19GT5026Q0033 - Amendment No.1.pdf

PAGE OF PAGESAMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

1 13

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05/19/2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR15971275-0001

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE GT500 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

AMERICAN EMBASSY GUATEMALA CITY

Boulevard Austriaco 11-51, Zona 16, ATTN: GSO - PROCUREMENT SECTION Guatemala

GUATEMALA

AMERICAN EMBASSY GUATEMALA CITY

Boulevard Austriaco 11-51, Zona 16, ATTN: GSO - PROCUREMENT SECTION Guatemala

GUATEMALA

(X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

19GT5026Q0033

x

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/23/2026

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

x The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers x is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This amendment is to: , 1) Extend due date for offers to June 1st, 2026.,, 2) Incorporate changes in the Solicitation and , 3) add Questions and Answers and pre-proposal minutes to the solicitation.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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RFQ 19GT5026Q0033 – Trash Removal Services for GOV Housing Amendment No. 1

This amendment is to:

1) Extend due date for offers from May 22, 2026 to June 1st, 2026 – 10:00 AM.

2) Incorporate the following change to the Solicitation:

Delete the following service in Base Year and all Option Years: Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: PNC Barracks/Apartment, Zone 16

II. PRICING

BASE YEAR. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Line Item No.

Description Days per Week

Months Monthly fee

Total

FIXED SERVICE – THREE

(3) TIMES A WEEK

1. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work Location: Chief of Mission Residence (CMR), Zone 10

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

2. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

*Price must be NET.

FIRST OPTION YEAR. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Line Item No.

Description Days per Week

Months Monthly fee

Total

FIXED SERVICE – THREE

(3) TIMES A WEEK

1. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: Chief of Mission Residence (CMR), Zone 10

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

2. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: PNC Barracks/House, Zone 16

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

3. Liability Insurance per year 1

4. Defense Base Act per year 1

GRAND TOTAL FOR BASE

PERIOD (NET)

Location: PNC Barracks/House, Zone 16

3. Liability Insurance per year 1

4. Defense Base Act per year 1

GRAND TOTAL FOR BASE

PERIOD (NET)

SECOND OPTION YEAR. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Line Item No.

Description Days per Week

Months Monthly fee

Total

FIXED SERVICE – THREE

(3) TIMES A WEEK

1. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: Chief of Mission Residence (CMR), Zone 10

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

2. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: PNC Barracks/House, Zone 16

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

3. Liability Insurance per year 1

4. Defense Base Act per year 1

GRAND TOTAL FOR BASE

THIRD OPTION YEAR. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Line Item No.

Description Days per Week

Months Monthly fee

Total

FIXED SERVICE – THREE

(3) TIMES A WEEK

1. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: Chief of Mission Residence (CMR), Zone 10

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

2. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: PNC Barracks/House, Zone 16

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

3. Liability Insurance per year 1

4. Defense Base Act per year 1

GRAND TOTAL FOR BASE

FOURTH OPTION YEAR. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Line Item No.

Description Days per Week

Months Monthly fee

Total

FIXED SERVICE – THREE

(3) TIMES A WEEK

1. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: Chief of Mission Residence (CMR), Zone 10

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

2. Garbage collection and disposal services including the operation of an off-site material recovery facility services set forth in the scope of work.

Location: PNC Barracks/House, Zone 16

(From Monday to Friday)

12 Q Q

3. Liability Insurance per year 1

4. Defense Base Act per year 1

GRAND TOTAL FOR BASE

GRAND TOTAL

Base Year Q/$ First Option Year Q/$ Second Option Year Q/$ Third Option Year Q/$ Fourth Option Year Q/$ Total – Base plus All Option Years (Net)

Q/$

*Price must be NET.

3) Add Questions and Answers and pre-proposal minutes to the solicitation.

End of Amendment

RFQ 19GT5026Q0033 – Trash Removal Services for GOV Housing Site Visit - Minutes

Date: May 07, 2026

Time: 09:00 hours

Solicitation Number: 19GT5026Q0033

Attendees: Bryan Morales – FAC REP Pedro Arizandieta - Maintenance Operations Supervisor Zayda Serech – Contracting Agent

PNC REP

Prospective Contractors:

INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC SERVICES LLC

Alejandro Mejía

AKIEN SOLUTIONS

Hugo Vinicio Vela Galiz

TRANSPORTES GARRIDO

Jonathan Garrido

Introduction:

The Contracting Agent, Zayda Serech, welcomed all attendees and introduced Facility represents and Security Represents from the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala.

Agenda:

• Welcome to attendees

• Review of solicitation package

• Reminder of offer submission due date/time

• Technical specifications, site identification and service logistics

• Questions and answers

• Wrap up and dismissal

Discussion of the solicitation package:

The Contracting agent projected the solicitation package to the attendees and went section by section explaining the requirements and pointing out important data or requirements of the solicitation.

The two different locations were expose to the prospective vendors so they identified the logistic to get in an out during the Waste Management Service.

Conference attendees were notified that these questions and answers along with the meeting minutes and any amendment would be posted in SAM.gov site so that other vendors are not disadvantaged for being unable to attend the site visit.

Conclusion:

Prospective offerors were reminded that doing business with the U.S. Government differs from commercial practice because the solicitation and award processes are regulated under FAR regulations.

The conference concluded and attendees were thanked for their presence and expression of interest in serving the U.S. Government and the meeting was adjourned.

End of Site Visit - Minutes

19GT5026Q0033 – GTM – Trash Removal Service Question & Answers

1. Request for photos of the installation.

A. CMR

B. Barraks (This only location)

2. Can you provide a detail the pick-up logistics from the locations?

A. There will be two pick ups locations only. And as requested 3 times per week. Review the SOW sent.

At he CMR as shown in the site visit. Inside te property in the alley.

At the Barracks Only in the side part of the house that has the trash structure as shwon in answer 1.

3. Will the awarded contractor be granted full and exclusive authorization to perform trash collection services at all listed locations for the duration of the contract?

Yes.

4. Is there a current contractor providing trash collection services at the listed locations, and is the Government satisfied with the current level of performance?

CMR. Yes, there is currently a contractor providing trash collection services at this location.

While there have been some performance challenges under the current contract structure, the Government’s requirements and operational needs have evolved significantly over time. The scope of work now requires broader and more comprehensive service coverage, which has impacted performance expectations and highlighted the need for a more expanded contract approach moving forward.

Barracks. No, we have not.

5. In the event of a new award, what transition period or coordination support will be provided to ensure a smooth changeover of services?

A. In the event of a new contract award, a one-month transition period is anticipated to facilitate an orderly transfer of services between the outgoing and incoming contractors. During this period, coordination support will be provided to ensure continuity of operations, including schedule alignment, site familiarization, and communication with Government representatives as needed to support a smooth transition.

6. Are there any known challenges or performance issues from prior contracts that offerors should be aware of when preparing proposals?

A. Offerors should be aware that under prior contracts there have been occasions where not all accumulated trash could be removed during a single scheduled pickup, resulting in residual waste remaining on site.

This has been particularly challenging during special events or periods of increased activity, when trash volumes exceed normal collection levels and may require multiple hauls or additional pickups.

Additionally, certain Government properties have operational needs that require unscheduled or expedited collections prior to the regular pickup dates. For this reason, the Government is seeking greater flexibility under the new contract, including the ability to request additional pickups on an as-needed basis at separate negotiated rates outside the standard contract services.

7. Does the USG anticipate a competitive response to this solicitation, or has this requirement historically received limited participation?

A. The Government anticipates adequate industry interest and encourages all qualified vendors to submit proposals in response to this solicitation. Historically, participation levels have varied depending on market conditions and the specific scope of services requested. Offerors are encouraged to carefully review the solicitation requirements and submit pricing that is fair, reasonable, and consistent with current market conditions for pickup-only waste collection services.

8. Should the awarded contractor encounter any third-party interference, access limitations, or coordination challenges at service locations, what support or direction will the USG provide to ensure uninterrupted performance?

A. Yes, and it is established in the SOW.

9. Are the Clauses required for the proposal submission?

A. The Contractor’s offer must include all required clauses, confirming that they have read and accepted them. The Contractor shall explicitly acknowledge and accept all contractual clauses in their proposal.

10. An amendment will be issued extending the deadline for submission of offers.

Yes, USG issued a formal amendment to extend the deadline for submission of offers. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of any amendments and adjust their submission accordingly.

11. Price tables: Are the projections estimates based on weight per service?

A. USG seeks detailed, non-variable table of prices based on visits(services).

End of Question & Answers