S--NON-REGULATED WASTE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The commercial items procedures of FAR Part 12 will be used. Solicitation# RFP VA256-15-R-0210. This solicitation is issued as request for proposal (RFP). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-77, effective November 13, 2014. This is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses only. NAICS code is 562111, size standard is $12.5 MILLION. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted by 12:00pm EST January 7, 2014. Send all questions electronically to contact@example.gov. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers must be submitted to contact@example.gov NO LATER THAN January 14, 2015 by 1:00 PM EST. POC: Timothy Pighee, Contract Specialist Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov STATEMENT OF WORK NON-REGULATED WASTE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all reports, labor, management, equipment, supplies, transportation, applicable licenses, permits, other items and services necessary to perform non-regulated general, miscellaneous waste removal services and single stream recycling for the removal, disposal and recycling of: " four (4) (Contractor provided) forty (40) cubic yard open top solid waste dumpsters, with one being a single stream recycling container that furniture will be allowed for recycling and the others for single stream recycling. These containers will need to be collected on call or with a set schedule that can change depending on the need (minimum of 156 collections per year). " Three (3) (Government provided) 34-40 cubic yard closed compactors dumpsters, with a minimum of two hundred sixty (260) collections per year " eighteen (18) 8 yard dumpsters, with a minimum of two thousand five hundred (2500) collections per year " three (3) front load 2 cubic yard containers on casters. All dumpsters/containers are positioned at locations on the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care (CAVHS) Campuses 1. 4300 West 7th Street Little Rock, AR 72205 2. 2200 Fort Roots Dr. North Little Rock, AR 72114 3. Veterans Drop in center located at 1101 W. 2nd Street in Little Rock, AR. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all local, state, and federal regulations. All landfill fees shall be paid by the Contractor. The Waste Removal Service deals with refuse and trash collection, single stream recycling, transportation, removal and disposal/recycling. It is the Contractor's responsibility to clean up and remove any debris that has fallen from any containers while the exchange is being made. Upon notification by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COR), the Contractor shall perform non- scheduled refuse and trash removal or recycling removal in areas covered under this contract. Additional containers may be provided at the request of the COR to be "spotted" at locations to be identified by the COR at a later time. All work shall be performed during normal business hours of the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care (CAVHS) Campuses, which is 7:30am through 4:00pm central standard time. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage at the request of the COR will be acquired under a separate procurement. Monday through Saturday 7:30 - 4:30, excluding Federal Holidays New Years Day January 1 Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Presidents Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 1. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1.1. Remove Refuse and Trash: The Contractor shall perform general removal of refuse, trash and other non-regulated waste as identified by the Government in areas identified in section "SUPPLIES AND SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS". Contractor's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the removal and disposal of all non-regulated refuse or trash and to clean up, remove any debris that has fallen from any containers while the exchange is being made, replace container to where it does not block traffic or obstruct normal operations, and provide quarterly tonnage reports to the GEMS Coordinator. The pick-up area must be left in a clean and sanitary condition. All dumpsters/containers hauled by the Contractor shall be contained, tied, or enclosed to prevent leaking, spilling, or blowing. The contractor shall dispose of all refuse and trash at an off-site location or landfill in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and procedures and provide the GEMS coordinator with a recycle certification, quarterly, for all single stream recycling collections (amounts may be reasonably estimated for recycling totals). Collections must be made in both Contractor and Government containers, which must be fully enclosed or covered, reasonably leak-proof, steel construction, and kept clean. The contractor shall have sufficient personnel, licensed vehicles with appropriate permits, expendable and durable goods to perform the duties required without additional support from CAVHS. 1.2.a Classification of Refuse and Trash. Examples of refuse and trash to be disposed include the following: " Combustible and non-combustible materials. " Vegetation such as leaves, branches, uprooted shrubs, and trees. " Inert environmental refuse and trash such as dirt, mud, rocks, and sand. " Construction refuse and trash such as asphalt, blinds, brick, carpet, concrete, drywall, electrical wires, lamps, glass, insulation materials, copper, steel, aluminum, tile, pipe, plastic, vinyl, and wood. " Any non-regulated waste. " Food remnants and edible or non-edible garbage but not limited to coffee grounds, tea leaves, egg shells, banana peels, citrus fruit rinds, onion hulls, table scraps, and similar materials. " Miscellaneous Trash such as paper, wrappings, cartons, metal, glass, floor sweepings, waste products of coal and other fuels, wastepaper, lumber, non-repairable wooden items and construction debris. " Non-Regulated Patient Care Waste including but not limited to miscellaneous trash in the patient areas, such as tissues, papers, and similar materials used by the patients and for the patients. " Carcasses of Small (less than 10 lbs) dead animals. " Ashes burned refuse from combustible materials. 1.2.b Classification of Single stream recycling. Examples of single stream recycling for removal include but are not limited to the following: " Personal items such as cardboard, magazines, books, papers, clothing, and cooking utensils. " Household or office items such as appliances, furniture, computer equipment, and other electronics " Other refuse such as partially charred, burnt or intact materials such as tin cans, glass containers, metal or glass items, refuse, trash, plastics " Other materials that maybe listed as recyclable materials. " Scrap metals. 1.3. Routes/Schedules Submittals. The successful Contractor shall be provided collection schedules or establish a call in system for collection notification needs. They shall be submitted by Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within five (5) business days prior to start of contract performance. The COR must approve the submittals prior to the Contractor starting work. The Contractor shall collect all refuse, recycling and garbage. No changes are allowed to the schedule or haul route without COR approval. The Contractor will provide, as requested, a report, in Excel compatible format, that accounts for collection dates, location (dumpsters), and weights. 1.4. Unscheduled Collections - Emergencies or Special Event Services. Upon notification of an emergency or unscheduled special event services, the Contractor shall respond within one (1) Day to meet with the Contracting Officer or COR and Government evaluator and initiate emergency services or unscheduled special event services. Upon receiving direction by the contracting officer or COR, Contractor personnel shall begin work within two hours or unless otherwise mutually agreed upon and approved by the contracting officer or COR/COR designee. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage at the request of the COR will be acquired under a separate procurement. The Contracting Officer or COR will notify the Contractor as soon as an unscheduled event requirement is known. 1.5. Inclement Weather Schedule. The Contractor shall collect refuse material during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the Contracting Officer may authorize exceptions. When exceptions are granted, the Contractor shall make up all missed collections within 24 hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the contracting officer or COR authorizes additional time. 1.6. Points of Collection. The Contractor shall position all containers for customer ease in depositing refuse. This may require repositioning of containers from time to time. The Contractor shall also position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, and other potential obstructions. 1.7. Cubic Yard Capacity. Proposed capacity of containers is indicated in "Description of Service". The Government reserves the right to change the cubic yard capacity at any collection station or change the number of collection stations as needed. The Government may also reduce or increase the frequency of collections. 1.8. Government-Approved Containers. Collection of trash and garbage and recyclable items must occur in all areas shall be in Government-approved containers. Containers must be fully enclosed or covered (for transport), reasonably leak-proof, steel construction, and kept clean. Containers shall have easily closeable and lockable lids, were required. Containers shall be maintained in an acceptable appearance, including finish free excessive of rust, holes, etc. 1.9. Washing of Contractor Furnished Containers. Contractor is to wash containers upon request of the COR. Dumpsters may be washed off site with a pressurized washing unit in a method acceptable to the COR. Dumpsters will be removed from the site for washing, substitute containers must be furnished, at the COR's request, during this time. Containers are to be sprayed with approved deodorant after each washing. The Contractor shall be required to complete the dumpster washing report, and leave the report at the office of the COR, the same day the dumpster is washed. In the event that it is determined by the COR that the unit requires additional cleaning and/or maintenance, the contractor will provide this service at no additional cost to the CAVHS. 1.10. Maintaining Containers and Collection Area. The Contractor shall return the containers, on the same day collected, to their original location after servicing, in an upright position attaching all hydraulic hoses or connections as required. The Contractor will also be responsible for immediately cleaning up any spills, debris, etc., which may occur during servicing of containers. All refuse on the ground within ten feet of the container, whether spilled by the Contractor or placed there by CAVHS personnel, shall be picked up by the Contractor during collection. The Contractor will be responsible for keeping collection areas free of refuse and debris. 2. DISPOSAL: 2.1. Off-Site Disposal. The Contractor shall transport and dispose of all solid waste at a licensed off-site disposal facility selected by the Contractor. Disposal shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The Contractor must use an Environmental protection Agency (EPA) approved landfill for disposal of all solid waste and submit appropriate certificate validating compliance to this requirement. The Contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of off-site disposal locations. 2.2. Disposal of Non-marketable Materials. Disposal of non-marketable materials from processing recyclable materials at an off Campus facility shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. This includes any recyclable material rejected for any reason. 2.3. Equipment Maintenance. The Contractor shall maintain all Contractor and Government provided containers ensuring they are free of unpleasant odors, dirt, debris, and pests. All containers must remain in good, workable condition. They must remain easily accessible to customers. The Contractor shall perform all cleaning, painting, repair and other maintenance tasks as described in paragraph 1.8 through 1.10. Trucks and trailers used for hauling and collecting shall be washed as required to ensure they are free of odor, dirt, debris, and pests. 3. GENERAL INFORMATION. 3.1. Quality Control. The successful Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure refuse services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The successful Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. 3.2. Quality Assurance. The COR will periodically evaluate the Contractor's performance to ensure that contracted services are received. The COR will evaluate the Contractor's performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the Contractor's quality control program and receipt of complaints from CAVHS personnel. The Government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the Government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance dictates. The Government will also receive and investigate complaints from various customers located at CAVHS. The Contractor shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints. However, the COR shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s). 3.3. Government Remedies. The contracting officer shall follow FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sept 2005), for Contractor's failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services. 3.4. Identification, Parking, Smoking, and VA Regulations. The Contractor's Field Service Engineers (FSEs) shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VA Medical Center. Additionally the FSE will wear, as a minimum, a DOT Class I (ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 CLASS -I) reflective vest, safety eyewear, safety foot wear. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the COR. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VA. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court. 3.5. Conformance Standards. Contract service shall ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Joint Commission, DNR, EPA, DOT, OSHA, and governing federal, local and state regulations and guidelines. Copies of the Contractor's state, local and federal permits and licenses MUST be provided to with the signed quote as noted the addendum to FAR 52.212-1. 3.6. Payment. Invoices will be paid in arrears on a monthly basis. Invoices must include the Contract Number, Purchase Order Number and covered period of service after approval by the COR. In addition, all invoices will include the monthly price as submitted below and a copy of the manifest applicable manifests and/certificates of destruction (i.e. report/control numbers). 3.7. Reporting Required Services Beyond The Contract Scope: The Contractor shall immediately, but no later than 24 (twenty four) consecutive hours after discovery, notify the CO and COR (in writing) of the existence or the development of any instances which the Contractor believe he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish the CO and COR with a written estimate of the cost for consideration of additional services under this agreement. 3.8. Insurance : A. Worker compensation and employer's liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State Worker Compensation and occupational disease statutes. B. General Liability. Contractors are required to have Bodily Injury Liability Insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. C. Property Damage Liability. Contractors are required to have Property Damage Liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000. 3.9. Pre-work Orientation: In accordance with Joint Commission, the Contractor will attend a pre-work orientation meeting prior to the commencement of work on site. The VA will schedule this meeting and it will include discussion of the following topics: A. Fire and Safety B. Infection control C. Disaster procedures D. Transportation routes and general information on the project. E. Other topics deemed necessary The Contractor will be responsible to ensure that Contractor employees coming to the work site will receive the information required above. 3.10. Reconstitution. All waste shall be completely removed in accordance with conformance standards. Areas damaged by Contractor vehicles shall be repaired to meet the appearance of the surrounding area to the satisfaction of the COR at no additional cost to the Government. 4. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: A. Vehicle Specifications. Each vehicle used in the performance of this contract shall meet the specifications required by the State of Arkansas, as well as the city/or counties where services are to be performed. B. Permits and Licenses. Prior to performance of any services under this contract, the Contractor shall provide a copy of all permits required in the normal operation of its business to the Contracting Officer. 5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. A VA Police background check may be a requirement, at the Government's option, for all Contractors' and any Subcontractors' employee(s) providing services to the Government. The Government's decision to exercise this option will not entitle the Contractors or Sub-Contractors to any contract price adjustments. This shall allow the Contractor to access areas within the Medical Center such as offices, clinics, patient rooms, and other restricted areas. No employee shall be permitted to perform work or access non-public areas unescorted without a background check and written clearance by VA Police. If required by the COR, the Contractor will be requested to provide the following information: " Name (full, including previous names) of any employee who will be performing work under this agreement. " Social Security Number " Date of Birth " Place of Birth 5.1. Physical Security. The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding all Government documents as indicated in Section 4.13 and 4.14. All vehicles/trucks utilized for pickup of trash and garbage must be properly identified with Contractor name. 5.2. Contractor Personnel. Contractor personnel must wear a common uniform or identification with the Contractor's name printed in neat and professional manner so as to be easily visible and readable. 6. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COR). Brian Green at (501) 257-11137 - is the COR and is designated to represent the Contracting Officer in furnishing technical guidance and advice regarding the work being performed under this contract. The foregoing is not to be construed as authorization to interpret or furnish advice and information to the Contractor relative to the financial or legal aspects of the contract. Enforcement of these segments is vested in and is the responsibility of the Contracting Officer. Price: Price must be provided in accordance with the following format below: SERVICE Price per container Price per month Price per year Provide all labor, management, equipment, supplies, transportation, applicable licenses and permits, and other items and services necessary to perform general and miscellaneous waste and trash removal services for disposal. To include all landfill fees, transportation costs, tipping fees, container rental fees and cost associated with the removal and return of described waste containers. BASE YEAR 0001 - Removal of three (3) contractor provided forty (40) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters. (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 0002 - Removal of three (3) Government provided thirty-four- thirty six (34-36) cubic yard, closed self -contained solid waste steel receiver dumpsters. (Minimum of 225 collections/ year). 0003 - Removal of eighteen (18) contractors provided eight (8) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters (minimum of 2500 collections/ year). 0004 - Removal of a minimum of five (5) contractor provided single stream recycling containers, 4 cubic yards minimum (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 0005 - Removal of three (3) 2 yard containers on casters, (minimum of 125 collections/ year). Provide all labor, management, equipment, supplies, transportation, applicable licenses and permits, and other items and services necessary to perform general and miscellaneous waste and trash removal services for disposal. To include all landfill fees, transportation costs, tipping fees, container rental fees and cost associated with the removal and return of described waste containers. OPTION YEAR 1 1001 - Removal of three (3) contractor provided forty (40) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters. (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 1002 - Removal of three (3) Government provided thirty-four- thirty six (34-36) cubic yard, closed self -contained solid waste steel receiver dumpsters. (Minimum of 225 collections/ year). 1003 - Removal of eighteen (18) contractors provided eight (8) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters (minimum of 2500 collections/ year). 1004 - Removal of a minimum of five (5) contractor provided single stream recycling containers, 4 cubic yards minimum (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 1005 - Removal of three (3) 2 yard containers on casters, (minimum of 125 collections/ year). Provide all labor, management, equipment, supplies, transportation, applicable licenses and permits, and other items and services necessary to perform general and miscellaneous waste and trash removal services for disposal. To include all landfill fees, transportation costs, tipping fees, container rental fees and cost associated with the removal and return of described waste containers. OPTION YEAR 2 2001 - Removal of three (3) contractor provided forty (40) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters. (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 2002 - Removal of three (3) Government provided thirty-four- thirty six (34-36) cubic yard, closed self -contained solid waste steel receiver dumpsters. (Minimum of 225 collections/ year). 2003 - Removal of eighteen (18) contractors provided eight (8) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters (minimum of 2500 collections/ year). 2004 - Removal of a minimum of five (5) contractor provided single stream recycling containers, 4 cubic yards minimum (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 2005 - Removal of three (3) 2 yard containers on casters, (minimum of 125 collections/ year). Provide all labor, management, equipment, supplies, transportation, applicable licenses and permits, and other items and services necessary to perform general and miscellaneous waste and trash removal services for disposal. To include all landfill fees, transportation costs, tipping fees, container rental fees and cost associated with the removal and return of described waste containers. OPTION YEAR 3 3001 - Removal of three (3) contractor provided forty (40) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters. (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 3002 - Removal of three (3) Government provided thirty-four- thirty six (34-36) cubic yard, closed self -contained solid waste steel receiver dumpsters. (Minimum of 225 collections/ year). 3003 - Removal of eighteen (18) contractors provided eight (8) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters (minimum of 2500 collections/ year). 3004 - Removal of a minimum of five (5) contractor provided single stream recycling containers, 4 cubic yards minimum (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 3005 - Removal of three (3) 2 yard containers on casters, (minimum of 125 collections/ year). Provide all labor, management, equipment, supplies, transportation, applicable licenses and permits, and other items and services necessary to perform general and miscellaneous waste and trash removal services for disposal. To include all landfill fees, transportation costs, tipping fees, container rental fees and cost associated with the removal and return of described waste containers. OPTION YEAR 4 4001 - Removal of three (3) contractor provided forty (40) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters. (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 4002 - Removal of three (3) Government provided thirty-four- thirty six (34-36) cubic yard, closed self -contained solid waste steel receiver dumpsters. (Minimum of 225 collections/ year). 4003 - Removal of eighteen (18) contractors provided eight (8) cubic yard, maximum, open top steel dumpsters (minimum of 2500 collections/ year). 4004 - Removal of a minimum of five (5) contractor provided single stream recycling containers, 4 cubic yards minimum (minimum of 260 collections/ year). 4005 - Removal of three (3) 2 yard containers on casters, (minimum of 125 collections/ year). EVALUATION AND AWARD An award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. EVALUATION FACTORS: 1. Knowledge of Refuse and Waste Removal - Offeror must provide a narrative addressing disposal of all refuse and trash at an off-site location or landfill in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and procedures 2. Operation Plan - Offeror must provide a narrative addressing sufficient personnel, licensed vehicles, expendable and durable goods to perform the duties required without additional support from the VA. 3. Past Performance - Name and contact information, including an e-mail address, for three (3) clients receiving the same or similar services within the past three years. (see Attachment A). DELIVERABLES: 1. Permits Needed - Offeror must submit copies of all current permits required in the normal operation of its business. 2. Evidence of Insurance Coverage - Offeror must provide evidence of insurance coverage/certificate of insurance. 3. Vehicles - Please list the type of vehicles to be used in performing the services of this contract 4. Past Performance Survey - Completed Past Performance Surveys must be returned directly to the contracting office by the person completing the survey. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure that the surveys are returned by references before the closing date of the solicitation. Information that may be perceived as negative from the points of contacts provided, along with an explanation as to the perception and outcome. CONTRACT CLAUSES/SOLICITATION PROVISIONS The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. All offers must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement. The addendum to FAR 52.212-4 also applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and all additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. FAR CLAUSES 1. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (MAY 2014) Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 - Show FAR clauses followed by VAAR clauses in numeric order. List all clauses incorporated by reference in numeric order under 52.252-2 (see below), starting first with FAR and followed by VAAR. 2. 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (DEC 2011) 3. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014) 4. 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) 5. 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 6. 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years. (End of Clause) 7. 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) 8. 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 9. 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) 10. 52.222-99 Establishing A Minimum Wage For Contractors (Deviation 2014-O0017) (June 2014) This clause implements Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, dated February 12, 2014, and OMB Policy Memorandum M-14-09, dated June 12, 2014. (a) Each service employee, laborer, or mechanic employed in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia) in the performance of this contract by the prime Contractor or any subcontractor, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the Contractor and service employee, laborer, or mechanic, shall be paid not less than the applicable minimum wage under Executive Order 13658. The minimum wage required to be paid to each service employee, laborer, or mechanic performing work on this contract between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015, shall be $10.10 per hour. (b) The Contractor shall adjust the minimum wage paid under this contract each time the Secretary of Labor's annual determination of the applicable minimum wage under section 2(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13658 results in a higher minimum wage. Adjustments to the Executive Order minimum wage under section 2(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13658 will be effective for all service employees, laborers, or mechanics subject to the Executive Order beginning January 1 of the following year. The Secretary of Labor will publish annual determinations in the Federal Register no later than 90 days before such new wage is to take effect. The Secretary will also publish the applicable minimum wage on www.wdol.gov (or any successor website). The applicable published minimum wage is incorporated by reference into this contract. (c) The Contracting Officer will adjust the contract price or contract unit price under this clause only for the increase in labor costs resulting from the annual...