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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Danielle Kramer danielle.kramer@va.gov 303-712-5725

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

POSTAL CODE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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Cheyenne VAMC Lodging Questions and Answers

Question 1: May we please have Safety Data Sheets, previous shipping documents, and/or Waste Profiles for each stream of waste?

Government Response: Safety Data Sheets, previous shipping documents, and/or Waste Profiles for each stream of waste cannot be provided as they are generated by the current contractor.

Question 2: May we please know how many of each size container of each waste stream to be picked up? The potential subcontractor stated that a total weight will not suffice and that, to quote and get a Waste Profile approved for a waste stream, they must provide the disposal facility with something like (1) 55gal drum 99% hydrochloric acid? unused expired, attached SDS.

Government Response: The number and size of the container and type of waste stream is unknown at this time as it depends on the hazardous waste generated for the overall weights. Each pick up will be a different type and quantity.

Question 3: May we please have the current EPA ID #s for each address?

Government Response: EPA ID is #WY7360090016.

Question 4: May we please have photos?

Government Response: No photos will not be provided due to each pick up will be a different type and quantity of hazardous waste.

Question 5: Will Cheyenne consider adding Reverse Distribution with disposal included in this proposal to handle the expired control and non-control pharmaceuticals?

Government Response: Reverse Distribution with disposal is not a part of this requirement and will not be accepted.

Question 6: Who is the current vendor/ incumbent, and what are the current pricing and spend details?

Government Response: Incumbent Contractor is CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC under contract number 36C25923P1545. Price and spending details cannot be provided.

Question 7: Could you please provide recent invoices, if this work is currently being performed?

Government Response: No, recent invoices cannot be provided as that would give away proprietary pricing information.

Question 8: In emergency situations, what is the timeframe to respond?

Government Response: This requirement is not for emergency situations.

Question 9: Can you provide historical annual waste volumes for waste disposal?

Government Response: Please refer to chart below.

Question 10: Are negotiations allowed, regarding the terms and conditions of the contract after the award is given?

Government Response: No, this requirement is being competed under FAR 13.

Question 11: Please confirm, if the contractor will be bound by the terms and conditions by submitting this proposal, or can we submit a separate sheet with the exceptions to T&Cs?

Government Response: By providing a response to the solicitation, the contractor is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. The terms and conditions in the solicitation are required for government contracts. Contractor’s terms and conditions will not be accepted nor incorporated into an award.

Question 12: Are liquidated Damages applicable to the contract? if yes, kindly provide the details.

Government Response: Yes, as found in Section 2.4e. of Attachment 1 – PWS – 442 Haz Waste. “Should waste be released during the performance of services under this contract, through no fault of the VA facilities, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the satisfactory remediation of the incident. This shall 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 must be performed to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory authorities, the facility GEMS Program Manager or designee and the CO.”

Question 13: Is extension on the submission deadline possible?

Government Response: No, extension to the submission deadline will be given at this time.

Question 14: What will be the anticipated frequency of the required services?

Government Response: Frequency of service can be found in Section 2.2 of Attachment 1 – PWS – 442 Haz Waste. Chart is also below for convenience.

VISN 19

Locations and Frequencies

Facility Name Address Generator Status (*VS w/Subpart P when indicated) Shipment Schedule Semiannual = 2/YR Biweekly= Every other Week

CVAHCS

Cheyenne VA Medical Center 2360 E Pershing Blvd Cheyenne WY 82001

CVAHCS

Northern Colorado HHC 4875 Byrd Dr., Loveland Colorado 80538

(970) 593-3300 x2871 Robert Hiller (307) 778-7550 X 7613

CVAHCS

Fort Collins CBOC 509 Research Blvd Fort Collins, CO 80526

(970) 593-3300 x2871 Robert Hiller (307) 778-7550 X 7613

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation