Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting a Service-Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide comprehensive solid waste, garbage, and recycling collection and disposal services for the Richmond VA Medical Center. The contract includes a base year (Oct 2026‑Sep 2027) with three one‑year extension options, a total estimated value of $47 million, and a mandatory set‑aside for SDVOSBs. The contractor must supply containers, compactors, dumpsters, and related equipment, perform scheduled pickups (multiple days per week), manage recycling streams, conduct waste audits, and provide monthly reporting and training at no extra cost. The scope also covers universal waste handling, scrap metal/pallet recycling, and compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Base‑year service period: Oct 2026 – Sep 2027, with three optional one‑year extensions (up to 4 years total)
• Required SDVOSB certification (verified on SBA.gov)
• Services include container provision, weekly/bi‑weekly pickups, compactor operation, recycling program development, waste‑audit reporting, universal waste packaging, and scrap‑metal collection
• Mandatory site visit on 15 Oct 2026 (10 AM‑12 PM EST) for location walk‑through
• Monthly invoicing; payment via electronic funds transfer
• Performance metrics: achieve 60 % waste diversion by FY 2027 and 90 % by FY 2030
• Estimated contract value: $47 million (base year)