CBP Ajo Station Trash Removal Services

This document is a wage determination under the Service Contract Act, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Pima County, Arizona. It specifies different minimum wage requirements based on contract award dates, referencing Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025. The document details health and welfare benefits, including a specific rate for contracts covered by EO 13706 for paid sick leave, as well as vacation and holiday entitlements. It also includes provisions for hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and the conformance process for unlisted job classifications. Notable footnotes address exemptions for computer employees and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers.

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) 70B03C26Q00000007, issued by DHS - Customs & Border Protection, is for Ajo Trash Removal Services for the Ajo Border Patrol Station and Ajo State Route 85 Checkpoint. It is a total small business set-aside with an offer due date of December 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. PST. The contract includes a base year and four option years, spanning from February 2026 to February 2031. Key clauses cover limitations on subcontracting, equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, employment reports on veterans, E-Verify requirements, minimum wages for contractor workers (Executive Order 14026), sustainable products and services, and dispute resolution. The contractor must comply with various federal regulations, including those concerning safeguarding covered contractor information systems and security prohibitions related to foreign entities and telecommunications equipment.

This document is an amendment to a solicitation for solid waste and trash removal services for the U.S. Border Patrol Ajo Station and Checkpoint 85. The amendment, A0001, clarifies requirements for trash containers at Ajo Checkpoint 85, specifying seven 35-gallon trash cans instead of dumpsters, with measurements in gallons. The Performance Work Statement details tasks including container sizes, weekly removal schedules (twice a week for Ajo Station, once for Checkpoint 85), equipment provision, waste disposal to EPA-approved facilities, and site cleanup. The contract spans a base year and four option years (February 2026 to February 2031). It outlines security procedures for contractor personnel, emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and provides points of contact. A Performance Requirements Summary defines acceptable quality levels and corresponding invoice deductions for service failures, such as missed or late pickups, or unaddressed defects like spills, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.

This document addresses questions and answers regarding RFQ No. 70B03C26Q00000007 for trash removal services at the Ajo Border Patrol Station and Ajo State Route 85 Checkpoint. The requirement is a follow-on to an existing contract. Key details include pickup frequencies: Ajo Station requires two pickups per week, three days apart, and Ajo Checkpoint 85 requires one pickup per week. All pickups must occur between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The contractor must provide all containers, with Ajo Station needing 4-yard and 6-yard dumpsters, and Ajo Checkpoint 85 requiring a minimum of 35-gallon trash cans. Acceptable waste includes household and general office waste. There are no routine traffic issues, and no site visit is planned. Alternate pickup schedules for federal holidays are allowed, and other adjustments may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the COR or CO. The contractor proposes service days within the specified parameters post-award.