W15QKN26QA021 Refuse Collection and Recycling Services in Cumberland, MD (MD006)
Overview
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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 Department of the Army, specifically W6QK ACC-PICA, is soliciting proposals for Refuse Collection and Recycling Services at the Allegany County Soldiers Memorial USARC in Cumberland, MD (MD006). This Solicitation (W15QKN26QA021) aims to secure a clean and environmentally safe workplace. Proposals are due by June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and fuel necessary for comprehensive refuse collection and recycling services. This includes providing two 8-cubic yard dumpsters (one for refuse, one for recyclables) to be serviced weekly. The contractor is responsible for establishing vehicle routes and collection schedules, subject to Government approval, and may be required to perform unscheduled collections with 24-hour notice. Services must continue during inclement weather, with make-up collections as needed. Hazardous and special waste, as defined by RCRA, are explicitly excluded from this contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Duration: One 12-month base year and four 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 4:00 PM Z.
- Published: June 2, 2026.
Performance Requirements
Services must adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The contractor must maintain effective quality control, with performance evaluated via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and inspection sheet. Key performance standards include 100% acceptable collection, disposal, and equipment maintenance, with no valid customer complaints per month.
Site Information
The services will be performed at the ALLEGHANY CTY SOLDIERS MEM USARC, located at 14418 MCMULLEN HIGHWAY CUMBERLAND, MD. The site includes:
- Paved Parking Area: 11,605 Square Yards (SY)
- Paved Road Area: 990 SY
- Sidewalk Area: 115 SY
- Slab Area: 130 SY This information is critical for understanding the physical scope and informing proposals.
Special Requirements
This is a Firm Fixed Price contract. Contractors must provide an employee list 15 days prior to award and an on-site representative with decision-making authority. Employees must be capable, communicate in English, maintain a neat appearance, and identify themselves as contractors. Compliance with security regulations, including security checks, AT Level I, iWATCH, and OPSEC training, is mandatory. Vehicles require valid state operator licenses and identification tags. The contractor must submit State and Federal licenses for disposal/recycling facilities within five working days of award and a contingency plan for facility or equipment breakdown. The contractor is also responsible for cleaning up spills, maintaining collection areas, and transporting/disposing waste at licensed off-site facilities. Inoperable equipment must be troubleshooted or repaired within two hours.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact TYLER BEHR at tyler.e.behr2.civ@army.mil or 609-562-4299.