4540--FY25: Lake City Waste Base Plus Four

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive non-hazardous solid waste management services for the Lake City VA Medical Center located in Lake City, Florida. The solicitation (36C24825Q0186) requires a vendor to handle collection, storage, removal, and disposal of waste, with transportation services mandated five days per week (Monday through Friday) and on-demand capabilities. The contract will utilize NAICS code 562111 with a size standard of $47 million, and responses are due by February 3, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. Key contract requirements include providing a 40-cubic yard self-contained waste compactor unit with a continuous input air ionizing system, one 20-cubic yard open top container for landscape debris, and another 20-cubic yard open top container for construction debris. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation suggests that compliance with waste management regulations, emergency response capabilities, and ability to meet service frequency requirements will be critical.

The contract is not designated as a set-aside and will cover a base performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available. The estimated annual waste tonnage includes 513.84 tons for the compactor unit, 1076.41 tons for 30-yard rolloff, and 168.59 tons for 20-yard rolloff disposal. The place of performance is the Lake City VA Medical Center at 619 S. Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025. Contractors will be required to provide twice-weekly pickup service (specifically on Tuesdays and Fridays) for the compactor unit, with additional on-demand service as needed. The solicitation mandates emergency response within 4 hours and requires bi-weekly cleaning of the compactor unit, with strict adherence to all local, state, and federal waste management regulations. While specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive service requirements and multiple container specifications suggest a potentially significant contract opportunity for waste management providers.