Refuse Collection & Recycling Services - Johnstown, PA (PA051/052/053)

The contract solicitation W15QKN-26-Q-A102 seeks refuse collection and recycling services at multiple facilities in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, including the Johnstown Aviation Support Facility, Johnstown USARC #2, and the John P. Murtha Memorial USARC, under a Firm Fixed Price contract vehicle. The work spans a one-year base period with four additional one-year option periods, requiring the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, containers, transportation, fuel, and supervision necessary to perform daily refuse and recycling collection services in accordance with strict government standards. Containers must be non-leaking, lid-equipped, labeled with permitted and prohibited items, and built to commercial grade quality, with recycling bins specifically required to be fire resistant, waterproof, and rodent proof. The contractor must also supply three 30-yard roll-off containers annually for wood and metal disposal at PA051 and ensure all services adhere to the Performance Work Statement, local, state, and federal regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, EPA Land Disposal Restrictions, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Army Regulation 200-1. All employees must be trained, able to communicate in English, maintain professional appearance, and comply with security protocols including background checks and AT Level I antiterrorism training within 30 days of contract start. An onsite contractor representative must be present during normal duty hours, and a fully qualified workforce must be in place no later than the second week of performance. The solicitation is restricted to Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 562111, and responders must provide detailed organizational information including CAGE code, DUNS number, business size certification, and disclosure of any teaming or subcontracting arrangements. Contractors are required to submit monthly invoices to the Regional Facilities Operational Specialist within five days after the end of each service month and must furnish copies of all applicable state and federal licenses, permits, and certifications within five working days of award. The Government will evaluate performance through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and the Refuse Collection and Recycling Inspection Sheet, with the RFOS serving as the primary authority for acceptance and compliance. Personnel operating vehicles must hold valid state licenses and display visible identification tags while on site; hazardous waste is strictly prohibited. All contractor personnel are subject to installation security checks, and the contractor must indemnify the 99th Readiness Division against any liabilities arising from regulatory violations. The solicitation closed on August 12, 2026,