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1. REQUISITION NO.

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b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

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9. ISSUED BY

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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NAICS:

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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TELEPHONE NO.

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C24224Q0632 10-07-2024 Krakowiak, Lynn 716-862-6385 10-23-2024

11:00AM

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36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227

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562111 $47 Million

N/A

See Statement of Work

36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227

Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

See CONTINUATION Page This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) comprehensive management of the recycling and solid waste removal services at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System and community-based outpatient clinics Please see Statement of work for more details.

Please check sections 52.212 1 and 52.212 2 for information on submission requirements and site visit details.

Anticipated Period of Performance is 1/2/2025 - 12/31/2025 with a provision of four (4) option years.

Questions shall be submitted to Lynn.Krakowiak@va.gov by October 18, 2024 at 11:00am EST. All questions may not be answered, but those that are will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.

Site visits (Highly Encouraged)- see section 52.212-1 for details.

See CONTINUATION Page

Dolores Sachuk-Thompson Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C242 Dolores Sachuk-Thompson Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. GENERAL:

Contractor shall be responsible for allocating all equipment and personnel, including back-up resources, to meet all requirements for the comprehensive management of the recycling programs and solid waste at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. The comprehensive waste services shall not only include the collection and disposal of solid waste, but also construction and demolition debris due to renovations and the training and support required to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations. The Contractor must have relevant experience in providing comprehensive waste management services. The ability to provide waste audits and to properly separate waste streams is crucial to this requirement. The contractor must be able to assist the facilities in properly profiling their waste and reducing the volumes of waste, while increasing recycling services. The contractor shall clearly show a plan that will easily measure the reductions in volumes monthly. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide the tracking and reports in a timely manner, and action plans to address any shortfalls.

2. BACKGROUND:

VA NY Harbor Healthcare System is an integrated healthcare system comprised of Medical Centers, and community-based outpatient clinics located in Harlem and Staten Island, New York, provides ambulatory care, primary care, and secondary care in acute medicine and surgery, specialized tertiary care, transplant services, spinal cord injury, outpatient care, and a full range of extended care and mental health services.

In accordance with the VA DIRECTIVE 0063, Waste Prevention and Recycling Program, (attached in section D) the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System is constantly striving to minimize waste generation and to divert waste from landfills for a more beneficial use. Elimination of waste is the greatest form of waste reduction. Source reduction and the elimination of waste is our first objective to the Sustainable Management of various waste streams. Landfill avoidance is our second objective. Executive Order 13514 requires Federal agencies to eliminate waste.

3. PLACES OF PERFORMANCE:

Solid Waste and recycling removal is required at the following sites:

· New York Campus – 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010

· Brooklyn Campus – 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209

· St. Albans Campus – 179-00 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11425

4. FREQUENCY OF SERVICE(s) PROVIDED:

Additional locations, containers, and service will be provided as necessary at the time of award.

Approximate Numbers of Containers per Facility

Brooklyn

Manhattan

St. Albans

#2 1x per week

As needed at all three campuses:

NYHHCS has designated areas for pallets and a 20 yd open top on-site for scrap metal. Occasionally there will be more volume than the facility can store on site or fit into the 20Yd open top, when this happens, a container will be requested.

5. DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding federal holidays.

Federal Holidays:

Anticipated period of performance shall be January 2, 2025 – December 31, 2025, with the provision of four (4) option years.

6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal for the following services:

1) Solid waste disposal services and recycling services Recycling Services:

a. Scrap Metal

b. Pallets

c. Shrink Wrap

d. Plastic HPDE 1-5

e. Solid waste

f. Cardboard Pick-up/Recycling

g. Construction and demolition debris – upon request. NYHHCS will occasionally require in-house renovation or a clean-out of an area.

2) Total Solid Waste Management

3) Waste audits

4) Training for waste streams to ensure compliance.

a. Trash Removal Contractor shall furnish approved fully functioning steel containers of requested sizes on site at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, located in a designated areas at the above locations in section 4. The containers shall be compatible with the contractor’s collection equipment, shall be watertight, rodent proof and inherently fireproof. Should the steel containers provided be inaccessible the contractor will be responsible to correct the problem.

The trash compactor shall be a Marathon RJ 250 SC or equivalent. The trash compactor must be designed to maximize fullness and to minimize the required pulls, to avoid disruption to service. The trash compactor must be designed to meet or exceed all safety standards to include key type lock/start control, emergency disconnect within 10 feet of the machine, and an emergency stop. Unit must be designed to prevent leakage, spillage, odors and pest control concerns. Trash compactors shall have electronic notification devices that notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the contractor. Trash compactors will be required to have a cart dumper to minimize handling of the solid waste by the VA staff.

Any required mechanical or electrical modifications to accommodate the ability to collect the trash within the compactors shall be noted and corrected by the contractor. The VA NY Harbor Healthcare System shall ensure the area is prepared prior to the equipment being ordered by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the installation of the trash compactor, once the VA has prepared the site as specified.

The Contractor shall ensure the external power is turned off prior to disconnection of the trash compactors. Upon return of the empty trash compactors, the Contractor shall reconnect the container to the trash compactor unit and ensure that the external power is turned on.

The pick-up schedule will be closely adhered to prevent inconsistent and unnecessary call-ins. Additional charges will not be imposed for call-ins resulting from inconsistent dumping which are not in accordance with contract requirements.

Contractor is responsible for all contractor provided equipment as listed in above table. Contractor is responsible for the repair of any VA owned equipment damaged by the contractor during the performance of their resultant contract. Services will be furnished within four (4) hours if the telephone notification is given prior to 3:30PM. If notified after 3:30PM, removal service will be furnished by 8:00AM the following day. Note: Collection days and hours indicated above is tentative and subject to change to insure the Department of Veterans Affairs adequate service. However, excluding the unforeseen conditions the contractor may be required to make more than three (3) collections per week.

Contractor shall steam and disinfect the VA owned trash compactors located at VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, with a VA approved germicide. This equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected at the contractor’s facility on a semi-annual basis or more frequently if warranted. Contractor shall provide transportation of all trash compactors/dumpsters requiring proper equipment to transport. Notification for sanitization shall be given to the Contractor by the COR at least 48 hours in advance.

Containers listed shall be cleaned and sanitized monthly with VA approved germicide. The containers shall be kept neat in appearance and replaced immediately if broken or non-functional.

Extra pickups due to excess trash generated at the facility shall be charged at regular pickup price set in the Price/Cost Schedule.

Contractor shall maintain a log of solid waste shipments. The log shall identify the date, time and quantities of solid waste shipped.

b. Estimated Quantities/Approximate Accumulations:

It is estimated that approximately 8,000 pounds of trash/garbage will be accumulated for each pickup from the trash compactors. The quantities from the additional containers will vary depending on the time of the year and are approximately one ton per pickup. As it is impossible to determine the exact quantity that will require removal, the estimated quantity shown herein is for information only and may be increased or decreased in accordance with the actual accumulations.

Estimated Quantities Per year in pounds (can be converted to tonnage for reporting):

c. Recycling Services:

Any applicable rebates for Cardboard, Scrap Metal and Secure Shred Mixed office paper shall be based upon best market conditions pricing.

The Contractor is responsible for the removal and transporting of all baled items from the facility.

Estimated Quantities Per year in pounds (can be converted to tonnage for reporting):

d. SCRAP METAL/PALLETS The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform scrap metal and pallet recycling at NYHHS VAMC.

VA Warehouse and/or engineering personnel shall contact the COR as needed for delivery of an additional 20- or 30-yard container. The contractor shall deliver and drop the container in an area designated by VA Warehouse/engineering personnel during normal business hours, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Once called, the contractor will deliver the additional container within 48 hours upon the telephone request (excluding weekends and holidays). Once the container is full or ready for pick up, VA Warehouse personnel shall notify COR via telephone. VA Warehouse personnel shall neatly stack all pallets in accordance with the contractor’s specific guidance. The contractor shall pick up the materials and provide the COR a receipt. Contractor shall enter the scrap metal and pallets into the recycling log and be included in the rebates.

The Contractor shall work with the COR to develop a manifest for all monthly recycling totals including but not limited to, pickup schedules, total weights of all recycled items and credits to be applied. Pickups shall be scheduled every other week as firm fixed locked-in price per pound with optional additional pickups on an as needed basis requested by the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. All recycling credits shall be applied to monthly invoices as a lump sum with itemized summaries of pounds recycled and credited to the monthly document destruction fees and container rental fees.

e. Recyclable Materials:

Is the process by which materials that have been identified as materials to recover cardboard, pallets, scrap metal, non-PPI and co-mingled used beverage containers (glass, tin, plastic).

f. Collection Methods:

1. Cardboard shall be baled and stacked next to the baler.

2. Metal shall be placed in the open-top provided by vendor.

Any applicable rebates for Cardboard and Scrap Metal shall be based upon best market conditions pricing.

g. Recycling Services Waste Audit, Landfill Avoidance and Waste Minimization The contractor shall be required to provide a waste audit report once annually for the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. This report shall identify opportunities for reduction, health & safety risks, equipment reviews, and training requirements to achieve opportunities identified in the audit.

Waste minimization training will be provided at the facilities with an educational program established to ensure success with the waste minimization and landfill avoidance efforts. Contractors should detail their approach to achieving goals established through the waste audits.

h. Government Personnel Responsible for disposing of all waste and recyclables in specified trash compactors/containers.

The Contractor shall work with the COR to develop a monthly reporting system for all monthly recycling totals including but not limited to, pickup schedules, total weights of all recycled items and credits to be applied. Pickups shall be scheduled as needed as firm fixed locked-in price per pound/ton. All recycling credits applied to monthly invoices as a lump sum with itemized summaries of pounds recycled and credits to the monthly container rental fees.

i. Contractor’s Responsibilities:

Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. The contractor shall insure strict compliance with all Federal Waste Disposal Regulations, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Department of Health Laws, all City Public Laws and all other regulatory requirements as they apply. In accordance with the New York State Laws, the contractor shall transport the properly completed form to the final disposal facility and surrender the form to appropriate officials for certification of recycling.

NOTE: The contractor is further required to return the completed certification of recycling to the VA Facility, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 15 calendar days from the date of removal from the VA Facility grounds. This report is due within five days at the end of each quarter.

The contractor will only transport the waste to a fully approved licensed and regulated facility or other approved disposal site as agreed by VA Facility.

In addition, the contractor will present documentation of the disposal facility license and permits, as well as all additional permits and licenses necessary to transport and dispose of waste, along with their quotation.

If the offeror is utilizing a sub-contractor, all applicable licenses and permits must be submitted with their quote.

The contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. The contractor shall be responsible for any injury to their employees, or others, as well as for any damages to personal or public property that occurs during performance of this contract that is caused by their employees’ fault or negligence.

NOTE: The contractor is responsible for reporting to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the VA Facility of pick-up, by weight, the amount of waste removed on a quarterly basis from commencement of the contract.

7. CALL BACKS:

a. Emergency call back: The Contractor shall within 2 hours after receipt of notification by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Program Office, respond to a call for replacement of any container. This call back service shall be accomplished at no additional charge to the Government.

b. Non-emergent calls: Contractor shall report within mutually agreed upon time with COR for non-scheduled services without additional charge to the Government.

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:

The Government will investigate complaints from New York Harbor Healthcare System. All information received will be provided either verbally and/or in writing to the contractor for appropriate action.

9. CONTINGENCY PLAN:

Contractor shall have in place and maintain a valid contingency plan to meet the requirement of the contract whenever trash cannot be handled by or at the primary transportation or processing facility due to interruption of service or failure of equipment. Written documentation shall be made available to the Government that contingency plan is in accordance with all Federal, State, Municipal and local specifications and regulations for storage, transportation, and disposal of trash. A preliminary contingency plan must be provided with quote submission.

10. REQUIRED REPORTING:

a. The Contractor will be responsible for providing written/verbal notification of all pickups for each trash container on a monthly basis and written notification of all sanitizations done on a semi-annual basis to the Chief, Environmental Management Service or his/her designee. Contractor will also provide monthly to the COR all necessary information for VHA Waste Tracker, including poundage and landfill diversion.

b. The Contractor is responsible for supplying, completing and submitting all reports required or requested by Federal, State or local ordinances, which pertain to any duties contained in the contract.

c. The Contractor will furnish the COR’s office, prior to initial application the trade names (if any) and the chemical names of all approved chemicals utilized to clean the containers along with – Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The Contractor shall supply this information as new products are submitted for approval to the COR.

d. The contractor shall be required to provide a written waste audit report as part of the reporting. The report should show the previous year goals and objectives. The purpose of the report is to measure the success of the previous years and the opportunities of the upcoming year for landfill avoidance and waste minimization.

e. The Contractor shall provide a monthly report detailing total pounds and tons of each waste stream being managed. Contractor to provide all information necessary in a format that can be easily uploaded into the VA Waste tracker system.

· Reporting is to be separated by each waste stream.

· Exact Excel Formats for the monthly reports shall be coordinated with the COR.

· The contractor is required to return the completed certification of recycling to the VA facility’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 15 calendar days from the date of removal from the VA Facility grounds. This report is due within 5 days at the end of each quarter. The Contractor shall provide tracking and reports associated with the shipments of all waste streams monthly to the COR. The tracking shall include the waste stream, amount generated, cost or revenue, and the total for the month. The report should also indicate container sizes, frequencies, service dates or period service rendered, disposal site utilized or recycling center.

· The contractor is responsible for supplying, completing and submitting all reports required or requested by Federal, State or local ordinances, which pertain to any duties contained in the contract.

10. REFERENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements of the following agencies must always be met:

1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 40 CFR.

2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System Regulation as stated in 21 CFR Part 820

3. Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR.

4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

5. VA DIRECTIVE 0063, Waste Prevention and Recycling Program

12. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

a. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

1. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who is responsible for the performance/coordination of work defined in this contract. The name and phone numbers (during and after hours) of this person and alternate(s), who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the contract start date. The contract manager and alternate(s) shall be able to understand, read, fluently speak, and legibly write the English language. This person may perform services under this contract in addition to contract management duties. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor in all contractual matters relating to daily operation of this contract. All changes must be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the implementation of such changes.

2. Contractor shall provide a highly qualified project manager with strong support from corporate management as this shall be essential to successfully performing these requirements day to day over an extended period of time. This plan shall identify the organizational structure proposed to direct these operations. The management team members shall be identified along with a description of qualifications and relative experience. The methods and procedures used to carry out this plan shall be specified, including the problem resolution procedures to be used in the event of service related or personnel problems. The Contractor shall identify the types of employee incentives used to encourage quality performance by Contractor staff. The plan shall specify the manager that shall be designated to meet with the Contracting Officer, at the Government’s convenience, for scheduled and impromptu meetings to discuss contractual issues.

3. Contractor shall provide their employees with appropriate protective clothing, equipment, and apparel as prescribed by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). The technician shall be dressed neatly in appropriate uniform and wear an identification badge at all times when servicing at the VA facility.

4. The contractor shall provide all training necessary to perform the work as defined in this contract. Training shall not hamper the quantity, quality, or timeliness of work requirements of the contract.

b. Other:

1. As part of this contract, the contractor will assist the facility, as needed in maintaining necessary compliance under the rules for the state. The contractor will permit unannounced site visits as determined by the COR. The contractor will remedy and/or return any material erroneously collected in their possession upon request.

2. Contractor shall provide a complete background of their company as well as any company utilized to sustain this contract. Information will include but is not limited to company’s full legal name, primary business address, all other office locations (city and state), and history, along with the number of years in business.

3. Contractor shall have in place and maintain a valid contingency plan to meet the requirements of the contract. Contractor shall incur all costs associated with fulfilling this contingency plan. Contractor shall be liable for all expenses incurred by the Government due to the contractor's inability to perform in accordance with these requirements.

4. Contractor shall demonstrate their ability to convert the VA location to their services immediately after award of the contract.

5. Contractor is required to identify any subcontractors and suppliers. Contractor is responsible for supervision, contract compliance and obtaining any necessary documentation from their subcontractors or supplies performing under this contract. If the contractor intends to utilize subcontractors and suppliers other than those initially identified, operating licenses, permits, certificates and any other forms required by regulatory agencies for the new facility must be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than thirty (30) days prior to change. Any and all cost increases to meet additional regulatory requirements caused by such change of disposal facilities or any other contractor action relative to transport, storage, shall be borne by the contractor.

13. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY:

During work execution, the Contractor shall take special care to protect Government property including exterior buildings and other surfaces. Damage resulting from Contractor operations shall be repaired by the Contractor, including painting, refinishing, or replacement (if necessary), at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall be responsible to meet all OSHA/Safety requirements in the performance of the work. This shall include but not be limited to taking all the necessary precautions to protect the patients, visitors and/or staff at each location. Contractor shall be held responsible for any injuries and/or damage, which may be caused as a result of the Contractors failure to adhere to these requirements.

14. COMMUNICATION:

The contractor shall explain the communication plan for employees and subcontractors. Highly functional and efficient data and voice communications are critical for successfully performing the contract requirements. The Contractor must be capable of sending and receiving e-mails and faxes, communicate with the COR, communicate with service vehicles regularly to determine locations and relay service-related messages, and send/receive electronic data files. Communication shall be critical in ensuring no interruption of services. Communication shall include how waste will be collected, manifested, and treated. The communication shall be very important to ensure compliance.

15. HEALTH & SAFETY:

Due to potential health and safety risks, the plan shall demonstrate a good working knowledge of the US DOT, US Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA), State of NY Department of Health and other applicable regulations that govern the health and safety risks involved in the handling and shipping of general waste. All tasks with potential health and safety risks shall be identified along with the proposed control measures to ensure minimal exposure to minimize risk. The Contractor agrees that his personnel and equipment are subject to safety inspections by Government personnel while on Federal property. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in the handling, repackaging, and transportation of the items listed herein shall be trained in the areas of spills, and general first aid procedures.

16. ADMINISTRATION

a. Facility Orientation: An initial orientation of the facilities will be conducted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the start of the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for conducting orientation for new employees thereafter.

b. Accident Reporting: In the event an accident occurs on the Department of Veterans Affairs property or involving Government personnel or property, the contractor shall contact the VA Police immediately. A report shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR in writing that shall include the following: (1) the time and date of occurrence; (2) the place of occurrence; (3) a list of personnel directly involved; and (4) a narrative or description of the accident to include chronological order of the accident and circumstances; (5) corrective action to prevent future occurrences.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Waste removal and recycling services (Manhattan campus) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

0001AA

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AB

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AC

Rental of (4) 2 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Single Stream Recycling) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AD

Pickup (4) 2 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Single Stream Recycling) (Manhattan campus) 2X per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AE

Pickup single Baler VA owned (Cardboard) (Manhattan campus) 2X per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AF

Per Ton Disposal of 35 Cubic Yard Trash Compactor (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus) VA Owned.

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AG

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AH

Per Ton Disposal for 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AJ

Pickup 35 Cubic Yard Trash Compactor (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus) 3X per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AK

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Manhattan campus) As Needed Pick Up

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AL

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open top (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AM

Monthly Sanitization of VA owned Compactor (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AN

Rental for 30 cubic Yard Open Top (Scrap Metal) (Manhattan campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AP

Pickup for 30 Cubic Yard Open top (Scrap Metal) (Manhattan campus) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AQ

Rental for 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (Manhattan campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AR

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (pallets) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0001AS

Waste Audit (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0.00

Waste removal and recycling services (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AA

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AB

Rental of (4) 2 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Recycling) (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AC

Rental of 20 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) Upon request (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AD

Per Ton Disposal of 35 Cubic Yard Trash Compactor (Solid Waste) (Brooklyn campus) VA Owned

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AE

Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AF

Pickup of (4) 2 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Single Stream Recycling) (Brooklyn campus) 2x Per a Week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AG

Pickup Baled VA owned (Cardboard) (Brooklyn campus) 2x Per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AH

Pickup of 20 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) Upon request

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AJ

Per Ton Disposal of 20 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) Upon request

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AK

Pickup of 35 Cubic Yard compactor VA Owned (Solid Waste) 2X per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AL

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AM

Monthly Sanitization of VA owned Compactor (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AN

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Scrap Metal) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AP

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Scrap Metal) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AQ

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AR

Pickup of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AS

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AT

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AU

Pickup of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) (Brooklyn campus) 1X per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0002AV

Waste Audit (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0.00

Waste removal and recycling services (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AA

Rental of 16 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Single Stream Recycling) (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AB

Pickup of (2) 35 VA Owned Trash Compactors (Solid Waste) (St. Albans)

(1) 2x per a week, (1) 1x per a week Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AC

Pickup of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) (St. Albans) 2x per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AD

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AE

Per Ton Disposal of 35 Cubic Yard Trash Compactors (Solid Waste) (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AF

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Construction & Demolition Debris) (St. Albans) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AG

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Construction & Demolition Debris) (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AH

Pickup 6 Cubic Yard (Single Stream Recycling) (St. Albans) 1x per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AJ

Pickup the single baler Cardboard (St. Albans) 2x per a week

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AK

Monthly Sanitization of VA owned Compactor (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AL

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Scrap Metal) (St. Albans) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AM

Pickup of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Scrap Metal) (St. Albans) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AN

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (St. Albans) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AP

Pickup for 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (St. Albans) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AQ

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AR

Rental of (3) 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Solid Waste) (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AS

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Construction & Demolition Debris) (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

0003AT

Waste Audit (St. Albans)

POP Begin: 01-02-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

Waste removal and recycling services (Manhattan campus) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AA

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AB

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AC

Rental of (4) 2 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Single Stream Recycling) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AD

Pickup (4) 2 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Single Stream Recycling) (Manhattan campus) 2X per a week

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AE

Pickup single Baler VA owned (Cardboard) (Manhattan campus) 2X per a week

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AF

Per Ton Disposal of 35 Cubic Yard Trash Compactor (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus) VA Owned

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AG

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AH

Per Ton Disposal for 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AJ

Pickup 35 Cubic Yard Trash Compactor (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus) 3X per a week

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AK

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Manhattan campus) As Needed Pick Up

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AL

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open top (Solid Waste) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AM

Monthly Sanitization of VA owned Compactor (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AN

Rental for 30 cubic Yard Open Top (Scrap Metal) (Manhattan campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AP

Pickup for 30 Cubic Yard Open top (Scrap Metal) (Manhattan campus) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AQ

Rental for 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (Manhattan campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AR

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (pallets) (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1001AS

Waste Audit (Manhattan campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

0.00

Waste removal and recycling services (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AA

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AB

Rental of (4) 2 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Recycling) (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AC

Rental of 20 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) Upon request (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AD

Per Ton Disposal of 35 Cubic Yard Trash Compactor (Solid Waste) (Brooklyn campus) VA Owned

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AE

Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Tops (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AF

Pickup of (4) 2 Cubic Yard Rear Load (Single Stream Recycling) (Brooklyn campus) 2x Per a Week

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AG

Pickup Baled VA owned (Cardboard) (Brooklyn campus) 2x Per a week

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AH

Pickup of 20 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) Upon request (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AJ

Per Ton Disposal of 20 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) Upon request (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AK

Pickup of 35 Cubic Yard compactor VA Owned (Solid Waste) (Brooklyn campus) 2X per a week

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AL

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Construction & Demolition Debris) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AM

Monthly Sanitization of VA owned Compactor (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AN

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Scrap Metal) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed.

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AP

Pickup 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Scrap Metal) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed Pickup

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AQ

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AR

Pickup of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed Pickup.

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AS

Per Ton Disposal of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Pallets) (Brooklyn campus) As Needed

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AT

Rental of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid Waste) (Brooklyn campus)

POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1002AU

Pickup of 30 Cubic Yard Open Top (Solid…