S205--New: Base Year - Plus Four Option Periods - Solid Waste Collection & Disposal - Services Requirement at the Captain James A Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL. POP: (03/01/2025 - 02/28/2030)
ID: 36C25225Q0231Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae26a69909404136b4b5ae108c4c2b8d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide solid waste collection and disposal services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. This procurement involves a firm-fixed price contract with a base year and four additional option periods, totaling an estimated value of $47 million, and is exclusively set aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The services required include waste pick-up, transportation, and disposal at licensed facilities, with strict adherence to federal, state, and local waste management laws. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Scott D. Sands at Scott.Sands2@va.gov for further details, and are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submission, with key dates outlined in the solicitation documents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scott SandsContracting Officer
    (414) 844-4800
    Scott.Sands2@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C25225Q0231_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a presolicitation notice for solid waste collection and disposal services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The contract will have a base year with four additional one-year option periods, running from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2030. Interested parties must respond by February 21, 2025, at noon Central Time. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and falls under Product Service Code S205 with a NAICS Code of 562111. The notice includes essential contact information for inquiries, highlighting Contracting Officer Scott Sands as the point of contact. This solicitation demonstrates the government’s commitment to engaging veteran-owned businesses in providing essential services to federal healthcare facilities.
    P07 - Lake County WD 2015-4935 Rev-26 Dated 12.23.2024.pdf
    This document serves as a Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act (SCA) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, specifying minimum wage and fringe benefits for various occupations in Illinois, particularly Lake County, effective for contracts awarded after January 30, 2022. It outlines the required wage levels based on Executive Orders—$17.75/hour for Executive Order 14026 and $13.30/hour for Executive Order 13658—for contractors renewing or extending existing contracts. It details specific wages and benefits for various occupational codes, covering administrative, automotive, healthcare, and technical roles, among others. Noteworthy provisions include annual adjustments to wage rates, health and welfare benefits, and requirements for paid sick leave as stipulated by Executive Order 13706, which mandates 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Additionally, it includes a compliance process for unlisted job classifications, ensuring appropriate wage rates through a formal conformance process. Overall, this determination aligns contractor obligations with federal labor standards and worker protections.
    RFQ - 36C25225Q0231.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for solid waste collection and removal services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. It establishes a firm-fixed price contract with a base year and four additional option years, totaling $47 million. The RFQ is exclusively set aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) as part of a federal initiative to foster small business opportunities. A thorough performance work statement (PWS) includes specific tasks such as waste pick-up, transportation, disposal at licensed facilities, and maintaining cleanliness around service areas. It emphasizes compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding waste management. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary resources and ensuring a quality control program is in place. Key dates such as the solicitation issue and due date are highlighted, and offerors are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submission. The RFQ also establishes requirements for invoice submissions and emphasizes communication with the contracting officer throughout the contract's duration. This document illustrates the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while ensuring adherence to strict service standards in municipal solid waste management.
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