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S--SCRAP METAL SELLING AGREEMENT Base + 4OY - 04/01/2020-03/31/2021

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36C25020Q0203Federal

Submission Closed03/10/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a contractor to provide scrap metal recycling services for the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC in Saginaw, Michigan. The contract consists of a base year from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, with four subsequent one-year option years. The selected contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and government-approved containers to collect various metals, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and cast iron. Containers must be delivered within 48 hours of a request and positioned to avoid obstructing traffic or utilities. The contractor is responsible for weighing all materials on state-certified scales and providing detailed monthly receipts and manifests to the government. All revenues generated from the sale of the scrap metal belong to the government, and the contractor will pay the VA a percentage of the daily market rate for the collected metals. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to strict safety and security regulations, including the prohibition of weapons on site and compliance with hazardous materials handling policies. To qualify as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, the contractor must be registered and certified in VETBIZ.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contract Value

NAICS

331492 - Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

CLINKSTON, B. & SONS, INC.

Award Issued Date

04/01/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedDec 16

Presolicitation

Type ChangedFeb 28

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Notice updatedMar 5

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedMar 5

Response deadline changed from Feb 14, 2020 to Mar 10, 2020. The notice title changed.

AwardedApr 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/10/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Contacts

Wendy Stewart Contracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, intends to post a solicitation for Scrap Metal Pickup and Scrap Metal Recycling for the Saginaw VAMC located at 1500 Weiss Street in Saginaw, Mi 48602 NLT 01/31/2020. The period of performance shall be Base Year 04/01/2020-03/31/2021 and for Four (4) One (1) Year Option Years: 04/01/2021-03/31/2025 in strict accordance with terms, conditions and provisions of the contract solicitation, NAICS Code 331492. To be qualified as a SDVOSB, contractor must be registered and certified in VETBIZ. No questions shall be answered. No phone calls shall be received. STATEMENT OF WORK FOR SCRAP METAL RECYCLING SERVICES DESCRIPTION of SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform scrap metal recycling at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC, 1500 Weiss St., Saginaw, Michigan 48602. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. Recycled metals shall be weighed and funds for scrap metal reimbursed to the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC. Government contract shall be a base year plus 4 option years. TYPES OF RECYCLED METALS: Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper and cast iron. 1.1. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS. 1.1.a. Large Bulk Container Collections. VA Warehouse personnel shall call the contractor as needed for delivery of various size scrap metal containers including 10 cubic yards, 20 cubic yards, 30 cubic yards and/or 40 cubic yards. The contractor shall deliver and drop the container in an area designated by VA Warehouse personnel during normal business hours, between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Once called, the contractor will deliver the scrap metal container within 48 hours upon the telephone request (excluding week-ends and holidays). Container requests may be issued for any combination of containers. Once the container is full or ready for pick up, VA Warehouse personnel shall notify contractor via telephone. The contractor shall pick up the container and provide VA Warehouse personnel a receipt. 1.1.b. The contractor shall position bulk containers for customer ease in depositing scrap metal. This may require repositioning of containers from time to time. The contractor shall position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, and other potential obstructions. 1.2. Inclement Weather Schedule. The contractor shall collect recyclable 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 authorizes additional time. 1.3. Holiday Pick-up. The contractor is not required to provide services on Federal Holidays. 1.4. Government-Approved Containers. Collection of recyclable materials in all areas shall be from contractor-provided, government-approved containers. 1.5. Weighing of Vehicles. All vehicles and scrap metal containers used in the collection of scrap metal shall be weighed on state certified vehicle scales before arrival to the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC. Original tickets and manifests shall be submitted to VA Warehouse personnel within two working days from the end of the month. Invoices shall reflect the recycled tonnage figures, date of disposal and size of container. 1.6. Sales Receipts. The government shall retain all revenues generated by sale of recyclable scrap metal. The contractor shall provide original weight in pounds receipts for scrap metal with the current fair market value indicated in recyclable materials to the government no later than the third working day of the month following the sale month. The sales receipts shall contain the weight, type of the metal recycled, price of sale, and the date. Mail all receipts to Chief, Fiscal Service, 655/04, 1500 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48602. 1.7. DISPOSAL. 1.7a. Disposal of Non-Marketable Materials. The term non-marketable materials for purposes in this contract shall only mean; recyclable materials rejected by the contractor for any contaminated reason. Recyclable materials deemed non-cost effective by the contractor shall not be considered as non-marketable material. Disposal of non-marketable materials from the contractor s processing of recyclable materials shall be the responsibility of the contractor and any tipping fees and/or hauling expenses associated with disposal of these contaminated wastes shall be the responsibility of the contractor and at no expense to the Government. 1.7b. Solid Waste Materials. Any solid waste material that is disposed of separately from the desired recyclable materials shall have an estimated weight and be included as other recyclable waste on the invoice. 1.8. Equipment Vehicles. All vehicles used in performance of this contract used on this station shall meet state regulations for safety and licensing. All equipment and vehicles used in the performance of this contract shall be in good operable condition and meet the local, state, and federal safety requirements. 1.9. Equipment. No government furnished equipment shall be provided except the designated space to place the containers. 2.0. Personnel. 2.1. The contract manager and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. 2.2. The contractor shall ensure employees or subcontractors have current and valid driver s licenses for the appropriate vehicle. The contractor's vehicles shall be maintained with current and proper state inspection and registration. 2.3. Employees with criminal records shall be immediately identified on an individual basis to the Contracting Officer. 2.4. Traffic Laws. The contractor and their employees shall comply with Aleda E. Lutz VAMC traffic regulations which comply with federal law. 2.5. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicles while on this federal installation. 2.6. Hazardous Materials Handling. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local and Aleda E. Lutz VAMC policies concerning the use, storage, and reporting of Hazardous Materials (HM). The contractor shall be responsible for the safe handling of all potentially hazardous materials while on this federal installation. In the case of a release of a HM into the environment, the contractor shall initiate clean-up and notify VA Warehouse personnel. HM will be defined as any substance listed as having characteristics of flammability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity, or contains any listed constituents, or otherwise harmful to personnel and/or the environment. 2.7. General Housekeeping Duties. The Contractor shall be required to perform general housekeeping duties in and around the recycling containers prior to departure around the container site(s) to prevent flat tires etc. 2.8. Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). The COR shall be designated in writing by the Contracting Officer. All issues relating to this contract shall be brought to the attention of the COR. COR for this contract is the government employee in the position of Inventory Management Specialist. 3.0. Price/Cost Schedule: PRICE SCHEDULE Scrap will become property of the Offeror once placed in the Offeror's container and a portion of the commodity value shall serve as compensation for service. Contractor will in turn pay the Department of Veterans Affairs a percentage of United States Daily: Market Rate for the specific metal type. The estimated total market value of scrap based on historical levels is approximately $11,000 per year with approximately 90% being standard ferrous steel scrap. Offeror agrees to pay the following percentages: Metal Type Percent to be paid to VA by Offeror Standard Ferrous Steel Market Value-30% of total $$ amount Stainless Steel Market Value on day of delivery or preview Aluminum Market Value on day of delivery or preview Copper Market Value on day of delivery or preview Brass Market Value on day of delivery or preview