SOLICITATION NOTICE
S -- Regulated Medical Waste - Infectious Waste Collection and Disposal
- Notice Date
- 11/25/2020 6:54:54 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 562112
— Hazardous Waste Collection
- Contracting Office
- NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC WINDOW ROCK AZ 86515 USA
- ZIP Code
- 86515
- Solicitation Number
- IHS1416313
- Response Due
- 12/11/2020 4:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 12/26/2020
- Point of Contact
- Tanya Begay, Phone: 9286747635
- E-Mail Address
-
tanya.begay2@ihs.gov
(tanya.begay2@ihs.gov)
- Description
- This synopsis/solicitation notice is a request for proposals for a Contractor to provide collection and disposal of infectious waste services for the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF), Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS).� Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Government intends to award a firm fixed priced contract with Base Plus Option Periods - Base Period����������������������� 01/01/2021 to 03/31/2021 - First Option Period���������� 04/01/2021 to 06/30/2021 - Second Option Period����� 07/01/2021 to 09/30/2021 - Third Option Period��������� 10/31/2021 to 12/31/2021 EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance, Experience, Qualifications, and Technical Capabilities of the provider. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates may be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value. SUBMITTAL PROCESS: Email offer directly to the Contracting Officer for this action is: Tanya Begay, Supervisory Contract Specialist, 928-674-7635, tanya.begay2@ihs.gov� .� Limit offer size to 6MB.� Questions may be submitted in writing via email 5 days prior to RFQ Closing Date.� To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents or it will be non-responsive and removed from award consideration: Pricing: Complete and sign Pricing Schedule (attached).� The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. Experience: Provide a list of at least (3) past projects of similar scope; include detailed project description, location, dollar amount, and period of performance. Past Performance: Provide a letter of reference from a past customer. Qualifications: Provide evidence that you have the qualified staff to do the work. Technical Capabilities: Provide a detailed description of your service and explain how it would meet the requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement. Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses: 352.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2006) 352.224-70Privacy Act (DEC 2015) 352.226-1Indian Preference (DEC 2015) 352.226-2Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015) 352.237-70 Pro-Children Act. (Dec 2015) (a) Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 7183, imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where certain federally funded children's services are provided. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of: (i) kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of 18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds. (b) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 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 5 days. 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a)� The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 days before the contract expires. 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 (12) months. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to comply with HIPAA in the provision of health care to IHS patients.� HIPAA was implemented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, under the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160 and 164.� Accordingly, all health care providers, including contracted health care providers are required to comply with HIPAA requirements (Full text will be furnished upon request). ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CLAUSES: 52.204-7 System Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 2020) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub-Contractors (Dec 2013) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984) LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Performance Work Statement Pricing Schedule
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Chinle, AZ 86503, USA
- Zip Code: 86503
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 86503
- Record
- SN05861164-F 20201127/201125230136 (samdaily.us)
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