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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Contracting Officer (90c) 830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence RI 02908 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Contracting Officer (90c) 830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence RI 02908 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24121R0003 01-22-2021

X X X

X The above referenced solicitation in block 9A for Solid Waste and Recycling Program Services for VISN 1 located throughout New England states 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. VISN 1 Service Schedule has been revised; see below.

4. A few more questions which require further research will be posted Monday, January 2 5, 2021 by close of business.

Victor E. Martin Contracting Officer

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1. What happens to contracts at locations where there remain 1-4 option years on existing contracts?

Answer: The Government will do what is most advantageous for them. Each contract will be evaluated on an individual basis.

2. Will they be terminated on 2/15/21 if a new contractor is awarded that location?

Answer: Each contract will be evaluated on an individual basis and the Government will do what is most advantageous to them.

3. What type of Recycling is in the 30 CY at the VA CT, West Haven Campus, Bldg. 1?

Answer: Single Stream; verbiage added in service schedule.

4. In the Amendment 2 question 20, the answer states that offerors are to provide all compactors for all locations and the schedule was revised. However, Amendment 3, again notes some locations indicating “government-owned” compactors. We want to clarify that all offerors are to include compactor leasing costs for ALL locations and all waste streams that require compactors?

Answer: All compactors for all locations will be provided by the awardee.

5. Questions regarding BEDFORD VAMC:

a. Bld. 8 used to request TWO 10cyd dumpsters, however Amendment 3 is listing only ONE. Please clarify how many containers should be provided?

Answer: Two, 10-yard dumpsters; corrected.

b. Bld. 21, Amendment 2 stated the service was 2x a month for a total of 26 pickups annually, however Amendment 3 has changed this to 2x a week for a total of 104 pickups annually, can you please clarify?

Answer: Service schedule has been revised.

c. In Amendment 3 the cardboard bale service, E-waste service, baling wire, and Gaylord boxes have been removed, is this correct and we should no longer include this in our offering?

Answer: Leave removed for now; looking further into it.

i. If it is still included, the bale wire requirement is for a 250 bundle of wire every two weeks. This seems unnecessary given the amount of bales produced. Can we provide baling wire on an as needed basis?

Answer: More research is being done.

d. Can you please clarify that the SOLID WASTE weights for 2019?

Answer: Our records show 2,040,725.00 lbs. of solid waste that was processed.

e. The weights state the solid waste was 2,351,140 lbs. (1175.57 tons), however prior history of tonnage provided for 2017 was 565 tons and 2018 was 543 tons. Did the solid waste actually double from 2018 to 2019 or does this number include other waste containers not on this solicitation?

Answer: Yes, the waste tracker database appears to have been initiated here in id 2018, this may account for some discrepancies. Also, around 2018 there were some major changes to recycling processes globally, this could account for some changes in the numbers

f. Can you please clarify that the COMMINGLED RECYCLING weights for 2019?

Answer: Our records show 875,350.03 lbs. of recycling.

g. The weights state that commingled recycling weighed 543,886 lbs. (271.94 tons), however prior history of tonnage provided for 2018 was around 190,000 lbs. (95 tons), not counting cardboard. Did the commingled recycling actually increase this much?

Answer: Yes, the waste tracker database appears to have been initiated here in id 2018, this may account for some discrepancies. Also, around 2018 there were some major changes to recycling processes globally, this could account for some changes in the numbers.

h. The service level and size of the one compactor does not seem to justify this weight. Can you please provide clarification?

Answer: This is what the requesting service has requested but will be evaluated.

i. Does this number include other waste containers not on this solicitation?

Answer: No.

6. Questions regarding BOSTON HCS:

a. Would it be possible to provide a breakout of waste tonnages for each site Jamaica Plain, Brockton, and West Roxbury?

Answer: Not at this time, this information is being gathered.

b. There are no containers that indicate SS Recycling at any site, yet there is weight tonnage provided for this material. Where is this weight coming from?

Answer: The cardboard waste is single stream.

c. JAMAICA PLAIN

i. Bld. 1, Please clarify this is a 35cyd COMPACTOR for trash serviced 3x a week?

Answer: Yes, facility averages 156 pulls a year, with 3x a week pickup.

ii. Bld. 9. 30cyd Open Top for Yard Waste, this says it is serviced “4x a week, upon request”. Should this be 4 times a year or upon request?

Answer: Yes, it should be 4x a year, this has been corrected.

iii. Is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: This is permanent and maybe asked to be moved during winter months due to limited space.

iv. Bld. 9., 30cyd for “general trash, solid waste”, is this MSW (bags of trash) or is this Bulky Waste (furniture, etc.)

Answer: Bags of trash; verbiage added.

v. In Amendment 3, it looks like two location were added to the solicitation, Bld. 4 6cyd for trash and Bld. 9, 10cyd for recycling, please clarify?

Answer: Yes, they were added. Building 9 is for single stream and building 4 is for general waste; revised.

d. BROCKTON

i. Bld. 1. Container says “4cyd compactor”, is this actually a Vert-i-Pak compactor or should this say container and it is a normal front load dumpster?

Answer: 4c-yard load dumpster.

ii. Bld. 44, 30cyd Wood Waste container says 6x a year. Is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

iii. Bld. 44, 30cyd C&D Is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

iv. Bld. 44, 30cyd Metal, is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

v. Bld. 44, 30cyd Yard Waste, is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

e. WEST ROXBURY

i. Bld. 5, 30cyd for general waste, is this MSW (bags of trash) or is this Bulky Waste (furniture, etc.)

Answer: General waste bags of trash.

ii. Bld. 5, 30cyd for Wood waste, is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

iii. Bld. 5, 30cyd C&D Is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

iv. Bld. 5, 30cyd Metal, is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

v. Daycare, 30cyd OT for Yard Waste, is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

7. Questions regarding MANCHESTER VAMC:

i. Bld. 7 Bulky Waste, is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

ii. PORTSMOUTH please clarify these are picked up once per month, 12 times a year Answer: Yes, once a month.

iii. TILTON please clarify these are picked up once per month, 12 times a year Answer: Yes, once a month.

8. Questions regarding CENTRAL WESTERN VAMC:

a. Bld. 25, shows three different containers for recyclables, “cardboard”, “mixed paper”, “commingled bottles”. Is there a specific reason for this sorting of material? The truck that services these containers will combine this material in one truck.

Answer: This is currently how it is being done.

b. Bld. 14, 30cyd OT Scrap Metal

1. Is this container a PERMANENT container on site, or a “TEMPORARY container only requested from time-to-time, delivered, filled in a few days, and removed”?

Answer: Permanent.

2. Can you provide annual estimated hauls for this container?

Answer: Approximately 52 hauls; weekly.

9. Questions regarding PROVIDENCE VAMC:

a. Bld. 8, is the 30cyd OT is this for regular MSW (bags of trash) or Bulky Waste (furniture, etc.)?

Answer: Bulky Waste (furniture).

10. Questions regarding CONNECTICUT VAMC:

a. NEWINGTON

1. Bld. 3, SS Recycling compactor says the service is 2x a week for a total of 104 pickups, should this be 2x a month for a total of 26 pickups?

Answer: Twice a week as stated.

2. Bld. 3, MSW compactor, says the service is 2x a week for a total of 104 pickups, should this be 2x a month for a total of 26 pickups?

Answer: Twice a week as stated.

3. Bld. 3. 30yd OT for wood, says the service is 2x a week for a total of 104 pickups, should this be 2x a month for a total of 26 pickups?

Answer: Changed to once a week.

b. WEST HAVEN

1. Bld. 1 30cyd OT is this for regular MSW (bags of trash) or Bulky Waste (furniture, etc.)?

Answer: Bulky Waste (furniture).

2. ALSO, there are two of these containers, one is going 1x a week and one is going 2x a month. Can you please state the difference in material of these containers?

Answer: These containers are used for the same purpose. Our facilities crew have them for leaves and other general outdoor waste. The frequency is what works best for this facility.

D.2 VISN 1 SERVICE SCHEDULES

VA Maine Healthcare System (402)

Bangor CBOC 35 State Hospital Drive, Bangor, ME, 04401

Caribou CBOC 163 Van Buren Drive, Ste 6, Caribou, ME 04736

Portland CBOC 144 Fore Street Portland, ME, 04101

Rumford CBOC 431 Franklin St. Rumford, ME, 04726

White River Junction VA Medical Center (405)

On-call

On-call

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VA/518)

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

10-yard dumpster Every other week

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

30-yard Monthly

Bedford VA 200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

35-yard or greater for collection at loading dock with a height of 46 inches Every other week

VA Boston Healthcare System (523)

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

/Recycling

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Brockton Campus 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Manchester VA Medical Center

Manchester VA Medical Center (VA Owned) 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104

Manchester VA Medical Center (VA Owned) 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104

Manchester VA Medical Center (VA Owned) 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104

VA Portsmouth CBOC – Government Installation/Interagency Agreement Pease International Tradeport 302 Newmarket Street Portsmouth, NH 03803

Friday, 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM

VA Tilton CBOC (Leased) 630 West Main Street Suite 400 Tilton, NH 03276

Friday, 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM

VA Central Western Massachusetts (631)

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

Trash

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

Trash

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

Trash

VA Providence Medical Center (650)

VA Providence Medical Center 830 Chalkstone Ave.

Providence, RI 02908-4799

Trash

VA Providence Medical Center 830 Chalkstone Ave.

Providence, RI 02908-4799

VA Providence Medical Center 830 Chalkstone Ave.

Providence, RI 02908-4799

VA Providence Medical Center 830 Chalkstone Ave.

Providence, RI 02908-4799

VA Providence Medical Center 830 Chalkstone Ave.

Providence, RI 02908-4799

VA Providence Medical Center 830 Chalkstone Ave.

Providence, RI 02908-4799

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Newington Campus 555 Willard Avenue Newington, CT 06111 Building 3/ Loading Dock Single Stream/ Recycling

Newington Campus 555 Willard Avenue Newington, CT 06111 Building 3/ Loading Dock

Newington Campus 555 Willard Avenue Newington, CT 06111 Building 3/ Loading Dock Area Metal/ Recycling

Newington Campus 555 Willard Avenue Newington, CT 06111 Building 3/ Loading Dock Area

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516

Recycling

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516

Recycling

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 Building 1/ Loading Dock Area

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 Building 2/ Loading Dock

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 Building 2/ Loading Dock Single Stream/ Recycling

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516

Recycling

West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516