This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice (Number 36C26326Q0141) is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Regulated Medical Waste Services for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. It is a total set-aside for Small Businesses, with a NAICS code of 562211 and a size standard of $47 million. The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding one firm fixed-price contract. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Technical questions are due by November 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and quotes are due by December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. All correspondence and submissions should be emailed to Contract Specialist Arielle Lifto at arielle.lifto@va.gov. Various FAR provisions and clauses apply, as detailed in the attached solicitation documentation.

This government file, Wage Determination No.: 2015-4953 Revision No.: 24, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in Benton and Stearns Counties, Minnesota. It details minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.20/hour) and 13658 ($12.90/hour), depending on the contract award date. The document lists numerous occupational classifications across various sectors, specifying hourly rates for each. It also outlines fringe benefits, including health and welfare (with different rates for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. The conformance process for unlisted job classifications is also detailed, ensuring appropriate wage and benefit determination for all service employees.

This government wage determination (No. 2015-4955, Revision No. 26, dated 07/22/2024) outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Minnesota counties. It details hourly wages for various occupations, including administrative, automotive, health, and technical roles. The document highlights the applicability of Executive Orders 14026 ($17.20/hour) and 13658 ($12.90/hour) for contracts awarded or renewed on or after January 30, 2022, and between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, respectively. It also specifies fringe benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and twelve paid holidays annually. Special provisions include paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. Procedures for conforming unlisted job classifications and wage rates using Standard Form 1444 are also provided.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-4957, Revision No. 26, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Minnesota counties (Douglas, Grant, Morrison, Pope, Stevens, Todd, Traverse). It details hourly wage rates for various occupations across numerous categories, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and maintenance. The document also specifies compliance with Executive Orders 14026 ($17.20/hour) and 13658 ($12.90/hour) for applicable contracts, with annual adjustments. Additionally, it mandates paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 and outlines benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and hazardous pay differentials are included. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is also detailed.

This Wage Determination (No. 2015-4963, Revision No. 27, dated 07/22/2024) outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Minnesota counties. It details minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.20/hour) and 13658 ($12.90/hour), depending on the contract award date. The document lists numerous occupations with corresponding hourly rates, categorized by industry (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health, IT, Mechanics). It also specifies fringe benefits including health and welfare ($5.36/hour or $4.93/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. A conformance process is detailed for unlisted job classifications, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with the Service Contract Act.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Services for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contract includes a one-year base period and four one-year option years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. Services required include the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of infectious waste, sharps, and trace chemotherapy waste. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, including containers and specialized bags, adhering to strict regulatory guidelines from agencies such as DOT, OSHA, EPA, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Key requirements include providing manifests and certificates of treatment and destruction, maintaining all necessary permits and licenses, and submitting a contingency plan. The St. Cloud VA location will have waste collected three times per week, while CBOCs will have monthly collections. Proposals must address technical acceptability criteria, including proper disposal methods, employee training, and a certifiable weighing system for waste. Offerors must also provide point-of-contact information and adhere to specific invoicing procedures.