Guatemala - Trash Collection Service

This contract solicitation, numbered 19GT5026Q0033, seeks to acquire monthly trash collection and waste management services for two U.S. Embassy Housing Units located in Guatemala City—specifically at the Chief of Mission Residence in Zone 10 and the PNC Barracks House and Apartment in Zone 16. The scope of work includes weekly trash collection three times per week, liner bag replacement, cleaning of collection areas, transportation of waste to legally authorized disposal sites, and full compliance with Guatemalan environmental regulations and U.S. Government overseas policies. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with a one-year base period and options to extend for up to four additional years, for a total potential performance period of five years. Pricing is listed in Guetzales per line item but specific amounts are not disclosed, making the total contract value unspecified. Services are required to meet an Acceptable Quality Level of 95% or higher, with no more than one complaint permitted per month and immediate 24-hour response required to any issues raised. The offeror must be a responsible contractor meeting all FAR requirements, including compliance with ethics codes, whistleblower protections, supply chain security prohibitions, and reporting obligations for executive compensation and service contracts. Proposals must include proof of SAM registration, Defense Base Act and liability insurance, past performance references, and detailed safety plans. All personnel must wear company-identified uniforms, avoid any appearance of U.S. government affiliation, and provide English-speaking supervision. Vehicles must meet strict security protocols, including pre-entry inspections, empty and clean conditions, and registered identification. Collection must occur exclusively at the specified locations, with acceptance performed on-site by the Contracting Officer’s Representative using the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Invoices must be submitted in PDF format using Guatemala’s SAT portal and follow the embassy’s internal payment system, not U.S. federal platforms. Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where only offerors deemed technically compliant and responsible will be considered, with award going to the lowest-priced acceptable proposal. All submissions must be electronic, under 30MB, and received by the specified deadline, with the Contracting Officer’s office located at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City managing administration and payment via electronic funds transfer.