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This document is an amendment to a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide hazardous waste collection and removal services for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois.

The amendment provides answers to questions received by the Contracting Officer and updates the price schedule and statement of work to remove certain line items. The solicitation due date has not been extended. The contract has a minimum guarantee of $5,000 and a ceiling of $1,500,000 for the entire duration. Pricing is provided for various categories of hazardous waste, including flammable, corrosive, oxidizer, toxic/poison, mercury-containing, compressed gas cylinders, aerosols, PCBs, fluorescent lamps, batteries, and pharmaceutical waste. The contractor will be responsible for pickup, transport, and proper disposal of these materials on a monthly basis. The statement of work outlines the contractor's responsibilities, including quality control, security, and reporting requirements.

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RFQ 36C25225Q0028

Amendment 0001

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

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

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

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

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (69D)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC-MILWAUKEE (69D)

Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25225Q0028

10-09-2024

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See CONTINUATION Page

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Amendment 0001 provides answers to questions received by the Contracting Officer.

Amendment 0001 also updates the price schedule and statement of work to remove line items 11 and 19. Asbestos and Chemo waste will not be collected/removed under this contract. Each priced period now has 21 line items instead of the previous 23.

Acknowledgement of this amendment must be signed and returned with the quote and other required documents.

The solicitation due date has not been extended.

Scott Sands Contracting Officer

Captain James A Lovell FHCC (North Chicago)

Questions with Answers

1. I need to know how the waste is contained. Bulk, drums, totes, etc? This question is addressed in the solicitation – see the price schedule and statement of work.

2. Need more specifics on what the waste is, there are many types of corrosive waste and I need to know in particular what each item is, the size container and quantity?

This question is addressed in the solicitation – see the price schedule and statement of work.

3. I need to know what the oxidizer is, the state liquid or solid, container size and quantity? This question is addressed in the solicitation – see the price schedule and statement of work.

4. I need specifics on the waste, size container, and quantiy. Lots of variability price wise in this category? This question is addressed in the solicitation – see the price schedule and statement of work.

5. Need specifics on the gas in the cylinder, and the size of the cylinder? This question is addressed in the solicitation – see the price schedule and statement of work.

6. Need specifics on the gas in the cylinder, and the size of the cylinder? This question is addressed in the solicitation – see the price schedule and statement of work.

7. How are the aerosols contained not sure what CN is? Aerosols are contained in their original canisters and then placed in separate plastic containers for pickup – after use or when expired.

8. Is the asbestos friable or non friable? Would these be shipping all at once or at the same time? Line items 1011, 2011, 3011, 4011, and 5011 have been removed from this contracts scope. Asbestos collection/removal will not be a part of this contract.

9. I would need the PPM on the PCB, the source (TSCA or NON TSCA waste) and how its contained? Non TSCA – stored in drums.

10. I need the size of the bulbs? 4ft bulb fluorescent, 8ft bulb fluorescent, U-bulbs fluorescent.

11. Need to confirm how the oil is contained? Drums

12. Estimated weight on 5 gallon pail? unknown

13. What size are these batteries, how much do they weigh? Weights unknown – lithium ion, nicad, and lead acid batteries.

14. Specifics on what the chemo drugs are? Line items 1019, 2019, 3019, 4019, and 5019

(Chemo drugs) will not be collected/disposed of under this contract. Line items have been removed.

15. Specifics on what the pharmaceuticals are and are these controlled substances? Non Dea pharmaceutical substances.

16. Could you please provide more information on the specific types of hazardous waste that will need to be collected (e.g., medical, pharmaceutical, chemical)? This question is addressed in the solicitation – see the price schedule and statement of work.

17. Will the contract require both routine and emergency waste pickups, and if so, how frequently are these services expected? Routine only – if an emergency pickup is needed it will be accomplished via a bilateral contract modification.

18. What is the expected volume of hazardous waste generated per month or year at the facility? This question is addressed in the solicitation – see the price schedule and statement of work for estimated yearly totals.

19. How frequently would waste collections be required (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.)?

Monthly

20. Are there any certifications or qualifications required beyond the standard EPA and OSHA regulations that contractors must meet? Requirements are listed in the solicitation.

21. Does the facility require any special permits or authorizations for specific types of waste, such as radioactive or pharmaceutical waste? No - Requirements are listed in the solicitation.

22. Will the contractor be responsible for providing waste containers, or will these be supplied by the facility? The VA facility owns various storage containers (see price schedule and SOW) during pickups, the vendor will swap filled containers with uempty contractor owned containers – 1 for 1 swap.

23. Are any additional services, such as waste audits or regulatory reporting, expected as part of the contract? See SOW section 2.11

24. Is there a specific format or template to follow for the pricing portion of the proposal? The quote shall be provided in accordance with the solicitation.

25. Should any particular cost factors, such as disposal fees or transportation costs, be highlighted in the pricing structure? See the solicitation.

26. Could you provide insight into the key performance indicators (KPIs) or other performance standards the VA will use to evaluate the contractor's services? This contract is governed by the SOW – see the solicitation document.

27. Is subcontracting allowed under this contract, and are there any specific requirements or restrictions for subcontractors? See the solicitation document.

28. What is the expected start date for the services under this contract? See the solicitation document.

29. Could you provide an estimated timeline for the contract award process after the proposal deadline? See the solicitation document.

30. Are there any specific attachments, certifications, or compliance documents that should be included with the proposal? See the solicitation document.

31. Is there an estimated volume of hazardous waste generated that will need to be collected regularly (monthly or quarterly)? See the solicitation document.

32. Are there any seasonal fluctuations in waste volumes? No

33. Could you provide details on the types of hazardous waste to be collected (e.g., chemical, biological, pharmaceutical)? See the solicitation document.

34. Are there materials that require specialized handling or disposal methods? Disposal shall be conducted in accordance with the SOW.

35. What are the access protocols for the site, and will our personnel need security clearances or specific training to enter the facility? The COR meets the contractor at the designated pickup area – no VA specific TMS courses or security clearances required.

36. Are there specific hours or days for waste collection? See SOW in the solicitation.

37. Are there designated storage or staging areas for waste prior to pickup, or will the contractor need to provide temporary solutions? The COR meets the contractor at the designated pickup areas. A post award orientation will address the pickup location.

38. Are there additional state or local regulatory requirements we need to consider, apart from federal standards? No

39. Are there preferred disposal facilities, or is the contractor free to choose certified facilities? Contractor is free to choose a certified facility for disposal.

40. What protocols are in place for hazardous waste spills or emergencies, and what response resources should the contractor have available? See section 2.13 of the SOW. Spills caused by VA personnel will be addressed/handled in-house.

41. Is there a current incumbent for this contract? If so, could you provide the contract number? Yes, 36C25219D0066 EARTH SMART ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC.

42. Does the facility have any sustainability goals, such as reducing hazardous waste or promoting recycling, that the contractor can contribute to? Yes, as long as its at no cost to the government and in accordance with the SOW.

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

AMENDMENT NO: DATE:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

The minimum guarantee for this IDIQ is $5,000.00 and the ceiling is $1,500,000.00 for the entire duration of the contract. The Government will only pay for actual services rendered.

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED

TOTAL

1,500.00 GL __________________ __________________

Ignitable/Flammable (Liquids and Solids) Pathology solvent wastes including xylenes, methanol, formalin solutions (flammable-Class 3), and related mixtures; paint thinners; flammable laboratory solvents in this class Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage Monthly - (Cost per Gallon)

500.00 GL __________________ __________________

Corrosive Materials (Liquids and Solids)

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; photochemicals and some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

50.00 GL __________________ __________________

Oxidizer (Liquids and Solids)

Sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, similar reactive compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Toxic/Poison (Liquids and Solids)

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 Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Mercury containing organic (liquids and solids) Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Mercury containing metallic (liquids and solids) Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024

POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Waste Preservations (Liquids and Solids) Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - (Cost per gallon Formalin solutions considered corrosive)

2.00 CY __________________ __________________

Compressed Gas Cylinders (propane, acetylene, oxygen, hydrogen) E (small) type Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - (Cost per cylinder)

Compressed Gas Cylinders (propane, acetylene, oxygen, hydrogen) H (large) type Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

300.00 CN __________________ __________________

Aerosols Aerosolized paints, lubricants, oils, degreasers, and other solvents Contract Period: Priced Period 1

POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - (Cost per canister)

2.00 DR __________________ __________________

Polychlorinated biphenyl's (PCB) - (Ballast) Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - (Cost per 30 gallon drum)

6.00 GL __________________ __________________

PCB Oil-like Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

5,030.00 EA __________________ __________________

Fluorescent Lamps Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - (Cost per bulb)

110.00 GL __________________ __________________

Used Oil/ Hydraulic Fluid Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

6.00 DR __________________ __________________

Alkaline Batteries Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - (Cost per 5 gallon drum)

300.00 EA __________________ __________________

Lead Acid Batteries Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - (Cost each)

Nickel Cadmium Haz-Sub Batteries Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

4.00 CT __________________ __________________

Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste – 8 gallon container Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - 8 Gallon Container

6.00 CT __________________ __________________

Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste – 12 gallon container Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - 12 Gallon Container

50.00 CT __________________ __________________

Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste – 18 gallon container Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Monthly - 18 Gallon Container

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Lab Analysis Full TCLP (Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure) Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Estimated 1 per year

TOTAL FOR PRICED PERIOD 1

Pathology solvent wastes including xylenes, methanol, formalin solutions (flammable-Class 3), and related mixtures; paint thinners; flammable laboratory solvents in this class Contract Period: Priced Period 2

POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

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; photochemicals and some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, similar reactive compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

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 Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026

Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

(small) type Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

(large) type Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste solvents Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

TOTAL FOR PRICED PERIOD 2

Pathology solvent wastes including xylenes, methanol, formalin solutions (flammable-Class 3), and related mixtures; paint thinners; flammable laboratory solvents in this class Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

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; photochemicals and some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, similar reactive compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

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 Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

(small) type Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

(large) type Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste solvents Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

TOTAL FOR PRICED PERIOD 3

Pathology solvent wastes including xylenes, methanol, formalin solutions (flammable-Class 3), and related mixtures; paint thinners; flammable laboratory solvents in this class Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

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; photochemicals and some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, similar reactive compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

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 Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

(small) type Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

(large) type Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste solvents Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

TOTAL FOR PRICED PERIOD 4

Pathology solvent wastes including xylenes, methanol, formalin solutions (flammable-Class 3), and related mixtures; paint thinners; flammable laboratory solvents in this class Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

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; photochemicals and some peroxyacetic acid sterilant compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, similar reactive compounds Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

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 Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

(small) type Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

(large) type Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste solvents Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste

TOTAL FOR PRICED PERIOD 5

ESTIMATED

GRAND TOTAL

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Section 1: General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Hazardous Waste Removal Services for the Captain James A Lovell FHCC.

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 Services for the Captain James A Lovell FHCC as defined in this Statement of Work except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 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 and in an environmentally responsible manner.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor and obtain applicable licenses and permits necessary to ensure that hazardous waste removal and disposal services are performed at the Facility. The contractor shall accomplish hazardous waste removal and disposal services in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

1.4 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a five (5) year Ordering Period with five (5) 12-month Priced Periods. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Priced Period 1 November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2025

Priced Period 2 November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026

Priced Period 3 November 1, 2026 – October 31, 2027

Priced Period 4 November 1, 2027 – October 31, 2028

Priced Period 5 November 1, 2028 – October 31, 2029

1.5 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program ensures work complies with the requirements of the contract. The quality control plan (QCP) is to be delivered with the contractor’s quote. 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 Recognized Holidays: Contractor is not required to perform services on holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

Juneteenth

1.7 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 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. The Contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for any of the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.8 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at:

Captain James A Lovell

Federal Health Care Center (FHCC)

3001 Green Bay Road

North Chicago, Illinois 60064-3048

1.9 Type of Contract: The Government will award a firm-fixed price IDIQ contract.

1.10 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract are not required to have a security clearance. The Contractor and the Facility agree that the Contractor will have access to sensitive areas of the medical center and will be removing potentially lethal substances; the Contractor agrees to safeguard these materials and to dispose of the items in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The Contractor additionally agrees that if they fail to demonstrate this continued trust that they may be subject to a background investigation based on standards found in VA Directive 0710.

1.11 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.

1.12 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that should be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted 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.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.13 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures should be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.14 Special Qualifications: The Contractor will be responsible to ensure Contractor’s employees providing work on this contract are fully trained and completely competent to perform the required work.

1) Each respondent must have an established business, with an office and full-time staff.

The staff includes a "fully qualified" employee and a "fully qualified" alternate who will serve as the backup.

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.

3) The employees shall be authorized by the Contractor to perform the hazardous material removal and disposal services. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of their personnel and a list of credentials for each type of hazardous material required to be removed and disposed of from the Facility. The

Contracting Officer may authenticate the training requirements or request training certificates/credentials from the Contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing the VA. The CO or designee specifically reserves the right to reject any of the Contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the VA facility.

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

1.15 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, 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.

1.16 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. The COR may delegate a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) who may assist with the duties delegated to the COR.

1.17 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: COR;

Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Manager; Contract Manager; Hazardous Material Handler(s); Treatment and Disposal Facility Managers; Hospital Environmental Care Specialist; Chief of Environmental Management Service. 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 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.18 Contractor Travel: All Travel and transportation costs are to be included in the unit costs for hazardous waste removal services specified in the Cost and Pricing Schedule. Travel outside of the confines of this contract are not approved for payment.

Section 2: Specific Tasks

2. Scope: The contractor shall provide recycling and disposal services for hazardous, non- hazardous, biological, lab packs, radiological, pharmacological, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance, and universal wastes services for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center.

Services shall be provided during the five-year period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2029.

2.1 Tasks: Services shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, analysis, travel, transportation, documentation, waste treatment, disposal and support services required to categorize, package, transport, document and dispose of hazardous, biological, non-hazardous, radiological, DEA controlled substances and universal wastes from the facilities collection points on a monthly basis.

Should hazardous, biological, radiological, DEA controlled substances, or universal waste be released during the performance of services under this contract, through no fault of the facility, the contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with the satisfactory remediation of the incident. This will include the cost of all labor and materials as well as any actual damages incurred to the facility and harm caused to patients, visitors, and staff of the medical center. The remediation efforts shall be performed to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory authorities and the Facility point of contact.

The Contractor will be responsible for consolidating all wastes into the most cost-effective sized container and consolidation most beneficial to the Government. The contractor shall have the capability to supply waste collection containers of various sizes. Any container, bin, or drum taken from the facility during service must be swapped with an equal size, and empty, container, bin, or drum.

All work is to be done between the hours of (7AM-4PM) Monday through Friday unless otherwise specified. Pick up dates shall be scheduled with the facility GEMS Coordinator.

2.2 Location/Delivery:

Bldg. 133 (Loading Dock)

3001 Green Bay Road,…

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