F999--HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Hazardous Waste Disposal services. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is seeking vendors to provide these services.

While specific technical requirements are not detailed in this excerpt, the core service is Hazardous Waste Disposal.

This solicitation is associated with Award Number 36C26126D0037, awarded on 05-13-2026 for $349,000.00 to NORTH STATE ENVIRONMENTAL.

Submission and evaluation details are not provided in this excerpt.

This opportunity is set aside by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

• Product Service Code: F999
• NAICS Code: 562112 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities)
• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 94304-1207
• The awardee's UEI is WBPWL3V37LY8.
• The awardee's address is 220 S SPRUCE AVE STE 200, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-5609, Revision 28) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for the State of California, County of Fresno. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for a wide range of occupations.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a detailed list of occupations, each with a corresponding code, title, and minimum hourly wage rate. It also indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. This leave can be used for personal illness, injury, preventive care, or to assist family members.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Generally applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022. For 2025, the minimum wage is at least $13.30 per hour or the applicable wage rate listed in this determination, whichever is higher.
• Benefits:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month).
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are required.
• Hazardous Pay: An 8% differential applies to positions with high hazard risk (ordnance, explosives), and a 4% differential applies to positions with low hazard risk.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost, including maintenance ($3.35 per week or $.67 per day), unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and do not require special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for understanding the labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in Fresno County, California. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimum requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Hazardous Material Price List for the VA Central California Health Care System. It provides estimated unit prices for various hazardous materials and services, intended for contract evaluation purposes. The exact quantities will be determined during the contract term.

• Schedule of Services and Price: Details various hazardous materials categorized by type (e.g., Aerosols, Flammable, Oxidizer, Toxic, Corrosive, Waste Oil, Paints, Batteries, Mercury, Asbestos, Lamps, Cylinders, Tires) and their associated container types (e.g., Gallon Drums, Lab Packs, Cubic Yard Boxes, Totes).
• Ordering Periods: Prices are listed for five potential ordering periods, spanning from June 17, 2026, to June 16, 2031.
• Estimated Unit Prices: The document lists estimated quantities and units (EA, LB, YD, FT, GAL, HR, Case, Box) for each item, with placeholders for unit prices across the ordering periods.
• Service Items: Includes pricing for services such as Hazardous Waste Analysis, Chemist, Technician, Service Truck with Tech, and Hazwooper Trainer.

This pricing sheet is crucial for bidders to understand the estimated costs associated with hazardous material disposal and related services. It serves as a basis for developing their proposals and evaluating the potential value of the contract. Bidders should review the listed materials, container types, and service items to ensure their pricing strategy aligns with the government's estimates and requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1 – List of Locations," provides a detailed breakdown of various locations within a facility and associated community-based outreach centers (CBOCs) that are relevant to the opportunity. It specifies building, floor, room numbers, and the type of area or service provided at each location.

• Building & Floor: Identifies the specific building and floor where the location is situated.
• Address: Provides the full street address for each location, including city, state, and zip code.
• Area Name: Describes the function or type of area (e.g., Primary Care, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Specialty Clinics, ICU, Emergency Room, CLC, CBOC).
• Room Number: Specifies the exact room number or designation.
• Type: Indicates specific details about the area, such as "D/U, P-Listed," "Methanol, Xylene," "Covid Cartridges, Methanol," "Nitrate Stick Container," or "Exam Rooms (As needed)."

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope and geographical distribution of services required for the opportunity. It details the specific sites where work may need to be performed, including the main facility at 2615 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA, and several CBOCs in Visalia, Merced, and Oakhurst. Bidders should review this list to assess logistical requirements, potential travel, and the specific types of services or equipment needed at each distinct location.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Hazardous Waste Collection Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS). The contract will involve recycling and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, asbestos, biological, lab packs, radiological, DEA controlled substance, and universal wastes. Services include on-site inspections and waste pick-up, training for VA employees, and emergency spill response.

• Provide recycling and disposal services for various waste types.

• Conduct on-site services at Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs), Main/Central Accumulation Areas (MAA/CAA), and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

• Provide training on hazardous waste, DOT, and HAZWOPER regulations.

• Offer 24/7 emergency spill response services with a 2-hour response time.

• Maintain a centralized, internet-accessible waste tracking system.

• Perform waste minimization audits and provide recommendations.

• Furnish all necessary containers, packing materials, labels, and transportation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five, one-year ordering periods, from 06/17/2026 to 06/16/2031.

• Estimated Value: Approximately $47 Million.

• Offers must be submitted electronically to gary.christensen@va.gov.

• Quotes must be organized into three PDF volumes: Technical, Experience, and Price.

• Key deadlines: Questions due by 04-23-2026.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, SDVOSB/VOSB Evaluation Preference, Past Performance, and Price.

• Best Value determination will be made.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Evaluation preference will be given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), including those subcontracting with verified SDVOSBs/VOSBs.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI).

• The solicitation includes attachments for a list of locations and a hazardous material price list.

• Offerors must complete and submit the attached Hazardous Material Price List.