Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide waste disposal and recycling services for the VA Boston Healthcare System. The contractor will be responsible for allocating equipment and personnel to meet the requirements for comprehensive management of solid waste and recycling programs. The services will include collection, recycling, and disposal of waste, as well as training and support to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor will also be required to develop and submit a recycling plan to help the VA achieve a 55% or greater recycling rate.
• The contract will be for a base period of 12 months, with four option years.
• The contractor will be required to provide compactors and dumpsters for waste collection.
• The contractor will be responsible for removing waste and recyclables from the VA facilities and disposing of them in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• The contractor will be required to provide a waste tipper for the 35-yard compactor at the rear of Building 1 at the Jamaica Plain campus.
• The contractor will be required to provide a recycling plan that includes a strategy for achieving a 55% or greater recycling rate.
• The contractor will be required to provide training and support to VA personnel on waste management and recycling practices.