36C77025Q0259 Questions and Answers.pdf
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- 36C77025Q0259
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation 36C77025Q0259 for Recycling Services at the VA CMOP in Tucson, Arizona. The document provides detailed responses to vendor inquiries about the recycling contract, covering specifications for cardboard and HDPE plastic compactors, collection requirements, and facility details. Key details include the current contract (36C77020D0011) expiring on 9/30/2025, historical volume data of 352.32 tons of cardboard and 65.28 tons of plastic for the period June 2024 through May 2025, and specific equipment requirements such as a 2 cubic yard break-away cardboard compactor with a 40 cubic yard receiver box and a 30 cubic yard self-contained HDPE plastic compactor.
The responses clarify operational parameters including a 480V 3-phase power supply, compactor placement on an asphalt lot, no specific color requirements for compactors, safety labeling requirements, and flexibility for on-site representatives to service multiple locations. The facility will have future gate access, requires daily cardboard collection and weekly plastic collection, and expects contractors to provide clean, sanitized dumpsters with prompt replacements if necessary. Notably, all materials (cardboard and HDPE plastic) are considered marketable, and there are no anticipated seasonal volume increases or special events requiring extra pickups.
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Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 762 Tucson WD 2015-5473 Rev 26 07-08-2025.pdf | ||
| 36C77025Q0259 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 762 Tucson WD 2015-5473 Rev 25 05-30-2025.pdf | ||
| 36C77025Q0259_1.docx | DOCX document |
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36C77025Q0259 Tucson CMOP Recycling Services Answers to Vendor Submitted Questions
Is there a requirement for a transition period from the previous contractor to the new one?
A 40 cubic yard roll-off container dedicated to cardboard will be required throughout the transition period, with daily collections.
Are there any color or labeling requirements for the contractor-supplied compactors?
There are no specific coloring requirements for the compactors; however, they must be affixed with appropriate warning labels to ensure safety.
Can the contractor’s on-site representative be responsible for multiple locations, or is a dedicated representative required at all times?
They may service multiple locations.
Are there any access limitations or restrictions to the collection sites during normal hours (e.g., security checkpoints, key card access)?
Not at the moment. In the future, there will be a gate that the driver will buzz in to gain access.
Does the government anticipate any seasonal increases in waste or special events requiring extra pickups?
No
Can you clarify what defines "non-marketable materials" in the context of this contract?
All materials, cardboard and HDPE plastic, are marketable.
In the PWS, it states compactor dumpsters must be compatible with the facility’s infrastructure and Tucson CMOP’s one-cubic-yard tilt trucks. Is there a cart tipper on site?
No, there is no cart tipper on site. Tilt trucks are tilted, and contents are dumped into the hopper.
Contractor-provided dumpsters shall be cleaned and sanitized; replacements must be provided within 24 hours if necessary. Will there be a CLIN for washouts? How often are washouts needed?
No, there is no specific line item for washouts. Washouts are performed as necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the receptacle.
Can you confirm the make, model, and compactor specifications the facility currently uses or is compatible with?
Current configurations:
• Cardboard-o 2yd Break Away Compactor o Make: Cram-A-Lot o Model: ST-25 with 40yd Receiver Container
• HDPE Plastic-o 30yd Self Contained o Make: Cram-A-Lot o Model: SC-T2-34
Installation: Custom hoppers, guide-islands, dog houses, and loading ramps.
36C77025Q0259 Tucson CMOP Recycling Services Answers to Vendor Submitted Questions
Is the power supply and concrete pad already in place for the installation of both OCC and HDPE compactors?
There is a 480V 3-phase power supply in place, and the compactors sit on an asphalt lot.
Can you provide historical volume data (monthly or annual) for OCC and HDPE pickups?
June 2024 through May 2025 -
352.32 Tons of Cardboard
65.28 Tons of Plastic
Are there peak seasons for cardboard or plastic volumes due to increased shipping or production?
No
Is the solicitation a new requirement set by the government, or is this a contract currently being performed that the government is renewing? If this is a renewal, do you have the contract number associated with the old contract?
The current contract, 36C77020D0011, expires 9/30/2025
What is the recommended size for the Cardboard and HDPE Plastic Compactor requirement?
Cardboard - 2 cubic yard break-away compactor, with a 40 cubic yard receiver box.
HDPE Plastic - 30 cubic yard self-contained compactor.
How many compactors are required for cardboard? For HDPE Plastic?
One compactor is required for each material, one for cardboard and one for plastic.
What kind of cardboard will be going into the compactor?
Corrugated cardboard boxes
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