated by residential units and commercial establishments, including Solid Waste materials resulting from industrial, commercial, or agricultural operations, governmental operations, and from other activities; it does not include solids or dissolved materials in domestic sewage or other significant pollutants in water resources such as silt, dissolved materials in irrigation return flows, other common water pollutants, or any by-products, the sale or reuse of which is intended by the persons from whose process they resulted. 10.2 Non-Processable (solid waste). Shall mean furniture such as couches, chairs, tables; bedding such as mattresses and box springs and other similar items; white goods such as refrigerators, ovens, water heaters, window air conditioning units and other similar appliances; non-combustible construction material and demolition debris such as steel, concrete, brick, glass, asphalt roofing material and other similar materials; motor vehicles and major vehicle parts; tires; machinery, equipment or other metals. 10.3 Processable (single stream recycling). Shall mean any single stream recycling, including but not limited to, cardboard, paper products, plastics, aluminum, glass, etc. 11. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS. New Year s Day January 1 Martin Luther King s Birthday 3rd Monday in January President s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 12. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY. The contractor service requirements are summarized into primary performance objectives. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are considered critical to acceptable performance. Performance Objective Performance Threshold Collect and dispose of waste in accordance with the established schedule. No more than 2 customer complaints per month. Maintain containers and collection area. No more than 2 customer complaints per month. NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (09-JAN-2019). 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- Place of Performance
- Address: Perry Point Veteran Affairs Medical Center;Perry Point, Md 21902
- Zip Code: 21902
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 21902
- Record
- SN05326451-F 20190601/190530230025 (fbodaily.com)
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