S205--New: Base Year - Plus Four Option Periods - Solid Waste Collection & Disposal - Services Requirement at the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. POP: (04/01/2025 - 03/31/2030)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor for solid waste collection and disposal services at the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The solicitation covers one base year from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending potentially through March 31, 2030. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of experience in solid waste collection and will be responsible for managing multiple waste containers, including a 35 cubic yard open top container, a 30 cubic yard compactor container, and sixteen 95-gallon waste containers across different buildings. The Request for Quote (RFQ) requires submissions by March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, with a mandatory site visit available between February 25-27, 2025, and questions due by February 28, 2025. Potential bidders must adhere to the Department of Labor wage determination for Dickinson County and comply with the NAICS code 562111, which has a size standard of $47 million.

The solicitation is unrestricted, meaning no specific set-aside designations are in place for this contract opportunity. The procurement will be conducted under NAICS code 562111 for Solid Waste Collection and PSC category S205 for Housekeeping-Trash/Garbage Collection. The contract will require service across multiple buildings at the VA Medical Center, with specific pickup frequencies ranging from weekly to monthly depending on the container type. Contractors will need to provide and service containers at Buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, demonstrating flexibility and comprehensive waste management capabilities. The wage determination document indicates that workers must be paid at least $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026, with additional health and welfare benefits set at $5.36 per hour. The total contract period spans five years, providing potential long-term stability for the selected contractor and consistent waste management services for the VA Medical Center.