Waste and Recycling Pick-Up Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Hines Information and Technology Center (HITC) in Hines, IL, is soliciting proposals for Waste and Recycling Pick-Up Services for Building 215. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with a Firm Fixed Price contract type. Proposals are due March 18, 2026, at 14:00 EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for recurring waste and recycling pick-up services. Key deliverables include:
- Provision and monthly pick-up of twenty (20) 65-gallon recycling totes.
- Provision and monthly pick-up of four (4) pallets for strapped and banded cardboard bales.
- Provision and monthly pick-up of one (1) tri-wall container for electrical waste.
- Provision and bi-weekly pick-up of two (2) 10-yard dumpsters for miscellaneous waste.
- Provision and monthly pick-up of one (1) 30-yard roll-off dumpster for waste. The contractor must provide a written Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 10 days of contract award and attend a Kickoff Meeting within 10 business days. No government-furnished property or equipment will be provided, and no travel is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year (May 3, 2026 – May 2, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods, extending potentially through May 2, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Quoters must be SAM.gov certified.
- Offer Due Date: March 18, 2026, 14:00 EDT.
- Questions Due Date: March 10, 2026, 14:00 ET. Questions should be emailed to Riley.Bender@va.gov.
- Published Date: March 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Michael.Silva3@va.va.gov and Riley.Bender@va.gov. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price, and the award will be made on a best value basis. Bidders must complete Attachment C (Price Schedule) by inserting unit prices for all CLINs across the base and option years. Attachment A (Past Performance References) must be completed for each relevant past performance, and Attachment B (Past Performance Questionnaire) will be used by the VA to gather feedback from references.