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RFQ: 36C25220Q0433_1 – Hazardous Waste Pick-Up and Disposal (695)

RFQ: 36C25220Q0433_1 Hazardous Waste Pick-Up and Disposal (695)

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DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

36C25220Q0433 08-07-2020 Mead, Jennifer 414-844-4800 X43273 08-19-2020 10:00 A.M.

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 X X 562112 $41.5 Million N/A X 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Zablocki VA Medical Center 5000 Medical Center National Avenue Milwaukee WI 53295 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540 See CONTINUATION Page Selected contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of regulated medical waste at Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI and associated Community- Based Outpatient Clinics, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. See Continuation Page.

The following DOL Wage Determiniations will apply to any award made from this Soliciation: $2015-4899, Revision 11, 6/23/2020.

See CONTINUATION Page X X X Johnson, Ashley Page 1 of B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA (continuation from Standard Form 1449)

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR’S NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE, ZIP

POINT OF CONTACT/TITLE

PHONE NUMBER

FAX NUMBER

E-MAIL ADDRESS

DUNS NUMBER

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________

a. GOVERNMENT: Jennifer Mead, Contract Specialist

MILWAUKEE WI 53214

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

a. FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM – SYSTEM FOR AWARD

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears in accordance with:

a. 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS (See SF1449 Block 18):

a. All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

b. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

c. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network e-Invoice, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs-us/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

d. For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

i. * Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

5. INVOICES cont:

a. Payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice

b. In order to comply with the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (IPERA), the VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with Tungsten Network e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. Tungsten Network electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com or calling 1-877-752-0900 option 2 for Enrollment.

c. Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.Tungsten-Network.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, Tungsten Network customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

d. All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

e. For questions regarding invoice receipt or payment, please call VAFSC directly at 1-877-353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov

6. Ordering Officers

a. Ordering officers (OOs) will be authorized to place orders against this contract. The Contracting Officer (CO) will furnish the Contractor with the names of individuals authorized as OOs, by separate memorandum upon issuance of the contract. When OOs are added after award, the CO will furnish the Contractor with the names of individuals authorized as OOs, by memorandum upon OO appointment. OOs are responsible for issuing and administering orders placed under this contract. OOs have no authority to modify any term of this basic contract. Any deviation from the terms of the basic contract must be approved in writing by the CO responsible for this contract. The Contractor shall accept orders against this contract only from the CO and/or authorized OOs. Fulfilling orders from persons other than the CO or OO may result in loss or delay in payment for supplies/services provided under such orders.

b. The Great Lakes Acquisition Community (GLAC) Contracting Officer (CO) has determined that the designation of Ordering Officers (OO)s is essential to the operation of contracting and increasing efficiency within the VA. Authorized users of this contract are OOs that have completed the OO training and been formally appointed by the GLAC (CO) to this contract.

c. OOs are unwarranted Government personnel authorized to act as agents of the GLAC CO for this Contract. The GLAC CO is the sole authority for appointing OOs to place orders against this Contract. Only Government personnel can be appointed as OOs. OOs shall only place orders within the limits explicitly stated in a written appointment letter issued by the GLAC CO.

d. The OO and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of this contract may be the same person.

e. OOs are responsible for issuing and administering orders placed under this contract. OOs may revise or modify their orders, but only within the scope of this contract. OOs have no authority to modify any term of this basic contract. Any deviation from the terms of the basic contract must be approved in writing by the CO responsible for this contract.

f. The Contractor shall accept orders against this contract from OOs when the order form is accompanied by the review and approval of the COR for this contract (indicated by the COR’s signature at the bottom of the Order Form).

7. Orders - Routine & Off Schedule: Orders may be routine or off-schedule. The lifecycle of an order is, placed, in-motion and complete. An order’s invoice cannot be paid until the order is complete.

a. Routine Order

i. The COR and the Contractor will jointly establish a date and time when pickups shall be performed monthly and routinely.

ii. At least one (1) weeks’ notice shall be given for any rescheduled pickup and pickups are to be rescheduled within 2 weeks of the routinely scheduled pickup.

iii. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule the routine pickup with the COR. COR approval of the date and estimated arrival time shall be obtained a minimum of 1 week in advance of the event.

b. Off Schedule Order

i. The Ordering Officer contacts the Contractor via e-mail with CO copied, requesting a pick-up in addition to a routine order.

ii. A date and time are agreed to for pick-up

c. Lifecycle of Orders

i. Order Placed: An Order is considered placed with the agreed to date and time of pick-up

1. Date and Time are finalized

ii. Order in motion: An Order is considered in motions until complete.

1. COR makes best effort to provide list of items/inventory of waste to be removed, subject to change

2. Contractor must arrive at CAA with required items including but not limed to vehicles, placards, licenses, equipment, supplies, packaging, labels, labor etc.

3. COR designee meets at CAA to unlock building

4. COR designee identifies all Hazardous Wastes needing to be removed by Contractor

5. Contractor may choose to perform independent waste inventory

6. Contractor prepares all Hazardous Wastes for removal and transportation

7. Contractor lists all materials being packaged in a “lab pack” form

8. Contractor creates manifest on Contractor-provided forms

9. Contractor notifies COR when manifest is complete

10. COR meets Contractor at CAA to verify and receive one copy of the manifest

11. Contractor transfers possession of all manifested items to Contractor vehicle

12. COR secures CAA building

13. COR and/or OO shall a fully completed an Order Form.

a. Ordering Officers shall forward the completed Order Form in word.doc format to the COR for review to ensure all items are included from the manifest and appropriately matched to the line items from the Cost and Pricing Schedule for current period of performance.

b. COR will convert the document to a PDF, electronically sign the Order Form, and then electronically send the document back to the OO.

c. The Ordering Officer shall create a PO in VISTA in accordance with Attachment A - Ordering Procedures.

d. The Ordering Officer shall send the PO and Order form to the Contractor copying the CO and COR.

14. Contractor departs facility and disposes of all hazardous materials/wastes

iii. Order Complete

1. The Contractor shall receive an order from the Ordering Officer or a Task Order from the Contracting Officer.

2. Contractor submits invoice

3. COR designee certifies and processes invoice.

4. The Contractor may invoice upon receipt of an order from OO or an awarded TO from CO. However, the contractor is still responsible to complete the following:

a. Contractor ensures signed copy of the manifest by the designated facility owner or operator certifying receipt of the hazardous materials must be received by the COR or designee within 35 days of the waste pickup and prior to invoicing

b. Contractor shall provide a summary of services after each pickup which includes the running totals of the weights of each waste stream removed from the facility for that contract year

c. Original certifications of proper disposal/destruction certifying the proper disposal of waste shall be provided to the COR and/or his/her designee within 60 days of destruction.

iv. Order Finalized OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL INFORMATION DESIGNATED HEREIN PRIOR TO THE TIME SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 8 OF SF 1449 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

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

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS: This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR Part 13 in which simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13 will be used. FAR Part 14 and 15 will not be used.

SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL: The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply to this requirement, therefore, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. No A&A or MOU/ISA is required. Sensitive information exposure as part of this contract involves applicable security controls within the facility as part of the VA Information Security If there are any questions related to privacy, please have a member of your staff contact the VA Privacy Service at (202) 461-6309. If there are any questions related to the information security, please have a member of your staff contact the Office of Cyber Security at (304) 262-7733.

SPECIAL NOTES:

In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all offerors are advised that any question and answer requests must be submitted in a written form via e-mail to Jennifer.Mead@va.gov no later than Wednesday August 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to Contract Opportunities, beta.sam.gov, to all parties.

SITE VISIT:

Given the current circumstances, which have temporarily modified the standard VA guest/visitor policies, we are unable to offer a site visit in this acquisition for services. Please utilize the above-referenced opportunity to submit questions and receive answers, in thorough detail, as it relates to the physical location where the work is to be performed.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitment or issue changes that will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof. Estimated quantities are not subject to Contracting Officer approval, provided increasing or reducing quantities does not reduce the minimum or exceed the maximum.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021

0001AA

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

Lab Pack Pathology solvent wastes including xylene, various alcohols, methanol, and related mixtures; paint thinners; flammable laboratory solvents in this class.

0001AB

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

Bulk Pathology solvent wastes including xylene, various alcohols, and related mixture; paint thinners, flammable laboratory solvents in this class.

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

0002AA

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

0002AB

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

Oxidizer (Liquids and Solids)

Cost per pound: Sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, similar reactive compounds.

Toxic/Poison (Liquids and Solids) (organic/inorganic)

Cost per pound: chloroform, phenol, phenolic compounds; iodine compounds, chromium potassium sulfates and similar compounds, hydroquinone; lead and related compounds, other toxic metals (cadmium, etc.) Non-PCB Chlorinated solvents

Hazardous Waste (Liquids and Solids) Cost per pound: Bondman DAB, barium sulfate, etc.

Mercury containing metallic (Liquids and Solids)

Cost per pound: elemental mercury, mercury containing equipment, elemental mercury spill cleanup materials

Waste Preservations (Liquids and Solids)

Cost per pound: Formalin solutions considered corrosive.

Compressed Gas Cylinders (Propane, Acetylene, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Calibration Gas) E (Small) type

Cost Per Cylinder

Waste Aerosols: Paints, Lubricants, Oils, Degreasers, and other solvents.

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

0010AA

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

0010AB

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

Dual Waste (Sodium Hydroxide/Guanidine Thiocyanate/Ethanol/Biological)

5-Gallon Bucket

Non-Regulated Solids

Carbon Filters

Waste Paint Related Material (old stock from paint and craft shops)

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

Cost per pound. Chemotherapy waste including U058, U150 and U010.

0014AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

0014AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

0015AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

0015AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

Non-Regulated - Loose Pack

Reactive Waste Sodium Borohydride

Organic Peroxide Type E

Cyanides Liquid (D003) Lab Packs

BASE OPTION TOTAL:

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

1001AA

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

1001AB

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

1002AA

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

1002AB

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

Oxidizer (Liquids and Solids)

Toxic/Poison (Liquids and Solids) (organic/inorganic) Cost per pound: chloroform, phenol, phenolic compounds; iodine compounds, chromium potassium sulfates and similar compounds, hydroquinone; lead and related compounds, other toxic metals (cadmium, etc.) Non-PCB Chlorinated solvents

Hazardous Waste (Liquids and Solids)

Mercury containing metallic (Liquids and Solids)

Cost per pound: elemental mercury, mercury containing equipment, elemental mercury spill cleanup materials

Waste Preservations (Liquids and Solids)

Compressed Gas Cylinders (Propane, Acetylene, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Calibration Gas) E (Small) type

Waste Aerosols: Paints, Lubricants, Oils, Degreasers, and other solvents.

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

1010AA

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

1010AB

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

Dual Waste (Sodium Hydroxide/Guanidine Thiocyanate/Ethanol/Biological)

Non-Regulated Solids

Waste Paint Related Material (old stock from paint and craft shops)

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

1014AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

1014AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

1015AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

1015AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

Non-Regulated - Loose Pack

Reactive Waste Sodium Borohydride

Organic Peroxide Type E

Cyanides Liquid (D003)

OPTION PERIOD 1 TOTAL:

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

2001AA

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

2001AB

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

Oxidizer (Liquids and Solids)

Toxic/Poison (Liquids and Solids) (organic/inorganic)

Cost per pound: chloroform, phenol, phenolic compounds; iodine compounds, chromium potassium sulfates and similar compounds, hydroquinone; lead and related compounds, other toxic metals (cadmium, etc.) Non-PCB Chlorinated solvents

Hazardous Waste (Liquids and Solids)

Mercury containing metallic (Liquids and Solids)

Cost per pound: elemental mercury, mercury containing equipment, elemental mercury spill cleanup materials

Waste Preservations (Liquids and Solids)

Compressed Gas Cylinders (Propane, Acetylene, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Calibration Gas) E (Small) type

Waste Aerosols: Paints, Lubricants, Oils, Degreasers, and other solvents.

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

2010AA

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

2010AB

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

Dual Waste (Sodium Hydroxide/Guanidine Thiocyanate/Ethanol/Biological)

Non-Regulated Solids

Waste Paint Related Material (old stock from paint and craft shops)

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

2014AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

2014AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

2015AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

2015AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

Non-Regulated - Loose Pack

Reactive Waste Sodium Borohydride

Organic Peroxide Type E

Cyanides Liquid (D003)

OPTION PERIOD 2 TOTAL:

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

3001AA

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

3001AB

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids) Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

3002AA

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

3002AB

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

Oxidizer (Liquids and Solids)

Toxic/Poison (Liquids and Solids) (organic/inorganic) Cost per pound: chloroform, phenol, phenolic compounds; iodine compounds, chromium potassium sulfates and similar compounds, hydroquinone; lead and related compounds, other toxic metals (cadmium, etc.) Non-PCB Chlorinated solvents

Hazardous Waste (Liquids and Solids)

Mercury containing metallic (Liquids and Solids)

Cost per pound: elemental mercury, mercury containing equipment, elemental mercury spill cleanup materials

Waste Preservations (Liquids and Solids)

Compressed Gas Cylinders (Propane, Acetylene, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Calibration Gas) E (Small) type

Waste Aerosols: Paints, Lubricants, Oils, Degreasers, and other solvents.

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

3010AA

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

3010AB

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

Dual Waste (Sodium Hydroxide/Guanidine Thiocyanate/Ethanol/Biological)

Non-Regulated Solids

Waste Paint Related Material (old stock from paint and craft shops)

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

3014AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

3014AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

3015AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. ******

3015AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

Non-Regulated - Loose Pack

Reactive Waste Sodium Borohydride

Organic Peroxide Type E

Cyanides Liquid (D003)

OPTION PERIOD 3 TOTAL:

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

4001AA

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

4001AB

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids)

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids) Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

4002AA

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids) Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

4002AB

Corrosive Materials (Liquid and Solids)

Cost per pound: Acidic and basic liquids and solids such as water treatment/pH chemicals, chemical acid washing liquids, pool additives; floor strippers; certain detergents and chemical strippers; some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds.

Oxidizer (Liquids and Solids)

Toxic/Poison (Liquids and Solids) (organic/inorganic) Cost per pound: chloroform, phenol, phenolic compounds; iodine compounds, chromium potassium sulfates and similar compounds, hydroquinone; lead and related compounds, other toxic metals (cadmium, etc.) Non-PCB Chlorinated solvents

Hazardous Waste (Liquids and Solids)

Mercury containing metallic (Liquids and Solids)

Cost per pound: elemental mercury, mercury containing equipment, elemental mercury spill cleanup materials

Waste Preservations (Liquids and Solids)

Compressed Gas Cylinders (Propane, Acetylene, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Calibration Gas) E (Small) type

Waste Aerosols: Paints, Lubricants, Oils, Degreasers, and other solvents.

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

4010AA

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

4010AB

Waste Flammable Solid/Organic (Paraffin) still bottoms from solvent recovery system, etc.

Dual Waste (Sodium Hydroxide/Guanidine Thiocyanate/Ethanol/Biological)

Non-Regulated Solids

Waste Paint Related Material (old stock from paint and craft shops)

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

4014AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

4014AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream – Waste Toxic Liquid n.o.s.

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

4015AA

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

4015AB

Pharmaceutical Waste Stream (Liquids and Solids) all non-P and Non-U listed pharmaceuticals/drugs that cannot be reverse distributed

*******Please describe the method that will be used for disposal and the waste stream description/US Dot Description to be used for this group. *******

Non-Regulated - Loose Pack

Reactive Waste Sodium Borohydride

Organic Peroxide Type E

Cyanides Liquid (D003)

OPTION PERIOD 4 TOTAL:

GRAND TOTAL:

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Hazardous Waste Pick-Up and Disposal Services

Part 1 General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Hazardous Waste Pick-Up and Disposal Services performed at Zablocki VA Medical Center. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Hazardous Waste Pick-Up and Disposal Services performed at Zablocki VA Medical Center as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The Zablocki VA Medical Center currently identifies as a small quantity generator as defined by 40 CFR Part 261 and must manage hazardous waste in accordance with the applicable regulations including but not limited to those listed in Section 6. Land disposal of this waste is not an acceptable means, even if allowed by regulations. Excluded for this solicitation is the disposal of municipal type trash and refuse, radioactive waste, and sharps waste. Volumes listed will vary, and the VA makes no guarantee that a pick-up will contain or be limited to the estimated amounts scheduled in Technical Exhibit 3 – Unit Price Schedule.

1.3 Objectives: The Facility’s objective is to properly manage, transport, and dispose of the hazardous Waste generated at the facility in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations including but not limited to those listed in Section 4.1 and in an environmentally responsible manner.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor detailed in Part 5 of this PWS and obtain applicable licenses and permits necessary to ensure that hazardous waste removal and disposal services are preformed at the Facility. The contractor shall accomplish hazardous waste removal and disposal services in accordance with applicable standards and regulations including but not limited to those listed in Section 6.

1.5 Period of Performance: The Period of Performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 Option Year 1: October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022 Option Year 2: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 Option Year 3: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 Option Year 4: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform services on the holidays issued by the President of the United States and the following Federal holidays:

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Local Time Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at as requested by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or designee at the following government facility:

Zablocki VA Medical Center 5000 Medical Center National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award an Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract are not required to have a security clearance. The Contractor and the VA agree that the Contractor will have access to sensitive areas of the medical center and will be removing potentially lethal substances, which if they ended up in the wrong hands could become terrorist weapons. The contractor agrees to safeguard these wastes, so they are not used against the U.S. Government. The contractor additionally agrees that if they fail to demonstrate this continued trust that they may be subject to a background investigation.

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The Contractor will be responsible to endure Contractor employees providing work service on this contract are fully trained and completely competent to perform the required work.

1.6.8.1 The Contractor must have an established business, with an office and full-time staff. The staff includes a “fully qualified” employee and a “fully qualified” alternative who will serve as the backup.

1.6.8.2 “Fully Qualified” is based upon training and on experience in the field. For training, the employee(s) have successfully completed a formalized training program, for the services identified in the description of services that meets the requirements of applicable regulations including but not limited to those listed in Section 4.1. For field experience, shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience respect to scheduled and unscheduled hazardous material removal and disposal services. Qualification shall be provided in accordance with Deliverable in Technical Exhibit 2.

1.6.8.3 The employee(s) shall be authorized by the Contractor to perform the hazardous material removal and disposal services. The Contractor shall provide a list of credentials of approved individuals for each type of hazardous material required to be removed and disposed of from the Milwaukee VAMC. By submitting credential of an employee, the contractor is assuring the competency of that employee. The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request training certificates or credentials from the Contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing any VAMC. The CO and/or COR specifically reserve the right to reject any of the Contractor’s personnel and refuse them permission to work on the VAMC. The contractor shall submit credentials for any new employee that is assigned to perform under this contract. The CO or designee specifically reserves the right to reject any of the Contractor’s personnel and refuse permission to work on the VA facility.

1.6.8.4 If subcontractor(s) are used, they must be approved by the CO; the Contractor shall submit any proposed change in the subcontractor(s) to the CO for approval/disapproval.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by a COR Delegation Memorandum. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager, Hazardous Material Handler(s), Driver(s), and Treatment and Disposal Facility Managers. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 AM thru 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The Contractor personnel will not be required to obtain and wear a VA badge in the performance of this service; however, they should wear and display any forms of ID provided by their employer.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: All Travel and transportation costs are to be included in the unit costs for hazardous waste removal services specified in Technical Exhibit 3 – Unit Schedule. Travel outside of the confines of this contract are not approved for payment.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs No Other Direct cost are approved, unit costs to include travel (outlined in 1.6.13), reproduction, and shipping expenses associated with training activities and visits to contractor facilities.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. HAZARDOUS WASTE. Categories of Hazardous Material/Waste(s) are identified in compliance with 40 CFR Part 261.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS