S02. 36C25626Q0459_.pdf

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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

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

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36C25626Q0459 03-03-2026

Caleb Parker, Contract Specialist 713-791-1414 ext 149866 03-23-2026

2:00 PM CDT

36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

X 100

X

562219

$47 Million

N/A

36C564

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Care System of the Ozark

1100 North College Avenue Fayetteville AR 72703-1944

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Invoice must be submitted electronically

1-877-489-6135 N/A

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Contractor Shall Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to collect, transport, and dispose of municipal solid waste and recyclables (cardboard, metals, pallets, plastics/ aluminum) at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks.

Reference B.2 Price/Cost Schedule, B.3 Delivery Schedule, and Statement of Work starting on page 4 and ending on page 18 for additional details.

Base Period of Performance (POP): 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027 Option 1: 10/01/2027 - 09/30/2028 Option 2: 10/01/2028 - 09/30/2029 Option 3: 10/01/2029 - 09/30/2030 Option 4: 10/01/2030 - 09/30/2031

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X 1(One)

Ashley Haslauer Contracting Officer

36C25626Q0459

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

Required Certifications, Licenses, and Compliance Documentation

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 25

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 42

C.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

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

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.8 52.204-91 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.10 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

E.11 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

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: Ashley Haslauer, Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119-6535 Email: Ashley.Haslauer@va.gov

Caleb Parker, Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston

TX 77056-5643

Email: caleb.parker@va.gov

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

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.

mailto:Ashley.Haslauer@va.gov mailto:caleb.parker@va.gov

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

Statement of Work (SOW)

Municipal Waste Disposal

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO)

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Contractor must furnish all management, supervision, labor, material, equipment, tools, supplies, consumables, parts, and related services to provide solid waste collection and removal services for Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) located at 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703. This service excludes hazardous and medical waste.

Government provided equipment or services, if any, will be specifically stated.

**The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) does not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required**

GENERAL:

Any provision or partial provision of the Contract, including but not limited to, drawings and specifications that is not consistent with this SOW will be null and void only to the extent of the inconsistency. All other provisions or partial provisions of the Contract, including but not limited to, drawings and specifications, must remain in full force and effect.

Safety must be the Contractor’s highest priority.

Period of Performance:

10-01-2026 Through 09-30-2027

10-01-2027 Through 09-30-2028

10-01-2028 Through 09-30-2029

10-01-2029 Through 09-30-2030

10-01-2030 Through 09-30-2031

Contractor’s work must be conducted with the least amount of disruption to the VHSO facility.

Prior to the start of job site activities, together the Contractor and COR must conduct a site survey to identify and review specific work and differing site conditions.

Emergency Service: Contractor emergency service must be available 24 hours per day.

Contractor must respond on-site to emergency service calls within two (2) hours of notification.

All refuse, bulk items and debris must be disposed of to a location licensed by the State where performance occurs following all Federal, State and local licenses and regulations for such purposes. The Contractor must obtain all necessary permits for disposing of refuse; copies of these permits must be submitted to the COR for approval. If the Contractor changes the location of the site, a new permit must be obtained, and a copy again must be submitted to the COR for approval. All payments for the permit must be at the Contractor's own expense.

All work must be performed Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays and any other day declared by the President of the United States to be a federal holiday, between the hours of 7:00 and 2:30p.m. Any deviations from the regular schedule must be requested from and approved by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in advance.

Contractor must have the following requirements completed within 10 days of contract award:

Proof of negative TB test for every contractor employee who will be working on VHSO property dated within the past calendar year submitted to the COR. Contractor is responsible for keeping the negative TB certification current and submit renewed proof of negative TB prior to the current expiration date.

Submit as a minimum OSHA 10 certification to the COR for every contractor employee that will be working on VHOS property. OSHA 10 cards are to always remain on the employee’s person.

Provide the COR with a qualified point of contact name, phone number and email. The designated individual must have full authority to act for the contractor on all contractual matters relating to the daily performance of the contract; and, to receive, accept and sign for any notices, inspection reports and all other correspondence on behalf of the Contractor from the COR/Contracting Officer. This individual must serve as the central point of contact for the Government and must oversee the collection operations and monitor and ensure all work is performed in accordance with the contract and must maintain the work specification requirements, scheduling, inspections and safety standards. This individual must be always available when contract work is in progress, if needed and can respond to the site, when needed, to monitor work progress and for any other emergency, as required. The Contractor or designated qualified personnel must return calls to the COR within 1 hour of being contacted.

Qualifications of the Contractor

The contractor must provide documentation for the following items at time of proposal and any other time as requested by the COR:

Contractor and or subcontractor must have 5 years document experience in commercial/industrial waste disposal, medical waste disposal, and waste equipment management experience. Contractor must provide documented evidence of experience with proposal.

Contractor must submit all state and local permits, licenses and registrations required to handle, haul or dispose of municipal solid waste.

All state and local permits and registrations required for the operation and management of a sanitary landfill.

All state and local permits and registrations required for the management of municipal solid waste.

Disaster or contingency plans for the support of VHSO during unplanned natural or man-made emergencies.

Scope of Work

Contractor must pickup, transport and dispose of solid waste, cardboard, scrap ferrous and nonferrous metal, wood shipping pallets, and commingled plastic and aluminum recyclables as delineated below at VHSO, 1100 North College Ave, Fayetteville, AR. The contractor is responsible to ensure all services comply with all VA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, applicable State and local directives, policies, laws, and regulations.

Contractor must provide and maintain one (1) contractor owned 30 cubic yard roll off dumpster for the collection of solid waste.

Contractor must pickup, transport, weigh, and dispose of solid waste three (3) times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The contractor must ensure the dumpster presents a neat and clean appearance and emits no odors when delivering it on station. Dumpsters with excessive scratches or dents, as determined by the COR, must be replaced at no additional cost to the government. Contractor must clean up any waste left by the dumpster during transport both on and off station. Dumpster location to be determined by the COR.

Contractor must provide and maintain one (1) contractor owned, 30 cubic yard, roll off dumpster for wooden shipping pallet disposal.

Contractor must pickup, transport, and dispose of wooden shipping pallets once per month.

Contractor must ensure the dumpster presents a neat and clean appearance and emits no odors when delivering it on station. Dumpsters with excessive scratches or dents, as determined by the COR, must be replaced at no additional cost to the government. Contractor must clean up any waste left by the dumpster during transport both on and off station. Dumpster location to be determined by the COR.

Contractor must provide and maintain one (1) contractor owed, 30 cubic yard, roll off dumpster for unbaled cardboard recycling.

Twice Per Week (Preferably Mondays and Thursdays) the contractor must pickup, transport, weight, and recycle all cardboard. Submit weight tickets each month with invoice to the COR.

Cardboard weight must also be document on the monthly Tonnage Report.

The contractor must ensure the dumpster presents a neat and clean appearance and emits no odors when delivering it on station. Dumpsters with excessive scratches or dents, as determined by the COR, must be replaced at no additional cost to the government. Contractor must clean up any waste left by the dumpster during transport both on and off station. Dumpster location to be determined by the COR.

Contractor must provide one (1) contractor owned 30 cubic yard roll off dumpster for ferrous and nonferrous metals recycling.

Every other week the contractor must pickup, transport, weigh, and recycle the full scrap metals dumpster to a recycling center.

Contractor must ensure the dumpster presents a neat and clean appearance and emits no odors when delivering it on station. Contractor must clean up any waste left by the dumpster during transport both on and off station. Dumpster location to be determined by the COR.

Contractor must provide one (1) contractor owned 30 cubic yard roll off dumpster for comingled plastic and aluminum recycling.

1 time each month the contractor must pickup, transport, weight, and recycle all comingled plastic and aluminum.

Contractor must ensure the dumpster presents a neat and clean appearance and emits no odors when delivering it on station. Contractor must clean up any waste left by the dumpster during transport both on and off station. Dumpster location to be determined by the COR.

Monthly the contractor must provide the following documents via email to the COR for review prior to submission for payment:

An invoice indicating CLINE number, CLINE description, month of service, quantity of units invoiced, unit price, and subtotal for each CLINE and invoice total.

Tonnage Report that indicates the following information:

Total monthly weight of comingled aluminum and plastic recyclables.

Total monthly weight of metal recyclables.

Total monthly weight of cardboard recyclables.

Total monthly weight of wooden pallet disposal.

Total monthly weight of solid waste disposal.

The contractor must provide 24-hour emergency waste removal service every day including holidays for events including but not limited too storms or facility damage.

The contractor must provide a name, phone and text number, and email address for a point of contact who is responsible to respond to messages from the COR. The contractor must always respond by phone/text/email to phone calls/text/emails for emergency service within 15 minutes.

The contractor must be onsite at the Fayetteville location within two (2) hours of notification if the COR determines an onsite emergency response is required. The contractor must provide a quote for service within four (4) hours of notification for emergency services requested by the COR at no additional cost to the Government.

If the COR determines the contractors quote to be fair and reasonable a contract modification may be issued for the requested emergency services upon approval by the Contracting Officer.

The contractor must accept contract modifications on an as needed basis due to changes in policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and agency needs.

CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND ACTIVITIES:

Safety: Contractor’s highest priority must be safety. Contractor work must be in accordance with Federal, State, Local OSHA codes, regulations. Contractor must furnish and use required safety items, including but not limited to, safety signage, cones, barricades, and must furnish and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Badging: While on campus, Contractor must wear a visible VHSO issued identity Badge.

Contractor can be subject to inspection of personal effects when entering or leaving the project site and VHSO property. Contractor site superintendent must escort Contractor employees to Engineering Shop (Building 37) to obtain badge(s). Contractor must maintain a Badge Log with Employee Names, Badge ID Numbers, Start Date(s), Departure Date(s), ID Lost Date(s), and ID Return Date(s). Contractor must update Badge Log and furnish to the COR weekly or as directed in writing by COR. Contractor must report lost Badge(s) immediately to the COR and document on Badge Log. Contractor must return Badge(s) immediately on day of departure of employee from project to COR and document on Badge Log. Contractor must return remaining Badge(s) at project closeout to COR. Contractor must reimburse the Government a $100.00 fee for each lost or unreturned Badge.

Property Access Work Hours: Regular Business Hours: Site work must be scheduled during regular business hours, 0600 to 1430 hours, Monday through Friday excluding the following Federal holidays.

Information Security: The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) does not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

Required Certifications, Licenses, and Compliance Documentation

• OSHA 10-hour certification required for all contractor employees working on VHSO property.

• OSHA 30-hour certification required for all contractor supervisors.

• Proof of negative TB test dated within the past calendar year for all contractor employees.

• All state and local permits, licenses, and registrations required to haul, handle, or dispose of municipal solid waste.

• All state and local operating permits required for sanitary landfill operations.

• Proof of recycling destination compliance demonstrating that recyclables are not landfilled.

• Documentation supporting contingency plans, sustainability measures, and emergency response capability.

Records Management: Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

“Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

Includes U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records.

does not include personal materials.

applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VA contract.

may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

Contractor must 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.

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.

In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor must maintain all records created for Government use or created while 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.

VA 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 VA 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 VA. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

The Contractor must 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 must 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 must 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 must be returned to VA control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government must 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).

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 [Agency] guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

The Contractor must only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VA policy.

The Contractor must not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VA information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

The Contractor must 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.

The VA owns 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 VA must 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.

Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VA 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.

The Contractor must 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.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Municipal Waste Disposal Services (All inclusive per SOW)

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and related services necessary to perform municipal solid waste disposal and recycling services for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville, AR. Services include scheduled collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste, unbaled cardboard, scrap ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wooden pallets, and commingled plastics/aluminum, in compliance with VA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable State/local regulations. Contractor shall furnish and maintain contractor-owned 30-yard roll-off containers, perform pickups per SOW cadence (solid waste three times weekly;

cardboard twice weekly; metals, pallets, and plastics/aluminum monthly), provide monthly tonnage reporting with weight tickets, and maintain 24/7 emergency response capability with on-site arrival within two hours of notification.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562219 - Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

waste disposal and recycling services for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville, AR. Services include scheduled collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste, unbaled cardboard, scrap ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wooden pallets, and commingled plastics/aluminum, in compliance with VA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable State/local regulations. Contractor shall furnish and maintain contractor-owned 30-yard roll-off containers, perform pickups per SOW cadence (solid waste three times weekly;

cardboard twice weekly; metals, pallets, and plastics/aluminum monthly), provide monthly tonnage reporting with weight tickets, and maintain 24/7 emergency response capability with on-site arrival within two hours of notification.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562219 - Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

waste disposal and recycling services for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville, AR. Services include scheduled collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste, unbaled cardboard, scrap ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wooden pallets, and commingled plastics/aluminum, in compliance with VA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable State/local regulations. Contractor shall furnish and maintain contractor-owned 30-yard roll-off containers, perform pickups per SOW cadence (solid waste three times weekly;

cardboard twice weekly; metals, pallets, and plastics/aluminum monthly), provide monthly tonnage reporting with weight tickets, and maintain 24/7 emergency response capability with on-site arrival within two hours of notification.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562219 - Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

waste disposal and recycling services for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville, AR. Services include scheduled collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste, unbaled cardboard, scrap ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wooden pallets, and commingled plastics/aluminum, in compliance with VA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable State/local regulations. Contractor shall furnish and maintain contractor-owned 30-yard roll-off containers, perform pickups per SOW cadence (solid waste three times weekly;

cardboard twice weekly; metals, pallets, and plastics/aluminum monthly), provide monthly tonnage reporting with weight tickets, and maintain 24/7 emergency response capability with on-site arrival within two hours of notification.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2029 POP End: 09-30-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562219 - Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

waste disposal and recycling services for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville, AR. Services include scheduled collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste, unbaled cardboard, scrap ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wooden pallets, and commingled plastics/aluminum, in compliance with VA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable State/local regulations. Contractor shall furnish and maintain contractor-owned 30-yard roll-off containers, perform pickups per SOW cadence (solid waste three times weekly;

cardboard twice weekly; metals, pallets, and plastics/aluminum monthly), provide monthly tonnage reporting with weight tickets, and maintain 24/7 emergency response capability with on-site arrival within two hours of notification.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2030 POP End: 09-30-2031

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562219 - Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

GRAND TOTAL __________________

Wage Determination No. 2015-5109 - Revision 29 dated 12-03-2025 Applies

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks 1100 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 1944

USA

12.00 10-01-2026 Through

09-30-2027

MARK FOR: Autumn Chappell

(479) 443-4301 ext 65463 Autumn.Chappell@va.gov

Same as Line Item 0001 12.00 10-01-2027

09-30-2028

Same as Line Item 0001 12.00 10-01-2028

09-30-2029

Same as Line Item 0001 12.00 10-01-2029

09-30-2030

Same as Line Item 0001 12.00 10-01-2030

09-30-2031

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

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

and

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

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

2000)

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

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

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

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C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

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C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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