Sole Source Notification for South San Francisco Scavenger Company Solid Waste Collection at the USDA-APHIS-PPQ office located in South San Francisco, CA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine Office located in South San Francisco CA, intends to issue a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) award to South San Francisco Scavenger Company, Inc. located in South San Francisco, CA for monthly solid waste collection services and waste bin sterilization services as-needed under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b).

The City of South San Francisco awards a 20-year franchise to only one company for solid waste collection in the City. The monthly rates are negotiated by the city, and the pricing is deemed fair and reasonable since they are reviewed and approved by the City Council each year before the rates get updated every June. A copy of the current franchise agreement between the City and Scavenger is attached.

A 5-year BPA will be awarded to establish firm-fixed pricing for the current pricing period and modified as-needed when negotiated pricing changes. The anticipated maximum BPA value over 5 years is not-to-exceed $35,000.00. No formal solicitation will be issued.

This notice is for informational purposes only. However, all interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer listed below by email. Anyone interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide the required services in South San Francisco and have the appropriate approvals from the City. Responses must be submitted electronically, via email, to michael.j.chiodi@aphis.usda.gov. The deadline for the submittal of responses is Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 3:00 pm central time.

Point of contact: Michael Chiodi, Contracting Officer
E-mail: michael.j.chiodi@aphis.usda.gov