Refuse Removal Services

The USDA is soliciting quotations from small‑business contractors to provide comprehensive refuse removal services for three USDA facilities in Maryland (Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, National Agricultural Library, and the U.S. National Arboretum). The contract includes rental of 82 containers of various sizes, weekly routine collections (approximately 111 collections per week), and on‑call pickups for specialized waste streams such as incinerator ash, autoclaved waste, cardboard, construction debris, and tires. The contractor must supply and install a 20‑cubic‑yard compactor, handle all disposal fees, fuel, and related costs within a firm‑fixed price, and comply with security badge requirements for personnel. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ; all responsible sources may submit quotations. • Scope: Rental of 82 containers (5‑8‑cubic‑yard front‑load, 10‑8‑cubic‑yard will‑call, 30‑cubic‑yard open‑top, etc.) and weekly collection of ~111 loads. • Specialized waste: Autoclave waste, incinerator ash, cardboard recycling, construction debris, tires – with specific handling instructions. • Equipment: Contractor must provide a 20‑cubic‑yard compactor (240 V @ 60 A) and ensure all containers are marked with the prime contractor’s logo. • Security: Personnel must obtain USDA site badges (≈1 month processing) but are not required to be escorted once badge‑ed. • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price RFQ, total small‑business set‑aside, with no separate line items for mobilization; all costs (fuel, disposal, delivery) are bundled. • Location: Maryland sites; disposal facilities may be in‑state or out‑of‑state if permitted. • Past contract reference: Previous contract (12305B21C0020) valued at $2,183,511.