S205--New: 5-Year Ordering Period (02/01/2026 - 01/31/2031) Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection/Disposal Services for the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital (Hines, IL) and the Joliet CBOC.
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded HAMILTON ALLIANCE, INC. a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contract for Solid Waste Collection and Removal Services. This award, valued at $3,628,382.20, covers a five-year ordering period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, at the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL, and its affiliated Joliet CBOC.
Scope of Work
The contract encompasses comprehensive solid waste, treated waste, and recyclables collection and disposal services. Key requirements include providing various container sizes (e.g., 8, 10, 20, 30-yard dumpsters), managing specific collection frequencies, and handling San-I-Pak infectious waste sterilization and compactor services. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all collection containers in new or like-new condition.
Contract Details
- Awardee: HAMILTON ALLIANCE, INC. (UEI: KG1LP5G9GFA3, located in West Palm Beach, FL)
- Award Number: 36C25226D0018
- Award Amount: $3,628,382.20
- Award Date: January 30, 2026
- Contract Type: Five-year ordering period contract (originally an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity with firm-fixed unit pricing, minimum $2,500, ceiling $6,250,000).
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2031
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Waste Collection)
- PSC: S205 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services)
- Place of Performance: Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL, and Joliet CBOC.
Solicitation Context
This award resulted from Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0162. The original Request for Quote (RFQ) required a Quality Control Plan, Certificate of Liability Insurance, OSHA Training Certificates, and an EPA ID Number. The requirement for a waste hauler's permit was later clarified to be a pre-award responsibility determination by the Contracting Officer (Amendment 0003), superseding an earlier requirement to submit it with the proposal. For newer SDVOSBs, owner/key management personnel experience could satisfy the company's experience requirement (Amendment 0002). The final offer due date was January 23, 2026.
Contracting Office
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office: 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
- Contact: Scott Sands, Contracting Officer (Scott.Sands2@va.gov, 414-844-4800).