This presolicitation notice outlines a contract opportunity for solid waste collection and removal services at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, for a base period starting October 1, 2024, and extending through September 30, 2029, with four optional periods. The solicitation, numbered 36C25225Q0018, indicates a response deadline of September 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM Central Time. This opportunity is designated as set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), with a Product Service Code of S205 and a NAICS code of 562111. The contracting office is located at 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI, with Scott Sands as the point of contact for further inquiries. This document serves as a formal invitation for service providers to prepare for the upcoming bidding process in compliance with federal regulations. It emphasizes the importance of the contract in supporting the waste management needs of veterans’ healthcare facilities.

The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for solid waste collection and removal services at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, WI. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the RFQ is specifically targeted as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity, emphasizing that only companies verified in the Small Business Administration’s VetCert database are eligible for award. The contract duration includes one base year plus four optional years, indicating a long-term partnership focus. Contractors are required to provide all necessary resources to ensure effective waste management, including the provision of multiple waste containers, scheduled pickups, and recycling management. The document specifies compliance with numerous federal and state regulations, the use of EPA-approved disposal routes, and a detailed performance work statement outlining quality control and assurance measures. The importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment during operations is stressed, alongside strict policies regarding employee conduct and facility access. The overall goal of this acquisition is to enhance the operational efficiency of waste disposal services at the VA Hospital while actively supporting veteran-owned businesses.

This document represents Amendment 0001 to Solicitation Number 36C25225Q0018 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The amendment clarifies vendor questions related to the transportation and recycling of materials such as mixed paper, wooden pallets, old corrugated cardboard (OCC), and shrink wrap. It indicates that mixed paper is transported loose in hard plastic containers, while approximately 15-20 wooden pallets are picked up weekly. The typical collection includes 3-4 bales of OCC per week, weighing around 600 lbs each. It confirms that shrink wrap is transported in bales and that clean Styrofoam can be recycled, as opposed to being treated as trash. Importantly, the solicitation's due date remains unchanged, and vendors must acknowledge the amendment receipt in their submissions. This amendment seeks to provide clarity for contractors to facilitate compliance with waste management practices in a VA context.

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