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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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV.

11/2016) is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR

43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes r eference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

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BY

Contractor

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SIGNED

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DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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.

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AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS

OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00002 05-25-2018 689-18-3-4815-0037

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Contracting Officer (90c) 830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence RI 02908 Mercedes Blanton, (401) 455-4904 or Mercedes.Blanton@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Contracting Officer (90c) 830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence RI 02908 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24118Q0348 05-11-2018

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

11:00

AM

, 05/29/2018 See CONTINUATION Page 689-3680162-4815-856700-2580 0100C10Z4 X The above referenced solicitation in block 9A for Solid Waste Disposal services for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System located in Connecticut is hereby modified as follows:

1. Vendor questions and Government answers are listed below.

2. Questions are in BLACK and answers are in RED.

3. Pricing/Cost Schedule has been revised; please see below, with a Tiered Price attachement to be completed.

4. Performance Work Statement has been revised, please see below.

5. Please note Amendment 00001 in section 14 stated incorrect facility and services, the language numbered was correct.

6. The hour and date specified for receipt of offers is extended by 1 day, now due on 05/29/2018 by 11:00 AM.

7. Last day for questions will be Friday, May 29, 2017 by 8:00 AM.

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1) Question: The Solicitation Pricing Pages request only a total price per month for each of the campuses, Newington and West Haven. Can the Contracting Office please expand the pricing schedule to allow unit pricing per service, adding a CLIN for each building location that requires equipment and service? Detailed unit pricing is in the best interest of the Government because it will allow the Contracting Office to better control costs, should service requirements change during the 5-year term of the contract.

Answer: Pricing schedule has been revised.

2) Question: Page 8 of the Solicitation identifies the container at Building 36 to be a compactor. Since there is such a significant difference in price between compactor equipment and regular waste containers, can the Contracting Office please confirm that a compactor is needed, and that there is adequate space for installation of a compactor at Building #36?

Answer: No, a Compactor is not needed. The 4 cubic yards containers that we currently have are adequate for the area.

3) Question: Can the Contracting Office please identify the size of container(s) needed at Building 36 in terms of cubic yards?

Answer: They are 4 Cubic Yards

4) Question: Page 7 of the Solicitation identifies the size of the Metal and Wood Dumpsters as being 6 cubic yards, each. This is a fairly small size for collection of this type of material, and we typically see 30 cubic yard sizes for collection of wood and metal due to the mixed sizes of the scrap material. Can the Contracting Office please confirm the size of the Metal and Wood Dumpsters?

Answer: The metal and wood containers are actually 30 cubic yards.

5) Question: Page 8, item 6 identifies all containers as compactors. Is this intended?

Answer: No, the ones for bldg. 36 should state Containers. The “for item 6 title” should state compactor and containers.

6) Question: On Page 8 of the Solicitation, Building #1 shows that a 2 time per week pickup schedule is requested. Can the Contracting Office please confirm that this is an adequate service frequency that will not result in overflow situations?

Answer: Yes, as long as compactors are working to expectations 2 times a week is adequate.

A.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SOLID WASTE SERVICES FOR THE CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

This service will combine recycling services on a revenue sharing basis and waste removal services of categories specified. Service will be performed at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VA) Newington campus and at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VA West Haven campus. The department of Veterans Affairs interested in obtaining services for up to a total of five (5) years potentially, depending on the rating of the services provided and other factors that may not be identified at this time.

All plastic, glass, and metal containers are to be placed in a 30 yard commingled Roll-Off container. Removing or adding and recycle items from the list will come without notice.

1. PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS:

All materials shall be assigned a “material credit” or “material tip fee” based on current market prices. These credits shall be subtracted from all other costs and tip fees shall be added to all other costs prior to monthly invoicing. Market credit and tip fees shall be based on market conditions and may be subject to change given on weeks’ notice to the VISN. All market credits and tip fee shall be supported by end-market price letters as well as copies or invoices or payments from end markets. Contractors shall also pride monthly “Market Forecasts’ which outlines the past trends in the market and predictions as to each material category’s future prices, i.e., paper, plastic, metal, and glass. This Market Forecast shall be supported by at least two publications known to be reliable predictors (i.e., Waste News, Plastic News Resource Recycling, etc.…).

The contractor must be a full services recycling contractor who can demonstrate expertise and qualification in recycling management. They will provide by rent, lease, sale at no charge to the government the following supplies, equipment and services. A road worthy trailer (45 to 48 feet), open and dome top roll containers (30 yard), vertical balers, Gaylord boxes, and also the pickup, hauling, separation, management , and marketing of all types of recyclable materials.

Materials to be recycled will include, but are not limited to: refrigerators, washers, dryers, radios, televisions, microwaves, typewriters, computer equipment, wheelchairs, geriatric chairs, beds, wardrobes, tables, shelving, desks, bureaus, wood furniture, metal furniture, mattresses, rags, draperies, white paper, computer paper, expanded mixed-paper including books, magazines newspapers, corrugated cardboard, marketable pallets, repairable pallets, bad/odd pallets, 30x50 gallon plastic drums, tires-passenger car, tire-truck, lead acid vehicle batteries, fluorescent bulbs, ballets, all types of plastics, scrap metal, mixed construction and demolition waste, metal and glass food containers, eps Styrofoam, OR/ER plastics and batteries (AAA, AA, C, D & 9 VOLT). Pick up will be on an on-call basis and containers will be picked up within forty-eight (48) hours of notification.

2. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICE FOR EDUCATION/CONSULTAION:

· Provide in-house services to consist of professional training sessions on recycling for VA employees at the request of the COR for one year at no additional charge.

· Provide a professional recycling training video to accommodate off-hour shifts at no additional cost.

· Provide “walk through” training for all effected departments on an “as needed” basis at no additional cost.

· Provide “can it be Recycled?” analysis “as needed” to include lab analysis of unique or difficult waste to determine if recyclable. If recyclable, the contactor will provide an economic analysis to determine if adding the material to the recycling makes sense.

· Provide a quarterly employee newsletter at no additional charge.

3. REVENUE SHARING AND OR COST BY RECYCLEABLE MATERIAL:

The following recyclable materials will be placed on road worthy trailer by VA employees. All appliances containing Freon will be rendered free by the VA prior to being placed on the trailer for recycling.

The following materials are to be considered:

· Refrigerators

· Washers

· Dryers

· Televisions

· Microwaves

· Typewriters

· Computer equipment

· Wheelchairs

· Mattresses

· Metal Furniture

· Metal Shelving

· 30 to 50 gallons drums

· Tire-Passenger Car

· Tire-Truck

· Wheels-motor vehicle

· High Grade Scrape Metal

· Computer Paper

4. EVALUATION FACTORS, RECYCLING AND TRASH/WASTE REMOVAL CONTRACTS

· Provide a resume of company that includes list of vehicles and equipment, names of management with a summary of experience and profession certificate list of at least three references for services of similar size and complexity. Examples would be contract with large hospital, manufacturing companies, State and/or Federal agencies and institutions.

· Submit current required permits and business licenses allowing (or that will allow) you to perform the work as required.

· Provide an explanation of how you will provide verifiable weights if solid waste removed.

· Provide a written plan of the service that will provide, including a sample schedule of waste removal days.

· Contractor to be revaluated regarding evidence of system of reporting weights and maintaining required records in a timely and accurate manner.

· Contactor to be evaluated regarding stationed in a formal office and having adequate staffing, such as a dispatcher, for communication, administrative procedure, scheduling, and invoicing, and personnel capable and authorized for resolving environmental issues should they occur. Office and management staffs are to be reachable by telephone during normal business hours, and a messaging system for emergency calls and servicing.

· Contactor shall comply with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to solid waste removal including overland transportation and dumping.

5. NEWINGTON AND WEST HAVEN WASTE REMOVAL CONTAINERS

B. Collection and Disposal Contractor shall return containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright positon with the lids securely in place (closed).

West Haven Campus Containers:

Items Container CU Yard

· Corrugated (SSR) Compactor 30

Newington Campus Containers:

· Corrugated (SSR) Compactor 30

· Solid Waste Compactor 30

Locations of Containers:

· West Haven - Building #1 has one trash compactor and one co-mingled recycle* compactor (they sit side by side). Located in Building #1 loading dock.

· West Haven - Building #2 has one trash compactor and one co-mingled recycle* compactor (they sit side by side). Located in Building #2 loading dock.

· West Haven - Building #36 has a container for regular trash and one co-mingled recycle* container (they sit side by side). Located by building 36 parking spaces.

*co-mingled recycle - single stream recyclables (i.e. plastic bottles, cardboard, aluminum cans, etc.)

6. SCHEDULE FOR COMPACTOR AND CONTAINER PICKUPS

· Bldg. #1 - automatic pickup on Tuesday and Friday, before 6 a.m. or as needed.

· Bldg. #36 - co-mingled recyclables container are on call and expected to be picked up once per week on a Thursday.

· Bldg. #2 - automatic pickup on Tuesday and Friday, before 6 a.m. or as needed.

· Newington Campus-all containers to be emptied on every other week on Wednesday or Thursday.

· Bulky pickups containers containing wood twice per month.

· Bulky containers containing metal to be picked up once per month.

· Any other non-scheduled calls as needed to respond within twenty-four (24) hours.

POINT OF CONTACT

Percival Francis EMS Assistant Chief VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, Ct 06516 203-464-2997 Cell 203-932-5711 x4207 Fax 203-937-3883

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2018 POP End: 05-31-2019

(estimated 52 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2018 POP End: 05-31-2019

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2018 POP End: 05-31-2019

(estimated 52 annual pickups)

POP End: 05-31-2019

POP End: 05-31-2019

POP End: 05-31-2019

(estimated 24 annual pickups)

POP End: 05-31-2019

POP End: 05-31-2019

POP End: 05-31-2019

(estimated 12 annual pickups)

POP End: 05-31-2019

POP End: 05-31-2019

POP End: 05-31-2019

POP End: 05-31-2019

(estimated 12 annual pickups)

Base Year Total Amount: $________________________

Note: 100% of the credit for metal recycling will be credited on the monthly invoice.

The Government will evaluate prices for the option under FAR 52.217-8 by using the last year’s option prices to calculate the price for six months of effort, and adding that amount to the base and other option years to arrive at the total.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2018 POP End: 05-31-2019

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2019 POP End: 05-31-2020

(estimated 52 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2019 POP End: 05-31-2020

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2019 POP End: 05-31-2020

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2019 POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

POP End: 05-31-2020

Option Year One (1) Total Amount: $________________________

POP End: 05-31-2020

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2020 POP End: 05-31-2021

(estimated 52 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2020 POP End: 05-31-2021

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2020 POP End: 05-31-2021

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2020 POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

POP End: 05-31-2021

Option Year Two (2) Total Amount: $________________________

POP End: 05-31-2021

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2021 POP End: 05-31-2022

(estimated 52 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2021 POP End: 05-31-2022

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2021 POP End: 05-31-2022

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2021 POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

POP End: 05-31-2022

Option Year Three (3) Total Amount: $________________________

POP End: 05-31-2022

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2022 POP End: 05-31-2023

(estimated 52 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2022 POP End: 05-31-2023

(estimated 104 annual pickups)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2022 POP End: 05-31-2023

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2022 POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

POP End: 05-31-2023

Option Year Four (4) Total Amount: $________________________

POP End: 05-31-2023

A.5 TIERD PRICING

See attached document: Tiered Pricing.