Federal Bureau of Prisons, Western Regional Office -- Contracting, 6600 Goodfellow, Dublin, California 94568

S -- SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SOL RFQ -- 279 -- 0027 DUE 063000 POC Jim Cooper, 925-803-2775 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, jcooper@bop.gov. This announcement MODIFIES the original synopsis by removing "The Government intends to award a Sole-Source contract.....". This solicitation is now offered on a "full and open competition" basis. Provide solid waste disposal services for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) located at Victorville, California. Services include collection of solid waste, disposal or recovery of materials or energy from such solid waste, and recycling of recyclable materials. The FCC is located within the city limits of Victorville, CA, and the Contractor will be responsible for providing all applicable licenses and permits, including those required by the City, County, State, Federal and any specialized regulating bodies that may have jurisdiction. The Contractor will be solely responsible for determining which licenses and permits are required. This a very important consideration for this contract and performance will be closely monitored. Failure to provide the required services within established laws and guidelines could result in a Termination for Default. A "Requirements" type contract will be awarded for a base year, with four one-year option periods. The base contract period will run from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. Award of base and each option year will be contingent upon funds being made available for that period. All pertinent Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) will apply to this procurement. This will be a Requirements type contract, all quantities are estimated. Purchase orders will be issued on a regular basis to obligate funds and order performance. If the award is to an individual or individuals who will personally be providing the services, all Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons security and background requirements must be met, and clearances issued, prior to award of the contract. If the contract will be awarded to a contractor who will provide different individuals for performance, the contract may be awarded prior to clearances being issued. However, all individuals involved in the performance of the contract must meet all Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons security and background requirements prior to their being allowed to begin performance. This contract is being solicited and awarded under the FAR Test Program for Certain Commercial Items found at FAR Subpart 13.5. All rules for "Quotations" apply, that is, the "quoter" is not bound by the price quoted, but rather by the actual signing of a "contract". For a copy of the RFQ (Request for Quotes) 279-0027, or for answers to any questions, please contact Jim Cooper at 925-803-2775, fax 925-803-2782, or e-mail jcooper@bop.gov. Posted 06/20/00 (W-SN466706). (0172)

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