Guatemala - Waste Mgmt. Service for US Warehouse

The U.S. Embassy Guatemala is soliciting quotes for comprehensive common waste management services for the US Warehouse La Paz, located in Zona 17, Guatemala City. The contractor will be responsible for the regular collection, separation, classification, transport, and disposal of office and janitorial waste three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 08:00 and 12:00. All activities must comply with Guatemalan Governmental Agreement 164-2021 and local labor laws. Key deliverables include the transport of waste to authorized recovery facilities, the submission of monthly environmental impact reports, and the provision of recycling certificates. The contractor must be a licensed waste service provider and is strictly prohibited from handling biohazard materials. The contract is for a one-year base period with a one-year option. Award will be based on the lowest price among technically acceptable offers, with evaluation criteria including financial resources, a satisfactory record of integrity, and the ability to comply with the performance period. Offerors must provide proof of SAM registration, a list of clients from the past five years, and evidence of an established business in Guatemala. Required insurance includes Defense Base Act and liability coverage. Submissions are due by September 20, 2026, and must be provided in PDF format. Performance will be monitored via on-site inspections, with a quality standard requiring no more than one customer complaint per month.