RFQ 36C24827Q0047_1.pdf

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

516-27-1-5064-0002

36C24827Q0047 10-16-2026

Lakiesha Anderson 561-618-2398 11-06-2026

12:30PM EDT

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

10,000 Bay Pines Blvd Bay Pines FL 33744

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562111

$47 Million

Net 30 Days

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MCC: 90D

Department Of Veteran Affairs C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center

10,000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Bay Pines FL 33744

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Bay Pines FL 33744

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, materials, vehicles, transportation, supervision, and services necessary to perform general and recycled waste collection, hauling, and disposal services at C.W.

Bill Young VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, Florida, and Lee County Healthcare Center, Cape Coral, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

See Schedule of Supplies/Services, CLIN structure, Period of Performance, and applicable requirements.

Questions Due: October 23, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET Questions shall be submitted to Lakiesha.Anderson@va.gov

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516-3670162-5064-856700 Waste Management Operat-2580 Non-Medical Contracts \T\ A-0100561Z4

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Lakiesha Anderson Contracting Officer

36C24827Q0047

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 48

C.4 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.5 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014)

C.6 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.7 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.8 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.9 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

C.10 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.11 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.12 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2026)

(DEVIATION)

C.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 ATTACHMENT 1 – WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICE

SCHEDULE

D.2 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

E.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION NOV 2026)

E.5 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E.6 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

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 36C248 Lakiesha Anderson

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

10,000 Bay Pines Blvd

Bay Pines FL 33744

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly 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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL AND RECYCLED WASTE

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform non-infectious refuse collection and recycling services at the Bay Pines VA Health Care Systems, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33744 and Lee County Healthcare Center, 2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL. 33909. The contractor shall provide all necessary management, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, and materials to provide a safe accessible route for VA employees to dispose of waste. Waste could consist of combustible and non-combustible materials such as paper, wrappings, cartons, metals, glass, plastics, floor sweeping, grass cuttings, tree trimmings, street sweepings, wastepaper, lumber, construction debris, general office trash and non-infectious ward area trash and waste. The contractor will accept the trash at his risk and the Government will not be liable for any injury or disease resulting from handling it. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. Work will consist of removal of non-infectious waste and non-edible garbage on a timely basis each week using contractor provided equipment. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with copies of all licenses, permits and insurance verification that apply to this service.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Contract period of performance dates:

Base Period: 12/30/2026 to 12/29/2027 Option Period One: 12/30/2027 to 12/29/2028 Option Period Two: 12/30/2028 to 12/29/2029 Option Period Three: 12/30/2029 to 12/29/2030 Option Period Four: 12/30/2030 to 12/29/2031

3. DESCRIPTION OF WASTES

A. Non-infectious Waste. Non-infectious waste shall consist of combustible and non-combustible materials such as paper, wrappings, cartons, metals, glass, plastics, floor sweepings, grass cuttings, tree trimmings, street sweepings, wastepaper, lumber, construction and demolition debris, clean concrete, general office trash, and other non-infectious ward area trash/waste.

B. Non-edible garbage: Coffee grounds, tea leaves, banana peels, citrus fruit rinds, onion hulls and similar materials.

C. The Contractor shall collect, transport, and properly dispose of non-hazardous waste materials not specifically identified above, provided such materials are consistent with the scope of services described in this Statement of Work (SOW). All collection and disposal activities shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Hazardous, infectious, radioactive, and other regulated waste materials not expressly included in this SOW are excluded from this requirement. Any services outside the established scope shall require prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

4. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall establish and maintain collection routes and schedules for entering, exiting, and servicing designated collection locations at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center (Bay Pines) and Lee County Healthcare Center.

Collection operations shall be performed Monday through Friday during the following hours:

Bay Pines VA Medical Center: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Lee County Healthcare Center: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

On-call collections: within 24 hours of notification.

Collection operations outside these hours shall require prior approval from the Contracting Officer (CO).

The Contractor shall submit proposed collection routes and schedules to the CO and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) no later than ten (10) workdays before the start of contract performance. The COR shall review and approve the proposed routes and schedules before implementation.

The Contractor shall perform collection services at the locations and frequencies identified in Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule. No changes to approved collection schedules or routes shall be made without prior Government approval.

The Contractor shall promptly notify the COR of any condition that may interrupt scheduled performance, including disposal-site delays, equipment breakdowns, blocked containers, adverse weather, or other operational disruptions. Missed collections shall be completed no later than the next workday unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO). Collections delayed by severe weather shall be completed in accordance with Sections 4.E and 4.F.

The Contractor shall maintain a contingency plan to ensure continued waste collection and disposal services during emergencies, disasters, or equipment failures.

The Contracting Officer (CO) may temporarily suspend or adjust collection services in designated areas to accommodate scheduled or unscheduled facility activities. The Contractor shall coordinate any resulting schedule adjustments with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

B. Unscheduled and On-Call Collections. In addition to regularly scheduled services, the Contractor shall provide unscheduled waste and recycling collection services when requested by the Government due to increased waste accumulation, operational requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances.

The Contractor shall complete all unscheduled and on-call collections within twenty-four (24) hours of notification, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO).

The Contractor shall coordinate all unscheduled and on-call services with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Services requiring additional compensation shall be performed only when authorized under the contract by the CO.

C. Special Events. The Contractor may be required to provide additional waste collection support for special events at either facility. The COR will notify the Contractor at least forty-eight (48) hours before a scheduled event.

Special-event services may include temporary relocation of existing containers, placement of additional containers, collection and disposal of refuse, and restoration of containers to their designated locations.

Relocation of up to five (5) existing containers during a single special event shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government, provided the relocation does not require additional containers or separately priced collection services.

The Contractor shall respond to special-event service requests within twenty-four (24) hours of notification, unless otherwise coordinated with the COR.

Containers provided for special events shall be emptied when they reach approximately seventy-five percent (75%) capacity or at the conclusion of the event, as directed by the COR. Containers shall be returned to their designated locations or removed upon completion of the event.

Any additional services requiring compensation must receive prior written authorization from the CO. The Contractor shall submit supporting documentation for authorized additional services in accordance with the contract's invoicing requirements.

D. Station-Wide Collection Requirements. The Contractor shall provide and maintain containers for the collection of non-hazardous waste at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center and Lee County Healthcare Center in accordance with Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule.

Containers shall be equipped with locking lids and drain plugs, where appropriate for the container type and intended use. Containers designated for general waste shall be labeled "GENERAL WASTE."

The Contractor shall coordinate collection services to prevent containers from exceeding seventy-five percent (75%) of their capacity.

The Contractor shall provide all maintenance and repairs to contractor-furnished containers at no additional cost to the Government.

Containers may be emptied or relocated as required by the Government, subject to coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Any changes affecting the contract's scope, pricing, or service requirements shall require authorization from the Contracting Officer (CO).

E. Inclement Weather Schedule. The Contractor shall continue scheduled collection services during inclement weather when conditions permit safe operation.

When severe weather prevents safe collection, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. The COR may coordinate temporary adjustments to collection operations, subject to the CO's authority to approve changes affecting contractual requirements.

Missed collections resulting from severe weather shall be completed within twenty-four (24) to forty-eight

(48) hours after conditions permit safe operations, unless the CO authorizes a different recovery schedule.

The Contractor shall maintain sufficient contingency resources and coordinate recovery operations to minimize disruptions to VA operations.

F. Collection During High Winds. When sustained winds or other hazardous weather conditions make collection operations unsafe, the Contractor shall suspend affected collection activities and notify the

COR.

Collection activities shall not resume until conditions permit safe operation of vehicles, lifting equipment, and containers.

The Contractor shall make reasonable efforts to complete delayed collections on the same day or by 9:00 a.m. the next workday, when conditions permit.

When severe weather prevents completion within that period, the recovery requirements in Section 4.E shall apply.

G. Federal Holiday Collections. The Contractor is not required to provide regularly scheduled collection services on Federal holidays.

Collections missed because of a Federal holiday shall be completed on the next workday in addition to the Contractor's regularly scheduled services, unless otherwise approved by the CO.

H. Weight Tickets, Reporting, and Invoices. The Contractor shall obtain certified weight tickets documenting the collection and disposal of waste and recyclable materials at authorized disposal or processing facilities.

Weight tickets shall identify, as applicable, the collection date, disposal facility, waste type, vehicle identification, and incoming and outgoing weights or net weight.

The Contractor shall submit electronic copies of all applicable weight tickets and a monthly summary of collected and disposed waste quantities to the COR no later than the third (3rd) workday of the following month.

Invoices shall reflect the applicable contract line items, service periods, authorized on-call collections, and any required supporting disposal documentation.

The Contractor shall submit invoices no later than the fifteenth (15th) calendar day of the following month in accordance with the contract's payment and invoicing requirements.

I. Estimated Waste Quantities. The historical estimated annual quantity of non-hazardous waste is approximately 2,450,000 pounds. This estimate is provided for informational and pricing purposes and does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

Actual waste quantities may vary depending on facility operations, seasonal conditions, recycling initiatives, and other factors.

The Contractor shall perform all scheduled services and authorized on-call collections in accordance with the contract and Attachment 1. Changes exceeding the established contractual requirements shall be addressed through the appropriate contractual process.

J. Removal and Replacement of Compactors and Containers. The Contractor shall remove, transport, empty, and return or replace self-contained compactors and other designated containers without unnecessarily disrupting VA operations.

For compactors and containers requiring removal and replacement, the Contractor shall complete delivery and placement of the replacement container within one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes after removal of the existing container, unless Attachment 1 establishes a different requirement.

Replacement containers shall be clean, serviceable, properly positioned, and free of accumulated waste or debris that could create unsafe or unsanitary conditions.

The Contractor shall coordinate container exchanges with the COR and ensure that collection areas remain accessible to VA personnel, patients, and vehicles.

K. Government-Approved Containers. All contractor-furnished containers and recycling bins shall be suitable for their intended use and approved by the Government.

L. Maintaining Containers and Collection Areas. The Contractor shall maintain contractor-furnished containers in a clean, sanitary, safe, and serviceable condition throughout the contract period.

Following collection, containers shall be returned to their designated locations in an upright and stable position, with lids properly secured where applicable.

The Contractor shall immediately clean up any spills, refuse, or debris resulting from collection activities.

During servicing, the Contractor shall also remove loose refuse and recyclable materials located within ten (10) feet of the serviced containers, including materials placed there by VA personnel that are consistent with the covered waste streams.

The Contractor shall leave all serviced collection areas clean, sanitary, accessible, and free of accumulated waste and debris.

5. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PROCESSING

A. Recyclable Materials. The Contractor shall collect and segregate recyclable materials, including cardboard and other recyclable materials identified in this Statement of Work (SOW), using the designated recycling containers specified in Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule.

Fluorescent lamps and batteries are managed through separate waste streams and are excluded from this requirement.

B. Sales Receipts and Recycling Revenue. The Contractor shall remit to the Government all revenue generated from the sale of recyclable materials collected under this contract.

The Contractor shall submit electronic copies of sales receipts to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) no later than the third (3rd) working day of the month following the sale.

Sales receipts shall identify the type and weight of recyclable materials sold, sale price, date of sale, location of sale, and purchaser or recycling marketer.

6. DISPOSAL

A. Disposal of Non-Marketable Recyclable Materials. For purposes of this contract, non-marketable materials are recyclable materials rejected by a recycling purchaser or processing facility due to contamination. Recyclable materials determined by the Contractor to be economically unfavorable to process or market shall not be classified as non-marketable solely for that reason.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of non-marketable recyclable materials, including all associated transportation, hauling, and disposal fees, at no additional cost to the Government. Disposal shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

7. EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES

A. Vehicles. The Contractor shall provide vehicles that are properly maintained, registered, insured, and suitable for the collection, transportation, and disposal of waste and recyclable materials required under this contract. Vehicles shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety and operational requirements.

The Contractor shall ensure that all vehicles remain in safe and serviceable condition throughout the contract period and provide documentation of compliance upon request by the Government.

B. Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to perform the required waste collection and recycling services. Equipment shall be maintained in safe, functional, and serviceable condition throughout the contract period.

The Contractor shall repair or replace equipment that becomes unsafe or unserviceable without disruption to required collection services. Documentation demonstrating equipment compliance shall be provided upon request by the Government.

The Contractor shall maintain sufficient vehicles, equipment, and backup capability to ensure continued performance of required collection services during equipment breakdowns, maintenance, or repairs.

Equipment failure shall not relieve the Contractor of its contractual performance obligations.

C. Recycling Bins. The Contractor shall provide recycling bins appropriate for the designated recyclable materials and collection methods identified in Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule.

Recycling bins shall be clean, serviceable, blue in color, and display a recycling symbol. Recycling bins shall meet the applicable size and capacity requirements identified in Attachment 1.

The Contractor shall maintain or replace recycling bins as necessary to ensure continued compliance with contract requirements.

8. EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

A. Non-Storage. The Contractor shall not store filled waste containers on VA premises after removal from their designated collection locations. Containers removed for collection or disposal shall be transported off-site in accordance with the established service requirements.

B. Compactor and Container Replacement. The Contractor shall provide clean, serviceable replacement compactors and containers in accordance with the applicable turnaround requirements established in Section 4.J and Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule.

Containers shall have covers or lids where appropriate for their intended use to prevent waste from being scattered and to protect contents from inclement weather.

The Contractor shall remove any accumulated refuse or debris beneath or around a compactor before placing the replacement unit.

9. SANITARY CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall collect, transport, and dispose of non-hazardous waste and recyclable materials in a manner that prevents unsanitary conditions, objectionable odors, pest infestations, and conditions detrimental to public health or safety.

Containers shall be appropriate for their intended waste streams and maintained to prevent leakage, excessive odors, and the release or scattering of waste during collection, transportation, and disposal.

The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to control odors and maintain sanitary conditions throughout contract performance.

10. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. Contract Management and Communications. The Contractor shall designate a contract manager and at least one alternate with authority to manage daily contract operations and coordinate performance matters with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

The contract manager and alternate shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The Contractor shall provide their names, telephone numbers, and email addresses to the COR before contract performance begins and promptly notify the COR of any changes.

B. Contractor Personnel. Contractor personnel shall be qualified to perform their assigned duties and shall be readily identifiable as contractor employees through company uniforms, identification badges, or other appropriate identification.

Personnel shall comply with applicable VA facility rules, safety procedures, and traffic regulations while performing contract services.

C. Licensing and Regulatory Compliance. The Contractor shall maintain all licenses, permits, registrations, and authorizations required by applicable Federal, State, and local laws for the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste and recyclable materials.

Employees operating vehicles or specialized equipment shall possess the appropriate licenses, qualifications, and training required for their assigned duties.

The Contractor shall provide documentation of applicable licenses, permits, and registrations to the CO before performance begins and upon request.

D. Safety Requirements. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a written safety plan addressing waste collection operations, vehicle and equipment safety, hazard recognition, employee training, and applicable occupational safety requirements.

The Contractor shall submit the Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to the start of contract performance.

Contractor personnel shall promptly report conditions that may threaten the safety or security of VA personnel, patients, visitors, property, or contractor employees.

Weapons, firearms, and ammunition are prohibited on VA premises in accordance with applicable facility requirements.

E. Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality-control program to ensure waste collection and recycling services are performed in accordance with the SOW and Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule.

The program shall include procedures for identifying and correcting deficiencies, preventing recurrence, receiving and resolving customer complaints, and documenting corrective actions.

The Contractor shall promptly notify the COR of customer complaints and significant performance deficiencies.

The Contractor shall submit the Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the COR prior to the start of contract performance.

F. Government Quality Assurance. The Government may inspect and evaluate contract performance through scheduled or unscheduled inspections to determine compliance with contract requirements.

Government inspections do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for maintaining its own quality-control program or meeting contract performance standards.

G. Correction and Re-performance of Services. When services are not performed or fail to meet contract requirements, the Contractor shall correct or re-perform the deficient services at no additional cost to the Government.

Corrective action shall begin immediately upon notification by the COR and shall be completed the same day or no later than noon of the next workday, without adversely affecting regularly scheduled services.

H. Subcontracting. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable contract clauses and requirements governing subcontracting, including the limitations on subcontracting applicable to this SDVOSB set-aside.

Subcontracting arrangements shall not relieve the prime Contractor of responsibility for satisfactory contract performance.

I. Government Property and Facility Protection. The Contractor shall safeguard any Government-furnished property provided for contract performance and shall comply with applicable facility rules governing its use.

The Contractor shall conduct collection operations in a manner that protects Government property and maintains safe access for patients, employees, visitors, and vehicles.

J. Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the contractor by the government are not lost, misplaced, or duplicated and are not used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government. The contractor shall immediately report CO/COR any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys. In the event keys, other than the master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor may be required, upon written direction of the contracting officer, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the government. The government may, however at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

11. SCHEDULE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

A. Scheduled and On-Call Collection Services. The Contractor shall provide scheduled and on-call waste collection and recycling services at the locations identified in Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule.

Attachment 1 establishes the required container types, sizes, quantities, locations, collection frequencies, service response times, and estimated quantities.

The Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with the collection, equipment, sanitation, and reporting requirements established in this Statement of Work (SOW).

B. Treated Non-Infectious Medical Waste. The Contractor shall collect treated, non-infectious medical waste and trash from the designated 40-cubic-yard compactor at Building 110, Bay Pines VA Medical Center, in accordance with Attachment 1.

The driver shall sign the applicable treated-waste documentation before removing the waste from VA property.

C. Emergency Waste Management Services. In the event of an emergency, including hurricane cleanup, the Government may require additional containers and associated collection, transportation, and disposal services.

The Contractor shall provide quotations for requested emergency services to the Environmental Management Service (EMS). No additional emergency containers or services shall be provided until authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) or through an authorized contractual ordering instrument.

The Government will identify the required container locations and service requirements at the time of authorization. The Contractor shall provide applicable disposal weight tickets for completed services.

Emergency services that are not included in the awarded contract's established pricing shall require separate authorization and funding before performance.

12. RECYCLABLE MATERIAL COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Recyclable Materials. The Contractor shall collect, process, and market the following recyclable materials, as applicable to the waste streams identified in this Statement of Work (SOW) and Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule:

1) Plastic - beverage bottles, jugs, jars, and many types of food containers

2) Glass - most bottles, jugs, and jars

3) Metal - aluminum and steel cans and bottles

4) Office paper - White and pastel bond paper, post-it notes, computer paper, packing paper and envelopes

5) Glue back books - Soft-cover books with non-glossy paper, flight publications, regulations, phone books etc.

6) Newspaper

7) Cardboard (corrugated)

8) Grass clippings

9) Leaves

10) Tree limbs

11) Clean concrete (construction and demolition material designated for recycling).

B. Materials Preparation. The Contractor shall prepare and package recyclable materials as necessary for acceptance by the selected recycling or processing facilities.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and supplies required for recyclable material preparation, including baling wire, straps, containers, and other packaging materials, as applicable. The Government will not furnish recycling equipment.

C. Monthly Waste and Recycling Reports. The Contractor shall submit an electronic monthly waste and recycling report to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) no later than the fifth (5th) working day of the following month.

The report shall separately identify the following waste categories and disposal methods:

Waste Type Waste Subtype Disposal Method Construction and Demolition — Landfill Construction and Demolition Clean Concrete and Other C&D Recyclables Recycled Organic Waste Yard Waste Compost Recycling Cardboard Recycled Recycling Comingled Recycled Recycling Metal Recycled Solid Waste — Landfill

Clean concrete shall be separately identified within the Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling category.

For each applicable category, the report shall identify the quantities collected, processed, sold, or donated; the receiving disposal or processing facility; and the corresponding weight in pounds or tons.

The report shall also identify applicable recycling revenues, processing costs, and documented cost savings, when available.

Weight tickets, landfill disposal quantities, and recycling sales receipts shall be submitted in accordance with Sections 4.H and 5.B of this SOW.

13. SERVICES SUMMARY

The following performance objectives establish the minimum acceptable performance standards for waste collection and recycling services. The Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with this Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule, and authorized service requests.

These performance standards do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for meeting all contract requirements.

Performance Objective Performance Threshold SDS-1 – Solid Waste Collection and Disposal. Collect, transport, and dispose of non-hazardous waste in accordance with the established collection schedule.

Complete all scheduled collections within the required service periods identified in Attachment 1, except for delays authorized by the Government.

SDS-2 – Recycling Collection and Processing.

Collect, process, and market recyclable materials in accordance with contract requirements.

Perform recycling collection and processing services in accordance with the established schedule and applicable recycling requirements.

SDS-3 – Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance. Maintain all contractor-furnished vehicles, equipment, and containers in safe, clean, and serviceable condition.

Equipment and vehicles shall remain operational and suitable for their intended use throughout contract performance.

Deficiencies shall be corrected without disrupting required services.

SDS-4 – On-Call and Authorized Collection Services. Perform all authorized on-call and additional collection services.

Complete 100% of authorized service requests within the applicable response times established in Attachment 1 and the

SOW.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Quoters shall enter "NSP" (Not Separately Priced) in the Unit Price and Amount fields for all informational CLINs. The costs associated with these informational CLINs shall be included in the applicable period's firm-fixed-price CLIN.

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

**Waste Management and Recycling Services – Firm-Fixed Price**

Provide all scheduled and on-call waste management and recycling services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule.

The firm-fixed monthly price includes all labor, supervision, equipment, containers, transportation, disposal, fuel, and other costs necessary to perform the required services.

All informational CLINs for this contract period are included in the firm-fixed price of this CLIN and shall not be separately priced.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

One (1) 40 cubic yard compactor for removal of treated, non-infectious medical waste and trash, serviced every Tuesday and Friday on a scheduled basis, no later than 11:00 AM, with a one (1) hour and thirty

(30) minute turnaround time for delivery and replacement. Contractor shall provide weight tickets from the resource and recovery plant to document proper disposal. Location: Building 110, eastside rear dock.

Driver shall sign the treated waste document before leaving the property with the waste.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 30 cubic yard compactor to be used solely for the removal of trash, serviced every Tuesday and Thursday on a scheduled basis, no later than 11:00 AM, with a one (1) hour and thirty (30) minute turnaround time for delivery and replacement. The contractor shall provide weight tickets from the resource and recovery plant to document proper disposal. Compactor Location: Lee County Healthcare Center, dock inside gate.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 30 cubic yard compactors solely for cardboard recycling, serviced every Monday and Thursday on a scheduled basis, no later than 11:00 AM, with a one (1) hour and thirty (30) minute turnaround time for delivery and replacement. One compactor shall be located at Building 110 rear dock, Bay Pines, and one at Lee County Healthcare Center dock inside gate. Contractor shall provide weight tickets for cardboard.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two(2) 8 cubic yard box to be serviced three (3) times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Box Location: Bldg. 100, rear of Nutrition and Food Service. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

35.00 EA __________________ __________________

One (1) 20 cubic yard bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 36, Warehouse. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 30 cubic yard bins to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 19, Laundry. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be removed three a week on

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00A.M. Bin Location: Building 19, Laundry. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 10 cubic yard front end loaders to be serviced once a day

Monday through Friday, NO LATER THAT 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Bldg. 1, Canteen. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 8 cubic yard front end loaders to be serviced once a day

Monday and Thursday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Bldg. 46, VA Regional Office. Contractor will provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced five (5) times a week, Monday thru Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Bldg. 101, CLC Nursing Home. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced three (3) times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM.

Bin Location: Bldg. 102, Domiciliary. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 8 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced twice per week on

Monday and Thursday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Box Location:

Bldg. 11, Police Station. Contractor will provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

30.00 EA __________________ __________________

One (1) 30 cubic yard bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 36, Warehouse. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced three (3) times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM.

Bin Location: Bldg. 2, rear of ramp. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

25.00 EA __________________ __________________

Two (2) 20 cubic yard construction and demolition (C&D) open-top bins to be serviced on an on-call basis. One (1) bin shall be located behind Building 11 at Bay Pines and one (1) at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. Pickups shall occur within 24 hours of notification, with a one (1) hour and thirty (30) minute turnaround time for delivery and placement. Contractor shall provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 8 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced one (1) time per week on Wednesdays, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Rear of Cemetery inside gate. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

165.00 EA __________________ __________________

Two (2) 30 cubic yard and one (1) 20 yard brush open top bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: One(1)30 yard and (1) 20 yard behind Building 11 and one (1) 30 yard at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 30 cubic yard closed A-Frame bins (single stream recycles) or separate recycle containers for each recyclable good to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: One (1) at building 110, rear dock and one at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 30 cubic yard, open top bin only used for the removal of metal to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: bldg. 110, rear dock. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 20 cubic yard open top bin to be serviced on an on-call basis.

Pick-ups are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin.

Bin Location: Building 11, by water tank. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

0.00 MO __________________ __________________

Emergency waste management services, including additional containers and associated collection and disposal services, as required in accordance with Section 11.C of the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-30-2026 POP End: 12-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Attachment 1 – Waste Collection and Recycling Service Schedule.

The firm-fixed monthly price includes all labor, supervision, equipment, containers, transportation, disposal, fuel, and other costs necessary to perform the required services.

All informational CLINs for this contract period are included in the firm-fixed price of this CLIN and shall not be separately priced.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-30-2027 POP End: 12-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 40 cubic yard compactor for removal of treated, non-infectious medical waste and trash, serviced every Tuesday and Friday on a scheduled basis, no later than 11:00 AM, with a one (1) hour and thirty

(30) minute turnaround time for delivery and replacement. Contractor shall provide weight tickets from the resource and recovery plant to document proper disposal. Location: Building 110, eastside rear dock.

Driver shall sign the treated waste document before leaving the property with the waste.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-30-2027 POP End: 12-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection trash, serviced every Tuesday and Thursday on a scheduled basis, no later than 11:00 AM, with a one (1) hour and thirty (30) minute turnaround time for delivery and replacement. The contractor shall provide weight tickets from the resource and recovery plant to document proper disposal. Compactor Location: Lee County Healthcare Center, dock inside gate.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-30-2027 POP End: 12-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection serviced every Monday and Thursday on a scheduled basis, no later than 11:00 AM, with a one (1) hour and thirty (30) minute turnaround time for delivery and replacement. One compactor shall be located at Building 110 rear dock, Bay Pines, and one at Lee County Healthcare Center dock inside gate. Contractor shall provide weight tickets for cardboard.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-30-2027 POP End: 12-29-2028

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Box Location: Bldg. 100, rear of Nutrition and Food Service. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-30-2027 POP End: 12-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 36, Warehouse. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-30-2027 POP End: 12-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection are to be made within 24 hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 19, Laundry. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-30-2027 POP End: 12-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00A.M. Bin Location: Building 19, Laundry. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-30-2027 POP End: 12-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Monday through Friday, NO LATER THAT 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Bldg. 1, Canteen. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

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