36C25225Q0099 0001.docx

Amendment 0001

RFQ 36C25225Q0099

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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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.

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SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 11-27-2024 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

36C25225Q0099 11-27-2024

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

Amendment 0001 also updates the Price Schedule and Performance Work Statement to remove line item 28 (55-Gallon Drums).

See *** on the bottom of page 52 of the amended RFQ. There are now only 28-line items per year instead of 29.

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

Quoter's should fill out and return the amended price schedule.

The solicitation due date has not been extended.

Scott Sands Contracting Officer

RFQ 36C25225Q0099 – Vendor Questions with Answers

1. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

The previous/current contract number is: 36C25220D0025. The incumbent is EARTH SMART ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC.

2. Will the included pharmaceutical waste be true waste, or non-returnable medications per the current reverse distribution self-service program?

The included pharmaceutical waste will be true waste.

3. Would reverse distribution be considered with this waste contract as an addendum?

No.

4. Will a partial bid on select service be accepted?

No.

5. Can we include a line item for an environmental impact fee on invoices or should this be factored into the per lb rate that we give them?

No. All fees should be factored in to the per lb. rate.

6. Can they give us an idea on the quantity and size of containers they ship per month/per year for each waste type?

See “Estimated quantities and frequency chart” on pages 50-52 of the solicitation.

7. What containers do they need us to supply? It was unclear whether we’re providing black RCRA bins, 5gal pails, etc. for things like lab waste and universal waste.

Cylindrical drums are swapped on a 1-for-1 basis and provided by the contractor. Rectangular containers are purchased from a separate program and provided by the VA. Pharmaceutical waste is emptied into contractor owned containers. Some government owned containers are sealed and transported as is and pricing is determined by the line item it applies to. All other containers, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Price Schedule – listed in the Solicitation - shall be provided by the contractor.

8. What is the expected amount of labor needed to complete lengthy onsite tasks such as large lab pack jobs and sorting/taping batteries. I didn’t see a line item for labor anywhere in the RFQ.

Labor costs should be built into each line item. For context, large lab pack jobs are required, on average, 1 - 2 times per year. Some years may require 0 – 1 large lab pack jobs per year. When the large lab pack jobs are required, the estimated time for completion is ~ 1 hour – 90 minutes; these estimates are based on previous/recent services. Additionally, the sorting/taping of batteries is completed by VA personnel.

9. What is the poundage and types of waste generated at the other 6 satellite clinics? Is this included in the RFQ? There is a line item for a service call at a satellite clinic. What needs to be included in the service call charge? (i.e. trans, disposal rate, supplies, etc.)

A flat rate for the service calls only. Page 52 of the solicitation: Service calls to CBOCs may be as few as zero a year. Facility reserves the right to transport waste from CBOCs to Facility if desired. Any/all service calls shall invoice in accordance with the price schedule pricing (Line items 1-28). For example, if a CBOC requires a pickup for tires – the invoice shall include 1 service call flat rate fee and the poundage cost for the tires – in accordance with the Price Schedule pricing (Line items 1-28).

10. Can you please provide your EPA ID number?

The EPA Registry ID for the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin is 110001921467.

See attached document: S02 - RFQ - 36C25225Q0099 - Amended.

End of Amendment 0001