S--TRASH AND RECYCLING REMOVAL SERVICES AT FORT MCHEN

Amendment / Modification

This amendment, number 0004, serves to answer contractor questions and provides an attached Q&A document (Q&A III).

• The attached Q&A document addresses contractor questions.

• Questions Deadline: Questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at Deborah.Coles@ios.doi.gov by 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time on May 1, 2026.

• Quotes Deadline: Quotes must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at Deborah.Coles@ios.gov by 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time on May 8, 2026. The subject line must include "140P4226Q0019 FOMC/HAMP Trash and Recycling Services". FAXED SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

• SAM Registration: Contractors must have an active SAM registration at the time of award.

• Period of Performance: The period of performance remains 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2031.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to contractor questions regarding the "140P4226Q0019 FOMC/HAMP Trash and Recycling Services" opportunity.

• Dumpster Capacity & Overflow: The government stated that the Fort McHenry trash dumpster is full approximately 10 times per year, the recycling dumpster is never full, and Hampton dumpsters are rarely full. Overflow is not permitted, and an additional dumpster is available at FOMC if needed.
• Unscheduled Extra Pulls: The government does not anticipate needing extra pulls, as they have not been required in the last 5 years. These would not be treated as out-of-scope requests.
• Federal Holidays: The statement that work excludes federal holidays was an error. Pickups are expected on all federal holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thanksgiving Day pickups can be rescheduled for the following day. Christmas Day pickups may be affected in 2028 and can be rescheduled for the next day. Hampton dumpsters are accessible and should be emptied regardless of holidays.
• Dumpster Placement (Hampton): Dumpsters at Hampton NHS are located at the end of the bus parking area within the Visitor parking lot.

These clarifications provide specific details on dumpster usage, holiday service expectations, and placement, which may impact how offerors price their services and plan their operations. The clarification regarding federal holidays corrects a potential misunderstanding of service expectations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the Schedule of Services, detailing pricing for trash and recycling pickup services for the FOMC/HAMP locations. Bidders should use this to understand the service requirements and associated costs.

• Service Period: Base Period (6/1/2026 - 5/31/2027) and four Option Periods (6/1/2027 - 5/31/2031).
• Locations: FOMC and HAMP.
• Services: Trash Pick Up and Recycling Pick Up.
• Details per Service: Quantity of Dumpsters, Times Per Week, Pulls Per Year.
• Pricing: Columns for 'Cost Each' and 'Total Cost' are provided, intended for bidders to complete.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the expected service frequencies and quantities for trash and recycling at both FOMC and HAMP facilities. Bidders must complete the 'Cost Each' and 'Total Cost' columns to submit a responsive bid. The structure outlines the expected service levels across the base period and potential option periods.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0003) corrects a typo in the price schedule related to trash dumpster pulls.

• The trash dumpster at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will be pulled twice a week, totaling 104 pulls per year.

• A revised price schedule is attached.

• Price Schedule (corrected)

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated by this amendment.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to contractor questions regarding the FOMC/HAMP Trash and Recycling Services opportunity.

• Recycling Pickup Days: The government is willing to accept recycling pickup on Tuesdays or Fridays, provided it occurs once per week. The original requirement for Thursdays is flexible.
• Site Visits: No organized site visits are planned. Interested contractors may visit the FOMC and HAMP locations independently.
  • FOMC Address: 2400 East Fort Avenue Baltimore MD 21230
  • HAMP Address: 535 Hampton Lane Towson MD 21286

This Q&A clarifies flexibility in pickup schedules and provides addresses for self-guided site visits, which may influence logistical planning for potential bidders.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140P4226Q0019 serves to answer contractor questions and provides an updated Q&A document (Attachment II).

• The document references "attached Q&A II" for contractor questions.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is referenced for details on trash and recycling services.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended to May 1, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• The deadline for submitting quotes remains May 8, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• The subject line for quote submissions is specified as "140P4226Q0019 FOMC/HAMP Trash and Recycling Services".

• Faxed submissions will not be accepted.

• A valid SAM registration is required at the time of award.

• The Period of Performance remains 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2031.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140P4226Q0019 serves to answer contractor questions and provides an attached Q&A document.

• The solicitation is amended as of 04/08/2026.

• An attached Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirements.

• An attached Q&A document addresses contractor questions.

• Questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at Deborah_Coles@ios.doi.gov by 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time on May 1, 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at Deborah_Coles@ios.gov by 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time on May 8, 2026. The subject line must include "140P4226Q0019 FOMC/HAMP Trash and Recycling Services".

• Faxed submissions will not be accepted.

• The period of performance is from 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2031.

• Contractors must have an active SAM registration at the time of award.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to contractor questions regarding trash and recycling services for the FOMC/HAMP opportunity.

• Truck Access (Fort McHenry): Trucks must use the general entrance, as there is no service entrance. The entrance has a locked gate, but there is a straight approach to the dumpsters, allowing for easy access and departure.
• Truck Access (Hampton): Trucks can use the general entrance at any time as there is no gate. Access to dumpsters is easy.
• Service Time Window (Fort McHenry): The gate is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For the rest of the year, the gate opens at 9 a.m.
• Service Time Window (Hampton): Trucks can access the property as early as 6 a.m. due to the absence of a gate.
• Lock Box Request: The government will not provide a lock box for gate access outside of peak hours. Previous contractors have not encountered issues with visitor traffic.

These clarifications provide specific details on site access and operating hours for both Fort McHenry and Hampton locations, which bidders should consider when planning their service operations and potentially their pricing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Quote Submission Package," serves as Attachment 2 to Solicitation 140P4226Q0019. It provides the required forms and instructions for bidders to prepare and submit their technical quotes for trash and recycling services at Fort McHenry National Monument and Hampton National Historic Site.

• Technical Quote: Requires a detailed description of the offeror's approach, including self-performed vs. subcontracted work, proposed equipment, and a draft project schedule.
• Equipment Listing: Bidders must list specific equipment to be used, including make, model, year, value, and attachments. It must be specified whether equipment is owned (OW) or rented (RE).
• Biobased Certification: Offerors must certify completion and return of the Bio-Based Certification form, detailing Biobased products to be used and their content percentage, along with documentation of prior experience with Biobased products.
• Relevant Experience Questionnaire: Bidders must list three similar projects performed, including project details, agency information, contract number, value, period of performance, and a project description.
• Signature and Certification: A company representative must sign, certifying the accuracy of the provided information.

This package is critical for bidders to understand the specific information and documentation required for their technical proposal. Completing these forms accurately and thoroughly is essential for the government's evaluation of the offeror's capability, experience, and compliance with solicitation requirements, including the use of biobased products.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas. This document is crucial for contractors to ensure they are compensating their employees correctly for covered services.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: Lists specific job titles and corresponding codes.
• Minimum Wage Rates: Specifies the hourly wage that must be paid for each occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing (though specific fringe benefit amounts are detailed separately in the document).
• Geographic Area: Defines the specific counties and cities covered by this wage determination (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Queen Anne's in Maryland).
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) and their respective requirements and minimum rates.
• Holiday and Vacation Policies: Outlines standard paid holidays and vacation accrual based on years of service.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: Details additional pay for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

Bidders must review this wage determination to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. The listed wage rates and fringe benefits are the minimums that must be paid to employees working on the contract. Failure to comply can result in penalties. Bidders should incorporate these costs into their proposals to ensure a competitive and compliant bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for trash and recycling services, including dumpster rental, trash and recycling removal, and disposal services. The services are required for two locations: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (FOMC) in Baltimore, MD, and Hampton National Historic Site (HAMP) in Towson, MD.

• FOMC Location (Baltimore, MD):

  • Two (2) 8-cubic yard enclosed dumpsters for general waste (2 pickups/week: Monday & Thursday).
  • One (1) 8-cubic yard dumpster for single-stream recyclables (1 pickup/week: Thursday).

• HAMP Location (Towson, MD):

  • One (1) 8-cubic yard dumpster for general waste (1 pickup/week: Monday).
  • One (1) 2-cubic yard dumpster for single-stream recyclables (1 pickup/week: Monday).

• All dumpsters must be functional and aesthetic, with working doors and lids.

• Contractor must clean up any material lost during collection.

• Recycling dumpsters must be visibly marked (signs or color) to indicate their purpose and include a list of accepted materials.

• Recyclables must be non-sorted and accept aluminum, glass, plastics (#1-#5), cardboard, and paper products.

• All pickups scheduled between 9 am - 2 pm.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031 (Base Year: June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027; Option Periods: Five 1-year options).

• NAICS Code: 562111 (Sanitary Landfill Operations).

• Size Standard: $47 Million.

• Acquisition Procedure: FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Questions Due: May 1, 2026, by 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time.

• Quotes Due: May 8, 2026, by 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to Deborah_Coles@ios.doi.gov. Subject line must include "140P4226Q0019 FOMC/HAMP Trash and Recycling Services".

• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation will consider Technical Capability, Past Performance/Experience, and Pricing.

• SAM Registration: Contractor must have an active SAM registration at the time of award.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically.

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Biobased products are required where feasible and reasonable.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including OSHA and Hazardous Materials Regulations.