S02. 36C26226Q0943 SSN Sharps Pickup and Disposal.pdf

PDF 389 KB Posted

Attached to
Sharps Pickup and Disposal - VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems
Solicitation number
36C26226Q0943
Issued by

About this file

This is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical waste pick-up and disposal services at VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems for the period August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The solicitation number is 36C26226Q0943, with responses due June 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM Mountain Time. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562211 with an estimated acquisition value of $47.0 million. The contracting office is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico (zip code 87108), with the place of performance at VA Loma Linda in Loma Linda, California (postal code 92357). The point of contact is Contract Specialist Jordan Alonzo at jordan.alonzo@va.gov or (505) 767-6094. This is a market research announcement only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

The contractor must provide comprehensive hazardous and non-hazardous medical waste pick-up and disposal services across nine participating VA facilities including the main medical center and eight clinic locations in Southern California. Services include pick-up, transportation, treatment, and disposal of bio-hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, sharps, trace chemotherapy waste, pathology waste, and RCRA hazardous waste. The contractor must supply, install, and manage all containers (both reusable and single-use options permitted), conduct just-in-time service delivery, provide monthly reporting with waste manifests and certificates of destruction, maintain bar-coded tracking systems, and supply bar-coded containers for non-RCRA waste streams. The contract requires three on-site technicians working Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding national holidays, with pricing based on net waste weight excluding container weight. The VA is mandated to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, though an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be used if responses prove inadequate. All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Businesses must be registered with the VetBiz Registry.

View the file

On GovTribe

Work with this file

  • Download the original file
  • Contacts named in this file
  • Similar government files
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Text version

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Sharps Pick Up and Disposal 08/01/2026-07/31/2027 One Year Contract

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 87108

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26226Q0943

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-24-2026 11:00am MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* S222

NAICS CODE* 562211

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jordan Alonzo jordan.alonzo@va.gov (505)767-6094

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems

VALLHCS

11201 Benton St.

Loma Linda California

POSTAL CODE 92357

COUNTRY United States

DESCRIPTION

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this source sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g.

Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems requires Sharps pick up and disposal services.

Important information: The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562211/ $47.0 Million.

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to jordan.alonzo@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Jordan Alonzo, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than on 06/24/2026 at 11:00am MDT.

http://www.sam.gov/ https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

LOMA LINDA VA MEDICAL CENTER OUTLINE OF

NEED FOR PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE

PARTICIPATING FACILITIES:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357

VA Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) 26001 Redlands Blvd.

Redlands Ca 92373

VA Loma Linda Women’s Health Clinic 10391 Corporate Center Redlands, CA 92374

Palm Desert CBOC 72700 Dinah Shore Dr Ste 200 Palm Desert, CA 92211

Murrieta CBOC 25125 Madison Ave Murrieta, CA 92562

Hemet CBOC 720 East Latham Avenue Hemet, CA 92543-4364

Victorville CBOC 14598 Seventh Street Suite B Victorville, CA 92395-4214

Rancho Cucamonga CBOC 8160 Day Creek Boulevard, Suite 120 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739-9329

Corona CBOC 280 Teller Street, Suite 120 Corona, CA 92879-1888

Notwithstanding any other provisions in this contract, the Contractor shall provide medical waste pick-up and disposal services to the specified facilities under the same terms and conditions as outlined in this contract upon direction from the Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor shall extend services to those clinics at the established prices for the parent facility. Clinic locations and estimated quantities may vary based on patient demand. The Contractor must ensure it has the necessary resources to adapt to these changes. Various waste locations are subject to change, and the Environmental Management Service (EMS) reserves the right to alter and add locations within the buildings of interest. The list of various hazardous waste locations will be organized by building.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS):

The Department of Veteran Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System (V ALLHCS) has a requirement for a Contractor to service and provide pick-up and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous medical waste.

The Contractor shall provide all containers, installation, management, labor, supervision, transportation, and packaging of regulated medical waste (RMW) to include bio-hazardous (red bag) waste, chemotherapy waste, pathological waste, RCRA waste, sharps and pharmaceutical waste. The Contractor shall uniquely label each container for each waste stream.

a. The Contractor shall provide installation of disposable hazardous pharmaceutical waste containers, reusable non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste, sharps, re-usable trace chemo waste containers, re-usable medical waste ("red bag waste") containers, · re-usable medical sharps only containers, and re-usable pathology, bio-hazardous, chemotherapy waste containers.

b. The Contractor may propose substitution of one-time use (disposable) containers in lieu of reusable containers for all waste streams other than RCRA waste.

c. All containers shall be swapped out by the Contractor at the point of accumulation in a just-in-time service model - minimizing time a full container sits at an accumulation point before replacement with empty container.

d. Definition of a full container. A full container is defined as any container that has reached a level that it cannot accept more waste and not sooner. The frequency of replacing a full container for an empty one will be determined by Contractor.

e. The Contractor shall conduct an onsite assessment with the Contacting Officer Representative (COR) to determine size, placement and location of medical waste containers. The Contractor shall ensure the Government that the offeror will be able to supply the estimated quantities, including any additional containers to be left on site.

f. The Contractor shall submit a medical waste manifest/tracking document and a monthly rep01t. The monthly report shall be for all waste stream collected, transported, and treated. The monthly report shall be aligned in all invoices, tracking documentation and certificate of destruction (COD); pounds, number of containers, size, cost per pound, location of the collection, and type of treatment. The ce1tificate of destruction (COD) shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on a monthly basis. All RCRA hazardous waste shipments must be authorized and signed by the COR.

g. VA directives and federal executive orders direct efforts in cost reduction, waste minimization, environmental impact, and greenhouse gas generation in VA operations encourage use of re-usable containers over one time use (disposable) containers.

1. VA Directive 0058 - VA Green Procurement Program Policies and Procedures

2. VA Directive 0063 -Waste Prevention and Recycling Program

3. VHA Directive 7708 - Pollution Prevention (P2) Program

4. Executive Order 13423 Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and

Transportation Management

5. EO 13693 - Plani1ing for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade

h. The following regulations are applicable to the tasks required by this contract and are incorporated by reference herein. Should any aspect of the regulations or standards conflict, the most stringent shall apply.

1. California Health and Safety Code, Sections 117600-118360, Medical Waste Management Act (MWMA) (including all definitions)

2. Hazardous Materials Regulation, MRE: 49 CFR parts 171 through· 1so, Department of Transportation (DOT)

3. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Hazardous Waste Criteria, 40 CFR 261 ( C) (D), 40 CFR262 and 21 CFR 1200-1316

4. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 29 CFR 1910, 1030, and OSHA Instruction CPI, 2-2, 44C Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 1992

5. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for waste containers as Class II Medical devices.

6. ASTM standard ASTM F2132-(2008)0lel Standard Specification for Puncture Resistance of Materials Used in Containers for Discarded Medical Needles and Other Sharps and ASTM WK27197 revision of F2132-01(2008)0 le 1.

7. Resource Conservation and Recove1y Act (RCRA)

CONTAINERS: Non-RCRA pharmaceutical waste and Sharps waste, The Contractor shall supply a container (reusable or single-use) that is in compliant with the MWMA for re-use.

a. Re-Usable Container shall have the following specifications:

1. meet all applicable laws and regulations

2. features to deter retrieval of items placed into the container

3. non-manual opening

4. durability to process approximately 400 to 500 re-uses

5. wall mount brackets enabling the securing of the container to a vertical surface

6. locking mechanisms as an option to mount in areas of public access.

7. a foot pedal actuator as an option.

8. secure waste containers must be in a color other than RED, YELLOW, or BLACK

9. a one-way flap (i.e. mailbox slot) 1 0. labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font identifying the type of waste (ex: Non-RCRA/Sharps).

11. COR must have access to inspect facility that disinfects reusable containers and may conduct unannounced site visits:

12. a stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine quantity.

b. One-Time Use Container shall have the following specifications:

1. meet all applicable laws and regulations

2. features to deter retrieval of items placed into the container

3. non-manual opening

4. wall mount brackets enabling the securing of the container to a ve1tical surface

5. locking mechanism as an option to mount in areas of public access.

6. a foot pedal actuator as an option.

7. secure waste containers must be in a color other than RED, YELLOW, or BLACK

8. a one-way flap (i.e. mailbox slot)

9. labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font, identifying the type of waste (ex: Non-RCRA/Sharps).

10. a stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine quantity

Non-RCRA Trace Chemo Waste:

The Contractor shall supply a container (reusable or single-use) that is in compliant with the MWMA for re-use.

a. Re-Usable Trace Chemo Container shall have the following specifications:

1. meet all applicable laws and regulations

2. features to deter retrieval of items placed into the container

3. non-manual opening and be capable of opening with a foot pedal actuator as an option.

4. durability to process approximately 400 to 500 re-uses

5. secure waste containers in YELLOW

6. contractor shall install disposable liner

7. labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font, identifying the type of waste (Trace Chemo Waste),

8. COR must have access to inspect facility that disinfects reusable containers and may conduct unannounced site visits.

9. a stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine quantity

b. One-Time Use (Trace Chemo) Container shall have the following specifications:

1. Meet all applicable laws and regulations

2. Must be between 8-18 gallon and COR will work with contractor to determine quantity per size to be on site.

3. Secure waste containers must be in a color Yellow

4. Labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font, identifying the type of waste (Trace Chemo).

5. A stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine quantity

6. Chemo bins are typically picked up from the Palliative Care Building. However, the onsite Point of Contact (POC) may request chemo pick-ups from other locations within the LLVA Main site as the need arises.

Bio-Hazardous Waste (red bag waste): The Contractor shall supply a container (reusable or single-use) that is in compliance with the MWMA for re-use.

a. Re-Usable Bio-Hazardous Waste Container shall have the following specifications:

1. meet all applicable laws and regulations

2. non-manual opening and be capable of opening with a foot pedal actuator as an option.

3. durability to process approximately 400 to 500 re-uses

4. waste containers in RED

5. labels on the containers are be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font, identifying the type of waste (Medical Waste).

6. COR must have access to inspect facility that disinfects reusable containers and may conduct unannounced site visits.

7. a stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine

b. One-Time Use Bio-Hazardous Waste Container shall have the following specifications:

1 meet all applicable laws and regulations 2 non-manual opening 3 a foot pedal actuator as an option, 4 secure waste containers must be in a color RED. Labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font, identifying the type of waste (Medical Waste) 5 A stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine quantity

Medical Sharps: Medical Sharps containers will be only used in areas where no non-hazardous pharmacy waste is generated, such as blood draw areas.

a. Medical Sharps Reusable Containers shall have the following specifications:

1. meet all applicable laws and regulations 2.features to deter the retrieval of items placed into the container

3. non-manual opening and be capable of opening with a foot pedal actuator as an option.

4. durability to process approximately 400 - 500 re-uses

5. secure waste containers in RED

6. a one-way flap (i.e. mailbox slot)

7. labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font, identifying the type of waste (Medical Sharps).

8. a stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine quantity

b. One-Time Use Medical Sharps Container shall have the following specifications:

1. meet all applicable laws and regulations

2. features to deter retrieval of items placed into the container

3. non-manual opening

4. locking mechanism as an option to mount in areas of public access.

5. a foot pedal actuator as an option.

6. secure waste containers must be in a color RED

7. labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font, identifying the type of waste (Medical Sharps).

8. A stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine quantity.

Pathology Waste: The Contractor shall supply a container (reusable or single use) that is in compliant with the MWMA for re-use.

a. Pathology Waste Reusable Containers shall have the following specifications:

1. Meet all applicable laws and regulations

2. Durability to process approximately 400 to 500 re-uses

3. Waste containers in WHITE

4. Must be large enough to accept human limbs 30 - 55 gallons

5. Labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14-point font, identifying the type of waste (Pathology Waste Tissue).

6. COR must have access to inspect facility that disinfects reusable containers and may conduct unannounced site visits.

7. A stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to determine

b. One-Time Use Pathology Waste Container shall have the following specifications:

1. Meet all applicable laws and regulations

2. Must be large enough to except human limbs 30 - 55 gallons

3. Secure waste containers must be in a color WHITE

4. Labels on the containers are to be clearly labeled using at least a 14 point font, identifying the type of waste (Pathology Waste Tissue).

5. A stock of containers must be on hand to meet demand in the event containers are full and need to be exchanged on an off scheduled pick-up. COR will work with contractor to dete1mine quantity

Narcotic Waste: The Government will supply the Cactus Sink external and internal holding containers, batteries, the internal liquid & solid narcotic waste holding containers. The contractor shall swap out the waste holding containers.

CONTRACTOR SPECIFIC TASKS AT POINT OF ACCUMULATION:

a. The Contractor shall place containers at or near the source of waste generation ( ex: within a pharmacy, on a medication cart, inside a medication room, or in specified patient care rooms).

The Contractor shall replace full containers with empty containers at these points of accumulation.

b. For RCRA Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste, the Contractor shall establish accumulation points with pharmacies and other high volume hazardous waste generation points.

c. The Contractor shall place the appropriate RCRA waste description stream on the waste container label (i.e. P-listed, U-listed, D-listed, etc.) along with the start date of accumulation.

d. The Contractor shall furnish approved waste containers in accordance with the California Department of Health.

e. The Contractor shall ensure that all recyclable waste containers are maintained in optimum condition, in accordance with the U.S. FDA.

f. The Contractor shall provide an analysis of the dmg list detailing the classification of all drugs considered RCRA waste, designating P and U list - discarded unused chemicals (261.33) (e) and (:f) Waste Streams.

g. The Contractor shall notify the COR of any changes in the regulatory requirements for drug waste.

h. The Contractor shall supply a monthly survey on the total number of pounds of waste collected and the number of waste containers change-out for each waste stream to the COR.

Contractor shall conduct annual waste stream surveys at each facility. The survey shall consist of a review of the annual waste generation statistics to determine if there have been any significant changes in the waste profile for each facility. The first survey shall be conducted within ninety (90) calendar days of initial contract award and within ninety (90) calendar days after exercising an option. The Contractor shall provide the results of the survey in a spreadsheet compatible with Microsoft Excel format and shall submit the results to the COR via email within fifteen (15) calendar days after the survey is completed. The COR shall monitor receipt of survey.

i. The Contractor shall provide a classification of all items in pharmacy formulary as well as classification of new items within fourteen (14) calendar days of notification by the COR. The formulary waste classification shall be maintained in computer accessible file, preferably internet accessible. Whenever there is a regulatory change affecting the fate of formulary, the Contractor shall provide an update of the formulary classification to the pharmacy department within thirty

(30) days of a regulatory change.

REPORTS: The Contractor shall provide reports on poundage pick-up for non-hazardous pharmaceutical, bio-hazardous, medical sharps, pathology, and RCRA hazardous waste:

a. Non-RCRA pharmaceutical waste, bio-hazardous, medical sharps, and pathology containers shall be bar coded to allow for tracking of containers. The Contractor shall collect the following information for each container: a histo1y of the net weight of material collected, the time a container stayed at location of accumulation, the date the full waste (one-time use or re-usable) container was replaced and the number of times the reusable container has been reused. The Contractor shall maintain this history in a database available for review by the COR upon request and compilation of statistics.

b. The Contractor shall record the consolidated weight of hazardous waste collected from waste accumulation points and shall include the date of accumulation and removal from a specific medical center or clinic. The weight shall be recorded on the hazardous waste manifest as well on a separate secure internet accessible-database for only hazardous waste.

PICK-UP SCHEDULE: Each facility, upon contract award and in conjunction with the Contractor, shall dete1mine pick-up schedules, The schedules are based on the amount and type of regulated medical waste generated, sharps, and any storage restrictions specified in the regulations incorporated by reference in section B.4.

AUTHORIZED SERVICES:

a. Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract. The contractor shall not perform any work other that the services specified herein unless the Contractor first receives direction from the Contracting Officer.

b. Only the Contracting Officer can approve additional services under this contract.

c. Only the Contracting Officer may authorize additional services, and reimbursement shall not be made unless prior authorization has been obtained.

IDENTIFICATION BADGE-CHECK IN WITH VA SECURITY: When on VA property, the Contractor personnel must comply with VA security regulations. Contractor personnel shall wear a VA PIV Badge at all times while on VA property. Contractor personnel assigned to the locations noted in Performance Work Statement will be badged IN ADVANCE of their start date. Each person to be badged will need to provide a driver's license and social security card to the card sponsor. The social security card will be presented to the COR without lamination, as it will not be accepted if it is laminated. The PIV sponsor (COR) is located in Environmental Management on the main medical campus 1st Floor, Room lC-24. The COR will assist Contractor personnel in obtaining a badge.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

a. The Government shall provide designated areas for placement of disposable sharps and medical waste containers. The Government shall designate areas where these secure containers may be kept until the arrival of transport vehicles. However, the Contractor shall not restrict the VA facility from performing packaging or consolidation of any facility's own waste stream, nor restrict any VA facility to Contractor provided packaging as long as said packaging or consolidation complies with applicable government regulations.

b. In accordance with applicable Government regulations, the designated VA representative shall complete appropriate information on and/or sign required waste manifest forms/waste tracking documents. TI1e Government shall provide appropriate facilities for any training provided by the Contractor. The government shall provide the Contractor with a list of all medications with NDC #'s used by the facility.

c. The COR shall inform the Contractor of an additional drugs requiring classification that has been added to the drug formulary.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

a. Normal Work Hours: This contract is a full-service contract for three (3) technicians on-site, Monday through Friday. Pick-up of regulated medical waste shall take place between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five (5) days per week, eight (8) hours per day, to include all necessary service calls National Holidays excluded. Any service pe1formed during other than normal work hours shall be approved in advance by the COR. The price shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and CO and contract modification shall be awarded to allow for the additional work.

b. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: The Contractor is not required to provide services on the following National Holidays.

d. Also included would be any other day specifically declared by the president of the United

States to be a National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday shall be observed as a legal holiday.

PARKING

a. The Contractor shall park only in areas designated for contractor personnel by the VA

Police and Security Service personnel.

b. The Contractor shall display on its vehicles the company name in a manner and size that is clearly visible.

c. The Contractor shall conform to the posted speed limits and parking restrictions set at each government facility.

SMOKING POLICY:

Smoking is not permitted on VA property, only in designated areas which vary at individual VA sites.

SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS):

The Contractor shall provide their employes with immediate access to SDS for all hazardous substances.

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES:

a. The Contractor is responsible for the proper protection of his employee.

b. The Contractor shall furnish Contractor employees all necessary Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) and ensure proper working condition of said equipment.

c. Attire and PPE, including respirators, must be appropriate for the hazardous condition of lab-packing, lifting, carrying, pouring, blending, moving, and/or loading hazardous and toxic substances in limited space.

d. The Contractor employees shall be enrolled, as appropriate and at Contractor expense, in a medical surveillance program as prescribed by 29 CPR 1910.

e. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject Contractor personnel for the rendering of services. Contractor shall replace any Contractor personnel rejected by the Government at no additional cost to the Government. The COR shall report on any contractor personnel performance, complaints or conduct issues to the Contractor.

f.

TRAINING: The Contractor Management Staff shall provide yearly training to the VA on re-usable pharmaceutical, medical waste, trace chemo waste, and pathology containers, classification and segregation of pharmaceutical waste for all collection points. The initial training shall be done in person:

Follow-up training may be done with the aid of a DVD or another form of training.

SPILLS: When waste is spilled by the Contractor at any pick-up site, storage location, or during transport, the Contractor shall, at no additional charge to the Government, clean-up the spill in accordance with appropriate regulations listed in B4 above. In addition, the Contractor shall immediately make a verbal repo1t to the COR as well as the GEMS Program Manager immediately in the event emergency measures need to be taken, followed by a written report within seven (7) business days. The written report shall include the following:

a. Spills by type and amount of waste

b. Certification spill waste was properly removed and disposed.

c. Identity of personnel exposed to spilled waste

d. Condition of personnel exposed to spilled waste

e. Description of cause

f. Corrective action and/or preventive measures

PAYMENT

A. The Contractor shall charge only for the net weight of waste excluding weight for the containers. The Contractor shall be responsible for weighing containers. The Contractor shall ensure only scales calibrated and inspected in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations are used. The Contractor shall ensure the weight amount and tracking documentation are reflected on the invoices. The weight charge per container shall include the cost of cleaning re-usable containers.

b. Payment shall be made monthly in arrears upon receipt of an invoice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 52.212-4. Contractor's invoice shall include, as a minimum, the following: (1) Name of Business Concern, (2) Invoice Date, (3) Contract Number, (4) Purchase Order Number, (5) Obligation Number, (6) Description, Total Weight Collected by waste stream, Unit Price, (7) The number of re-usable waste containers turned (8) Healthcare facility were services were performed.

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .