Solid Waste Removal Service
ID: 580Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION (S205)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Solid Waste Removal Services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and aims to secure a firm-fixed price contract for comprehensive waste management, including the collection, disposal, and recycling of municipal solid waste while adhering to federal and state regulations. This initiative underscores the importance of sustainable waste management practices within healthcare environments, with a focus on enhancing recycling efforts and ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by April 18, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Frank Sanders at frank.sanders1@va.gov.

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Apr 14, 2025, 8:06 PM UTC
This document is an amendment to a solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16. Its primary purpose is to extend the deadlines for receipt of Requests for Information (RFIs) and quotes for an ongoing procurement process. Key changes include: a new RFI submission deadline of April 4, 2025, by 2:00 PM, and a new solicitation closing date of April 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT. The document provides updated contact information for RFIs and quote submissions, specifically listing two email addresses for submissions. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. The amendment aims to ensure that all bidders have sufficient time to prepare and submit their proposals, highlighting the contracting office's role in facilitating communication throughout the procurement process.
Apr 14, 2025, 8:06 PM UTC
The document pertains to an amendment of solicitation number 36C25625Q0344 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically by the Network Contracting Office 16. The primary focus of this amendment is to extend the deadline for receipt of offers from April 14, 2025, to April 18, 2025, maintaining the time of 15:00 CDT. Additionally, the amendment includes information regarding a Questions and Answer session concerning the solicitation. Contractors and offerors are required to acknowledge the amendment as part of their submission, ensuring it is received by the designated office before the new deadline to avoid rejection of their proposals. The document encapsulates administrative changes while underlining the importance of compliance with submission guidelines. Overall, this amendment facilitates engagement with potential bidders while maintaining transparency in the solicitation process, adhering to federal procurement protocols.
Apr 14, 2025, 8:06 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for waste management services at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. It emphasizes the provision of labor, equipment, and transportation for Municipal Solid Waste collection, disposal, and recycling, adhering to federal and state regulations. The contractor must supply new equipment and manage various waste types, excluding medical or hazardous waste. Requirements include submitting electronic invoices, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and reporting on recycling outcomes. The contractor is expected to enhance recycling efforts, aiming for a 50% diversion of solid waste and compliance with existing environmental laws. Key elements include a detailed Statement of Work (SOW), pricing schedules, and instructions for offerors, while highlighting service-disabled veteran-owned business evaluation factors. The contract’s structure allows for modifications and encompasses clauses for contract administration, insurance, and service performance metrics, ensuring comprehensive oversight and accountability throughout the service period. This RFP reflects the government’s commitment to sustainable practices and efficient waste management within healthcare environments.
The document, Attachment 1: 36C25625Q0049, is a Corporate Experience Form required in response to a government solicitation. Its primary purpose is to gather information about contractors' relevant experience in the past ten years, focusing on contracts that meet the specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The form requests details for up to three contracts, including customer name, contact information, contract value, term, status (ongoing or completed), and a description of the contract's scope of work. Notably, the form emphasizes that contracts can be ongoing regardless of their original start date as long as they began more than ten years ago. This structure allows evaluators to assess the qualifications and track record of potential bidders for government projects based on their corporate experience. By systematically detailing past contracts, providers can demonstrate their capabilities and reliability, which is crucial for securing federal grants and state and local RFPs.
The Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center is seeking evaluations of an offeror's past performance in relation to a contract proposal (Solicitation Number: 36C25625Q0049). The Past Performance Questionnaire is designed to collect insights on the offeror's service quality as assessed by individuals familiar with their work. Evaluators must provide ratings on various performance aspects, including overall quality, delivery performance, service quality, problem resolution, and personnel effectiveness. The document outlines specific questions to gauge past experiences, including any performance issues, contract terminations, and the exercising of contract options. It emphasizes confidentiality and mandates submission by November 8, 2024, to ensure thorough consideration during the contracting process. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring high-quality service delivery through careful evaluation of potential contractors' historical performance.
Apr 14, 2025, 8:06 PM UTC
The solicitation No. 36C25625Q0344 pertains to Solid Waste Removal Services for the MEDVAMC, emphasizing that all outlined tasks in the Statement of Work (SOW) must be thoroughly executed. The key components include the requirement for Sanipak Operators to work continuously, including holidays, at the autoclave machine site, with labor categorized as “Laborer” and a specified hourly wage of $17.20. The document also notes that contractors should anticipate enough operators to provide 24/7 service throughout the year. Questions about additional roles, like Recycling Collectors, highlight the need for labor compliance, with similar wage requirements. There is provision for adding CLINs for services not initially included, and it clarifies that the contract covers a base year plus four option years, with the possibility of adding line items for cost submission in the future. Overall, the document provides essential guidelines for potential contractors regarding personnel staffing, labor classifications, and rate expectations relevant to the contract for solid waste management services at the medical facility.
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