Guatemala - Trash Collection Service
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, is soliciting quotations for monthly trash removal services for its housing units in Guatemala City, Guatemala. This Firm Fixed-Price contract aims to ensure sanitary conditions and proper waste management. Quotations are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive trash collection and disposal services, including operation of an off-site material recovery facility. Services are required three times per week (Monday to Friday) at three specific locations: the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR), PNC Barracks House, and PNC Barracks Apartment. Key responsibilities include maintaining sanitary conditions, leaving collection areas clean, and disposing of waste at legally authorized facilities. The contractor must supply all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, disposal, fees, overhead, and provide trash receptacles and liners.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods.
- Payment Terms: Net 30 days, processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Value Added Tax (VAT) is exempt for the government and should be included on invoices but not in CLIN rates.
- Set-Aside: None specified (open competition).
- Product/Service Code: S205 - Trash/Garbage Collection Services.
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visit: May 7, 2026, at 10:00 am. Interested parties must confirm attendance with Zayda Serech (SerechZA@state.gov) by May 4, 2026, 10:00 pm.
- Questions Due: May 8, 2026, by 5:00 pm (17:00 hours) via email to SerechZA@state.gov.
- Quotations Due: May 22, 2026, by 5:00 pm (17:00 hours).
- Submission Requirements: SF-1449, Section I (The Schedule), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, and Proof of SAM Registration.
- Submission Format: Electronic submission in MS-Word, MS-Excel (2007/2010), or Adobe Acrobat (PDF). File size limit is 30MB per email.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Evaluation will consider technical information, past performance, and overall responsibility.
Key Contacts
- Primary: Beau Garrett (guatemalabids@state.gov, 50223540000)
- Secondary: Zayda Serech (guatemalabids@state.gov, 50223540327)