RFI Refuse Collection.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

TITLE: Collection and off-post disposal of solid waste generated at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD)

NOTICE NUMBER: RFITYADREFUSECOLLECTIONAPRIL2021

Classification Code: S205 – Trash/Garbage Collection Services Including Portable Sanitation Services

POSTING DATE: 4/7/2021

DISCLAIMER:

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE. This is not a solicitation. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP).

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. The information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to help the Government further define its requirements.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to make an award on the basis of this RFI.

Companies responding to this RFI are advised their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business information, will be received and held in confidence. Proprietary information submitted, as part of responses to the RFI, should be clearly identified and it will be treated as such. The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted.

1.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is issuing this RFI as a means of conducting market research to survey industry for commercial refuse collection solutions for Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). Currently the refuse collection services at TYAD are provided at a firm fixed per pound price. TYAD has several waste streams to include Refuse (daily dumpster pick up), Bulky (roll offs), Coatings/Paint, Garnet Sludge, Sewage Sludge and Medical Waste (boxes). The intent of this RFI is to query industry on what solutions are offered for commercial customers of large industrial complexes with several waste streams at a firm fixed price monthly plan.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement for any future investment. The applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is: 562111 Solid Waste Collection.

2.0 SUMMARY:

Provide commercial solutions to furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision, to manage and perform all operations for the collection and off-post disposal of solid waste collection at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The Performance Work Statement (PWS) supplied for this RFI may change according to the results of this market research.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

SITE OF PERFORMANCE/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS. Site of performance is Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), Tobyhanna, PA 18466. The Government owns eighty-two (82) Eight Cubic Yard Front Load Dumpsters and will be used exclusively in performance of any subsequent contract on a non-rental basis. These containers are "standard containers" and are compatible with most compactor vehicles with front-mounted lifting forks.

HOURS OF PERFORMANCE.

The collection schedule shall be established so that operations will not start earlier than 5:00 AM but not later than 11:30 AM. The contractor must be done will all the necessary collections no later than 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

The contract will be for one base year and four option years. The contract will start October 1, 2021.

REQUIREMENTS.

The contractor is responsible to follow all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to waste disposal.

COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS.

Containers. The eighty-two (82) Front load dumpster containers will be emptied as follows: fifteen (15) containers will be emptied three times per week and sixty-seven (67) containers will be emptied two times per week.

Bulky Item Collection Requirements. Collection of bulky items will be required at Bldg. 66 - 12 times per year and Bldg. 703 - 4 times per year. These containers are usually open-top and approximately 10- 40 cubic yards in size.

Coatings/Paint Waste Collections. Collection of paint waste will be required approximately fifteen (15) times per year. A leak-proof 40 cubic yard roll-off must be provided for the collection of this waste or the contractor must place a liner in the container before use.

Garnet Sludge. Garnet sludge collection will be required approximately 6 times per year. A leak-proof 10 cubic yard roll-off for the collection of this waste must be provided for the collection of this waste or the contractor must place a liner in the container before use.

Sewage Sludge. Sewage sludge collection will be required approximately 20 times per year (between April & October). A leak-proof 10 or 20 cubic yard roll-off for the collection of this waste must be provided for the collection of this waste or the contractor must place a liner in the container before use.

NOTE: The contractor shall furnish and empty replacement roll-off container each time a filled container is removed from TYAD.

Infectious Waste. Infectious waste shall be picked up one time per month. The contractor shall provide properly labeled containers and requisite disposable red bags on an as required basis. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper completion and disposition of waste manifest(s) in accordance with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws, codes and regulations including changes thereto. The contractor shall dispose of the waste at a disposal facility which has all the valid and current licenses/permits required by federal, state or local agencies.

DISPOSAL.

The contractor shall comply with PA Act 101, PA Act 90, and the Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan. The contractor shall be licensed as required by PA Act 90 and the Monroe County Solid Waste Management Ordinance and shall submit semi-annual and annual reports (on the proper forms) to the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority.

The contractor shall dispose of all municipal solid waste and generic residual waste under this contract at a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) approved and Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority authorized landfill.

The disposal site (sanitary landfill) must have valid permits issued by the appropriate government agency for each type of waste being disposed.

All coatings/paint waste, garnet sludge, and sewage sludge shall be disposed of at a PADEP approved and Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority authorized landfill.

NOTE: TYAD has cradle-to-grave responsibility for the disposal of all solid waste generated on-site. All residual waste must be disposed of at a PADEP approved landfill. Transfer facilities generally do not send solid waste received to the same facility each day. Therefore, TYAD will not approve a proposal to send municipal solid waste or residual waste to a transfer facility, even if the transfer facility is a Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Plan approved site.

Historical Information:

The following is the previous amounts of waste collected at TYAD in tons:

FY 18 FY19 FY20

Refuse (Front loading dumpsters) 774 tons 807 tons 701 tons Bulky (Roll offs) 795 tons 232 tons 112 tons Coatings (Roll off) 35 tons 52 tons 30 tons Sewage Sludge (Roll off) 100 tons 138 tons 60 tons Garnet Sludge (Roll off) 51 tons 19 tons 10 tons Medical Boxes 6 boxes 6 boxes 21 boxes

4.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

4.1 Capabilities Requested

Any interested organizations are invited to submit a capability statement in writing in response to this notice. The capability statement should include a solution for TYAD’s refuse collection, providing insight into the collections of refuse at other industrial complexes and how it can be completed with a fixed monthly plan.

4.2 Qualifications

Capability statements received should highlight the organization’s qualifications to take on the workload in this notice. Respondents should highlight their understanding of the requirements, capability to meet these requirements, similar experience with previous projects, and their proposed method of achievement.

4.3 Format

For clarity and consistency, TYAD requests that responses are provided in .pdf or .doc format and do not exceed ten (10) pages using 12 point Arial font. Capability statements must include the name of the organization (or organizations, if teaming), at least one point of contact, address(es) of organization(s), phone number(s), email address(es), website address(es), NAICS code(s), and size/type of ownership for the organization(s).

4.4 Small Business Specification Requirements

Please specify any claimed socio-economic status such as, but not limited to, the following: a small business, 8(a) certified program participant business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned business, service-disabled, veteran owned business, HUBZone small business, women-owned small business, or large business. Capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort should be supplied with appropriate documentation supporting claims of both organizational and staff capability.

A small business may submit a capability statement that includes the expertise of large business partner companies under a teaming arrangement. If a teaming arrangement exists, the response to this RFI notice must clearly define the portion of work that will be performed by each organization. Please reference FAR clause 52.219-14 entitled, “Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017)”, stating that a minimum of 50% of the total cost of all services provided must be incurred by or for personnel of the small business. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements in their capability statement/documentation.

5.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & CONFIDENTIALITY:

Responses to this notice shall be provided via email to the TYAD POCs listed below, no later than 3:00 P.M. EST on April 19, 2021. Late submissions will not be accepted or considered after the stated timeframe.

If you have technical or contracting question(s) prior to submission, please send your written questions via an e-mail to the technical POCs listed below.

Organizations responding to this notice may be contacted by the technical POCs to clarify or provide additional information to the data submitted. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Considerations will be for United States based companies only.

Please mark any and all classified, confidential, or proprietary information in the organization’s response accordingly. TYAD reserves the right to use any/all information submitted by, or obtained from, an interested organization in the creation of a competitive solicitation. Please note, if a solicitation, or multiple solicitations, are posted in the future, they will be issued by separate solicitation number(s) on Beta.SAM.Gov

Joseph Mazza Ph: 570-615-7298 Joseph.A.Mazza.civ@mail.mil

Also copy:

Maureen Myrthel Ph: 570-216-0779 Maureen.Myrthel.civ@mail.mil mailto:Joseph.A.Mazza.civ@mail.mil