Guatemala - Trash Collection Service

The Department of State's U.S. Embassy Guatemala City seeks monthly trash removal services for embassy housing units, with quotations due June 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time (amended from May 22). The procurement carries no set-aside.

Place of performance is Guatemala at two locations: Chief of Mission Residence in Zone 10 and PNC Barracks House in Zone 16. Collections are required three times weekly, Monday through Friday, between 0600–1400 hours. The contract is firm-fixed-price for a one-year base period plus four one-year option years. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation for garbage collection and disposal, including operation of an off-site material recovery facility compliant with Guatemalan environmental regulations and U.S. Government policies.

Quotations must be submitted electronically to GuatemalaBids@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format (maximum 30MB). A mandatory site visit occurs May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.; prospective offerors must confirm participation by May 4. Questions are due May 8 at 17:00 hours.

Required submissions include completed SF-1449, pricing schedules in either U.S. dollars or Guatemalan quetzales (VAT excluded), safety plans, proof of SAM registration, landfill disposal permits, vehicle information, personnel credentials, and current liability and Defense Base Act insurance certifications. Pricing must cover all costs; the government invoices 12% VAT separately. Payment terms are Net 30 days via electronic funds transfer only.

The government awards to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Performance is measured against an acceptable quality level of 95% or higher, with a standard allowing no more than one customer complaint per month. NAICS code 5621, PSC code S205.