DPW Carlisle Barracks Refuse and Recycling 26-31

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to accomplish tasks outlined in an attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government reserves the right to modify the PWS, including reductions or cancellations of services, which will be negotiated with the contractor.

• The core requirement is to perform tasks as detailed in the PWS.

• Offerors must demonstrate understanding of the PWS requirements and possess necessary qualifications.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Submission: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Bethany Flynn (bethany.l.flynn@army.mil) with a copy to Bill Byrne (william.a.byrne.civ@army.mil) by the RFQ closing date.

• Inquiries: All questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist by 8:00 AM EST on March 17, 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Questions will be answered via RFQ modifications.

• Proposal Structure: Offers must be submitted in three volumes:

  • Volume 1: Acknowledgement of RFQ Modifications, Representations & Certifications, Exceptions, and other non-technical/pricing information.
  • Volume 2: Technical/Past Performance. This volume should detail how the contractor will meet PWS requirements and include a minimum of three (3) recent (within 3 years) and relevant past performance examples (contracts, subcontracts, or other work). Pricing information is not permitted in this volume.
  • Volume 3: Price Quote. This volume must be a separate file and contain the total proposed price for the firm-fixed-price contract, including all option years. Pricing will be evaluated using price analysis techniques.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on three factors:

  1. Technical: Assesses understanding of PWS requirements and contractor qualifications. Rated Acceptable/Unacceptable.
  2. Past Performance: Assesses the likelihood of successful performance based on recent (within 3 years) and relevant past performance. Evaluated for recency, relevancy, business relations, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction. Rated Acceptable/Unacceptable.
  3. Price: Will not be scored but will be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and balance.

• Basis for Award: Award will be made to an offeror receiving an "Acceptable" rating in all non-price factors (Technical and Past Performance). The Government intends to award without discussions.

• Any offeror other than a small business must have an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• The document also includes addenda for FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Items).

• The Government will use AI tools to assist in proposal analysis, but final judgments remain with Government personnel.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for Solid Waste Management Services at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The primary goal is to provide comprehensive solid waste and recycling collection, transportation, and disposal services.

Services include scheduled solid waste and recyclables collection and disposal, maintenance of collection stations and equipment, special event support, and "as ordered" tasks. The contract specifically excludes collection of non-hazardous solid waste and waste for fuel, and post-residential housing collection.

• Services must meet all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

• Performance standards are detailed in Technical Exhibit (TE)-3, including tasks and frequencies.

• Key performance objectives include timely collection to prevent overflow, odor, and vector attraction, and maintaining appearance of containers.

• Deliverables include a schedule of pickups, notification of service curtailment, contractor employee information for background checks, AT Level I training certificates, iWatch training completion, Phase In/Phase Out Plan, hazardous material discovery reports, safety plan, accident reports, government-owned container condition reports, and a monthly summary report.

• The contract period includes a base year plus four option years, with a six-month option to extend.

• Performance will occur at locations specified in PWS 9 and TE-3.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with "As Required" CLINs.

• Personnel: Contractor employees must be legal U.S. residents and able to communicate clearly in English. Background checks and AT Level I and iWATCH training are mandatory.

• Security: Compliance with installation access requirements, Force Protection Conditions (FPCON), and security procedures is required. Contractor personnel must be identifiable.

• Safety: Adherence to AR 385-10 (Army Safety Program) and EM 385-1-1 is mandatory. A Contractor Safety Plan is required within 30 days of award.

• Environmental Compliance: Maximize reuse of materials, adhere to hazardous waste management plans, and utilize environmentally preferable products.

• Phase-In/Phase-Out: A 10-day phase-in and phase-out period is required for transition.

• Government Furnished Property: No real property, equipment, or services will be provided by the Government. The Contractor must furnish all necessary supplies and equipment.

• Reporting: Monthly summary reports on tonnage landfilled and materials recycled are required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for DPW Refuse and Recycling services at Carlisle Barracks, PA. The solicitation number is W91QF026Q1000. It incorporates provisions and clauses effective through FAC 2005-101 and DFARS.

The solicitation requires a comprehensive approach to the management of non-hazardous solid waste, including commercial, industrial, and community-generated waste. The contractor will partner with the installation to determine and utilize cost-effective Recycling and Solid Waste Management services, emphasizing innovation and best practices to maximize diversion. Specific services include various refuse and recycling options, special event containers, dumpsters, and a potential phase-in.

• The contract period is from 2026-2031.

• Pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• The document details numerous line items for specific services, including baseline refuse and recycling, AAFES/PX refuse, DHA refuse & recycle, DECA/Commissary compactor, special event containers, and various dumpster sizes. Option periods are also detailed.

• Quotes shall be emailed to Bethany Flynn (bethany.l.flynn.civ@army.mil) and William Byrne (william.a.byrne.civ@army.mil).

• Questions must be submitted via email by 28 May 2025, 7:30 a.m. EDT. Responses will be provided via amendment.

• Proposals must be complete and returned as instructed.

• Evaluation factors are not detailed in the provided excerpt but are referenced as "(See Attached)".

• Award will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449.

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

• The document includes FAR Clause 52.219-4 regarding Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

• Contractors are advised to register in SAM promptly due to potential time lags.

• The document includes extensive contract clauses (FAR and DFARS) and detailed delivery schedules and inspection/acceptance locations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "POST REFUSE MAP CONTAINER LOCATIONS-APPENDIX 'C' GARRISON, GOLF COURSE & AHEC". It visually displays the locations of various waste and recycling containers across the Carlisle Barracks installation.

• Map: A detailed layout of Carlisle Barracks, including buildings, roads, and geographical features.
• Legend: Identifies different types of containers with corresponding symbols:
  • Recycling Dumpster (QTY: 16)
  • Trash Dumpster (QTY: 24)
  • Wheeled Recycling Containers (QTY: 2)
  • Wheeled Trash Containers (QTY: 20)
  • Sidewalk Cans (QTY: 20)
  • Roll-Off Container - Scrap Metal (QTY: 2)
  • TC CR COMPACTOR
  • TC TRASH COMPACTOR (QTY: 1)
• Grid System: The map is overlaid with a grid for precise location referencing.
• Building/Activity List: A table lists various buildings and activities on the installation with their corresponding grid locations.

This map is crucial for any bidder involved in waste management, refuse collection, or related services at Carlisle Barracks. It provides essential spatial information regarding the types and quantities of containers, their current locations, and the overall layout of the installation, which will inform logistical planning, service provision, and site assessments for any potential contract related to waste management.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4225, Revision No. 33) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the Pennsylvania counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry. It lists various occupational codes and titles along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to service employees working under a contract covered by this determination. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these requirements to be compliant. It provides a comprehensive list of occupations and their associated pay scales, which is essential for accurate cost estimation and proposal development.