S205--Recycling Services - Tucson CMOP
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C77025Q0259
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 562111 Solid Waste Collection
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85706, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking recycling services for the VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, Arizona. The solicitation requires comprehensive recycling services including daily cardboard collection by 10:00 AM, weekly HDPE plastic collection on Fridays by 10:00 AM, rental and installation of compactor dumpsters, and maintenance of all equipment. Contractors must provide OSHA-compliant equipment with safety interlocks, maintain cleanliness around collection areas, furnish weight tickets for all collections, and remit proceeds from the sale of recyclable materials to the VA through monthly payments. Key performance requirements include equipment repair within 24 hours of reported failures, provision of temporary containment solutions during service disruptions, and designation of a contact person accessible during operational hours to address concerns. The solicitation schedule includes a question submission deadline of July 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with answers posted on August 1, 2025, and offer submissions due by August 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST.
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with the current contract (36C77020D0011) expiring on September 30, 2025. The estimated contract value is $47 million for a five-year performance period from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2030. The facility currently generates approximately 30 tons of cardboard per month and 15 tons of HDPE plastic per month, with historical data showing 352.32 tons of cardboard and 65.28 tons of plastic collected from June 2024 through May 2025. The work will be performed at the VA CMOP facility in Tucson, Arizona 85706, requiring specific equipment including a 2 cubic yard break-away cardboard compactor with a 40 cubic yard receiver box and a 30 cubic yard self-contained HDPE plastic compactor. Contractors must comply with Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5473 for Pima County and be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
Notice text
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Performance Requirements
Collection of Cardboard
Collection of HDPE Plastic
Rental of Cardboard Compactor Dumpster
Rental of HDPE Plastic Compactor Dumpster
Installation of Compactor Dumpsters
Collection of Cardboard
The contractor shall collect cardboard daily by 10:00 AM from a compactor dumpster provided by the contractor.
The dumpster shall be moved to the contractor's vehicle, emptied, and returned to its original location.
Collection of HDPE Plastic
The contractor shall collect HDPE plastic weekly on Fridays by 10:00 AM from a compactor dumpster provided by the
contractor.
The dumpster shall be moved to the contractor's vehicle, emptied, and returned to its original location.
Rental of Cardboard and HDPE Plastic Compactor Dumpsters
Compactor dumpsters must be compatible with the facility’s infrastructure and Tucson CMOP’s one-cubic-yard tilt trucks.
Dumpsters must have a safety interlock to disable operation when the loading door is open.
They must be Locked Out Tag Out (LOTO) capable, with written instructions on how to perform the procedure provided to the Tucson CMOP.
Dumpsters shall meet or exceed all Federal, State, Local, and OSHA standards.
The contractor shall provide a control switch and training on the proper operation of the compactor.
Installation of Compactor Dumpsters
The CMOP shall furnish two 480VAC 3-phase disconnects at the installation site.
The contractor shall place collection containers in an area designated by the CMOP.
The contractor must provide a temporary collection method until the existing equipment is removed and new equipment is installed, if required.
Loading ramps installed by the contractor shall be freestanding but may be secured to the recycling equipment for enhanced stability.
Any deviations from these specifications must be pre-negotiated and explicitly detailed within the contract.
Current Usage
Cardboard: 30 tons per month
HDPE Plastic: 15 tons per month
Performance Standards
Timeliness
Cardboard shall be collected daily by 10:00 AM.
HDPE plastic shall be collected weekly on Fridays by 10:00 AM
Cleanliness and Safety
The contractor shall maintain the cleanliness of the area surrounding the dumpsters.
The contractor shall promptly clean up any spillage that occurs during the collection process.
Contractor-provided dumpsters shall be managed securely to prevent the loss of materials.
Contractor-provided dumpsters shall be cleaned and sanitized; replacements must be provided within 24 hours if necessary.
All collection activities shall be performed using OSHA-compliant equipment to ensure the safety and well-being of personnel and to prevent accidents.
Contractor personnel shall adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a secure work environment and prevent potential hazards.
The contractor shall provide any necessary maintenance, parts, and labor to repair the compactor if necessary.
Equipment failures must be repaired by 3:30 PM the day after they are reported.
Temporary containment solutions must be provided to prevent service disruption.
Recycling Documentation
The contractor shall promote the sale of collected recyclable materials to recycling facilities and shall remit the proceeds to the Tucson CMOP through a monthly check.
The contractor shall furnish weight tickets at each collection.
The contractor shall furnish weight tickets issued by the recycling center with each invoice to substantiate the quantity of recyclable material collected.
Weight tickets must include the date and time of collection, as well as the name of the recycling center.
Recyclable materials must be delivered promptly to a processing facility to ensure proper handling and documentation.
Customer Service
The contractor shall designate a contact person who will be accessible during operational hours to address any concerns or emergencies.
Complaints will be documented by the COR within 24 hours and must be addressed by the contractor within 24 hours of notification.
The contractor is responsible for ensuring that any issues reported are documented and tracked until they are resolved.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C77025Q0259 Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| 762 Tucson WD 2015-5473 Rev 26 07-08-2025.pdf | ||
| 36C77025Q0259 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 762 Tucson WD 2015-5473 Rev 25 05-30-2025.pdf | ||
| 36C77025Q0259_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| S205--Recycling Services - Tucson CMOP | Pre-Solicitation |
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