Municipal Waste Disposal

Amendment / Modification

• The due date for the submission of quotes has been extended.

• The new deadline for receipt of offers is March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

• Item 11: "THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS" section has been updated to reflect the extended deadline.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to 03-25-2026 at 2:00 PM CDT.

• Contractors must acknowledge this amendment by signing in box 15b and submitting it with their quote before the new solicitation due date. Failure to acknowledge may result in ineligibility for award.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment posts an updated Statement of Work (SOW) as Attachment A.

• The terms 'Statement of Work (SOW)' and 'Performance Work Statement (PWS)' are used interchangeably for this solicitation.

• Attachment A: Updated Statement of Work (SOW) for Municipal Waste Disposal at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

• Contractors must acknowledge this amendment by signing in box 15b and submitting it with their quote before the solicitation due date.

• Failure to acknowledge this amendment may result in the contractor being ineligible for award at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides instructions for a mandatory site visit related to Solicitation 36C25626Q0459 for Municipal Waste Disposal.

• Date: Monday, March 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CST.
• Location: Fayetteville, AR VAMC, 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703-1944.
• Attendance: Highly encouraged for all eligible offerors. Offerors or their subcontractors will not be allowed to visit the site at any other time during the solicitation phase.
• Health Advisory: Offerors who are ill/sick are instructed not to attend.
• Virtual Component: Contracting POCs will attend the beginning of the site visit via Microsoft TEAMS.
• Punctuality: The site visit is expected to start on time. Special accommodations will not be made for late attendees.
• Parking: Contractors should park in designated "Visitor" lots and are encouraged to leave the closest spaces for patients. Arriving prior to the start time is suggested to allow for parking.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Municipal Waste Disposal Services for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The contractor will be responsible for the collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste, as well as recycling of cardboard, scrap ferrous and nonferrous metals, wooden pallets, and commingled plastic and aluminum.

• Furnish and maintain contractor-owned 30-yard roll-off containers for various waste streams.

• Scheduled collection of solid waste three times weekly (Mon/Wed/Fri).

• Scheduled collection of unbaled cardboard twice weekly (Mon/Thu).

• Collection of scrap ferrous/nonferrous metals every other week.

• Collection of wooden shipping pallets and commingled plastics/aluminum monthly.

• Provide monthly tonnage reporting with weight tickets.

• Maintain 24/7 emergency response capability with on-site arrival within two hours of notification.

• Comply with all VA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable State/local directives, policies, laws, and regulations.

• Excludes hazardous and medical waste.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: Base Period (10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027) plus four (4) Option Years.

• NAICS Code: 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal)

• PSC Code: S205 (Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection)

• Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 03-23-2026, 2:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

• Submission Method: Electronic email to Caleb Parker at caleb.parker@va.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Comparative evaluation based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Technical Questions Deadline: 03-10-2026, 12:00 PM CST.

• This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• A site visit is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM CST.

• Offerors must provide required certifications, including OSHA 10/30, TB tests, and relevant permits.

• A detailed Service Delivery Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Contingency Plan, Sustainability Plan, and QC/Safety Plan are required.

Other / Unclassified

This document is Wage Determination No. 2015-5109, Revision 29, dated December 3, 2025. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work under Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts in the Arkansas counties of Benton, Madison, and Washington.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to an opportunity that falls under the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. It outlines the minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits (Health & Welfare) for a wide range of occupations. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these minimums to be compliant. Key information includes:

• Occupational Listings: Provides specific wage rates for numerous job classifications.
• Fringe Benefits: Details the required Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour).
• Executive Orders: Mentions applicability of Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines standard provisions for paid time off.
• Hazardous Pay: Specifies differential pay for hazardous work.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for uniform provision and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Explains how to classify and determine wages for occupations not explicitly listed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment D.2 Past Performance References," is a form designed for bidders to provide details about their past performance on government or commercial contracts. It is intended to help the government evaluate a bidder's experience and capability.

• Organization Name and Address: Details of the organization the bidder previously contracted with.
• Contract Number and Brief Description: Specifics about the contract.
• Contractor Performed As: Whether the bidder acted as a Prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor.
• Dates of Performance: The duration of the contract, including expiration if ongoing.
• Total Cost of Contract: The contract's value, noting any award, incentive, or deduction.
• Terminations: Whether the contract was terminated for cause or default, with an explanation if applicable.
• Point of Contact (POC)/COR: Name, Title, Telephone Number, and Email Address of a contact person for the contract.
• Comments: A section for additional relevant information.

Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly for each relevant past performance reference. This information is crucial for the government's evaluation of the bidder's ability to successfully perform the requirements of the current opportunity. Failure to provide complete or accurate past performance information may negatively impact the evaluation.