S222--Waste Removal Services Battle Creek
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 Veterans Affairs (VA), Network 10 Contracting Office, is soliciting proposals for General Waste Removal and Recycling Services at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center (BCVAMC) in Battle Creek, Michigan. This procurement is for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition is Unrestricted. Offers are due by February 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive general waste removal and recycling services. This includes furnishing all necessary containers, which must be maintained in good repair, freshly painted, low profile (except for Bldg #5 dock style), fully enclosed, vermin-proof, leak-proof, and fire retardant. The contractor is responsible for picking up scattered waste and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and County waste regulations. Services are required Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding Federal Holidays, with collections not before 5:00 AM. Emergency and roll-off pick-ups will be handled via separate purchase orders. Specific recycling services include single-stream (plastic, metal, glass) and cardboard/unsoiled paper collection with defined frequencies and locations. Contractor personnel must be clearly distinguishable and wear name badges, and a project manager must be appointed and available on-site within three hours for issues.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: A base year (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) with two one-year options, for a total potential duration not exceeding five years.
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), with a size standard of $47 Million.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Offer Due Date: February 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: February 17, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a signed SF1449, a completed price schedule, the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance (852.219-75), and all certifications listed in the Statement of Work. All amendments must be acknowledged. Evaluation will be based on Price and Previous Performance. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
Additional Notes
Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network. The Service Contract Labor Standards (FAR 52.222-41) applies, with a wage determination (WD 2015-4835, Revision 30) for Refuse Collector (Position 99730) in Calhoun County, MI, specifying a monetary wage of $19.83 and fringe benefits of $5.55. Offerors must complete representations and certifications regarding covered telecommunications equipment/services, FASCSA orders, Sudan, and Iran (FAR 52.240-90).