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. Embassy Guatemala City, Department of State, is soliciting quotations for monthly trash removal services for its housing units in Guatemala. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a base year and four option years. Quotations are due June 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive monthly trash collection and disposal services for the U.S. Embassy Housing Units. This includes services at three specific locations: the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR), PNC Barracks House, and PNC Barracks Apartment. Collections are required three times per week, Monday through Friday. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, disposal, fees, and overhead. This also includes providing trash receptacles and liners. All collection areas must be left clean and free of debris, and disposal must occur at legally authorized waste disposal facilities. Note: The requirement for operating an off-site material recovery facility for PNC Barracks/Apartment has been removed by Amendment 0001.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: One-year base period with four one-year option periods.
- Payment Terms: Net 30 days, processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
- Value Added Tax (VAT): Not included in CLIN rates but must be included on invoices; the U.S. Government is exempt from VAT.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visit: May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Interested parties must contact Zayda Serech at SerechZA@state.gov by May 4, 2026, 10:00 PM to confirm attendance.
- Questions Due: May 8, 2026, by 17:00 hours, submitted via email to SerechZA@state.gov.
- Quotations Due: June 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM (extended by Amendment 0001).
- Submission Requirements: SF-1449, Section I (The Schedule), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section 3, and Proof of SAM Registration. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.
- Submission Format: Electronic submission in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. File size must not exceed 30MB per email.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Evaluation will consider technical information, past performance, and responsibility.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Additional Notes
Proposals must be in English. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.