VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320-2096

S -- TRASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SOL IFB542-2-98 DUE 112897 POC Harry Pearson, Contracting Officer, 610-383-0202 The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment and supervision for the complete removal and disposal of nonhazardous trash, edible and non-edible garbage, refuse, patient care waste, miscellaneous debris and certain recyclables, in accordance with current DER regulations, Pennsylvania Act 101 and the available specifications. There are approximately 18 collection points. A Bid guarantee is required for any responsible contractor regularly in the trash removal and disposal business, who desires to bid on this solicitation. The term of the contract will be for the period of 12/1/97 through 11/30/98, plus two (2) one year option periods. This solicitation is available for full and open competition. Solicitation packages will be available for issue by 10/31/97, and can only be issued after receipt of a written request, with a complete return address, name of a contact person, company's telephone number, a facsimile number and a statement that your company is currently in the business of trash removal and disposal, including recyclables. Requests by facsimile are acceptable, and can be forwarded to (610) 383-0235, attention Harry Pearson. The SIC code for this service is 4953. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for 11/28/97, at 2:00PM, E.T., at the place indicated on the SF 26 (Specifications cover page). Award of this proposed contract is subject to the availability of funds. (0290)

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