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516-27-1-5064-0001

36C24827Q0024 09-09-2026

Lakiesha Anderson 561-618-2398 09-14-2026

12:30PM EDT

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

10,000 Bay Pines Blvd Bay Pines FL 33744

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562111

$47 Million

Net. 30 Days

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MCC: 90D

Department Of Veteran Affairs C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center Bldg 100 Warehouse 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Bay Pines FL 33744

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Bay Pines FL 33744

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES – 90-DAY BRIDGE

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for continued commercial Waste Management Services at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL, and Lee County Healthcare Center, Cape Coral, FL.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Government intends to award this 90-day bridge to Tri-County Recycling, Inc.

to ensure continuity of services. All responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement for consideration.

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 – 12/29/2026

Responses Due: Quotations and/or capability statements shall be submitted electronically to Lakiesha.Anderson@va.gov no later than 9/14/2026 at 12:30PM EST.

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Lakiesha Anderson Contracting Officer

36C24827Q0024

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 (SOW)

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

C.3 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014)

C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.5 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.6 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.7 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.8 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.2 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

E.3 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.4 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

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 36C248 Lakiesha Anderson

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

10,000 Bay Pines Blvd

Bay Pines FL 33744

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 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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

GENERAL AND RECYCLED WASTE

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform non-infectious refuse collection and recycling services at the Bay Pines VA Health Care Systems, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33744 and Lee County Healthcare Center, 2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL. 33909. The contractor shall provide all necessary management, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, and materials to provide a safe accessible route for VA employees to dispose of waste. Waste could consist of combustible and non-combustible materials such as paper, wrappings, cartons, metals, glass, plastics, floor sweeping, grass cuttings, tree trimmings, street sweepings, wastepaper, lumber, construction debris, general office trash and non-infectious ward area trash and waste. The contractor will accept the trash at his risk and the Government will not be liable for any injury or disease resulting from handling it. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. Work will consist of removal of non-infectious waste and non-edible garbage on a timely basis each week using contractor provided equipment. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with copies of all licenses, permits and insurance verification that apply to this service.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of Performance: October 1, 2026 through December 29, 2026 (90 days). There are no option periods.

3. DESCRIPTION OF WASTES

A. Non-infectious waste: Non-infectious waste shall consist of combustible and non-combustible materials such as paper, wrappings, cartons, metals, glass, plastics, floor sweepings, grass cuttings, tree trimmings, street sweepings, wastepaper, lumber, general office trash and other non-infectious ward area trash/waste.

B. Non-edible garbage: Coffee grounds, tea leaves, banana peels, citrus fruit rinds, onion hulls and similar materials.

C. Materials, substances and or items not specifically covered above shall be accepted and disposed of by the Contractor at his expense and shall be removed from the site of the medical center without delay.

4. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Routes/Schedules Submittals. The Contractor shall establish collection routes and schedules for collections. Existing approved routes, schedules, containers, and equipment that meet this SOW may remain in use during the bridge period. Any proposed changes shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to implementation. Collection operations shall be performed Monday through Friday between 6:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. at Bay Pines and between 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. at Lee County. Collection operations outside these hours require prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall notify the COR of any condition that may interrupt scheduled performance, including disposal-site delays, security measures, vehicle breakdowns, blocked containers, or adverse weather.

Missed collections resulting from such delays shall be performed by the next workday unless otherwise authorized. The Contractor shall maintain a contingency plan for trash pickup in the event of a disaster.

No changes to approved schedules or haul routes are permitted without Government approval.

B. Unscheduled Collections. In addition to the scheduled refuse and recycling collections, the Contractor may be required to make unscheduled collections and disposals due to increased generation of trash and/or weather, etc. For unscheduled events, the Contractor shall respond within 24 hours of notification.

C. Special Events. Special events may occur each year that require an extra effort on part of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be notified by the COR at least 48 hours prior to the event and plan an appropriate course of action. Service may require relocation of bulk containers from various locations to special event areas, supplying additional bulk containers, collecting and dispensing of refuse, and returning bulk containers to original locations. The Contractor will not be compensated for the relocation of five containers or less at one time. Contractor bids for reimbursement for special event collection and disposal shall be submitted within 15 days of the special event collection for payment to occur.

The contractor shall deliver the container(s), empty the container(s) either at the end of the event or if the container is at least 75% full and remove the container(s) at the end of the event. The contractor shall respond within 24 hours of notification.

D. Station-Wide Collections/Submittals. NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE will be in containers with locking lids and drain plugs where prudent. Containers shall be labeled GENERAL WASTE and shall never exceed 75% of capacity. Existing Government-approved container sizes and locations may continue during the bridge period. The Contractor, at no additional charge, shall provide all maintenance and repair to contractor-provided containers at C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center and Lee County Healthcare Center. Containers may be emptied or moved as required by the Government.

E. Inclement Weather Schedule. The contractor shall collect refuse and recyclable material during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the COR may authorize exceptions. When exceptions are granted, the contractor shall make up all missed collections within 24 to 48 hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the contracting officer authorizes additional time.

F. Refuse Collection During High Winds. During times when wind speeds exceed 75 mph, the contractor shall delay refuse collection until the high winds subside or decrease to below 30 mph. The contractor shall make every effort to collect refuse the same day or before 9:00 am the next duty day. Refuse collection shall continue during high winds unless otherwise authorized by the COR.

G. Holiday Pick-up. The contractor is not required to provide services on Federal Holidays. The contractor shall provide any missed service the next working day following a Federal Holiday in addition to their regularly scheduled collections.

H. Route Parameters. The Contractor shall establish collection routes entering and exiting the facilities.

Collection operations shall be performed Monday through Friday between 6:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. at Bay Pines and between 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. at Lee County.

I. Points of Collection. The contractor shall collect refuse and recycling materials from all containers

(either contractor owned or government supplied). Collection stations and frequency of pickup for refuse and recyclable material pickup are shown in Appendix 2.

J. Weight Tickets and Invoices. All vehicles used in the collection of refuse shall be weighed on state certified scales at the landfill. Incoming and outgoing vehicle weights shall be recorded on weigh tickets provided by the operator at the weigh station. Original tickets shall be submitted to the contracting officer within three working days from the end of the month. Invoices shall reflect the disposed tonnage figures, date of disposal, type of vehicle. WEIGHT TICKETS ARE TO BE PROVIDED WITH MONTHLY INVOICES. Contractor shall also provide monthly weight totals to the COR. Invoices are to be submitted for payment by the fifteen of the following months.

K. Estimated Poundage. Exact quantities cannot be determined in advance. The annual historical estimate of non-hazardous waste is 2,450,000 pounds and is provided for informational purposes only. Actual quantities during the 90-day bridge period may increase or decrease based on accumulation. The Contractor shall remove a full container within twenty-four (24) hours of notification. Bay Pines VAHCS actively seeks minimization of all waste at its facilities.

L. Removal of Used Container and Contents. Self-Contained Compactor/Container Unit contents to be removed and disposed of off the grounds at the complete expense of the Contractor. Contractor is required to accomplish removal of used Self-Contained Compactor/Container Unit such as not to interfere with established trash dumping schedules of hospital personnel. Time of exchange must meet the approval of COR. Contractor will be advised 48 hours in advance of changes to hospital trash dumping schedules, at which time the Contractor will be obligated to alter his pick-up schedules to meet the needs of the hospital and annexes.

Prior to exchanging used Self-Contained Compactor/Container Units, the Contractor shall ensure that replacement Self-Contained Compactor/Container Unit covers no trash or foreign materials. The Contractor shall remove stated foreign materials in order that contamination or odorous circumstances will not develop.

M. Government-Approved Containers. Collection of refuse and recyclable materials in all areas shall be from contractor-provided, government-approved containers and recycling bins.

N. Maintaining Containers and Collection Areas. The contractor shall return all containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright position with the lids securely in place (closed). The contractor will also be responsible for immediately cleaning up any spills, debris, etc., which may occur during servicing of containers. All refuse on the ground within ten feet of a container, whether spilled by the contractor or placed there by base personnel, shall be picked up by the contractor during collection.

The contractor shall collect debris placed at collection stations, for example, PAPERS, CANS, BOTTLES, YARD WASTE. The contractor will be responsible for keeping collection areas free of refuse, debris, and recyclable material.

5. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PROCESSING

A. Recyclable Waste such as cardboard and other identified recyclables will be segregated in a separate dumpster. (Fluorescent lamps and batteries are collected through another waste stream).

B. Sales Receipts: The contractor shall reimburse all revenues generated by sale of recyclable materials.

The contractor shall provide original sales receipts for recyclable materials to the government no later than the third working day of the month following the sale month. The sales receipts shall contain the weight, type of the item recycled, price of sale, location and marketer.

6. DISPOSAL

Disposal of Non-marketable Materials. The term “non-marketable materials” for purposes in this contract shall only mean; recyclable materials rejected by a purchaser for any contaminated reason. Recyclable materials deemed non-cost effective by the contractor shall not be considered as non-marketable material.

Disposal of non-marketable materials from the contractor’s processing of recyclable materials shall be the responsibility of the contractor and any tipping fees and/or hauling expenses associated with disposal of these contaminated wastes shall be the responsibility of the contractor and at no additional cost to the Government.

7. EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES

A. Vehicles. Vehicles currently used in performance of the incumbent requirement that remain safe, properly maintained, registered, and suitable for the required services may continue in use during the bridge period. The Contractor shall provide documentation of compliance upon request.

B. Equipment. Contractor-provided equipment currently used in performance of the incumbent requirement that remains safe, serviceable, and suitable for the required services may continue in use during the bridge period. The Contractor shall provide documentation of compliance upon request.

C. Recycling Bins. Existing contractor-provided recycling bins that are serviceable and meet the requirements of this SOW may remain in use during the bridge period. Replacement bins shall be blue, bear the recycled emblem, and be compatible with existing collection needs.

8. EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

A. Non-Storage. The Contractor shall not store any filled trash containers on site once they are removed from the loading dock or designated area.

B. Recycling Containers. REPLACEMENT OF USED TRASH CONTAINERS:

Clean Self-Contained Compactor/Container Units shall replace used trash Self-Contained Compactor/Container Units immediately after removal thereof in the various medical center locations.

Self-Contained Compactor/Container Units shall be firmly set and in line, providing equal space on each side of the container with respect to the sidewalls of any structures near the unit.

No Self-Contained Compactor/Container Unit may be used which impedes ingress or egress of patients, vehicles, or employees. Where prudent containers shall have covers and/or tops. which will close to protect the area from blowing trash and/or foreign materials as well as protect contents of said containers from inclement weather. Any accumulation of trash under the compactor is to be removed by the Contractor prior to replacement with empty containers.

9. SANITARY CONDITIONS.

The contractor will be required to dispose of non-infectious waste and non-edible garbage in such a manner as not to cause conditions detrimental to public health or to constitute a public nuisance. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for compliance with all Federal, state, City and County Laws, rules and regulations governing removal of waste materials. Collections must be made in the contractor’s containers, which must be fully enclosed, rat-proof, leak proof, fire retarding, kept clean, sanitized and after dumping must be deodorized. Any trash or garbage scattered by the Contractor on the hospital grounds must be recovered and removed. The pick-up area must be left in a clean and sanitary condition.

10. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

A. Inspection of Quoter Facilities. The Government reserves the right to inspect and investigate the facilities, business reputation, and other qualifications of any quoter as necessary to determine capability to perform the requirement.

B. Subcontracting: Subcontracting on any ensuing award of this solicitation will not be allowed without the express permission of the Contracting Officer.

C. The contract manager and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The name of this person, and alternate or alternates who shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract, shall be designated in writing to the COR.

D. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily identified as contractor employees.

This shall always be accomplished through distinctive clothing and/or nametags bearing the company’s or employee’s nametags. Contractor personnel must be able to speak and understand English.

E. The contractor shall ensure employees have current and valid driver’s licenses for the appropriate vehicle. The contractor's vehicles shall be maintained with current and proper state inspection and registration.

F. Security Requirements: The contractor shall obtain the following pass and identification items: N/A

G. Employees: The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees and type of work being performed at the VA. Employees with criminal records shall be immediately identified on an individual basis to the Contracting Officer

H. The Contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and non-government-owned vehicles. The Contractor will ensure that employees are provided with identification badges with the name of the Contractor or that they wear uniforms with their name and the name of the Contractor on them.

I. Retrieving Identification Media: The contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including badges from all employees at the end of the contract and from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires (e.g. terminated for cause, retirement, etc.).

J. Reporting Requirements: The contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of VA personnel, contractor personnel, resources, Contractor employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.

K. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government furnished property.

L. Traffic Laws: The contractor and their employees shall comply with Medical Center traffic regulations.

Motorcycle operators shall comply with VA personal protective equipment regulations.

M. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition: The Contractor’s employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicles or privately-owned vehicle while on VA premises.

N. License Requirements: The contractor shall ensure their employees are qualified to operate their respective equipment. In accordance with Florida Solid Waste Management Regulations, commercial haulers of solid waste must be registered with the Florida Department of Environment Protection. The contractor shall provide documentation of their registration prior to the start of the contract.

O. Operator Training: The contractor shall ensure at least the manager and one additional employee attend training courses recommended by the State of Florida for recycling operators and obtain Florida Recycling Operator Certifications.

P. Safety Plan: The Contractor shall submit a company safety plan that ensures that employees trained to meet all Federal, State, and local regulation, i.e. OSHA regulations related to refuse & recycling safety training and hazard recognition.

Q. Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program that ensures refuse collection and recycling services are performed in accordance with these specifications. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to track, identify, prevent, remedy and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor shall provide a method to accept and resolve customer complaints and notify the customer of the resolution. The contractor shall immediately notify the QA upon receipt of a customer complaint so joint validation may be accomplished. The contractor is responsible for quality control and specification compliance. The QCP shall be submitted no later than (NLT) the pre-performance conference.

R. Quality Assurance: The Government QA will evaluate the contractor's performance using a combination of 100% inspections and periodic on-site inspections.

S. Re-performance of Service: When service performed does not conform to contract requirements, or when service was not performed in a specific area, the contractor shall perform or re-perform the service in conformity with contract specifications at no additional cost to the government. Performance or re-performance of these services shall commence immediately upon notification by the contracting officer’s representative and the contractor shall have a sufficient workforce dedicated to ensure corrections are accomplished that day or by noon the next workday without degradation to normal services.

T. Key Control: The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the contractor by the government are not lost, misplaced, or duplicated and are not used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government. The contractor shall immediately report CO/COR any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys. In the event keys, other than the master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor may be required, upon written direction of the contracting officer, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the government. The government may, however at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

U. Route Parameters: Refuse collection and recycling pickup services may be suspended by the Contracting Officer in limited areas for short periods of time to accommodate regularly scheduled or unscheduled events.

V. Equipment & Vehicles: The contractor shall provide an adequate amount of equipment and vehicles to fulfill the scope of this contract. In addition, the contractor shall maintain or have backup capability to provide continued service in the event primary equipment or vehicles are down for extended maintenance or repairs. Equipment failure shall not alleviate the contractor from performing any requirement contained in this contract.

W. Telephone Service/Electronic Mail: The contractor shall be required to have an email address at the office for correspondence with government personnel. The contract manager and alternate shall have cell phones and supply the cell phone numbers to the government.

11. PICKUP SCHEDULE

Furnish all labor, materials and equipment required to provide dumpster service and removal of non-hazardous waste at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744 and Lee County Healthcare Center, 2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL. 33909. All bins are to be metal and contractor furnished.

A. One (1) 40 cubic yard compactor for the removal of treated, non-infectious medical waste and trash to be serviced every Tuesday and Friday on a scheduled basis NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM and a 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and replacement of bin. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets from the resource and recovery plant to ensure that the load is disposed of in the proper manner and location. Compactor Location: Bldg. 110 eastside rear dock. Driver is required to sign the treated waste document before leaving the property with the waste.

B. One (1) 30 cubic yard compactor to be solely used for the removal of trash and to be serviced twice per week on Tuesday and Thursday on a scheduled basis NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM and a 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and replacement of bin. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets from the resource and recovery plant. Compactor Location: Lee County Healthcare Center dock inside gate.

C. Two (2) new 30 cubic yard compactors to be solely used for the removal of cardboard for recycling purposes. The compactor will be serviced twice per week on Monday and Thursday on a scheduled basis NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM and a 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and replacement of bin. Contractor will also furnish weight tickets for cardboard after return and placement of compactor.

Compactor Location: Bldg. 110 rear dock, and one (1) at Lee County Healthcare Center dock inside gate.

The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

D. Two (2) 8 cubic yard bins are to be serviced three (3) times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Box Location: Bldg. 100, rear of Nutrition and Food Service. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

E. One (1) 20 cubic yard bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within twenty-four

(24) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 36, Warehouse. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

F. Two (2) 30 cubic yard bins to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within twenty-four (24) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 19, Laundry. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

G. One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced three (3) times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 A.M. Bin Location: Building 19, Laundry. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

H. Two (2) 10 cubic yard front end loaders to be serviced five (5) times per week Monday through Friday, NO LATER THAT 11:00 AM. Bin Location: Bldg. 1, Canteen. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

I. Two (2) 8 cubic yard front end loaders to be serviced two (2) times per week on Monday and Thursday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location: Bldg. 46, VA Regional Office. The contractor will provide

J. One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced five (5) times per week Monday through Friday, NO

LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location: Bldg. 101, CLC Nursing Home. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

K. One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced three (3) times per week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location: Bldg. 102, Domiciliary. The contractor will be

L. One (1) 8 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced two (2) times per week on Monday and Thursday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Box Location: Bldg. 11, Police Station. The contractor will provide weight tickets.

M. One (1) 30 cubic yard bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within twenty-four

(24) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 36, Warehouse. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

N. One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced three (3) times per week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location: Bldg. 2, rear of ramp. The contractor will be

O. Two (2) 30 cubic yard C&D open top bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within twenty-four (24) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: One (1) behind Building 11, one (1) and one at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

P. One (1) 8 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced one (1) time per week on Wednesdays, NO LATER

THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location: Rear of Cemetery inside gate. The contractor will be required to provide

Q. Two (2) 30 cubic yard brush and one (1) 20 cubic yard brush open top bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within twenty-four (24) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Locations: One (1) 30 yard and (1) 20 yard behind Building 11 and one (1) 30 yard at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. The

R. Two (2) 30 cubic yard closed A-Frames bins (single stream recycles) or separate recycle containers for each recyclable good to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within twenty-four (24) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: One (1) at building 110, rear dock and one at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

S. One (1) 30 cubic yard, open top bin solely used for the removal of metal to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within twenty-four (24) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: bldg. 110, rear dock. The

T. One (1) 20 cubic yard open top bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within twenty-four (24) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 11, by water tank. The contractor will be required to provide

U. In the event of an emergency, such as hurricane clean-up, additional containers may be provided by the contractor only when separately authorized by the Government. The contractor shall provide a quote to Environmental Management Service (EMS) for the additional containers and service. No additional emergency containers or services shall be provided until authorized by the Contracting Officer or through an authorized purchase order. Placement will be communicated at the time of need. The contractor shall provide applicable weight tickets.

For this 90-day bridge, scheduled monthly quantities are three (3) months. Unscheduled quantities shown as “Each” are estimated service events for the bridge period and do not guarantee a minimum quantity.

Emergency services are not separately priced and require separate Government authorization.

Line Quantity, Product, & Service

Location Quantity Unit Sch/Un

A 1 - 40 cubic yard compactor for removal of treated, non-infectious medical waste and trash, serviced every Tuesday and Friday

BP (Bay Pines) - Bldg.

110 Eastside Rear Dock

3 Months Scheduled

B 1 - 30 cubic yard trash compactors scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday

LC (Lee County) - Dock inside Gate

3 Months Scheduled

C 2 - 30 cubic yard cardboard compactors scheduled every Monday and Thursday

BP - Bldg. 110 Rear Dock LC - Dock inside Gate

3 Months Scheduled

D 2 - 8 cubic yard box scheduled every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

BP - Bldg. 100 - Nutrition & Food Service

3 Months Scheduled

E 1 - 20 cubic yard bin - As Needed Basis

BP - Bldg. 36 - Warehouse

9 Each Unscheduled

F 2 - 30 cubic yard bins - As Needed Basis

BP - Bldg. 19 - Laundry 9 Each Unscheduled

G 1 - 10 cubic yard front end loader scheduled every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

BP - Bldg. 19 - Laundry 3 Months Scheduled

H 2 - 10 cubic yard front end loaders scheduled Monday through Friday

BP - Bldg. 1 - Canteen 3 Months Scheduled

I 2 - 8 cubic yard front end loaders scheduled every Monday and Thursday

BP - Bldg. 46 - VA Regional Office

(VARO)

3 Months Scheduled

J 1 - 10 cubic yard front end loader scheduled Monday through Friday

BP - Bldg. 101 - CLC Nursing Home

3 Months Scheduled

K 1 - 10 cubic yard front end loader scheduled every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

BP - Bldg. 102 - Domiciliary

3 Months Scheduled

L 1 - 8 cubic yard front end loader scheduled every Monday & Thursday

BP - Bldg. 11 - Police Station

3 Months Scheduled

M 1 - 30 cubic yard bin scheduled - As Needed Basis

BP - Bldg. 36 - Warehouse

8 Each Unscheduled

N 1 - 10 cubic yard front end loader scheduled every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

BP - Bldg. 2 - Rear of Ramp

3 Months Scheduled

O 2 - 30 cubic yard C&D open top bin - On Call Basis

BP - Bldg. 11 - Behind Police Station LC - Dock inside Gate

7 Each Unscheduled

P 1 - 8 cubic yard front end loader scheduled every Wednesday

BP - Cemetery (Rear inside Gate)

3 Months Scheduled

Q 2 - 30 cubic yard brush and 1 - 20 cubic yard brush open top - As Needed Basis

BP - Bldg. 11 - Behind Police Station (1 - 30 yd & 1 - 20 yd) LC - Dock inside Gate (1- 30 yd)

42 Each Unscheduled

R 2 - 30 cubic yard closed A- Frame bins (single stream recycles) or separate recycling containers for each recyclable good to be

BP - Bldg. 110 Rear Dock LC - Dock inside Gate

8 Each Unscheduled serviced. - As Needed Basis

S 1 - 30 cubic yard open bin solely used for the removal of metal - As Needed Basis

BP - Bldg. 110 Rear Dock

7 Each Unscheduled

T 1 - 20 cubic yard open top bin - As Needed Basis

BP - Bldg. 11 - Water Tank

8 Each Unscheduled

U Emergency Services - As Needed; only upon separate Government authorization

TBD N/A N/A Unscheduled

12. RECYCLABLE MATERIAL COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. The following recyclable materials may be collected, processed, and marketed.

1) Plastic - beverage bottles, jugs, jars, and many types of food containers

2) Glass - most bottles, jugs, and jars

3) Metal - aluminum and steel cans and bottles

4) Office paper - White and pastel bond paper, post-it notes, computer paper, packing paper and envelopes

5) Glue back books - Soft-cover books with non-glossy paper, flight publications, regulations, phone books etc.

6) Newspaper

7) Cardboard (corrugated)

8) Grass clippings

9) Leaves

10) Tree limbs

B. Materials Preparation. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure recyclable materials are packaged as necessary to be received at the markets selected. The contractor shall provide all equipment and packaging necessary to include baling wires/straps, gaylords etc. The government will not provide any recycling equipment.

C. Contractor Provided Recyclable Material Reports.

The contractor shall submit a monthly report to the COR by the 5th working day of the month. The report shall contain the following information and be in an electronic format such as Microsoft Word or Excel.

1) A listing of each recycled material marketed, location of market and corresponding weight (lbs. or tons.) sold or donated, cost paid, and cost saved from recycling. (Includes yard waste transported to the Landfill).

2) A listing of daily landfill tonnage figures disposed for each month.

3) Original receipts from sale of material marketed.

4) A monthly compilation of daily test and measurement data from mulching/composting operations.

Note: Weight Tickets MUST BE EMAILED to Bay Pines VA Healthcare System monthly to the COR.

13. SERVICES SUMMARY

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These minimums do not relieve the contractor from performing 100% of all work requirements. These thresholds are critical to mission success. Work must be accomplished according to the terms, conditions and specifications stated in the contract and any Work Orders issued for payment.

Performance Objective Performance Threshold

SDS-1 Collect and Dispose of Solid Waste in accordance with the established schedule.

No more than 2 unacceptable inspections per month.

SDS-2 Collect, Process, and Market, Recyclable Materials.

No more than 2 unacceptable inspections per month.

SDS-3 Maintain all vehicles/equipment in good workable condition. All vehicles/equipment should be washed and free of odors.

No more than 2 unacceptable inspections per month.

SDS-4 Perform all work order issued collections required by the QA.

100% of all work order issued collections performed

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3.00 MO __________________ __________________

90-DAY BRIDGE – WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Provide all waste management and recycling services in accordance with the SOW for the period October 1, 2026 through December 29, 2026. The firm-fixed price shall include all costs necessary to perform the complete requirement. CLINs 0002 through 0022 are informational and shall not be separately priced. All services identified under those CLINs are included in the price of CLIN 0001.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

One (1) 40 cubic yard compactor to be used for the removal of treated medical waste and trash. This to be serviced every Tuesday and Friday on a scheduled basis.Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets from the resource and recovery plant to ensure that load is being disposed of in the proper manner and location. Compactor Location: Bldg. 110 eastside rear dock. *Driver is required to sign the treated waste document before leaving the property with the waste.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 30 cubic yard compactor to be used only for the removal of trash. This to be serviced every Tuesday and Thursday. 1hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and replacement. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets from the resource and recovery plant to ensure that load is being disposed of in the proper manner and location. Compactor Location: Lee County Healthcare Center dock inside gate.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 30 cubic yard compactors to be solely used for the removal of cardboard for recycling purposes. The compactor will be serviced every Monday and Thursday on a scheduled basis. A 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for the delivery and placement of bin. Contractor will also furnish weight tickets for cardboard after return and placement of compactor. Compactor Location: Bldg. 110 rear dock, and one (1) at Lee County Healthcare Center dock inside gate. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two(2) 8 cubic yard box to be serviced three (3) times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Box Location: Bldg. 100, rear of Nutrition and Food Service. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 20 cubic yard bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within eight (8) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin.

Bin Location: Building 36, Warehouse. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 30 cubic yard bins to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within eight (8) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin.

Bin Location: Building 19, Laundry. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be removed three a week on

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00A.M. Bin Location: Building 19, Laundry. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 10 cubic yard front end loaders to be serviced once a day

Monday through Friday, NO LATER THAT 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Bldg. 1, Canteen. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 8 cubic yard front end loaders to be serviced once a day

Monday and Thursday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Bldg. 46, VA Regional Office. Contractor will provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced five (5) times a week, Monday thru Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Bldg. 101, CLC Nursing Home. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced three (3) times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM.

Bin Location: Bldg. 102, Domiciliary. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 8 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced twice per week on

Monday and Thursday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Box Location:

Bldg. 11, Police Station. Contractor will provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 30 cubic yard bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within eight (8) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin.

Bin Location: Building 36, Warehouse. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 10 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced three (3) times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM.

Bin Location: Bldg. 2, rear of ramp. The contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 30 cubic yard C&D open top bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within eight (8) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: One (1) behind Building 11, one (1) and one at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 8 cubic yard front end loader to be serviced one (1) time per week on Wednesdays, NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM. Bin Location:

Rear of Cemetery inside gate. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 30 cubic yard and one (1) 20 yard brush open top bin to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within eight (8) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: One(1)30 yard and

(1) 20 yard behind Building 11 and one (1) 30 yard at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Two (2) 30 cubic yard closed A-Frame bins (single stream recycles) or separate recycle containers for each recyclable good to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within eight (8) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: One (1) at building 110, rear dock and one at Lee County Healthcare Center rear dock inside gate. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 30 cubic yard, open top bin only used for the removal of metal to be serviced on an on-call basis. Pick-ups are to be made within eight

(8) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: bldg.

110, rear dock. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

One (1) 20 cubic yard open top bin to be serviced on an on-call basis.

Pick-ups are to be made within eight (8) hours of notification of pick-up and 1 hour and 30 minutes turnaround time for delivery and placement of bin. Bin Location: Building 11, by water tank. Contractor will be required to provide weight tickets.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 12-29-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

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