SARA SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COLLECTION

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

To establish an effective single-stream recycling and solid waste removal program for the main developed park area of Saratoga National Historical Park (SARA), supporting the agency's goal of achieving an overall waste diversion rate of at least 50% and striving towards a zero environmental footprint by 2030.

• Provide single-stream recycling and waste hauling services.

• Haul building waste to a state-certified landfill.

• Pick up recyclable materials generated on Government-owned and Government-operated premises.

• Includes residential pickup at an additional location (2 Broad Street Schuylerville, NY 12871).

• Electronic devices (e-waste)

• Used laser/toner and inkjet printer cartridges

• Hazardous or universal waste (including lamps, bulbs, pesticides)

• Mercury-containing devices

• Construction-generated waste (unless specially ordered)

• Aerosol cans or batteries

• White Goods (large appliances)

• Whole Tires (Note: Government may order recycling of these excluded items as an additional service cost).

• Reduce waste disposal costs through recycling.

• Help achieve waste diversion goals.

• Find new markets for unused or scrap materials.

• Assist in applying innovative technologies for recycling.

• Ensure no litter, waste, or recyclable material is left on the ground within a 10-foot radius of the container after service.

• Remove recyclable materials within two (2) business days of notice.

• Containers should not be without service for more than four (4) hours.

• Inclement weather collections must be made up within twelve (12) hours after severe weather ceases, unless authorized otherwise.

• Services are for Saratoga National Historical Park (SARA) main developed park area and an additional location at 2 Broad Street Schuylerville, NY 12871.

• Specific contract period not detailed in this document.

• Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Implement an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Keep the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) informed.

• Use environmentally sound practices.

• Contractor shall comply with all Federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations pertaining to recycling.

• Obtain necessary permits, registrations, and licenses for recycling.

• Contractor is responsible for off-site disposal at a licensed facility and associated permits/fees.

• Burning of picked-up materials is prohibited.

• Weekly pickup for residential areas, no earlier than 5:00 AM and concluding no later than 7:00 PM.

• Address missed pickups within 24 hours of notification.

• Maintain courteous and professional customer service.

• Keep collection vehicles clean and in good working condition.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services for Solid Waste Collection and Recycling at Saratoga National Historical Park (SARA). This announcement serves as the only solicitation; written quotes are requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

A detailed description of requirements is provided in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order

• Period of Performance: Anticipated to be March 3, 2026, to March 2, 2027, with four (4) option years.

• Quotes are requested on RFQ Number 140P4326Q0003.

• Quotes must be submitted via email no later than 12 PM ET on February 20, 2026, to SamuelMcKenzie@NPS.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

  • Technical Capability: Offerors must submit a technical approach/work plan demonstrating their ability to schedule and utilize personnel to meet the SOW requirements.
  • Past Performance: Offerors must provide a minimum of three (3) recent and relevant projects completed within the past five (5) years, including customer point of contact, project description, and dates of performance.
  • Price: Quotes must include pricing for each CLIN.

• Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements for technical acceptability.

This solicitation does not explicitly state a set-aside. However, numerous clauses related to small business concerns (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB) are incorporated by reference, indicating potential consideration for various small business categories.

• FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) apply.
• Offerors must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).
• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
• Pricing shall be valid for 90 days from the date of receipt of proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4143, Revision No. 33) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties in New York.

• Lists numerous occupations categorized by general areas (e.g., Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations, Automotive Service Occupations, Health Occupations, Information Technology Occupations).
• For each occupation, it specifies a minimum hourly wage rate.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing," with specific Health & Welfare benefits detailed at the end of the document.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Outlines vacation and holiday pay requirements.
• Provides information on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• Details the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a solicitation that requires services in the specified New York counties and is subject to the Service Contract Act. Bidders must use these rates to calculate their labor costs accurately when preparing their proposals to ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Failure to adhere to these wage and fringe benefit requirements can lead to disqualification or penalties.

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

To establish an effective single-stream recycling and solid waste removal program for the main developed park area of Saratoga National Historical Park (SARA), supporting agency-wide sustainability goals and a zero environmental footprint by 2030.

• Provide single-stream recycling and waste hauling services.

• Haul building waste to a state-certified landfill.

• Pick up recyclable materials generated on Government-owned and operated premises.

• Includes residential pickup at an additional location (2 Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY).

• Commingled recyclables include: Commercial Office Mix Paper, clean used metal and glass food/beverage containers, and plastics (recycling codes 1-7).

• Other recyclable materials include: bound books, cardboard shipping cartons, recyclable container materials, Styrofoam, binders, and wooden shipping pallets.

• Contractor must implement an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Contractor must keep the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) informed of work status.

• Contractor must use environmentally sound practices.

• Recyclable materials must be properly sorted and free of contaminants.

• Collection services must be timely and consistent.

• Missed pickups must be addressed within 24 hours of notification.

• Not explicitly stated, but services are for the main developed park area of SARA and a seasonal residential area in Schuylerville, NY.

• Contractor to provide necessary containers and equipment (e.g., six-yard dumpsters).

• Government provides space for containers and utilities.

• Contractor must ensure all equipment is identified with company name and capacity.

• Contractor must ensure no litter or waste remains within a 10-foot radius of containers after service.

• Contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary permits and licenses.

• Burning of picked-up materials is prohibited.

• Excluded from scope: electronic devices, used printer cartridges, hazardous/universal waste, mercury-containing devices, construction-generated waste (unless specially ordered), aerosol cans, batteries, white goods, and whole tires. These may be ordered as additional services.

• Pickup schedules: Normal pickups during operating hours (no Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal holidays unless specified). Special pickups may be ordered at additional expense. Recyclable materials to be removed within two (2) business days of notice. Containers should not be absent for more than four (4) hours.

• Inclement weather: Collections must occur unless exceptions are authorized by CO/COR. Make-up collections must be completed within 12 hours of cessation of severe weather.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought notice, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Quotation, or Bid. Its purpose is to gather information for planning and to identify capable sources for a potential future acquisition. It aims to determine if the requirement can be set-aside for small businesses or other socioeconomic programs.

The National Park Service (NPS) Saratoga National Historical Park (SARA) is seeking a program for:

• Single-stream recycling and solid waste removal for the main developed park area.
• Trash hauling of building waste to a state-certified landfill.
• Pick-up of recyclable materials generated on Government-owned and operated premises.
• Residential pickup.

A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for further details.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• NAICS Code: 562111, Solid Waste Collection

• Small Business Size Standard: $47,000,000

• Product and Service Code (PSC): S205, Housekeeping – Trash/garbage Collection

• Prior Government contract work is not required to respond.

• Responses are limited to two (2) pages.

• Required information includes: Name and address, Point of contact details, CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID, and Business size (including socioeconomic categories).

• Email submissions to Samuel_McKenzie@nps.gov by 3:00 PM EDT on January 22, 2025.

Responses will help establish if the requirement can be set-aside for Small Business, 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• This notice does not commit the Government to any contract.
• The Government will not pay for any information submitted.
• Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitations.