S205--Solid Waste Disposal Services Salem VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 seeks solid waste disposal services at Salem VAMC, with proposals due October 22, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted and subject to Service Contract Act prevailing wage requirements.

Place of performance is Salem, Virginia. The contractor must provide leasing and delivery of dumpsters and compactors in sizes of 2, 8, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yards across 13 building locations, along with weekly pick-up and disposal services for government-owned containers. Waste covered includes standard solid waste, construction debris, mixed recyclables, mattresses, and landscaping debris; the contract excludes regulated medical waste, radioactive waste, and hazardous waste. The contractor must maintain containers in sanitary condition, conduct initial and quarterly waste assessments, provide monthly weight tickets and spreadsheet reports, comply with all federal, state, and local waste disposal regulations, and assign an onsite representative to oversee all work.

The base year performance period runs December 10, 2026 through December 9, 2027, with four one-year option periods. The estimated contract value is $47 million. The NAICS code is 562111 (Solid Waste Collection); PSC is S205 (Housekeeping–Trash/Garbage Collection). The contractor must carry workers' compensation insurance with $100,000 employer's liability coverage, general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $200,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence. Service Contract Act wage determination No. 2015-4315 (Revision 35, effective August 22, 2026) applies, with prevailing wage rates ranging from $13.30 to $58.01 per hour and mandatory fringe benefits including $5.92 per hour health and welfare coverage and paid leave. The contractor may not pay more than 50 percent of contract value to non-certified small business concerns. Performance is evaluated on a 95–100% Acceptable Quality Level standard for PWS compliance, onsite representation and assessment, and reporting and service schedule adherence.