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36C25919Q0164 03-21-2019 Lance Davis 918-577-3838 03-27-2019

1600 (CST)

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee OK 74401 X X 562112 $38.5 Million X N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee OK 74401 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee OK 74401

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page Respond to Solicitation:

Preferred : e-mail to lance.davis2@va.gov Acceptable : mail to (see block 9 above) must be received on/before due date/time (see block 8 above) **Faxes will not be accepted.* Location of Performance:

(see page one of Performance Work Statement) This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation / contract.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Lance Davis

NCO1616L2-5045

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C259

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee OK 74401

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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

B.2 Performance Work Statement

Performance Work Statement Hazardous Waste Disposal VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee OK 74401

This is a five-year IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) Contract.

Minimum Guarantee for this five-year IDIQ is 6,000 pounds of waste.

Maximum for this five-year IDIQ is 600,000 pounds of waste.

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, training, and protective equipment to properly pickup and dispose of Regulated Medical Waste, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Waste, and Hazardous Waste for the VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System, including related Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in accordance with all Federal (including VA regulations), State, Department of Transportation, and Local regulations for the below listed locations of performance.

The current waste generator status for our entire facility (VAEOHCS) is “Conditionally Exempt, Small Quantity Generators” which is subject to change at any time.

Locations of Performance:

Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee, OK 74401 (Pick-up once a week)

Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic 9322 East 41st St Tulsa, OK 74128 (Pick-up twice once a month)

Tulsa Behavioral Medicine Clinic 10159 E. 11th St Tulsa, OK 74128 (Pick-up twice once a month)

Vinita Outpatient Clinic 269 South 7th St Vinita, OK 74301 (Pick-up twice once a month)

Tulsa Dental Clinic 5110 South Yale Ave Tulsa, OK 74135 (Pick-up twice once a month)

NOTE: Coordinate all Clinic pick-ups with the COR as Clinic’s may not need to be picked up as frequent as twice a month.

1. SCOPE OF WORK.

Hazardous Waste Collection involves the collection, packaging, labeling, inventory, manifesting, labor, transportation, and proper disposal of Regulated Medical Waste, RCRA Waste, Pathological Waste, Pharmaceutical Waste, and Hazardous Waste.

The contractor shall be properly licensed by federal, state and local authorities, to provide pickup, removal and disposal of RCRA and non-RCRA hazardous waste. The contractor shall provide (with their Quote) three (3) References, a copy of their Emergency Spill Response Plan, their Remediation plan, and a copy of all licenses and permits indicated in this Performance Work Statement or a statement stating all licenses/permits can and will be obtained upon award of contract. The contractor must submit at the time of offer the company name, address, contact person, and phone number of all disposal facilities (Primary and Alternate) to be used under this contract. Contractor shall ensure that at the time of submission of quote their primary and alternate disposal facility is not listed as a “High Priority Violator” (HPV). The contractor must obtain VA approval of all disposal facilities and/or methods of disposal before first pick-up. If disposal facility should change for any reason contractor shall request and receive approval (e-mail) before pick-up or disposal.

Services provided by the contractor shall be in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations, to include but not limited to:

The contractor shall provide all management, oversight, tools, supplies (to include all required containers), equipment, and labor to ensure that hazardous waste removal and disposal services are properly and safely performed at the VAEOHCS. All work will be performed in compliance with all existing laws and regulations including, but not limited to: VA Regulations, 40 CFR, 49 CFR, and laws and regulations of any state, county, township or municipal subdivision thereof or other governmental agency that may be applicable to the removal, transportation and disposal of the waste to include any updated regulations.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL:

1. Complete waste determinations for all potentially hazardous waste streams. Waste determinations shall be conducted and documented based on knowledge and/or testing. Waste determinations shall be completed and provided to the COR and/or Alternate COR prior to pick-up. Provide an initial waste characterization report/inventory prior to initial pick-up. The initial characterization is to include the following for each identified waste:

a. RCRA or non-RCRA waste characterization and associated documentation,

b. Provide analytical reports when laboratory analysis such as the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) is utilized to make waste determinations.

c. Disposal and/or destruction method and location,

d. Guidance to facility personnel on how to collect, document and label materials for storage and pick-up and

e. Update the waste characterization report as new wastes are identified during the period of performance.

2. Collect hazardous waste in such a manner as to be least disruptive to facility operations and conduct themselves in a professional manner while in hospital buildings or on hospital grounds.

3. Pick-ups will be conducted bimonthly (every other month) following submittal and approval of the waste characterization report

4. Respond to pick up requests from the COR and/or Alternate COR only.

a. Respond with 48 hours of contact.

b. Coordinate pickup within 10 days of request.

5. Provide and maintain all licenses and permits, without additional cost to the Government, for operational personnel, trailers, containers, vehicles and other resources required for proper removal of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Municipal, and local regulations (e.g. OSHA, EPA, ODEQ, 49 CFR (DOT) including, but not limited to HM-181). If appropriate licenses are not maintained in accordance with Federal and State requirements, the VA may terminate the contract effective upon discovery. The VA reserves the right to halt work if the Contracting Officer and or COR determine work is being done in an unsafe/unhealthy manner or that could harm the environment. VA will not incur additional costs if work is halted for good cause.

6. Ensure proper collection, packaging, labeling, manifesting, labor, transportation, and disposal of the contracted line items of waste in accordance with all federal, state and local requirements.

7. Consolidate all waste into the smallest container allowed by volume and compatibility. Supply all containers for collection at the facility(s) as well as any additional containers required for transport of waste. Perform all profiling, labeling, manifesting, labor, transportation, proper disposal and certificate of destruction and return copy of paperwork for each shipping document utilized for pick-up of waste in accordance with all federal, state, and local requirements.

8. Ensure any spills that occur while the hazardous waste is being handled, removed, or transported by the contractor are contained and a complete clean-up performed, to include along any transportation route.

a. Notify the VAEOHCS Safety Officer and the COR immediately of any spills on VAEOHCS property and provide for spill clean up to the satisfaction of the Safety Office.

b. Notify COR of any spills of VAEOHCS waste occurring in transit within 24 hours of occurrence.

9. Ensure all hazardous materials/waste hauled by the contractor are properly packed with sufficient absorbent material or placed in secondary containment to prevent leaking or spilling. The contractor will supply all packaging material and shall package material in the most efficient manner possible.

10. Dispose all hazardous material/waste collected by the contractor in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. All disposals are to occur off government property. Complete the hazardous waste manifest and land disposal restrictions forms as required by federal, state and local regulations. Provide the COR and/or Alternate COR with a copy of the completed hazardous waste manifest within 35 days of the removal of the material from the site. Provide the VAEOHCS with a certificate of disposal within 3 months of the removal from the site.

11. Supply all packaging and site collection materials to include various sized containers. Containers shall be leak proof, puncture resistant, stackable and transportable, damage free and in good working order at all times. Supply all marking, labels and placards necessary to satisfy federal, state and local laws for content identification, transportation over public thoroughfares, and transfer to any company involved in the destruction, recovery, or burial of hazardous material. Said labels and placards shall be of the size, shape, color, and format required by regulatory bodies and affixed by the contractor in accordance with requirements or current industry practice. All Global Harmonization System markings must be accurately affixed to containers before leaving the pick-up location.

12. Ensure all transportation carriers have required EPA, DOT and state registry for hazardous waste transport and also have records of good shipping practices that may be verified through the appropriate authorities. Carriers shall be chosen, where possible, who do a minimum of interlining or intermediate stopping before reaching the disposal site. Waste containers shall not be unloaded until reaching the treatment/disposal site.

13. Provide information to the COR and/or Alternate COR that demonstrates that the site chosen for treatment and disposal is approved by federal, state and local authorities having jurisdiction.

14. Contractor shall check periodically (minimum annually) to ensure any contract transporter and/or incineration facility has not been cited by any State, Federal, or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a “High Priority Violator” (HPV). Any transporter and/or incineration facility with a current HPV will not be allowed to be used until that regulatory agency has been re-inspected and found them to be compliant and removed their “High Priority Violator (HPV)” status. If a HPV is discovered the contractor shall inform both the COR and the Contracting Officer in writing, within two business days, as to this violation and their plan(s) to continue operations with another transporter and/or incineration facility. The contractor must have a contingency plan (Primary and Alternate transporter and/or incineration facility) in the event of a HPV or any other unforeseen situation. The contractor may, with pre-approval in writing from the COR and/or Contracting Officer, use an alternate facility on a permeant bases or until such time the HPV’s has been cleared up.

15. Provide an annual summary report all hazardous waste disposed for the 12-month period of performance within 45 days of the final pick-up of that period of performance. Report will list each waste stream separately and include documentation of compliance with all RCRA requirements.

Medical Waste, Regulated Medical Waste, RCRA, Pharmaceutical, and Hazardous Waste Streams related to this contract include, but are not limited to:

· D-Listed, P-Listed, and U-Listed Hazardous Waste

· Mercury, Barium, Selenium, Lead, Silver, Chloroform

· Unused chemicals and/or Pharmaceuticals

· Pressurized Vessels such as Aerosol Cans

· Flammable/Ignitable, Re-actives, Corrosives

· Liquids such as used motor oil, or other automotive type liquids

· Florissant light bulbs

· Cultures and stocks of etiologic agents or live vaccines;

· Human blood, blood products, and human body fluids, except urine or feces;

· Pathological wastes consisting of human tissues, organs, and body parts removed during surgery, autopsy, biopsy and other medical procedures;

· Untreated sharps;

· Used blood collection bags, tubes, and vials;

· Contaminated carcasses, body parts and bedding of animals intentionally exposed to pathogens in research, in the production of biologicals or the "in vivo" testing of pharmaceuticals;

· Items contaminated with blood or other human body fluids which drip freely or would release such materials in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed or are caked with dried blood or body fluids and are capable of releasing these materials;

· Isolation wastes unless determined to be noninfectious by the infection control committee at the health care facility;

· HIV-containing cell or tissue cultures, organ cultures, and HIV- or HBV-containing culture medium or other solutions; and blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental animals infected with HIV or HBV;

· All disposable materials that have come in contact with cytotoxic or antineoplastic agents during the preparation, handling, and administration of such agents. Such wastes include, but are not limited to, masks, gloves, gowns, empty IV tubing and bags, vials, and other contaminated materials; and

· Any other material or equipment which, in the determination of the health care facility staff, infection control committee or other responsible party, presents a significant danger of infection because it is contaminated with, or may reasonably be expected to be contaminated with, etiologic agents.

· Pharmaceutical Waste: Drugs that identified by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) that is hazards to people, animals and the environment.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: The contractor shall provide all necessary personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, aprons, respirators, etc.) and training to perform the job safely and in accordance with all OSHA regulations. The Contractor must perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner. At a minimum, Contractor personnel and equipment shall comply with all safety requirements set forth in the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and shall ensure that its agents, employees, and subcontractors perform the work in a safe manner. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in handling and packaging hazardous waste be trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task, and in particular OSHA hazard communication standard in the areas of chemical incompatibility, general first aid procedures and spills. Handling and personal protective equipment shall be provided by the Contractor and be appropriate to ensure safe handling of the hazardous waste. All employees present at the work site shall be trained to use all protective equipment. Packaging of hazardous waste must be done in the hazardous waste storage Locker or on the loading dock as directed by the COR/Alternate COR. Spill control equipment shall be available at all times.

All work is to be performed during the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, exclusive of federal holidays.

The contractor shall provide all management, oversight, chemical analyses, tools, supplies, equipment, labor, transportation and applicable licenses and permits necessary to ensure that Hazardous Waste Collection and disposal services are performed at the VAEOHCS in accordance with all specifications.

Contractor shall not be allowed use of government materials, equipment, and/or labor for this project.

All work is to be performed in strict compliance with these specifications.

PACKAGING AND MARKING:

All containers, liners, or other materials used in performance of this contract must conform in all respects with applicable regulations promulgated by:

a. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ)

b. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

c. The Department of Transportation (DOT).

d. Consignment States, and Counties of Municipalities having jurisdiction.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the Contractor’s Emergency Spill Response and Remediation plan, the contractor shall:

1. Contractor must submit a current Health and Safety plan to the COR and/or Alt COR prior to start of work. The COR/Alt COR will review and give it to VAEOHCS Safety Officer.

2. In the event of a spill caused by the contractor, the contractor shall be responsible for clean-up labor, equipment, and personal protective equipment and the cost of clean-up to the satisfaction of the VAEOHCS Safety Office.

3. Notify the VAEOHCS Safety Officer, COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative) and/or Alternate COR in the event of spills and/or other personnel exposures occurring during waste preparation, packaging and shipping.

4. Clean-up shall be considered complete only upon final inspection and clearance by COR and/or Alternate COR with the assistance of the Safety Manager.

5. Such incidents shall first be reported by telephone to the COR and/or Alt COR, if no answer notify the VAEOHCS Boiler Plant, 918-577-3389 who will contact the Safety Office immediately following discovery. Contractor notification must be followed up in writing to the Safety Officer and the COR and/or the Alternate COR, no later than five (5) days after the initial telephone report.

Prior to Award the following documents will need to be provided to the Contracting Officer:

1. A legible copy of the current License of Valid Permit-To-Operate for each destination facility intended for use in servicing this contract or a statement stating will obtain once awarded contract.

2. A legible copy of all current and valid Licenses or Permits necessary to transport the waste to the incineration or treatment facility according to all applicable State and Federal Laws or a statement stating will obtain once awarded contract.

3. A legible and recent copy of each contract driver’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Changes in driver staff will require the same throughout the contract term when changes are made or a statement stating will obtain once awarded contract.

4. LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES:

The Contractor shall acquire and pay for all licenses and permits (for any location, City, and/or State) required for the lawful performance of this contract.

5. SAFETY:

The Contractor shall take every precaution necessary to protect all employees, the public and the environment from any hazards associated with the performance of this contract.

6. CONTRACT LIAISON:

The contractor shall appoint a contract liaison to coordinate and assure the timely removal, transport and disposal of all VASHCS waste managed under this contract.

7. OTHER CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS:

a. In the operation and performance of services herein, the Contractor, its Subcontractors, their employees, agents and officers shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules, regulation codes, standards and ordinances now in force or hereafter enacted. Nothing in these specifications are to be construed as permitting work that does not conform to the pertinent regulations promulgated by the authorities having jurisdiction.

b. Provisions in this contract shall not constitute or operate as a waiver of any such provision, nor shall the failure to enforce any provision or of any other provision contained herein. If any provision of this contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall not in any way affect the validity or enforceability of any of the remaining provisions of this contract, and this contract shall be enforced as if such provision had not been contained herein.

c. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the transporter requirements found in 49 CFR.

d. All incineration facilities intended for use shall meet standards in Federal EPA regulations and applicable state requirements.

e. The contractor shall be capable of providing a complete turn-key service to include at least the following tasks: all waste analyses, monitoring, labor, loading, marking, labeling, placarding, manifesting, transportation, and treatment necessary to conscientiously and lawfully perform the service. Methods of disposal must be approved for each type of waste by the COR and/or the Alternate COR.

f. The Contractor shall be capable of accepting and successfully treating and destroying all hazardous waste, and medical waste, including any RCRA and non-RCRA listed cytotoxic, antineoplastic or chemotherapeutic agents involved.

g. All participating bidders must submit to the Contracting Officer a legible copy of any and all covenants, licenses, permits, approval, registrations and/or certifications which pertain to this contract on demand.

h. Contractor is responsible for tracking invoices under this contract and for ensuring no invoice is submitted for payment if that invoice would exceed the amount of funding remaining on the current contract Option/Task Order.

i. Estimates of monthly waste disposal costs will be provided and approved prior to pick-up of waste.

8. Qualifications

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

b. Contractor shall provide their employees with appropriate protective clothing, equipment, and apparel as described by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

c. The contractor shall provide all training necessary to perform the work as defined in this contract. Training shall not hamper the quantity, quality, or timeliness of work requirements of the contract. The contractor shall ensure that all employees understand the risks involved with any hazards associated with this service and are trained in the specific procedures to handle spills on the VA Medical Center premises, in route to and at the treatment and disposal facility. The contractor must also provide their employees with appropriate vaccinations and medical surveillance if required by Federal/State regulations.

d. Contractor must report all injuries, accidents, or property damage occurring on VA Medical Center (all VA property) to the VA Medical Center Safety Officer and the COR immediately.

9. SCHEDULING ARRANGEMENTS:

Except by special alternative arrangement all packaging and removal of waste under this contract will be performed only during working hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (excluding federal holidays). Waste will be removed from VAEOHCS on an as needed basis.

10. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

Federal holidays are any calendar days designated by statute or executive order as federal holidays. Federal holidays consist of New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day or any other day designated by the President of the United States to be a Federal holiday. Coordinate all alternate days with the COR and/or Alternate COR.

11. PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE:

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for protection of VAEOHCS personnel, furnishings, equipment and buildings from damage, and shall replace or repair any damage due to work performed under this contract equal to its original construction and finish. Contractor must have adequate insurance protection against negligent work and other forms of liability and follow all federal, state, local, and VA Regulations related to this requirement.

12. RESPONSE REQUESTS:

Contractor shall only respond to requests for service from the CO, COR, and/or the Alternate COR. If service is requested from any other source the Contractor is to advise the caller of this requirement and refuse to respond. Any billing resulting from unauthorized service will not be paid by the government.

13. CHECK IN/OUT PROCEDURES:

Prior to commencement of, and immediately after each service visit, the Contractor or his/her authorized representative must check in and out with the COR and/or Alt COR.

B.3 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

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Pickup/Disposal of Regulated Medical Waste and RCRA and non-RCRA Hazardous Waste

CONTRACT PERFORMANCE MONITORING:

Monitoring of contractor’s time shall be demonstrated through Direct Observation. The COR or the alternate COR shall be the VA official responsible for verifying contract compliance. After contract award, any incidents of contractor noncompliance as evidenced by the monitoring procedures shall be forwarded immediately to the Contracting Officer.

CONTRACTOR MONITORING BY SERVICE: (QASP)

At the time of contract award, the Contracting Officer will appoint a COR and the alternate COR to assist with the contract monitoring requirements. The COR (and alternate COR) will monitor such items as quality of service, timeliness of performance, customer service, cost control, and business relations. The COR will ensure that services are performed and be responsible for handling service related requirements necessary for patient care.

The services provided will be monitored through a variety of mechanisms, including but not limited to:

Sign in sheets Clinic encounters as documented and placed in contracting files.

Consultative Services as documented in contracting files.

VHA VISN 19 Performance Measure Scores External Accreditation and Review compliance

The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided; but retains no control over the professional aspects of services rendered (e.g., professional judgments in accordance with FAR 37.401(b).

The delegated COR (and/or alternate COR) will notify the Contracting Officer of any non-compliance immediately upon his/her gaining knowledge of any such situation or incident. Initial communication may be communicated by telephone. After such communication, the COR (and/or alternate COR) will provide a written/electronic statement to the contracting officer along with any supporting documentation regarding the performance failure noted.

A summary evaluation of the contractor performance will be forwarded to the contracting officer annually prior to exercising any Contract Period / Task Order.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY MATRIX:

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. D-Listed waste such as Mercury, Barium, Selenium, Lead, Silver, Chloroform.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2019 POP End: 10-31-2019

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. P-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Chemicals and Unused Pharmaceuticals (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals must be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. U-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Pharmaceuticals. (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals Must Be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Pressurized Vessels such as Aerosol Cans.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Liquids (such as Xylene, Methanol, and Ethanol).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Solids (such as Paraffin).

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of wastes. Toxics (such as chemo waste medical / contaminated supplies such as pharmaceuticals).

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of wastes. Corrosive Liquids (such as paint thinner).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Hazardous Liquids such as used Oil or other Automotive type liquids.

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of bio-hazardous / regulated medical waste, including sharps.

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal / incineration of trace chemo and pathological (Bio Hazardous) waste.

As per the PWS: TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) Analysis and Reporting.

As per the PWS: Annual Summary Report.

As per the PWS; Initial Facility Waste Stream Characterization report (Base Period only) to be completed within 30 days of contract Award.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. D-Listed waste such as Mercury, Barium, Selenium, Lead, Silver, Chloroform.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2019 POP End: 10-31-2020

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. P-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Chemicals and Unused Pharmaceuticals (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals must be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. U-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Pharmaceuticals. (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals Must Be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Pressurized Vessels such as Aerosol Cans.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Liquids (such as Xylene, Methanol, and Ethanol).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Solids (such as Paraffin).

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of wastes. Toxics (such as chemo waste medical / contaminated supplies such as pharmaceuticals).

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of wastes. Corrosive Liquids (such as paint thinner).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Hazardous Liquids such as used Oil or other Automotive type liquids.

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of bio-hazardous / regulated medical waste, including sharps.

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal / incineration of trace chemo and pathological (Bio Hazardous) waste.

As per the PWS: TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) Analysis and Reporting.

As per the PWS: Annual Summary Report.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. D-Listed waste such as Mercury, Barium, Selenium, Lead, Silver, Chloroform.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2020 POP End: 10-31-2021

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. P-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Chemicals and Unused Pharmaceuticals (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals must be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. U-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Pharmaceuticals. (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals Must Be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Pressurized Vessels such as Aerosol Cans.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Liquids (such as Xylene, Methanol, and Ethanol).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Solids (such as Paraffin).

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of wastes. Toxics (such as chemo waste medical / contaminated supplies such as pharmaceuticals).

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of wastes. Corrosive Liquids (such as paint thinner).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Hazardous Liquids such as used Oil or other Automotive type liquids.

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of bio-hazardous / regulated medical waste, including sharps.

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal / incineration of trace chemo and pathological (Bio Hazardous) waste.

As per the PWS: TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) Analysis and Reporting.

As per the PWS: Annual Summary Report.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. D-Listed waste such as Mercury, Barium, Selenium, Lead, Silver, Chloroform.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2021 POP End: 10-31-2022

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. P-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Chemicals and Unused Pharmaceuticals (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals must be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. U-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Pharmaceuticals. (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals Must Be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Pressurized Vessels such as Aerosol Cans.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Liquids (such as Xylene, Methanol, and Ethanol).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Solids (such as Paraffin).

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of wastes. Toxics (such as chemo waste medical / contaminated supplies such as pharmaceuticals).

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of wastes. Corrosive Liquids (such as paint thinner).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Hazardous Liquids such as used Oil or other Automotive type liquids.

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal, and destruction of bio-hazardous / regulated medical waste, including sharps.

As per the PWS; pickup, disposal / incineration of trace chemo and pathological (Bio Hazardous) waste.

As per the PWS: TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) Analysis and Reporting.

As per the PWS: Annual Summary Report.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. D-Listed waste such as Mercury, Barium, Selenium, Lead, Silver, Chloroform.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2022 POP End: 10-31-2023

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. P-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Chemicals and Unused Pharmaceuticals (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals must be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. U-Listed Hazardous Waste such as Unused Pharmaceuticals. (Note: Unused Pharmaceuticals Must Be Incinerated).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Pressurized Vessels such as Aerosol Cans.

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Liquids (such as Xylene, Methanol, and Ethanol).

As per the PWS: pickup, disposal, and destruction of hazardous waste, with proper packaging, labeling and recordkeeping of this type of waste. Flammable Solids (such as Paraffin).

As per the…