Questions and Answers 2- W15QKN-26-Q-A163 Refuse Recycling Services - Salem VA.pdf

Questions and Answers #2- W15QKN-26-Q-A163 | Refuse and Recycling Collection Services - Salem, VA

04SEP2026

1. What is the estimated type, volume, weight, or size of the current waste quantities being generated that have indicated the need for a recycling services contract?

Answer- Currently none as the building has been under renovation.

2. What types of waste or recyclable materials are currently being generated that have prompted the need for recycling services?

Answer- Cardboard

3. For accurate pricing, could you please confirm which materials will require collection, such as:

o Construction and demolition waste- No o Combustible materials- No o Animal waste- No o Vegetable/organic waste- no o Paper/cardboard- yes o Plastics- no o Metals- no o Other recyclable materials

4. Could a site visit be scheduled on September 4, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM?

Answer- no, the site schedules are 3 Sept 10am-1pm and 4 Sept 10am-1pm. Furthermore- the Government does not plan to conduct a site visit for this requirement as it is a standard Refuse/ Recycling commercial type action akin to any other found locally.

5. Onsite Contractor Representative

PWS 1.5.6.2 requires an onsite contractor representative to be physically present during normal duty hours. Please confirm whether this requires continuous onsite presence from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, or whether physical presence is required only during scheduled service activities and as otherwise requested by the Government.

Answer- These are simply the operating hours of the facility during which services will need to be rendered for awareness and coordination. Only when scheduled services are being performed.

6. Wood and Metal Roll-Off Container Pricing

For the 15-cubic-yard wood and metal “Container Fee” CLINs, should the quoted price include container delivery, annual rental/availability, up to one requested pickup/haul per year, disposal or recycling charges, and all associated fees?

Answer: Yes. The contractor's firm-fixed-price for the 15-yard roll-off container CLINs shall be all-inclusive. This includes the initial delivery of the container, all costs associated with having the container on-site for the performance period, one (1) pickup/haul service per year as requested by the COR, and all associated transportation, fuel, and disposal/recycling fees.

7. Two-Hour Equipment Response Requirement

PWS 5.5.1 requires the Contractor to respond onsite within two hours for certain equipment breakdowns.

Please confirm whether this requirement applies to the standard 8-cubic-yard dumpsters and 15-cubic-yard roll-off containers required at VA051, or only to compaction, transfer, or similar equipment when such equipment is specifically utilized.

Answer: Includes all equipment onsite used and/or provided by the contractor.

8. Equipment Removal Requirement

PWS 5.2.5 states that contractor equipment must be removed within five calendar days following cancellation or the end of the contract period, while PWS 5.5.8 requires contractor-provided equipment to be removed within 24 hours after expiration. Please confirm which requirement governs.

Answer: Five calendar days will be the monitored timeline for removal.

9. Overages and Refuse Outside Containers

PWS 5.2.1 states that the Government will not reimburse the Contractor for overages, while PWS 5.2.3 requires collection of refuse located within ten feet of the container. Please confirm whether refuse placed outside an overfilled container must be collected under the firm-fixed-price weekly service without additional compensation.

Answer: There may be times when the dumpster becomes full and may overflow/ items fall out or items fall out during refuse services. These refuse items are required to be removed when refuse services are being performed.

9. Recycling Stream

Please confirm whether the recyclable materials identified in the PWS are intended to be collected as a single commingled recycling stream within the one 8-cubic-yard recycling dumpster.

Answer: The dumpster for recycling will be for cardboard only, the other dumpster(s) will be for common refuse.

10. Insurance Requirements

Please confirm the minimum insurance coverage and liability limits required for performance under FAR 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation.

Answer: In accordance with FAR 28.307-2, the following minimum insurance coverage is required:

(a) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: As required by Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required.

(b) General Liability: Bodily injury liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability: Coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.