Contracting Officer (90c), Va Medical & Regional Office Center, 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

S -- TRASH/REFUSE REMOVAL SOL 459-97-0012 DUE 060297 POC Michel J. Zangerle or Steve Roehr 808 566-1446 E-MAIL: CONTRACTING OFFICER E-MAIL, ZANGERLE.MICHEL@FORUM.VA.GOV. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation # is 459-97-0012. This is a request for quotation, (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. (initial year of service), August 1, 1997 thru July 31, 1998 -- DESCRIPTION: 2-six cubic yard containers with automatic locking lids, pick-up will be 3 times a week, stinger truck will be required. Quantity: 12, Unit: month, Price $__ ____, Total $__ ____. There are options for two additional years of service. Offers, Please submit pricing for optional years as well. Items are same as above, butfor the period August 1, 1998 thru July 31, 1999 and August 1, 1999 thru July 31, 2000 respectively. REQUIREMENTS: Contractor is to furnish all labor and equipment to provide trash/refuse removal at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for the Aging, Building 110, 110 Krukowski Road, Honolulu, HI. 96819, on the grounds of Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu Hawaii. Contractor is to provide two (2) six cubic yard containers with automatic locking lids at building 110 loading dock at all times, containers should be in place by August 1, 1997. Contractor will ensure the containers are rust free, neatly painted, labeled as required and maintains a presentable appearance at all times. Containers that are considered unacceptable by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative shall be replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor will be required to empty the containers three (3) times a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday including all holidays. The containers must be emptied only between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm. If refuse is dumped on the ground during pick-up the contractor will be responsible to pick-up this refuse at own expense. Containers will be required to be moved from the loading dock with a stinger truck for emptying. Contractor shall ensure they are in full compliance with all state and local codes when disposing of all refuse. Contractor will ensure all safety requirements are followed when servicing the containers. Any safety related discrepancies or hazards noted by the contractor when servicing should be corrected immediately or reported to the VA for correction. Contractor will provide a 24 hour emergency number. Emergency service shall be provided within two (2) hours of notification. Provision 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS,- COMMERCIAL ITEMS IS APPLICABLE. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the government to exercise the options(s). Offeror must submit a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS with its quotation. Clause 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS is applicable to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition. In addition, all applicable clauses and provisions from the VA Acquisition Regulation apply. Quotations are due to the Contracting officer (90C), 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 3119A, Honolulu, HI 96813, no later than 2:00PM local time June 2, 1997. (0126)

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