Trash and Recycling at John Heinz NWR PA

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure weekly trash and recycling collection and disposal services for the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum.

• Provide weekly trash (one 6-cubic yard dumpster) and recycling (one 4-cubic yard dumpster) removal services.

• Collect, transport, and properly dispose of solid waste and recyclable materials.

• Ensure all containers are maintained in good working condition, are structurally sound, leak-proof, and compliant with safety and environmental standards.

• Services to occur on a mutually agreed upon weekday during normal business hours.

• Trash removal: Weekly

• Recycling removal: Weekly

• Contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies.

• Personnel must be properly trained, licensed, and qualified.

• Prevent spillage during collection and transport, and immediately clean up any resulting debris.

• Notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) of any access issues, damaged containers, or unsafe conditions.

• Proper disposal of all collected materials at permitted and authorized facilities.

• Payment of all tipping fees, landfill fees, recycling fees, permits, and transportation costs.

• Maximize recycling and diversion of materials where feasible.

• Conformance with federal, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and City of Philadelphia environmental regulations.

• One (1) Base Year (12 months)

• Four (4) Option Years (each 12 months), at the Government's sole discretion.

• Contractor must establish and maintain a quality control system.

• Operations must minimize environmental impact and support sustainability practices.

• Recyclable materials must be processed according to accepted standards and delivered to authorized facilities.

Mariana Bergerson, Deputy Refuge Manager John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19153 Email: mariana_bergerson@fws.gov Office: 267-913-6267

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for trash and recycling services at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. The contract will be for a base year with four option years.

• Provision of trash and recycling services.

• Services to be performed in accordance with a Statement of Work (SOW), which is referenced but not fully included in the provided pages.

• Contract Type: Likely a firm-fixed-price contract based on the SF 1449 structure.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027
  • Option Year 1: 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028
  • Option Year 2: 10/01/2028 to 09/30/2029
  • Option Year 3: 10/01/2029 to 09/30/2030
  • Option Year 4: 10/01/2030 to 09/30/2031

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Solicitation Number: 140FS32600061

• Issued By: FWS SAT Team 3

• Solicitation Issue Date: 05/04/2026

• Offer Due Date: 05/25/2026 at 1700 local time.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Key information required includes solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, technical description, price, and warranty terms.

• Evaluation Factors: The government will evaluate offers based on Past Performance and Price. The relative importance of these factors will be detailed by the Contracting Officer.

• NAICS Code: 561720 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services) with a size standard of $22 million.

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED. However, several small business clauses are checked, including "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside" (52.219-6), "Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation" (52.219-28), and "Convict Labor" (52.222-3).

• The document includes numerous FAR clauses related to commercial products and services, including those concerning service contract labor standards, equal opportunity, and payment terms.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4233, Revision No. 36) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for specific geographic areas. This document is crucial for contractors to understand the labor costs associated with performing services in the specified locations.

• Geographic Area: Pennsylvania Counties of Delaware and Philadelphia.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and their minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing, implying specific benefit packages are mandated.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors, outlining specific requirements and rates for these.
• Health & Welfare: Details the required Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $5.09 per hour under EO 13706).
• Vacation: Outlines vacation accrual based on years of service (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 8 years, 4 weeks after 15 years).
• Holidays: Lists eleven paid holidays per year.
• Footnotes: Provides specific guidance for Computer Employees (exemptions) and Air Traffic Controllers/Weather Observers (night/Sunday pay differentials).
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Details 8% and 4% differentials for work involving ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: States that contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for establishing wage rates for unlisted occupations.

This wage determination directly impacts a bidder's cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed the minimums listed for all applicable occupations in the specified geographic area. Failure to comply can lead to non-compliance with the Service Contract Act and potential penalties. It is essential for bidders to review the listed occupations and their corresponding rates to accurately estimate labor costs for any contract requiring services in Delaware and Philadelphia counties, Pennsylvania.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past or Present Performance Survey" form. Bidders are required to complete and submit this survey as part of their proposal preparation. It is designed to gather information about the bidder's past performance on contracts and subcontracts.

• General Business Information: Includes company name, address, date established, company president/vice president, UEI number, and small business status.
• Contracts/Subcontracts Completed or in Progress: Requires detailed information on up to three previous prime contracts or subcontracts. For each contract, bidders must provide:
  • Contracting agency/company and point of contact
  • Contract number and amount
  • Project title and location
  • General scope of the project
  • Bidder's role (Prime, Joint Venture, Subcontractor) and work performed
  • Description of any subcontracted work
  • Period of performance, scheduled and actual completion dates
  • Information on termination, if applicable
  • Use of Quality Control and Safety Plans
  • Any quality control or safety problems encountered and how they were resolved.
• Certification of Past Performance Information: Requires the name, phone, email, title, signature, and date of the survey preparer.

This form is crucial for bidders to document their relevant experience and performance history. Accurate and complete submission of this survey is likely a key component of the evaluation process for this opportunity, allowing the government to assess the bidder's capability to perform the required work.