OXF- Trash/Recycling
ID: 1305M224Q0351Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Solid Waste Collection (562111)

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HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION (S205)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking quotations for trash and recycling collection services at its Oxford Laboratory in Maryland, under the RFQ number 1305M224Q0351. The contract requires the contractor to provide a 6 cubic yard trash container emptied twice weekly and an 8 cubic yard recycling container emptied monthly, with a performance period from September 13, 2024, to September 12, 2025, and four option years available. This procurement is crucial for maintaining environmental standards and efficient waste management practices at the facility, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, including the Department of Labor's Wage Determination. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by September 12, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Robin Souza at robin.souza@noaa.gov.

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    The NOAA/NCCOS Oxford Laboratory is seeking quotes for a solid waste and recyclable materials removal contract at its facility in Oxford, MD, covering the period from September 13, 2024, to September 12, 2025, with multiple option years available. The contract requires the contractor to provide one 6 cubic yard trash container, emptied twice weekly, and one 8 cubic yard recycling container, emptied monthly. Contractors must ensure containers are well-maintained, meet reporting requirements for waste and recycling tonnage, and conduct pickups during standard business hours. No government-provided materials or labor will be available. Additionally, vendors need authorization for foreign national visitors, adhering to NOAA’s environmental management standards to minimize environmental impact. Contact for inquiries is Greg Wilson, who requires quarterly weight reports for both refuse and recycling items. This RFP aligns with federal standards for environmental responsibility in waste management practices.
    The document presents Wage Determination No. 2015-4275, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act. It outlines minimum wage requirements for contractors based on Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, specifying wage rates for different worker classifications in various Maryland counties. The minimum wage for contracts initiated after January 30, 2022, is $17.20 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, require a minimum of $12.90 per hour, unless a higher rate is stipulated. Additionally, the document details required fringe benefits, such as health and welfare payments, vacation time, and sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706. The report also outlines processes for classifying unlisted occupations and seeks fair wage relationships between job classifications. The purpose of the document is to ensure compliance with federal wage laws in government contracts, thereby safeguarding worker rights and standardizing pay across diverse occupational categories. The information is essential for contractors bidding on federal RFPs, emphasizing the importance of adhering to these wage requirements and regulations.
    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to obtain trash and recycling collection services at its Oxford Laboratory in Maryland. It outlines the request for quotation (RFQ) number 1305M224Q0351, the contract type—firm fixed price—and the selection criteria based on lowest price technically acceptable. The performance period spans from September 13, 2024, to September 12, 2025, with four option years available. The services must comply with the provided Statement of Work and relevant service contract labor standards. The RFQ is exclusively set aside for small businesses, adhering to the 562111 NAICS code for solid waste collection. Offerors must submit applications by September 12, 2024, providing requisite company information and acknowledgments of terms. The document also mandates compliance with existing federal regulations, including the Department of Labor's Wage Determination. Questions must be submitted via email by a specified deadline. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required. This solicitation emphasizes the government's intention to source services from small businesses while ensuring compliance with labor and regulatory standards.
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