SOURCES SOUGHT ISWM.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT

INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL

This is a request for information only. This is not a request for quote/proposal and there is no solicitation package available at this time. The United States Air Force, 375 Contracting Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, IL is seeking sources to provide Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) services to include refuse and recyclables collection services at Scott Air Force Base. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 562111, Solid Waste Collection and the business size is $41.5M. The Product Service Code is P999, Salvage Other. The anticipated Period of Performance: Base Year 01 October 2021 – 30 Sep 2026.

Description of Service The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform refuse/recyclables collection and disposal services at Scott Air Force Base, IL in a manner that will ensure continuous and safe operation of refuse/recyclables collection and disposal services.

See draft Statement of Work (SOW).

Performance Requirements

Municipal Solid Waste Collection: The contractor shall empty refuse containers/dumpsters on a weekly basis. The contractor shall establish initial vehicle routes and collection schedules upon contract award. When the Contractor completes service at a location there shall be no litter, waste, or recyclable material on the ground within a 10 foot radius of the container. The contractor shall ensure the gates of any fenced container enclosures are closed after each collection. The contractor will make a missed pick-up within 24 hours of notification. Additional collections shall be accomplished within 24 hours of Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) notification. Special events such as the air show and base picnic will also require additional collections.

Food Waste: Empty containers used to dispose of food waste as necessary to maintain a healthy, vector free environment (on days when the serviced facility is in operation).

Recyclables Collection: The contractor shall perform pickups of recyclables at locations and frequencies identified in Appendix A5. The Contractor shall establish initial vehicle routes and collection schedules upon contract award. Container size, routes, and frequencies should be established to provide the minimum number of pickups necessary to maintain a healthy, vector free environment and prevent waste container overflow. Additional collections may occur when unusual conditions require collections outside of the normally scheduled frequencies. Additional collections shall be accomplished within 24 hours of COR notification. Special events such as the air show and base picnic will also require additional collections. Service may require supplying additional recycling containers, and collection/dispensing of recyclables during the event. The containers should be covered or closed to prevent the recycling materials from littering the area.

Waste Water Treatment Plant Collection: Contractor shall supply six 1-yard containers. Three of which will be cut down three inches to accommodate lower conveyor opening at the treatment plant. The three remaining containers shall have no customization. All containers shall have standard six inch wheels. Full containers shall be pushed out to the street by government personnel, and situated in a way for easy collection/access.

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): MSW containers will be placed at curbside by Temporary Lodging Facilities (TLF) workers on scheduled pickup days. Pickup shall be accomplished once per week. The contractor is responsible for cleaning up any spills, debris, etc. while collecting MSW at each location.

Over and Above Requirements Unscheduled Pickup and Special Events: For unscheduled pickups and/or special events, the contractor shall also provide refuse collection. The containers shall be placed in locations for the length of time designated by the COR. The Open House/Air Show is normally held during the summer months and runs 2 – 3 days (Friday – Sunday). The contractor shall provide adequate personnel and containers for refuse collection and disposal services.

Temporary Container Service: When requested by the COR, the contractor shall provide roll-off/open-top containers for collection of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris and other refuse material. The contractor shall place containers at the designated site within one business day of notification by the COR. The contractor shall recycle or dispose of all C&D at a recycling facility or permitted landfill. The contractor must provide weight tickets of all roll-off containers to the COR.

Yard Waste Collection and Disposal: The contractor shall provide roll-off/open-top containers for yard waste collection. The contractor shall place containers at the designated site indicated in Appendix B and associated maps. All yard waste (i.e. limbs, leaves, small tree branches, etc.) shall be taken to an approved composting and recycling facility for disposal. At no time shall this yard waste be mixed with other types of waste. The contractor shall be on an “on-call” basis within one business day of COR notification.

Qualifications The contractor shall provide a written description of the quality control system to include identification of the commercial practices and procedures to be used, such as those of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and local Extension Offices of the Federal Cooperative Extension Service.

· Vendor shall have the experience and capability to perform Waste and Recycling Disposal.

· Vendor must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM).

· If your SAM does not have NAICS 562111 associated, it is suggested you add NAICS Code 562111 to “Reps & Certs” in SAM.

Contract Type 375 Contracting Squadron is anticipating a firm fixed price contract with a one-year base period plus four one-year options.

Information Required This acquisition is being considered for Small Business Socio-Economic contracting programs (i.e., Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone, 8(a), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)) and Small Business set-aside. If your firm is interested, please provide the following information to 375 Contracting Office personnel listed below not later than 20 May 2021:

1. Contractor Name: _______________________________________________________

2. Contractor Address: _____________________________________________________

3. Point of Contact: ________________________________________________________

4. Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

5. Email Address: __________________________________________________________

6. DUNS Number: ___________________________________________________________

7. CAGE Code: ______________________________________________________________

8. Business Type (i.e. Small, Women-Owned, SDVOSB, etc.): ________________________

9. Number of Employees/Annual Revenue: _________________________________________

Please submit the above information no later than 3:00 pm CST on 20 May 2021. Information may be submitted by email or U.S. mail to the address below.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact:

This is for informational and planning purposes only. All information submitted is voluntary. The government will not pay for information gathered as a result of this notice.