RFQ - 36C25226Q0162.pdf

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Attached to: S205--New: 5-Year Ordering Period (02/01/2026 - 01/31/2031) Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection/Disposal Services for the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital (Hines, IL) and the Joliet CBOC.
Solicitation number: 36C25226Q0162
Issued by: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12

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This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicits solid waste and recyclables collection and disposal services for the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital and Joliet CBOC in Illinois. The contract is a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) ordering period from 02/01/2026 through 01/31/2031, with five one-year priced periods and a minimum guarantee of $2,500 and a ceiling of $6,250,000. The procurement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with only verified SDVOSB firms in the Small Business Administration database eligible to submit quotes.

The solicitation requires comprehensive waste management services across multiple buildings, including weekly and multiple-times-per-week collection of various container sizes (2-yard to 30-yard) for solid waste and recyclables. Specific requirements include providing and maintaining containers, compactors, and collection vehicles, with detailed provisions for collection frequency, container maintenance, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations. The contractor must submit monthly waste reports, conduct periodic waste audits, and provide an annual Certificate of Total Waste Diverted from Landfill. Quotes are due by 01/16/2026 at 15:00 CST, with a site visit scheduled for 01/07/2026 at 11:00 AM local time.

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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

578-26-2-6057-0011

36C25226Q0162 12-18-2025

Sands, Scott Scott.Sands2@va.gov 01-16-2026

15:00 CST

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

X 100

562111

$47 Million

N/A

36C578

Department of Veterans Affairs

Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines IL 60141-5000

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

RFQ for solid waste and recyclables collection and disposal services at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, IL and its affiliated Joliet CBOC IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This requirement is for a 5-year ordering period IDIQ with five one-year priced periods. Task orders shall be issued for each priced period.

Five-year ordering period shall be from 02/01/2026 through 01/31/2031. The Applicable DOL Wage Determinations shall apply to this requirement.

This requirement is being procured as a 100% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

Only SDVOSBs verified Within the Small Business Administration’s database at the time of quote submissions will be considered for award. Firms not verified within the Small Business Administration database will be rendered technically unacceptable outright and shall not be eligible for award.

https://search.certifications.sba.gov

X X

X One

Scott Sands Contracting Officer

RFQ - 36C25226Q0162

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA (continuation from Standard Form 1449)

OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL INFORMATION DESIGNATED HEREIN

PRIOR TO THE TIME SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 8 OF SF 1449 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED

FOR AWARD.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR NAME _____________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________

CITY-STATE-ZIP __________________________________________

POINT OF CONTACT/TITLE ________________________________

PHONE NUMBER ______________________________________

FAX NUMBER ______________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS ______________________________________

SAM UEI NO. ____________________________________________

CAGE CODE _____________________________________________

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT:

CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER

115 S. 84TH ST., STE 100

MILWAUKEE WI 53214

2. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR Part 12 - Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items. FAR Part 14 and 15 will not be used. From this RFQ, the Government intends to award an Indefinite Quantity Contract with firm-fixed unit pricing and estimated unit quantities. The contractor shall provide a unit price that is not subject to any adjustment based on the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. (Note: The terms “offeror” and “quoter” are both used in this Solicitation. For the purposes of this Solicitation, these terms are interchangeable; there is no difference in meaning between the two.)

3. SET-ASIDE (If any): 100% SDVOSB Set-Aside

4. SOLICITATION TIMELINE SUMMARY:

A. SITE VISIT:

It is strongly suggested and expected that the offeror inspect the campus to be serviced to fully understand the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. In no case shall failure to inspect the campus constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

SITE VISIT IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7th, 2026 AT 11:00 AM LOCAL TIME.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO MEET COR HERBERT JONES (708-202-8387 x22766) at Building 200 in the lobby in front of Starbucks.

B. RFQ QUESTIONS:

In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all offerors are advised that any question-and-answer requests must be submitted in a written form via e-mail to the Contracting Officer Scott.Sands2@va.gov no later than Friday January 9th, 2026, at Noon local time. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to: https://sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 2 business days to all parties.

C. SOLICITATION CLOSES/QUOTES DUE:

See box 8 of STANDARD FORM 1449 or most recent Amendment.

D. SUBMISSION OF QUOTE:

See 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services and addendum for specific instructions to offerors.

5. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY:

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitment or issue changes that will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.

6. INVOICES:

a. All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with: FAR

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR

AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018).

b. Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears in accordance with 852.232-72

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018).

c. Payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

d. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

e. The VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial

Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with Tungsten Network e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. Tungsten Network electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com or calling 1-877-489-6135 for Enrollment.

f. Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e- Invoice through the website at https://portal.Tungsten-Network.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, Tungsten Network customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

g. All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

h. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The Veterans Affairs

Financial Services Center (VAFSC) uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network e- Invoice, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

i. As of July 1, 2020, the VA10091 form has been eliminated and the VAFSC is requiring our vendors to update and add their information in the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/. This is for new vendors being added to FMS only.

j. For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

7. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS: In addition to any other requirements set forth in this Contract, the Contractor, including its employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively “the Contractor”), shall comply with the following facility requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be considered a material breach of this Contract and may be a violation of Federal law resulting in charges answerable in the United States District Court.

a. Contractor is responsible for following all on-site facility policies.

b. All VA property is considered Federal property, and all Federal laws are applicable.

c. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

d. All VA facilities are drug free. Possession of drugs, to include Marijuana and all Marijuana biproducts are prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

e. All contractor personnel are required to adhere to all VA rules and regulations.

f. Smoking is prohibited on the entire campus, both inside and outside the VA Facility.

g. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

h. VHA DIRECTIVE 1192: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive establishes policy and provides guidance for the prevention of seasonal influenza in VHA facilities through the vaccination or masking of health care personnel (HCP).

AUTHORITY: Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 7301(b), 7318(b). Contractor is responsible in ensuring that all aspects of this directive are implemented, including providing face masks and influenza vaccines for all employees working at a VA facility.

8. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL:

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C.

chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. Hines VA Hospital, its affiliated CBOCs, and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of Hines/CBOCs or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to Hines. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to Hines’ control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Hines VA Hospital’s guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with Hines VA Hospital’s policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public Hines VA Hospital or affiliated CBOCs information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The Hines VA hospital and its affiliated CBOCs own the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which Hines VA Hospital shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

***To the extent an agency requires contractors to complete records management training, the agency must provide the training to the contractor.

12. Flowdown of requirements to Subcontractors. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract, and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.

Contractor, contractor employees, and sub-contractors shall be subject to security clearances as outlined in VA Handbook 0710, VA Handbook 0735, VA Directive 0735 and in coordination with the facility point of contact.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

The minimum guarantee for this IDIQ is $2,500.00 and the ceiling is $6,250,000.00 for the entire duration of the contract. The minimum guarantee will be met in the first priced period. The Government will only pay for actual services rendered.

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

ESTIMATED

ANNUAL

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED

ANNUAL TOTAL

52.00 EA __________________ __________________

VC040 with Compactor - Building 45: Canteen

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection 30-Yard Container, Right Side Feed with Compactor - Weekly

156.00 EA __________________ __________________

VR070 - Building 45: Canteen

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

10-Yard Dumpster - 3 x Week

312.00 EA __________________ __________________

VR071 - Building 200: SOMAT

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

10-Yard Dumpster - 6 x Week

VR072 - Building 200: SOMAT

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VR076 - Building 220: Warehouse

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

12.00 EA __________________ __________________

VB046 - Building 220: Warehouse

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

20-Yard Dock Box - On Call: Estimated Monthly

104.00 EA __________________ __________________

VA051A - Buildings 217/221:

Extended Care Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

30-Yard S/C Compactor - 2 x Week

VR079 - Buildings 217/221:

Extended Care Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VA052 - Building 16: Human Resources

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

8-Yard Dumpster - 3 x Week

VA053 - Buildings 3/4: Pipe Shop

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

4.00 EA __________________ __________________

VB047 - Buildings 3/4: Pipe Shop

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026

POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

20-Yard Dock Box - On Call: Estimated Quarterly

VA054 - Building 229: Research

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VA055 - Building 203: Picnic Area

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VB050 - Building 228: Dock

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

30-Yard S/C Compactor and Tipper - 2 x Week

VA063 - Buildings 23-29: Residential

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

10-Yard Dumpster - Weekly

VR080 - Buildings 23-29: Residential

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

260.00 EA __________________ __________________

VA056 - Building 203: FMS/EMS/Safety

Contract Period: Priced Period 1

POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

8-Yard Dumpster - 5 x Week

VR074 - Building 203: FMS/EMS/Safety

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VA057 - Building 100: Fisher

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

2-Yard Dumpster - 3 x Week

VR077 - Building 100: Fisher

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

2-Yard Dumpster -2 x Week

VA058 - Building 228:

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

8-Yard Dumpster (No Lid) - 3 x Week

VR075 - Building 228:

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

10-Yard Dumpster (No Lid) - 6 x Week

VB049 - Building 20/21:

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

20-Yard Roll-Off Container with Door - On Call: Estimated Quarterly

VA059 - Building 205: Boiler Plant

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

8-Yard Container - 3 X Week

24.00 EA __________________ __________________

VB044 - Buildings 20/21: Motor Pool

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

20-Yard Roll-Off Container with Door - On Call: Estimated 2 X Month

VA060 - Building 7: Carpenter Shop

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

8-Yard Dumpster - 3 X Week

VB045 - Building 7: Carpenter Shop

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

20-Yard Roll-Off Container with Door - 1 X Week

VA061 - Building 48: Laundry

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027

VR073 - Building 203

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VA050 - Building 8: Loading Dock

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

8-Yard Container - 2 x Week

VB051 - Building 220: Dock

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

30-Yard Roll-Off Container with Door - 2 X Week

VB052 - Buildings 20/21

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

30-Yard Roll-Off Container with Door - On Call: Estimated 2 X Month

VR078 - Joliet CBOC

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

8-Yard Container - Weekly

VR062 - Joliet CBOC

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027

San-I-Pak - Treated Waste - Main Dock Area

Contract Period: Priced Period 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection VA-owned 30-yard S/C container and S/C Compactor - Serviced 3 X Week - Sanipak treated waste is autoclaved and classified as regular solid waste

Priced Period 1 Estimated Total: __________________

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 2

POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Extended Care Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027

POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VA061 - Building 48: Laundry Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

Priced Period 2 Estimated Total: __________________

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Extended Care Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3

POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VR080 - Buildings 23-29: Residential Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

POP Begin: 02-01-2028

POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

Priced Period 3 Estimated Total: __________________

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Extended Care Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 4

POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

Priced Period 4 Estimated Total: __________________

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030

POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Extended Care Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VA052 - Building 16: Human Resources Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031

Blind/Psych/Hospital Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5

POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

VB052 - Buildings 20/21 Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Contract Period: Priced Period 5 POP Begin: 02-01-2030 POP End: 01-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

Priced Period 5 Estimated Total: __________________

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B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Hines - Solid Waste Collection/Removal Services

GENERAL RUBBISH & TRASH

A.) Overview. The Contractor shall provide the managerial, supervisory, administrative, direct, and overhead personnel necessary to perform the work specified in this Contract, including the provision of all labor, transportation, equipment, containers, and materials to perform solid waste and recyclables collection and disposal services in accordance with this Contract for the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, Illinois 60141-3030 (“Hines”) and the Joliet VA Clinic, 1201 Eagle Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-2031 (“Joliet”). The Contractor is expected to comply with all requirements set forth under this Contract and perform all required services in an exemplary manner with minimal oversight.

B.) Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection and Disposal Requirements.

1. Solid waste, treated waste, & recyclables collection schedule: The Contractor shall comply with Hines’s and Joliet’s container/compactor placement and solid waste/recyclables collection and disposal requirements, as set forth in Appendix I: Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection Schedule at the end of this Performance Work Statement.

a. Container Location: Specific container and compactor locations will be designated by the COR, in the COR’s sole discretion, and shall allow easy access while ensuring non- interference with sidewalks, parking areas, roads, overhead utilities, trees, and any other potential obstructions.

b. Collection Frequency: The Contractor shall comply with the collection frequency for each container set forth in Appendix I: Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection Schedule.

c. Schedule Modification: Hines may need to modify Appendix I: Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection Schedule based on changing operational circumstances. Any substantive changes shall be made via bilateral contract modification, pursuant to FAR 52.212-4(c), at rates consistent with the current Price Schedule.

2. Collection containers: The Contractor shall provide all collection containers set forth in Appendix I: Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection Schedule. The Contractor shall obtain prior approval of the COR, in the COR’s sole discretion, for the type, color, and labeling of the collection containers prior to beginning work under this Contract.

a. Labeling: Each container shall be clearly labeled with a unique identifier and the contents for that container.

b. Condition: All containers shall be in new or “like new” condition and have hinged lids, unless otherwise specified by the COR, which shall allow access to the container from each end to ensure maximum usage.

The Contractor shall maintain all containers in good working order and free of odors, visible dirt, and pests. After collection, containers shall be returned to their assigned position, upright with the lids closed, with all debris under and around the container removed and swept clean to present a neat, professional appearance. Collection container cleaning and maintenance shall be conducted offsite from the Hines/Joliet campuses.

3. Compactors: The Contractor shall provide all compactors set forth in Appendix I: Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection Schedule; Hines will provide the electricity for operation. Such compactors shall meet or exceed all applicable safety standards, to include without limitation: key-type lock/start controls;

emergency stop; and safety retract controls. Such compactors shall also be designed to prevent leakage, spillage, undue odors, and pest-control issues. The Contractor shall install, maintain, and monitor an automated notification fullness system (i.e. real time electronic notification) that shall maximize usage and notify Contractor when compactor is ready for replacement. The capacity setting shall be at the agreement of the Contractor and COR to maximize usage of the units. Contractor shall have capability to adjust the monitoring system's to best facilitate optimization and continuity of service to ensure weekend coverage.

a. Self-Contained Roll-Off Compactors: All self-contained roll-off compactors provided under this Contract shall be designed for dock usage, or as otherwise designed by the COR, in the COR’s sole discretion. The contractor also has the responsibility for maintaining/repairing the equipment/materials, compactors, and operation or supplies are required at no cost to the VA. The compactor must be designed to meet or exceed all safety standards to include key type lock/start control emergency stop, and safety retract controls.

b. San-I-Pak Compactor: Hines has had a San-I-Pak infectious waste sterilizer and compactor installed at its main campus and requires collection and disposal services to remove the waste generated by the San-I- Pak. This compactor is Government-owned.

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