S205--General Waste Disposal Contract - Indianapolis
ID: 36C25026Q0159Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION (S205)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3fdc1809f1c24c7898fe7556868423ac/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for a General Waste Disposal Contract at the Indianapolis Veterans Medical Center. The contract requires the collection and disposal of recycled materials, including aluminum, glass, plastic, and cardboard, along with the provision and maintenance of necessary equipment and containers. This service is crucial for maintaining the facility's waste management and recycling efforts, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 10, 2025, including company information and past contract references, to Kaitlin Nachtrab at kaitlin.nachtrab@va.gov.

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    Contract SpecialistKait Nachtrab
    kaitlin.nachtrab@va.gov
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    36C25026Q0159.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a General Waste Disposal Contract in Indianapolis. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to identify qualified contractors for collecting and disposing of recycled aluminum, glass, plastic, and cardboard at the Indianapolis Veterans Medical Center. The contract is anticipated to include a base year and four one-year option periods. The VA is seeking responses from businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), with relevant experience and capabilities. Responses are due by December 10, 2025, and should include company information, business size/type, past contract references, and a detailed description of the firm's ability to provide the required services, including whether they plan to subcontract any portion of the work.
    DRAFT SOW GENERAL WASTE CONTRACT.pdf
    The Richard L. Roudebush VAMC requires a contractor for general waste disposal and recycling services at three Indianapolis locations. The scope includes providing all necessary materials, labor, transportation, equipment, service compactors, and supervision for waste collection, disposal, and recycling of aluminum, glass, plastic, and cardboard. The contractor is responsible for maintaining and repairing containers and compactors, picking up full containers within two hours of notification, and leaving sanitized empty containers. Specific technical requirements detail compactor specifications for general waste and cardboard, including operating pressure, motor size, and safety features. The contractor must provide documentation of waste weight, landfill/incinerator locations, and credit for recycled materials based on weight tickets. Safety precautions, including MSDS forms and compliance with OSHA regulations, are mandatory. Invoices must be submitted monthly with weight slips for all waste and recyclables, with payment contingent on proper documentation. The contract has a base period with four optional years.
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