S02. RFQ 36C26324Q0844.pdf

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

636-24-3-5046-0073

36C26324Q0844 05-29-2024

Erica Miller 319-688-3703 06-19-2024

5:00PM CDT

36C263

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St, Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

X

562211

$47 Million

N/A

36C636

Department of Veterans Affairs Multiple Locations Stated below in statement of work

36C263

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St, Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Hazardous Waste Removal - NWI Contractor to provide all materials, labor, transportation and services in accordance with the statement of work to fulfill the requirement's objective for Hazardous Waste

Removal.

Anticipated Period of Performance:

Base Year: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025 Option Year 1: 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026

Option Year 2: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 Option Year 3: 07/01/2027 - 06/30/2028

Option Year 4: 07/01/2028 - 06/30/2029

See CONTINUATION Page

636-3640162-5046-850300-3255-010040176 636-24-2-5046-0073

PO# - TBD

X X

X 1

Jesse Sweesy Contracting Officer

36C26324Q0844

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 Statement of Work

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...23

C.4 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

C.5 52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (MAY 2008)

C.6 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND

VEGETATION (APR 1984)

C.7 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.11 VAAR 852.237-70 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

(OCT 2019)

C.12 VAAR 852.228-71 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE (MAR 2018)

C.13 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.14 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.5 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.7 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.8 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

E.9 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

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 36C263

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St, Suite 300

Coralville IA 52241

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly or an agreed upon time between the contractor and NWI VA Technical Representative

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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 Statement of Work

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The contractor shall provide disposal, lab pack, transfer, and removal services for hazardous waste (including dual waste) and non-hazardous chemical waste from the Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island campuses located within the Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. The contractor will provide emergency spill response services (as needed) for all Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care Facilities to include Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Bellevue, Shenandoah, North Platte, Norfolk, Papillion- Midlands CLC, Sarpy County CLC, and Holdredge VA facilities within 1 hour of the call that there is an emergency spill. Contractor shall furnish services as specified for one base year, with four (4) option years’ pickup. The Contractor will be responsible to ensure that Contractor Employees providing work on this contract are fully trained, and completely competent to perform the required work.

REQUIREMENTS AND SCOPE

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a contract to a qualified firm with the capability and capacity to provide hazardous waste (including dual waste) disposal services, lab packs, transfer and removal services at the Omaha VA Medical Center, Lincoln and Grand Island Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System in accordance with all current federal, state and local regulations. Services shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, analysis, travel, transportation, documentation, waste treatment, disposal and support services required to categorize, package, transport, document and dispose of hazardous wastes from the VA facilities mentioned. The contractor will provide emergency spill response services for all Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care Facilities (if needed) within 1 hour of the call that there is an emergency spill. The contractor must possess the necessary technical expertise and resources required by this solicitation to be considered for contract award.

SPILLS AND LEAKS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup of all spills or leaks that occur during the packaging of the waste or the transportation process. Cleanup shall be in accordance with all applicable regulations. The contractor shall report all spills/leaks that occur on the medical center property immediately to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Spills or leaks that occur during the transportation of the materials shall be reported to the medical center COR within 24 hours of the occurrence. A written report of the circumstances shall be sent to all regulatory agencies if applicable and a copy provided to the COR.

The Contractor shall ensure that vehicles used for transportation of hazardous materials are stocked with sufficient supplies to handle hazardous materials that require special packaging, spills, leaking drums or other conditions that could occur while performing a routine pick-up.

RECORDKEEPING/REPORTS

The contractor will provide the VA facilities with the proper manifests and Land Disposal Restriction and Certification forms that include the quantities of each item disposed of.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

1. General Task Statement: The successful contractor will be required to provide the disposal, lab pack, transfer and removal of hazardous (including dual waste), and non-hazardous chemical wastes at the Department of Veterans Affair Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System. An estimated annual inventory for each location and types of waste generated is identified below (section 8). The successful contractor will provide emergency spill response services (as needed) for all Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care Facilities.

2. Statement of Work:

a. The Contractor is required to perform characterization of all waste streams identified by each facility using process knowledge, identity of the chemicals, and other types of chemical analysis including but not limited to Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). Documentations of these waste stream characterizations must be provided to the medical center. Chemical wastes shall include but not be limited to ignitables, corrosives, poisons/ toxics, reactive wastes, mixed infectious, dual, EPA listed hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable, Federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor will analyze unknown hazardous waste for proper disposal methods.

b. The Contractor will be responsible for the collection of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste from the Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island campuses. Wastes will be collected from the designated hazardous waste storage location at each medical center/clinic.

c. The Contractor will be responsible to package bulk wastes into the smallest container feasible and for assuming all safety measures to prevent harm or injury to VA patients, visitors, employees, contractor employees (example: PPE) and the environment (example: storm drain covers).

d. The contractor will provide emergency spill response services for spills/releases of hazardous materials and/or wastes (as needed.) The contractor shall have the capability to provide twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, emergency response services for spills/releases of hazardous materials and/or wastes.

The contractor will respond within one (1) hour to spill incidents at each medical center to conduct spill mitigation activities, neutralize spilled produces, provide expert advice concerning products and their potential impacts on people and the environment.

Response shall include spill cleanup at each medical center, the handling and disposal of products generated as a result of a spill and the preparation of required documentation on behalf of the facility. The contractor will provide their billing procedure that would be used for spill and emergency response activity. Pricing for emergency services rendered will be provided to the medical center within forty-eight

(48) hours of emergency response incidents so that funding can be added for a modification to the contract.

e. Should hazardous or universal waste be released during the performance of services under this contract, through no fault of the VA facilities, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with the satisfactory remediation of the incident.

This will 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 shall be performed to the satisfaction of the cognizant regulatory authorities and the local COR.

f. All hazardous and non-hazardous materials generated will be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with current Federal, State, and local guidelines governing regulated hazardous and non-hazardous chemical wastes.

(i) Packaging of chemical wastes will be in the smallest container available for that waste stream. Smaller sizes shall be used for partial loads or to meet the disposal priorities or DOT requirements.

(ii) Contractor will dispose of hazardous waste in a manner that leaves no future expense potential to the VA or the federal government. Chemicals should be disposed of in the following preferred priority:

(1) Recycling of chemicals to another party for future use if economically feasible and practical.

(2) Treatment of the chemical waste (at a facility approved for such processing by an appropriate state or federal agency) in a manner that renders it no longer a hazardous waste as defined in the 40 CFR series.

(3) The long-term internment (burial) in a secure chemical landfill site approved for such by the appropriate state or federal agency.

(iii) Acceptance of the hazardous waste at a properly permitted treatment, storage, or disposal site does not constitute disposal and/or completion of the contract. It is the prime contractor’s responsibility to obtain all necessary documentation to prove that the timely end disposal of all items has been accomplished.

(iv) Shipments outside of this country are prohibited under this contract.

3. Contractor Furnished Materials and Equipment:

The Contractor will furnish all waste storage containers and the containers and packing material for lab packs. Fiber drums will be furnished for used lamps. All contractor vehicles shall be placarded and equipped in accordance with DOT regulations of the applicable state and US DOT. Vehicles shall contain all emergency equipment required by DOT.

4. Licenses and Permits:

The Contractor will, without additional cost to the Government, provide and maintain all licenses and permits for operational personnel, trailers, containers, vehicles and other resources required for proper removal and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Municipal, and local regulations, for example, (e.g., OSHA, EPA, MDRNE, 49 CFR (DOT). 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.

5. Location of Pickup Points:

The Contractor shall be responsible for the pickup of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical wastes from the main storage locations at the Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island campuses. Pickups for the Omaha location will occur at a minimum of every other month, Grand Island and Lincoln will occur at a minimum of quarterly. Access to the waste storage area and pick up locations is to be coordinated with the GEMS Coordinator or designated representative at each facility. Semi-Trailers will not be allowed for waste removal due to limited accessibility.

6. Documentation

a. The Contractor is required to comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations, policies and procedures regarding tracking, record keeping, manifesting and documentation of all waste collected.

b. The Contractor will provide all manifests and documentation that apply to the removal and disposal of hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous chemical waste conducted by its workforces and/or its subcontractors. The Contractor will furnish a properly executed and legible copy of the appropriate manifests required to document the safe shipment and proper disposal of hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous chemical waste generated by the Government under the terms of this contract.

c. Prior to the removal and transport of hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous chemical waste generated by the VA, the Contractor will obtain approval and signature for each manifest from the GEMS Program Manager or his/her designee verifying that the Contractor has accepted the waste from the VA and that the waste was properly shipped for treatment or disposal.

d. In addition to providing the manifests, the Contractor will provide a properly executed and signed disposal certificate for each manifest to the GEMS Program Manager within forty-five (45) calendar days of removal of waste from this facility.

7. Scheduling, Identification, Check-in:

Waste pick-ups will be scheduled by the COR at a minimum every other month for Omaha and quarterly for Lincoln and Grand Island. Waste pick-ups in Grand Island will be scheduled with at least 3 weeks notice to give the COR time to submit a travel voucher. Waste pick-ups in Omaha The Contractor will be scheduled at least a week before the pick-up. The vendor's employees shall always wear visible identification while on VA premises. Contractor employees shall report to GEMS Program Manager/Safety or designee’s office once on campus prior to commencement of work.

8. Hazardous Waste Estimated Annual Inventory Estimated annual waste generation for the medical center and clinics below include but are not limited to the waste types listed.

Omaha VA Medical Center 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105

Waste Description Estimated Annual Quantity

UOM

Waste Aerosols (D001) 220 Gallons Acute Hazardous Waste (P001, P075)

5 Gallons

Hazardous Waste Liquid (Corrosive -Sodium Hydroxide/Infectious) (DOO2)

660 Gallons

Waste Medicines (D010, D001, U010, D009, D011, D024, U205, U058)

275 Gallons

Non-Hazardous Pharmaceuticals 550 Gallons Waste Medicines, Silver Containing Oxidizer (D001, D011)

5 Gallons

Waste Medicines, Ignitable Aerosols (D001)

55 Gallons

Hazardous Waste Liquids (Photo processing) (D007, D011)

5 Gallons

Mercury (D009) 1 Gallons Waste Flammable Liquids (D001) 110 Gallons Waste Flammable, Toxic Liquids (D001, D022, U188)

10 Gallons

Waste Corrosive Liquids (Bases) (D002)

55 Gallons

Waste Corrosive Liquids (Acids) (D002)

55 Gallons

Waste Oxidizing, Corrosive Liquids (D001, D002)

10 Gallons

Waste Corrosive, Toxic Liquids (D002, U219)

10 Gallons

Polychlorinated Biphenyls 15 Gallons Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated Waste (including Formalin solution & latex paint)

220 Gallons

Unknown Hazardous Materials 55 Gallons Used Oil 55 Gallons Used Lamps (Fluorescent, U Shape, Circular, Ballasts PCB & Non PCB)

1500 Each

Estimated number of pickups 6 Trips

Lincoln VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 420 Victory Park Drive Lincoln, NE 68510

UOM

Waste Aerosols (D001) 8 Gallons Acute Hazardous Waste (P001, P075)

1 Gallons

Waste Medicines (D010, D001, U010, D009, D011, D024, U205, U058)

55 Gallons

Non-Hazardous Pharmaceuticals 110 Waste Medicines, Silver Containing Oxidizers (D001, D011)

Waste Medicines, Ignitable Aerosols (D001)

Waste Flammable Liquids (D001) 5 Gallons Waste Corrosive Liquids (Bases) (D002)

5 Gallons

Waste Corrosive Liquids (Acids) (D002)

5 Gallons

Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated Waste

55 Gallons

Unknown Hazardous Materials 55 Gallons Estimated number of pickups 4 Trips

Grand Island VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 2201 North Broadwell Ave Grand Island, NE 68803

UOM

Waste Aerosols (D001) 20 Gallons Acute Hazardous Waste (P001, P075)

4 Gallons

Waste Medicines (D010, D001, U010, D009, D011, D024, U205, U058)

110 Gallons

Waste Medicines, Silver Containing Oxidizers (D001, D011)

Waste Medicines, Ignitable Aerosols (D001)

Mercury (D009) 1 Gallons Waste Flammable Liquids (D001) 55 Gallons Waste Corrosive Liquids (Bases) 5 Gallons

(D002) Waste Corrosive Liquid (Acids) (D002)

5 Gallons

Non-Hazardous Pharmaceuticals 110 Gallons Non-DOT, Non-RCRA Regulated Waste

110 Gallons

Unknown Hazardous Materials 55 Gallons Used Lamps (Fluorescent, U Shape, Circular, Ballasts PCB & Non PCB)

500 Each

Estimated number of pickups 4 Trips

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 YR __________________ __________________

Hazardous Waste Removal - Base Year Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

0001AA

6.00 JB __________________ __________________

Base Year Pick Ups for Omaha VA Medical Center Located at: 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

0001AB

4.00 JB __________________ __________________

Base Year Pick Ups for Lincoln VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic - Located at 420 Victory Park Drive Lincoln, NE 68510 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

0001AC

Base year Pick Ups for Grand Island VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic Located at:

2201 North Broadwell Ave Grand Island, NE 68803 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Hazardous Waste Removal - Option Year 1 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

1001AA

Option Year 1 Pick Ups for Omaha VA Medical Center Located at: 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

1001AB

Option Year 1 Pick Ups for Lincoln VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic Located at:

420 Victory Park Drive Lincoln, NE 68510 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

1001AC

Option Year 1 Pick Ups for Grand Island VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic Located at:

2201 North Broadwell Ave Grand Island, NE 68803 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Hazardous Waste Removal - Option Year 2 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

2001AA

Option Year 2 Pick Ups for Omaha VA Medical Center Located at: 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

2001AB

Option Year 2 Pick Ups for Lincoln VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 420 Victory Park Drive Lincoln, NE 68510 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

2001AC

Option Year 2 Pick Ups for Grand Island VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic Located at:

2201 North Broadwell Ave Grand Island, NE 68803 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Hazardous Waste Removal - Option Year 3 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

3001AA

Option Year 3 Pick Ups for Omaha VA Medical Center Located at: 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

3001AB

Option Year 2 Pick Ups for Lincoln VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 420 Victory Park Drive Lincoln, NE 68510 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

3001AC

Option Year 3 Pick Ups for Grand Island VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic Located at:

2201 North Broadwell Ave Grand Island, NE 68803 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Hazardous Waste Removal - Option Year 4 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

4001AA

Option Year 4 Pick Ups for Omaha VA Medical Center Located at: 4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

4001AB

Option Year 4 Pick Ups for Lincoln VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 420 Victory Park Drive Lincoln, NE 68510 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

4001AC

Option year 4 Pick Ups for Grand Island VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic Located at:

2201 North Broadwell Ave Grand Island, NE 68803 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

GRAND TOTAL __________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Agent means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent contractor, authorized to act on behalf of the organization.

Coercion means—

(1) Threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person;

(2) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to perform an act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; or

(3) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

Commercial sex act means any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person.

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of "commercial product" at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101;

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Debt bondage means the status or condition of a debtor arising from a pledge by the debtor of his or her personal services or of those of a person under his or her control as a security for debt, if the value of those services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the debt or the length and nature of those services are not respectively limited and defined.

Employee means an employee of the Contractor directly engaged in the performance of work under the contract who has other than a minimal impact or involvement in contract performance.

Forced Labor means knowingly providing or obtaining the labor or services of a person—

(1) By threats of serious harm to, or physical restraint against, that person or another person;

(2) By means of any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause the person to believe that, if the person did not perform such labor or services, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

(3) By means of the abuse or threatened abuse of law or the legal process.

Involuntary servitude includes a condition of servitude induced by means of—

(1) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that, if the person did not enter into or continue in such conditions, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

(2) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

Recruitment fees means fees of any type, including charges, costs, assessments, or other financial obligations, that are associated with the recruiting process, regardless of the time, manner, or location of imposition or collection of the fee.

(1) Recruitment fees include, but are not limited to, the following fees (when they are associated with the recruiting process) for—

(i) Soliciting, identifying, considering, interviewing, referring, retaining, transferring, selecting, training, providing orientation to, skills testing, recommending, or placing employees or potential employees;

(ii) Advertising;

(iii) Obtaining permanent or temporary labor certification, including any associated fees;

(iv) Processing applications and petitions;

(v) Acquiring visas, including any associated fees;

(vi) Acquiring photographs and identity or immigration documents, such as passports, including any associated fees;

(vii) Accessing the job opportunity, including required medical examinations and immunizations; background, reference, and security clearance checks and examinations; and additional certifications;

(viii) An employer’s recruiters, agents or attorneys, or other notary or legal fees;

(ix) Language interpretation or translation, arranging for or accompanying on travel, or providing other advice to employees or potential employees;

(x) Government-mandated fees, such as border crossing fees, levies, or worker welfare funds;

(xi) Transportation and subsistence costs—

(A) While in transit, including, but not limited to, airfare or costs of other modes of transportation, terminal fees, and travel taxes associated with travel from the country of origin to the country of performance and the return journey upon the end of employment; and

(B) From the airport or disembarkation point to the worksite;

(xii) Security deposits, bonds, and insurance; and

(xiii) Equipment charges.

(2) A recruitment fee, as described in the introductory text of this definition, is a recruitment fee, regardless of whether the payment is—

(i) Paid in property or money;

(ii) Deducted from wages;

(iii) Paid back in wage or benefit concessions;

(iv) Paid back as a kickback, bribe, inkind payment, free labor, tip, or tribute; or

(v) Collected by an employer or a third party, whether licensed or unlicensed, including, but not limited to—

(A) Agents;

(B) Labor brokers;

(C) Recruiters;

(D) Staffing firms (including private employment and placement firms);

(E) Subsidiaries/affiliates of the employer;

(F) Any agent or employee of such entities; and

(G) Subcontractors at all tiers.

Severe forms of trafficking in persons means—

(1) Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age; or

(2) The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

Sex trafficking means the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act.

Subcontract means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract.

Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Policy. The United States Government has adopted a policy prohibiting trafficking in persons including the trafficking-related activities of this clause. Contractors, contractor employees, and their agents shall not—

(1) Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract;

(2) Procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract;

(3) Use forced labor in the performance of the contract;

(4) Destroy, conceal, confiscate, or otherwise deny access by an employee to the employee's identity or immigration documents, such as passports or drivers' licenses, regardless of issuing authority;

(5)(i) Use misleading or fraudulent practices during the recruitment of employees or offering of employment, such as failing to disclose, in a format and language understood by the employee or potential employee, basic…