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36C25924R0077 Request for Quote/Solicitation For Regulated Medical Waste, Trace Chemotherapy, Non-hazardous Pharmaceutical, and Pathological Waste Removal

1. This request is for commercial items and services.

2. Solicitation number 36C25924R0077 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

3. This acquisition is set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562211 – Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal.

4. Description of services: In accordance with (IAW) the performance Work Statement (PWS) and price schedule, the Contractor shall price regulated medical waste removal and disposal.

5. Period of Performance (POP): The POP shall be from the date of award for a 1 (one) 12 (twelve) month base-year period and four (4) twelve (12) month option year periods.

6. See Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors on the attached RFQ document for information on what to submit with your offer.

7. Submit signed VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction – 852.219-77 with quote, see Attachment 1.

8. Offers are due April 11th, 2024 @ 2 PM MST. All questions/inquiries must be submitted to the Contract Officer via electronic mail (e-mail) not later than March 21st, 2024 @ 2 PM MST. Inquiries submitted via telephone calls will be re-directed to an e-mail submission.

9. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Charlie Gritzmacher via email to: charles.gritzmacher@va.gov.

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SOLICITATION NUMBER

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8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

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9. ISSUED BY

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL

BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

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DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH

ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

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ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED

. ADDENDA

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS

ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)

c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

VISN 19 - Multiple 36C25924R0077 03-14-2024 Charles Gritzmacher 303-712-5780 04-11-2024

2PM MST

MDT

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 X X 562211 $47 Million N/A X VISN 19 - VA Rocky Mountain Network 4100 E. Mississippi Ave, Suite 600 Glendale CO 80246 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page Regulated medical waste, trace chemotherapy, non-hazardous pharmaceutical, and penological waste removal and disposal accordance (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW).

See CONTINUATION Page x X Table of Contents

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:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

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.

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

POP Begin: 12-01-2024

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

POP Begin: 12-01-2024

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029

Cheyenne Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Sheridan Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Montana Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Western Colorado Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Salt Lake City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), disposable sharps boxes, and bagged biohazardouses waste, in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

Oklahoma City Healthcare System - Pick-up and disposal (48gal overpack) of incinerated, trace chemo, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological waste in accordance with the locations and frequencies in the PWS.

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B.3 PERFORMACE WORK STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA ROCKY MOUNTAIN NETWORK (VISN19)

REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE, TRACE CHEMOTHERAPY, NON-HAZARDOUS PHARMACEUTICAL, AND PATHOLOGICAL WASTE REMOVAL

1.0. INTRODUCTION

The VA Rocky Mountain Network is located in Glendale, Colorado, and was established in March 1996 as one of 21 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) in the Veterans Health Administration. The VA Rocky Mountain Network is VISN 19 and functions as the responsible structure for the planning, budgeting, and service delivery in the provision of healthcare to Veterans within our geographic region.

VISN 19 spans a geographic area of 540,000 square miles across 10 states and is the largest VISN in terms of geographic area in the 48 contiguous states. VISN 19 serves an area covering the states of Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma and portions of Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada and North Dakota. The topography includes the Rocky Mountains, arid regions and areas subject to extreme winter weather. Significant travel distances exist between VA healthcare facilities throughout VISN 19. It is estimated over 1,000,000 Veterans reside within VISN 19's geographic boundaries.

2.0. SCOPE OF WORK

Contract to provide services for eight (8) VA Medical Centers (VAMC) and approximately seventy-six (76) additional sites of care to include Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), Community Living Centers (CLC), Primary Care Tele-Outreach Clinics (PCTOCs) and Healthcare Centers (HCC) located in VISN 19, in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations. This will include any proposed or newly constructed sites that may be included after the award. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, training, and protective equipment to properly pickup and dispose Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) to include trace chemotherapy, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and pathological wastes with all federal (including VA regulations), state, and local regulations for the below listed location(s) of performance.

This will be awarded as a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will have a 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods. Minimum Guarantee for this 5-year IDIQ is the disposal of 200 tons of waste per year. Maximum for this 5-year IDIQ is the disposal of 500 tons of waste per year. The Government reserves the right to award one or more contracts resulting from this solicitation.

Unit pricing must include: all labor/personnel, any 96-gallon reusable roll-offs, bags, labeling, manifest, transportation, treatment, and disposal at an approved facility in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.

2.1 DEFINITIONS

a. Regulated Medical Waste (RMW): liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials; contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed; items that are caked with dried blood or other potentially infectious materials and are capable of releasing these materials during handling; contaminated sharps; and pathological and microbiological wastes containing blood or other potentially infectious materials.

(1) Other Potentially Infectious Materials: (OPI) means;

i. The following human body fluids: semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids;

ii. Any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (living or dead); and

iii. 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 HBVOPI.

(2) Sharps means any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and exposed ends of dental wires

b. Pathological Waste consists of tissues, organs, body parts, human fetuses and animal carcasses, blood, and body fluids and must be treated through low level incineration.

c. Trace Chemotherapy Waste: are non-hazardous pharmaceuticals that are less than 3% volume of a National Institute for Occupatoinal Safety and Health (NISOH) NIOSH page Table 1 hazardous drug or a facility determined hazardous drug per the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) 800 standard in it’s orgininal container, IV-solutions or other adiministrative methods and the personal protective equipment used to administer the drug. It also includes soiled chux pads and diapers of patients receiving chemotherapy from start of therapy to 48 hours after last dose.

d. Non-Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste: medications that do not meet the EPA definition of a hazardous waste in in §266.500. Includes over-the-counter pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or homeopathic drugs which are not a solid waste, as defined in §261.2, and therefore not a hazardous waste pharmaceutical, if it has a reasonable expectation of being legitimately used/reused (e.g., lawfully redistributed for its intended purpose) or reclaimed. Forms may include vials, syringes, pills, and and needles assoricated with it’s administration.

2.2. MEDICAL WASTE REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall provide labor, transportation, collection, removal, treatment and destruction for the disposal of all RMW generated by the listed VISN19 Medical Centers, their CBOCs, CLCs, HHCs and PCTOCs as specified in this PWS and Cost/Price Schedule in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. Performance will be according to the requirements contained in this PWS.

b. Services shall also include the option for mail-in disposal from rural clinics. This service shall provide all required labeling and packaging.

c. VAMCs, CBOCs, CLCs, HHCS, and PCTOCs will be responsible for properly and lawfully filling and storing the RMW. VAMCs, CBOCs, and PCTOCs shall store the full RMW in containers supplied and approved by the Contactor. Infectious medical waste containers shall be leak proof, have tight-fitting covers, and be kept clean and in good repair. The storage of RMW shall be confined to an area on the premises to which only authorized personnel shall have access.

d. VISN 19 facilities also require the disposal of wastes the require low-grade incineration to include:

(1) Trace Chemotherapy

(2) Non-hazardous Pharmaceuticals

(3) Pathological Waste, including animal carcasses

e. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with VA, Federal, State, and local regulations. The applicable regulations that are included but not limited to are the following:

(1) Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1850.06 Waste Management Program

(2) Veterans Administration (VA) Directive 0057 VA Environmental Management Program

(3) Blood borne Pathogen Standard (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1030

(4) Hazard Communication Standard (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1200

(5) Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR 172

(6) Montana Annotated Code (MCA), 75-10-1005

(7) Utah’s Annotated Code (UAC), R315-316-1, R315-316-4, and R315-315-5(2)(a)

(8) Colorado 6 CCR 1007-2 Section 13

(9) Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 252:515-23

2.4. SCHEDULE

2.4.1. PICK-UP TIMES

The contractor shall pick-up RMW between the hours of 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM on regular clinic days, expect Hamilton, MT that is only open until 2:30PM. The contactor shall not pick-up medical waste outside of the designated hours. The scheduled pick-up times will be mutually agreeable to both parties. The contractor is responsible for notifying the appropriate Government official at each site for arrangements for the pick-up of the RMW. If routine pick-up is scheduled on a recognized Government holiday, then the pick-up must be rescheduled and picked-up either within three (3) days before or after the holiday. The 11 national holidays observed by the Federal Government or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday.

2.4.2 LOCATIONS & FREQUENCIES

The government reserves the right to modify the contract as needed to add or delete VA locations, frequencies, or product categories.

Estimates are given in 48-gallon overpack containers for consistency, but Contractor shall be able to provide a variety of sizes to accommodate facility needs. Facilities may generator more or less of these estimates.

Name/Location Name Street City, State, Zip

Sheridan VA Medical Center 1898 Fort Road Sheridan, Wy 82801

And Non-hazardous Pharmaceutical

Casper CBOC 4140 South Poplar Street Casper, WY 82601

Riverton CBOC 2300 Rose Lane Riverton, WY 82501

Gillette CBOC 604 Express Drive Gillette, WY 82718

Rock Springs CBOC 1401 Gateway Blvd. #1 Rock Springs, WY 82901

Evanston PCTOC Evanston Valley Business Park 1565 South Highway 150#E Evanston, WY 82930

Worland PCTOC 510 South 15th, Suite D Worland, WY 82401

OKC VA Medical Center (West Dock) 1921 NE 13th St Oklahoma City OK 73104 Tri-Weekly (3 times per week)

405-456-5026

Ada VA Clinic 717 Better Now Plaza Ada, OK 74820

Monthly

Altus VA Clinic 1604 North Main Altus, OK 73521

Ardmore VA Outpatient Clinic 1235 12th Avenue Northwest Ardmore, OK 73401 Bi-Weekly (2 Times per Month)

Blackwell VA Clinic 1009 West Ferguson Avenue Blackwell, OK 74631

Clinton VA Outpatient Clinic 315 Gary Blvd Clinton, OK 73601

Monthly

Enid VA Clinic 915 East Owen K. Garriott Rd Enid, OK 73701

Fourteenth Street VA Clinic (VRC) 1301 Northeast 14th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73117

Friendship House VA 1140 Northwest 32nd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Lawton North Clinic 2640 Miner Road Fort Sill OK 73503

Lawton Outpatient Clinic (Fort Sill) 4303 Pitman St.

Lawton, OK 73503

Norman Outpatient Clinic 1020 NW 24th Norman OK 73069

South Annex Clinic 7919 Mid America Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73135

North May Clinic 2915 Pine Ridge Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120

North Oklahoma City Clinic 14400 Bogert Parkway, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73134

Shawnee Clinic 3700 N. Kickapoo Ave Suite 100 & 108 Shawnee, OK 74804

Stillwater VA Outpatient Clinic 320 N Perkin Ave Stillwater, OK 74074

Tinker Air Force Base Clinic 72nd Medical Group (Building 1094) 7050 Air Depot Blvd Tinker AFB, OK 73145

Monthly

Wichita Falls VA Outpatient Clinic 2600 Central Freeway Wichita Falls, TX 76306

Robert Gilley 385-214-6024 Eddie Nunn 385-214-6024

Salt Lake City, Utah VAMC 500 S Foothill Drive. Salt Lake City, Utah 84148 Building #14

Pharma-4 Pathological-Friday-2

Janet Peck 775-934-1057

Pocatello, Idaho CBOC 500 S 11th Ave Pocatello, Idaho 83201

Monthly

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center 1700 N. Wheeling Street Aurora, Co., 80045

(weekly)

Aurora Clinic 13701 E. Mississippi Aurora Co., 80012

Domiciliary Lakewood Clinic 7350 W. Eastman Place Lakewood, Co., 80227

Pueblo Nursing Home 2600 Oakshire Lane Pueblo, Co., 81001

Pueblo Outpatient Clinic 4776 Eagleridge Circle Pueblo, Co., 81008

Jason R. Lelm 720-723-6398

La Junta Clinic 1100 Carson Ave, Suite 104 La Junta, Co., 81050 Bi-monthly

(EOM)

Alamosa Primary Care Clinic 622 Del Sol Drive Alamosa, Co., 81101 Bi-monthly

(EOM)

Salida Outpatient Clinic 1000 Rush Drive Salida, Co., 81201

Jewell Outpatient Clinic 14400 Jewell Avenue Aurora, Co., 80012

Burlington Outpatient Clinic 1177 Rose Avenue Burlington, Colorado, 80807

PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs 3141 Centennial Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Bi-monthly

(EOM)

Jason R. Lelm 720-723-6398

Golden Outpatient Clinic 1020 Johnson Rd.

Golden, Co., 80401 Bi-monthly

(EOM)

Lamar Outpatient Clinic 1401 South Main Street, Suite 2 Lamar, Colorado, 81052 Bi-monthly

(EOM)

Community Resource and Referral Center 3836 York Street Denver, Colorado, 80205

Union Boulevard Outpatient Clinic 3920 N Union Blvd Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Union Boulevard Outpatient Clinic 3920 N Union Blvd Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Space Center Outpatient Clinic 565 Space Center Drive Suite 130 Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Butte VA Clinic 40 Three Bears Dr. Butte, MT 59701

Billings Health Care Center 1766 Majestic Lane Billings, MT 59102

Bozeman CBOC 1101 East Main Street, Suite 201 Bozeman, MT 59715

Cut Bank CBOC 8 Second Avenue Southeast Cut Bank, MT 59427 Bimonthly

(EOM)

Fort Harrison VA Medical Center 3687 Veterans Drive, PO Box 1500 Fort Harrison, MT 59636

Pathological

Eugene “Scott” Winters

Glasgow VA Clinic 630 2nd Avenue South, Suite A Glasgow, MT 59230

Great Falls VA Clinic 1400 29th Street South, Suite 1 Great Falls, MT 59405

Hamilton VA Clinic 299 Fairgrounds Road, Suite A Hamilton, MT 59840

Havre CBOC 1753 US Highway 2 Northwest, Suite 3 Havre, MT 59501

Kalispell VA Clinic 31 Three Mile Drive Kalispell, MT 59901

Lewistown VA Clinic 629 Northeast Main Street, Suite 1 Lewistown, MT 59457

Miles City CLC 210 South Winchester Avenue Miles City, MT 59301

Clinic: (406) 442-6410

Miles City CBOC 316 South Haynes Avenue Miles City, MT 59301

(406) 874-5680 Tracy Holman / Mark Malloy 5666

Missoula VA Clinic 3885 West Broadway Street Missoula, MT 59808

Kristina Frost (406) 493-3700

918-348-1452

Claremore, CBOC.

3000 Medical Parkway Claremore, OK 74017

918-348-9608

Bartlesville CBOC.

3005 E Frank Philips Boulevard Bartlesville, OK 74006 918-348-0307

918-348-0307

Loveland VA Clinic 5200 Hahns Peak Drive Loveland, CO 80538-8852

Northern Colorado VA Outpatient Clinic 4575 Byrd Dr.

Loveland, CO 80538

Mobile - 4434690130

Rawlins VA Clinic 1809 East Daley Street Rawlins, WY 82301

Box

VAMC Grand Junction CO.

2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO

(Alt) Med Recibe 970-242-0731 x2559

Montrose CBOC 154 Colorado Ave. CO 81401 Monthly

970-242-0731 x2749 (Alt)Melissa Szakmeister

(970) 249-7791

Glenwood Springs CBOC 2425 S. Grand Ave. Unit 101 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 Quarterly

970-242-0731 x2749 (Alt) David Brodd

(970) 945-1007

Craig CBOC Centennial Mall, Ste 116, 1111, W Victory Way Craig CO 81625

Quarterly

970-242-0731 x2749 (Alt) Tonya Louchan

(970) 824-6721

Moab CBOC 702 South Main Street, Suite 5B Moab, UT 84532

970-242-0731 x2749 (Alt) Tonya Louchan

(970) 824-6721

2.5. CONTINGENCY PLAN:

a. Fort Harrison VA Medical Center and Glendive CBOC will utilize this contract as their contingency plan for temporary closures of their autoclave.

b. The entire VISN 19 healthcare systems will utilize this contract in the rare event that a Category A infectious waste is generated.

3.0. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

3.1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL:

a. Provide and maintain all licenses and permits for operational personnel, trailers, containers, vehicles and other resources required for proper removal of biohazardous waste in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Municipal, and local regulations (e.g. OSHA, EPA, MT/WY/UT/OK DEQ, CO DPHE, 49 CFR (DOT) including, but not limited to HM-18).

b. The Contractor shall provide the services enumerated above at the rates set forth which includes all applicable taxes, assessments, and related charges, including adjustments for it. The Contractor shall provide all the necessary equipment to perform such services and all such equipment shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, regulations, guidelines and permits.

c. The Contractor shall provide a variety of overpack containers sizes with liners.