S--SOLID WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AT BISCA

Amendment / Modification

This amendment corrects an error in the Statement of Work, Section 10, Government Furnished Property.

• Statement of Work, Section 10, Government Furnished Property.

• The corrected text states: "The Government will not provide dumpsters. All dumpsters required for performance (30-yard, 8-yard, and 4-yard) shall be provided by the Contractor."

• All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

• The Period of Performance is stated as 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140P5426Q0008 provides the questions and answers document.

• The questions and answers document is now provided.

• All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

• The period of performance is stated as 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions received prior to the deadline of April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, regarding the "SOLID WASTE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL SERVICES" for Biscayne National Park (Solicitation Number 140P5426Q0008).

• Dumpster Identification: The government has provided pictures of the three government-furnished dumpsters (8-yard, 4-yard, and 30-yard) to assist potential service providers in confirming equipment compatibility.
  • 4-Yard Dumpster: Labeled "CARDBOARD ONLY". Features warnings for "NO GARBAGE" and "NO PLASTIC BAGS". Contact information for WM (Waste Management) is visible.
  • 8-Yard Dumpster: Features "DO NOT PARK", "NO HAZARDOUS WASTES ACCEPTED" warnings. Also displays the WM logo and "Access WM 24/7 at wm.com".
  • 30-Yard Dumpster: Labeled "Trash Be Gone". Includes warnings about "MAXIMUM LOADING LEVEL" and operator responsibility for damages. Contact information for Trash Be Gone Inc. is provided.

This Q&A document directly addresses equipment compatibility by providing visual information on the government-furnished dumpsters. Bidders should review these images to ensure their proposed equipment and services align with the provided dumpster sizes and any visible restrictions (e.g., "CARDBOARD ONLY"). No changes to requirements, due dates, or submission rules are indicated in this document.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4543, Revision No. 33) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for Florida County of Dade.

• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupational codes and titles, along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: It specifies that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing. The general benefits listed include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month).
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for various health-related reasons.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022). The minimum wage rate for 2025 is $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate if higher).
• Vacation and Holidays:
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years, 5 weeks after 20 years of service.
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year (list provided).
• Special Pay Differentials:
  • Hazardous Pay: An 8% differential for high-hazard work (ordnance, explosives) and a 4% differential for low-hazard work.
  • Night Pay & Sunday Pay: Applicable to Air Traffic Controllers and Weather Observers.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost and maintenance ($3.35 per week or $.67 per day for cleaning, if required).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under this contract. It directly impacts pricing proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial solid waste removal and disposal services for Biscayne National Park (BISC). The National Park Service, Interior Region 2 – South Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO), intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract for these services. The contract will consist of one base year and four option years.

• Solid waste removal and disposal services.

• Services include trash/garbage collection.

• Specifics on frequency (weekly for solid waste and recycling, on-call for C&D) and cubic yards are detailed in the schedule.

• Performance period: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: One base year (06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027) with four option years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS Size Standard is $47.0 Million.

• Questions Due: April 9, 2026, 04:00 PM EST. Email questions to Yujeiry_eusebio@ios.doi.gov with subject line: QUESTIONS – 140P5426Q0008.

• Quotes Due: April 22, 2026, 04:00 PM EST. Email quotes to Yujeiry_eusebio@ios.doi.gov with subject line: QUOTE – 140P5426Q0008.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on price and other factors, including:

  1. Past performance / Similar requirement history / No active SAM.gov exclusions (including at least 3 similar projects).
  2. Technical capability and approach to complete tasks, including resource availability.
  3. Price.

• Submission Requirements: Completed SF-18, formal quote on company letterhead, SAM UEI, and acknowledgment of any amendments.

• This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Companies must have a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration.

• Offerors must be self-certified under NAICS 562111 in SAM.gov.

• This solicitation uses simplified procedures for commercial items/services (FAR Part 13.5).

• No site visit is scheduled.

• SCA Wage Determination # WD 2015-4543 (Rev. 33) for Florida is applicable.

• Specific FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and full text, including those related to telecommunications, supply chain security, evaluation criteria, and liability insurance.

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

To provide non-hazardous solid waste removal and disposal services at Biscayne National Park (BISC).

• Provide labor, equipment, materials, vehicles, tools, and supervision for waste removal and disposal.

• Services include pickup, transportation, and disposal of waste from Government-provided dumpsters.

• Specific services include:

  • One (1) 30-yard dumpster: As-needed, not to exceed 16 pickups per year.
  • One (1) 8-yard dumpster: Weekly every Tuesday.
  • One (1) 4-yard dumpster (Cardboard only): Weekly every Thursday.

• Period: One (1) base year of 12 months from award, with up to four (4) 12-month option years.

• Place: Biscayne National Park, 9700 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033.

• Waste Restrictions: Only non-hazardous solid waste. Prohibited items include hazardous waste, medical waste, electronic waste, and chemical or regulated waste.

• Environmental Sustainability: Support the Park's sustainability goals, proper disposal methods, and recycling requirements.

• Applicable Regulations: Comply with local, state, and federal regulations including Florida Administrative Code 62-701, Miami-Dade County Code Chapter 15, RCRA, EPA, and OSHA.

• Performance Standards: Perform scheduled pickups on time, maintain dumpster area cleanliness, communicate delays within 2 hours, and provide professional conduct.

• Deliverables & Reporting: Monthly service reports, monthly invoices, and immediate notifications of prohibited waste or safety concerns.

• Government Furnished Property: The Government will provide the dumpsters.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Invoicing: Monthly invoices submitted through the appropriate government invoicing system.