36C25923R0089 0002.docx

SUBJECT*

Solid Waste and Recycling Support and Analysis - 554

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Edward Emerson Contact Specialist Edward.Emerson@va.gov 303-712-5720

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Eastern Colorado Health Care System

1700 N. Wheeling Street

Aurora CO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Answers to questions

1. Copies of current programs and recycling efforts broken down by building you are requesting. Answer: See SOW, Paragraph 2

1. Facility map. Answer: See Attachments, FACILITY MAP.

1. What your goals are. (i.e. 100% non-landfill, % of diversion from landfill, FY 24,25,26 goals) these are your goals regardless of if they are realistic or not. But this will give us a base to try to look and see if we can make them a reality. Answer: See SOW, Paragraph 3.

1. What and who is providing you recycling currently and are you happy with them as a vendor or do you “Feel” like they could be doing better. Answer: There is no recycling formally provided now, but we do have small venues recycled such as, but not limited to, wood pallets, shredded paper, printer cartridges, metals, e-wastes, single use medical devices, and batteries.

1. Do you “Feel” like it is a vendor issue or an internal personnel issue that is limiting your recycling efforts? Answer: No.

PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT TITLED "36C25923R0089 Updated Solicitation". SOLICITATION HAS BEEN AMENDED TO CHANGE THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center Solid Waste and Recycling Survey

In order to effectively manage wastes for government owned buildings, it is important to have a full understanding of the waste streams and disposal options and to implement and or improve existing recycling programs. The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) desires to survey the waste disposal processes at 1700 North Wheeling Street, Aurora CO for recycling opportunities. The purpose of these surveys is to help RMRVAMC determine the most cost-effective methods to manage recycling materials, develop strategies to minimize waste generated in its facilities, established a realistic and obtainable diversion rate, verify vendor collection data regarding recycled material collected. The results of these surveys shall help us develop strategies to meet these goals, determine if this goal is attainable and assess cost-saving measures. This is not a summary of available information relating to the topic of healthcare recycling, but a study specifically tailored to RMRVAMC on how it can succeed with recycling and waste minimization. After successful completion of the survey, the Contracting Officer may select the Contractor to partner with RMRVAMC on implementation of the survey’s outcomes.

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only point of contact for this acquisition. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Edward.Emerson@va.gov and NCO19Services1@va.gov, no later than 2 PM MT on Friday, July 21, 2023. All responses to questions received will be posted to the Contracting Opportunities website via an amendment. Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email only to Edward.Emerson@va.gov and NCO19Services1@va.gov by 10 AM MT on Monday, July 31, 2023.

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