Hazardous Waste Removal

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure the removal, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste from the Oklahoma Central Plains Agricultural Research Center (OCPARC) located in El Reno, OK.

• The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, tools, supervision, supplies, and incidentals required for the pickup, transport, and disposal of hazardous wastes listed.

• The contractor must comply with all environmental regulations, Department of Transportation regulations, and applicable State and Federal safety requirements.

• Services include pickup, transportation, labeling, analyses, fate documentation, and audit trails until ultimate treatment or disposal of hazardous/chemical/toxic wastes.

• The pickup of hazardous waste must be completed by June 30, 2026.

• The location for pickup is 7207 W. Cheyenne St., El Reno, OK 73036.

• Pickup cannot be performed on federal holidays or weekends.

• Any pickup date must be approved by the assigned government contact support individual.

• The pickup driver must maintain contact with the assigned government contact support individual, confirm pickup date and time, and provide an ETA on the day of pickup.

• Upon arrival, the driver and any support personnel will need to sign in and will be under escort for the duration of the visit.

• Travel fees charged by the contractor should be incorporated into the bill for services.

• Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards: None.

• Data Rights: None.

• Attachment 1 provides a Master Inventory List of the hazardous waste for OCPARC, including chemical names, CAS numbers, container types, hazards, amounts, and forms.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Hazardous Waste Removal services, a one-time requirement. The Place of Performance is 7207 W. Cheyenne St., El Reno, OK 73036. Award is anticipated as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

• Hazardous Waste Removal (One Time)

• Services must meet qualification requirements detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• FOB Destination is requested for all deliverables.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Award Type: One award is anticipated.

• Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.

• Submission Method: Email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. Subject line must include solicitation title and number.

• Quotation Requirements: Must be on company letterhead, detail service description and price, and be valid for at least 60 days. Must include Unique Entity ID (UEI).

• Technical Acceptability: Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform the services and address how they will accomplish PWS/SOW requirements. Any exceptions may lead to technical unacceptability.

• Past Performance: May be evaluated using provided references, USDA contract history, CPARS, and other government sources.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. If unacceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated.

• Award Basis: Best value to the Government.

• Discussions: Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.

• Qualification requirements must be met.

• Specific clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone, and other set-asides may apply (refer to full solicitation for details).

• Attachments: Wage Determination (Attachment 2), Statement of Work (Attachment 3).

• Questions Deadline: March 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT. Submit questions via email to Elizabeth Calhoun.

• Numerous FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference and full text, including those related to commercial items, anti-discrimination, and contract closeout. Offerors must review these carefully.

• The document includes specific requirements for submitting pricing for all line items and periods to be considered responsive.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5315, Revision No.: 28
• Date of Last Revision: 12/03/2025
• Geographic Area: Oklahoma Counties of Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma.
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare benefits are detailed on page 7.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) with specific requirements and rates for 2025.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation accrual and a list of eleven paid holidays.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It establishes the baseline wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees working on the contract, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall cost estimation. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the requirements for submitting past performance information as part of a quote or proposal. It details how the government will evaluate an Offeror's demonstrated record of performance to assess confidence in their ability to meet user needs.

• Number of Projects: Quoters must provide two (2) to three (3) projects.
• Project Criteria: Projects should be similar in size, scope, and complexity to the requirements in the RFQ, and recent (within the last three years).
• Required Information per Project:
  • Project title
  • Description of project, scope, and responsibilities
  • Contract/Order/BPA number
  • Contract type and period of performance
  • Contract Award Amount
  • Government Agency/Organization
  • COR’s name, address, and phone number
  • Contracting Officer’s name, address, and phone number or email address
  • Status (e.g., complete, ongoing)
  • Brief narrative on relevance to this effort
• Prime Contractor Requirement: At least two references must be from the Quoter’s performance as the prime contractor.
• Point of Contact: Ensure contact information is current.

This attachment is critical for bidders as it directly impacts proposal preparation and evaluation. Failure to provide accurate and complete past performance information, including current contact details, may adversely affect the government's ability to evaluate the quote. The past performance evaluation will be used to determine the probability of success and will result in a Go or No-Go rating.