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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JULY 12, 2019 FBO #6440
SOLICITATION NOTICE

S -- NEW - AMA Waste Removal Services

Notice Date

7/10/2019
 

Notice Type

Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

562111 — Solid Waste Collection
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;NCO 17 - RPO West;NCO 17 Network Contracting Activity;124 E. Hwy 67;Dallas TX 75216
 

ZIP Code

75137
 

Solicitation Number

36C25719Q0799
 

Response Due

7/31/2019
 

Archive Date

8/30/2019
 

Point of Contact

Charles.Brown9@va.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The set-aside requirement is changed to a Full and Open Competition as a result of low responsiveness and price reasonableness concerns. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C25719Q0799 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. Introduction: A Firm Fixed Price award will be made to the lowest priced quote which conforms to the requirements within this solicitation and represents the best price to the Government. Description of Services: The Contractor shall waste removal services as outlined in the Statement of Work. See the Statement of Work for full details. Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical, Amarillo VA Health Care System, 6010 Amarillo Boulevard West, Amarillo, TX 79106-1990 Type of Contract: A Firm Fixed Price Base Plus Four Option Year Renewals Period of Performance: Base: September 1, 2019 thru August 31, 2020 Option Year One: September 1, 2020 thru August 31, 2021 Option Year Two: September 1, 2021 thru August 31, 2022 Option Year Three: September 1, 2022 thru August 31, 2023 Option Year Four: September 1, 2023 thru August 31, 2024 The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days. Evaluations of Options (July 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by using the prices offered for the last option period to determine the price for a 6-month option period, which will be added to the base and other option years to arrive at the total price. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of Clause) 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 (five) years. The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Right 52.203-99 Prohibition of Contracting with Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3). 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (In the FAR https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_232.html#wp1160005) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (In the FAR https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_233_240.html) 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es). 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference: This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es). Full text can be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (a) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement. (b) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. (c) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement. (End of clause) 852.219-76 SUBCONTRACTING PLANS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE. AS PRESCRIBED IN 819.7203(C) INSERT THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE: SUBCONTRACTING PLANS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) (a) This contract includes FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and VAAR 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirement. (b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses, unless the contract is awarded to a small business concern. The Contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the plan, including reviewing the Contractor's accomplishments in achieving the subcontracting goals in the plan. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement. (c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. (d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor compliance with the subcontracting plan. (End of clause) SUBMISSION OF QUOTE (FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS): The Offeror shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include unit price, overall total price, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, firm's DUNS# and ORCA document in SAM at www.sam.gov. Complete copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. The offeror shall provide sufficient evidence that they possess adequate resources, capability, experience, responsibility and integrity to meet the technical capabilities to comply with the requirements of the resulting contract. All quotes received without this documentation will not be considered. All questions must be emailed to Charles Brown at Charles.Brown9@va.gov, no later than Tuesday, July 24, 2019 8:00AM CST. The subject line must specify 36C25719Q0799. All responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). Quotes must be received no later than Tuesday, July 31, 2019, 10:00AM CST. Email your quote to Charles Brown at Charles.Brown9@va.gov. The subject line must specify 36C25719Q0799. There will be no automated email notification of receipt of quotes. All quotes received without requested documentation will not be considered. Offerors are encouraged to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website with respect to this solicitation because any amendments to this Solicitation will be posted on the website (www.fbo.gov). There will be no automated email notification of amendments. These services are subject to the Service Contract Act and Wage and Determination WD 15-5213 (Rev.-7) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/01/2019. Quote should be broken down as follows: PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001AA 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 28 dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2019 POP End: 08-31-2020 0001AB 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2019 POP End: 08-31-2020 0001AC 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 44 parking lot, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2019 POP End: 08-31-2020 0001AD 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2019 POP End: 08-31-2020 0001AE 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2019 POP End: 08-31-2020 0001AF 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpsters, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2019 POP End: 08-31-2020 1001AA 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 28 dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2020 POP End: 08-31-2021 1001AB 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2020 POP End: 08-31-2021 1001AC 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 44 parking lot, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2020 POP End: 08-31-2021 1001AD 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2020 POP End: 08-31-2021 1001AE 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2020 POP End: 08-31-2021 1001AF 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2020 POP End: 08-31-2021 2001AA 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 28 dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2021 POP End: 08-31-2022 2001AB 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2021 POP End: 08-31-2022 2001AC 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 44 parking lot, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2021 POP End: 08-31-2022 2001AD 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2021 POP End: 08-31-2022 2001AE 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2021 POP End: 08-31-2022 2001AF 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2021 POP End: 08-31-2022 3001AA 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 28 dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2022 POP End: 08-31-2023 3001AB 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2022 POP End: 08-31-2023 3001AC 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 44 parking lot, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2022 POP End: 08-31-2023 3001AD 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2022 POP End: 08-31-2023 3001AE 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2022 POP End: 08-31-2023 3001AF 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2022 POP End: 08-31-2023 4001AA 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 28 dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 4001AB 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 4001AC 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 44 parking lot, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 4001AD 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 4001AE 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 4001AF 312.00 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 GRAND TOTAL __________________ SIX- MONTH EXTENSION - PRICE/COST SCHEDULE 5001AA 159 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 28 dock, Six (6) days per week Six Month Extension IAW FAR Part 52-217-8 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 5001AB 159 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Six Month Extension IAW FAR Part 52-217-8 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 5001AC 159 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 44 parking lot, Six (6) days per week Six Month Extension IAW FAR Part 52-217-8 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 5001AD 159 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Six Month Extension IAW FAR Part 52-217-8 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 5001AE 159 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 8 yard dumpster, Bldg 4 Courtyard dock, Six (6) days per week Six Month Extension IAW FAR Part 52-217-8 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 5001AF 159 DY __________________ __________________ Daily pickup and dispose of waste Contractor provided 4 yard dumpster, located in the shops/grounds areas, Six (6) days per week Six Month Extension IAW FAR Part 52-217-8 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 TOTAL __________________ STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL: The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and personnel required to carry out daily waste removal services for the Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) in Amarillo, Texas 6 days per week for 6 dumpsters. The waste is generated by the facility. The contractor shall ensure that all practices and procedures utilized are commercially acceptable and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations and laws. The current facility requirement includes providing two (2) 4-yard dumpsters and four (4) 8-yard dumpsters. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Amarillo VA Health Care System 6010 Amarillo Boulevard West Amarillo, TX 79106-1990 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base year with four (4) one (1) year option year periods: Period of Performance: Base: September 1, 2019 thru August 31, 2020 Option Year One: September 1, 2020 thru August 31, 2021 Option Year Two: September 1, 2021 thru August 31, 2022 Option Year Three: September 1, 2022 thru August 31, 2023 Option Year Four: September 1, 2023 thru August 31, 2024 DUMPSTER LOCATIONS: Two 4-yard dumpsters located in the shops/ground s areas; one 8-yard dumpster at the Building 28 dock; two 8-yard dumpsters at the Building 4 Courtyard Dock; and one 8-yard dumpster at Building 44 parking lot. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide daily pickups six (6) times per week, Monday through Saturday. The contractor shall assure dumpster safety and cleanliness by providing dumpsters with intact surfaces enough to assure appropriate containment so as not to cause leaking of soiled material; with no sharp or broken edges, broken doors, or malfunctioning ledges used to lift dumpsters. Dumpsters are to be circulated and cleaned out as necessary to avoid buildup of soiled materials that attract vermin and flies. The contractor shall ensure that all personnel have the necessary safety equipment as needed such as gloves, eye protection, safety shoes, and other materials needed to protect personnel or aid them in completing their job. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) if pickup is not possible due to contractor emergency, equipment malfunction, or weather. Contractor is required to specify final disposition of waste and notify COR if final location of waste disposition changes. The contractor may, at its discretion and in corroboration with the AVAHCS, conduct a dumpster waste audit to assure only appropriate materials are disposed of in dumpsters. The contractor will notify the COR of findings and work with the AVAHCS to devise a plan for correction, if necessary. The contractor shall comply with all rules and signs as posted on federal property. The contractor shall provide service andor Maintenance on dumpsters as required. The contractor shall empty waste from the dumpsters 6 days per week (Sunday excluded). The contractor shall assure dumpster safety and cleanliness, circulating and cleaning out the containers to prevent buildup of soiled materials that attract vermin and flies. The Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) are the only individuals able to confirm or make adjustments to any of the following descriptions of service outlined within this Statement of Work. The contractor shall perform all work in a safe and efficient manner. CONTAINER SUMMARY: 8-yard containers- 4 4-yard containers- 2 ACCESS TO WORK SITE: The contractor shall schedule the AVAHCS in its daily route and empties each dumpster daily at the established locations. There are no physical access restrictions to the dumpster sites at this time, and the government will assure the dumpsters are not blocked by vehicles. Should the contractor find a dumpster blocked, the contractor will notify the COR promptly to attempt clearing of the obstacle. Normal work hours for the Amarillo VA are 8:00am to 4:30pm, and pickups typically occur within this range of hours at a consistent time. If the time of the standard pickup schedule must shift significantly, the contractor shall notify the COR. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL: The contractor shall furnish all dumpsters as well as tools and equipment necessary to pick up waste from the dumpsters. INVOICING: The service will include an invoice that includes dates of service and total charge. Facility Name, address, and phone number Type of service performed Date(s) of service HOURS OF OPERATION: DAILY WORK HOURS: All required pickups shall be accomplished on designated days for the of each week for the load dumpster/container. Services are expected to be performed between the hours of 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. In the event the scheduled pick-up falls on a holiday the contractor coordinates with the COR to designate pickup for the next business day. All work schedules must be coordinated with the COR to include emergency pickups or unforeseen emergencies on the part of the contractor. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS. The contractor is not required to provide service on the following Federal observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Pickup is to occur daily, Monday through Saturday, usually in the morning. Although the Federal Government observes ten holidays annually, as a 24/7 facility, the Amarillo VAHCS generates waste daily that requires pickup 6 days per week. SITE CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall assure its processes do not create an unclean or unsafe environment for AVAHCS and do not damage or destroy government property. FINAL INSPECTION: The COR will notify the Contractor of any issues raised from the daily pickup of waste from the dumpsters. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE: It is agreed that: The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, electronic files, course materials and reports, and other material deemed relevant by the Government which has been generated by the Contractor in the performance of this service are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the end of the contract. The Contracting Officer will be the sole authorized official to release verbally or in writing, any data, the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this service. There shall be no information released by the Contractor. Any request for information relating to this contract presented to the Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for response. Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (10-JUL-2019); 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/VANTHCS/VANTHCS/36C25719Q0799/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Amarillo VA Health Care System;Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center;Amarillo, Texas

Zip Code: 79106

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05365759-F 20190712/190710230058 (fbodaily.com)
 

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