SOLICITATION NOTICE
S -- trash removal
- Notice Date
- 9/16/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 562111
— Solid Waste Collection
- Contracting Office
- Manchester VAMC - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- VA-241-09-RP-0426
- Response Due
- 9/30/2009
- Archive Date
- 11/29/2009
- Point of Contact
- Richard J MarinoContract Specialist603-624-4366, x6506
- E-Mail Address
-
Contract Specialist
(richard.marino@med.va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- REFUSE COLLECTION PERFORMANCE BASED STATEMENT OF WORK 1.Contractor shall provide a self-contained compactor with aminimum of 35 cubic yard container capacity. Compactor shall be operatedwith push button control, meeting all applicable OSHA SafetyRequirements. Compactor shall operate with a system pressure of at least2,200 PSI with a compaction force of 77,000 pounds minimum. Packer shallbe hydraulic operated with minimum of 8 HP motor, Motor shall be 3phase, 60 hertz, and 208 volts. Controls shall be 110 AC. Containershall have a holding chamber or sump to prevent liquid spillage. Shouldthe contractor believe that any electrical work be necessary, he mustnotify the electrical shop 48 hours prior to starting. Contractor shouldalso notify the Maintenance & Operations foremen at ext. 6907 along withthe COTR. Workers should report to RM W629 to obtain badges and hot workpermit if required,2.Pick ups shall be done between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PMMonday-Friday.3.Contractor shall meet all federal, state and city anti-pollutioncodes and requirements on disposal of the wastes that are being pickedup. Contractor shall submit certification stating that the aboveregulations and requirements are being met. The dumpsite shall also beindicated. Paperwork must be submitted with the bid. Non submission ofthis information may make this bid non-responsive.4.Contractor shall pick up and empty the enclosed containerlocated at rear of building 1. Contractor shall be responsible for anydamages caused by technician to existing equipment and will be billedfor repairs as a deduction on the invoice.. The same will apply for thePortsmouth site. All containers shall be covered during transport anddelivery. No rolloffs can be delivered without covers.5.Contractor shall turn off the power switch to the compactorprior to removal and turn the switch on when packer units are completelyhooked up.6.Contractor is not responsible for picking up any hospitalmedical wastes that require disposal by incineration.7.Contractor shall wash, clean and chemically disinfect the packercontainer inside and outside before returning to the site at least onceper month or as needed. Compactor should be painted dark brown and itssurface must be maintained monthly. If needs to be removed, then atemporary container must be provided with bird/vermin proof cover.8.Contractor is responsible for preventing any spillage from theram hole while unit is being transported. The driver shall pick up anydebris that falls between the container and the ram unit when pickingthe container up and put it back into the unit. We are recommendingthat the debris be broom swept.Contractor shall clean up any oil thatleaks from the truck, using the appropriate measures to do this. If theVA is required to accomplish this oil removal task in order to prevent apotential danger to the oxygen supply truck, the contractor will be backcharged a minimum of $100.00 cleaning fee.. The contractor will also becharged a $25.00 fee each time the VA is required to clean up debristhat falls from the ram and the compactor when they are disconnected.9.A review of the site shall be made by appointment only with theChief, Facility Service or his designee by calling (603)-624-4366 ext.6156 during business hours.10.All fees, tariffs, and tolls shall be included in the bid priceand be the responsibility of the contractor.11.The weekly delivery tickets shall be submitted with the monthlybill. The bill cannot be paid unless the delivery tickets are included.12.Unscheduled Collections-The contracting office may requirecontractor to make unscheduled collections, disposals and relocation ofcontainers for special events or occasions. The contractor must respondwith in 24 hours. These will be paid on separate delivery tickets.13.Inclement Weather Scheduling-Contractor is required to make pickups during inclement weather. In case of severe weather, the contractingofficer may grant exceptions. When these exceptions are granted, thecontractor must make up the missed collection within 24 hours after thesevere weather has terminated. ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS MUST BE GRANTED BYTHE CONTRACTING OFFICER.14.Points of Collection- Contractor must position all containers soas not to interfere with parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overheadutilities trees or any other potential obstructions.15.The Government may increase the size of container or frequencyof pickups at any time. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES In order to establish an acceptable level for measuring performance thebelow guidelines are being established. Collection and disposal of the waste in according with establishedschedule-No more than 1 complaint per rolling six month period. Maintaining the equipment in working order and keeping all equipment inclean working order.Not more than 1 complaint per rolling six month period. Performing unscheduled pick ups-0 deficiencies permitted. Keeping area in clean conditionNot more than 1 complaint per rolling six month. period. QUALITY ASSURANCE The Government will appoint a representative who will periodicallymonitor the contractors performance. He will evaluate the performancebased on on-site inspections and evaluation of complaints received.. Thecontracting officer may follow FAR 52.212.4 under Contract Terms andConditions-Commercial Items should contractor fail to perform.
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