S205--Garbage/Waste Removal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is soliciting quotes for comprehensive waste and garbage removal services at the Durham Veterans Health Care System in North Carolina. The contract requires removal and disposal of various waste types across multiple facility locations using contractor-provided containers ranging from 6-yard to 40-yard dumpsters, with pickup schedules varying from 2-7 times per week including holidays. Contractors must provide container cleaning, sanitization, maintenance, and emergency response protocols while complying with all federal, state, and local regulations. The solicitation will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and pricing criteria. The quote submission deadline is June 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, with the contract base period running from July 31, 2025 to July 30, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a total set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and only verified SDVOSB vendors listed in the SBA certification database are eligible to submit quotes. The total estimated contract value is approximately $47 million, representing a significant waste management opportunity for qualified contractors. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan with acceptable quality levels ranging from 95-100% compliance, evaluated quarterly using ratings from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory. The contract includes specific wage determination requirements with a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026, plus mandatory health and welfare benefits of $5.36 per hour. All services will be performed at the Durham, NC Veterans Affairs Medical Center and associated healthcare facilities within the Durham Veterans Health Care System.