S205--Trash and Recycling Removal and Disposal Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VISN 7) is seeking trash and recycling removal and disposal services for the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center located in Dublin, Georgia. The solicitation (36C24725Q0259) requires a comprehensive waste management solution that includes twice-weekly pickup of 6-cubic yard dumpsters, weekly service for 20-cubic yard construction debris containers, and bimonthly servicing of 30-cubic yard recycling containers. The contract will cover a base period from April 7, 2025, to April 6, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods potentially extending services through April 6, 2030. Proposals are due by February 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with the contracting officer Gail Bargaineer available for questions at gail.bargaineer2@va.gov. Interested vendors must be prepared to handle an estimated 575 tons of household trash and 84 tons of construction debris annually, with the ability to respond to on-call service requests within two hours.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 562119, with strict requirements for local ownership and appropriate waste disposal permits in Georgia. Contractors must have established privileges with the Laurens County landfill and maintain the capability to service multiple container types, including 40-cubic yard compactors and 30-cubic yard roll-off containers. The medical center requires service coverage during normal business hours from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, with emergency response capabilities within 24 hours. All containers are ground-mounted with rails secured to pavement and accessible 24/7, with contractors responsible for providing all necessary equipment and trained personnel. The procurement follows standard VA contracting procedures, with subcontracting limitations outlined in VAAR 852.219-75 and a focus on supporting veteran-owned businesses in waste management services.