S205--Solicitation Crown Hill National Cemetery Trash Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration seeks weekly solid waste removal services at Crown Hill National Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana, with quotations due November 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. No set-aside is used.

Scope covers one 2-yard dumpster serviced weekly, including collection, transportation, and disposal of general non-hazardous waste. The base period runs December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with four one-year options through November 30, 2031. Pickup occurs weekly on a consistent day between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with early morning pickup before 9:00 a.m. preferred. No service is provided on federal holidays, and a holiday pickup moves to the next business day. Defective containers in critical areas must be replaced within one business day, and all containers must remain in good repair and free of odor and vermin.

Quoters must demonstrate at least three years of trash collection experience, current DOT-registered vehicles, valid Indiana waste management licenses and permits, and personnel holding appropriate Commercial Driver's Licenses. The contractor furnishes all equipment, labor, licenses, permits, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Service Contract Labor Standards apply under Wage Determination 2015-4787, with prevailing wage rates from $14.19 to $48.99 per hour depending on occupation, plus health and welfare benefits of $5.92 per hour.

Award is made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to a responsible quoter with demonstrated past performance. Pricing must be all-inclusive on the enclosed price schedule and billed monthly in arrears for 12 months per year. Quoters submit four volumes: Administrative (legal name, SAM registration, UEI, certifications), Technical Proposal (management plan, vehicle documentation, licenses, staffing), Past Performance (three verifiable references), and Pricing. Submissions go to April.Graves@va.gov, and award is anticipated for November 4, 2026.