SOLICITATION NOTICE
S -- Hazardous Waste Removal Chalmers P. Wylie VA-ACC
- Notice Date
- 5/12/2022 7:26:48 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 562211
— Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
- Contracting Office
- 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) DAYTON OH 45428 USA
- ZIP Code
- 45428
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25022Q0464
- Response Due
- 5/31/2022 10:30:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/30/2022
- Point of Contact
- Josh Kovar, Contract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
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Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov
(Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to answer questions posed by industry, provide new CLINS/SLINS, and extend the solicitation due date. Solicitation 36C25022Q0464 due date is hereby extended to 5/31/22 by 13:30 (1:30 PM EST) via email to Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The waste generation for 2019 and 2020 was provided, (last ½ of 2020 was blank). What is the waste generated in 2021. That was not provided, and 2022 to date. Due to staff turnover these items are being re-entered into our systems. We will try to have this information available soon in a separate solicitation amendment. There are 12 CLIN numbers with 47 Subset CLINS, why are there so many, the facility ships 6 standard waste streams normally. What is the purpose of all these other CLINS? The facility does not have the I have provided updated recommendations on the CLINS in the contract. I will determine the correct waste streams based on what waste is housed at the facility. CLIN 0001AA Controlled substances calls for a 30 GL container. There was no 30 GL noted at the facility, where is this waste? IS this DEA 41 waste or is this RX Destroyer waste? The site previously used 30 gal containers when segregating pharmaceutical waste types. We no longer do this with the Ohio combined waste rule. Controlled substances are disposed with RxDestroyer. CLIN 0012 States will not exceed, how close does the facility get to these quantities per year? 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 to date? These items have increased over the last 5 years. We took last years numbers and have added accordingly. CLIN 0012AE 8 GL plastic is listed, the facility has 8 and 16 gallon rectangular open top RCRA containers the GEMS coordinator stated these were for the 2 different types of testing cartridges generated in the Lab. However on a previous question the VISTA 500 cartridges was stated as no longer used. What cartridges are these, and what CLIN (s) do they fall under? VISTA 500 are not being used, Genexpert cartridges are being used now under UN:1824. Those are disposed in 8 gallon black polyethylene containers. CLIN X001AE The Waste collection room has Waste Printer toner container, what CLIN number is this supposed to be placed under? This falls under universal waste Toner 5 Gallon Pail 12 Per year CLIN X0001AF CLIN 0012 Is this a one for one exchange? Are all the containers currently at the facility property of the VA and are invoiced as they are delivered ? yes, these are one for one and should be invoiced as used/ordered. CLIN 0005AD calls for Mercury containing waste. Is this going to be removed? This CLIN HAS BEEN REMOVED CLIN 0006AD /AE how many times was this CLIN shipped (charged) in the last 5 years to date? We do not have access to the previous invoices. Data entered was not detailed CLIN 0006AB Universal paint, this is oil based paint NOT latex correct? Just latex paint is being utilized CLIN 0005AA Flammable Labpack Why is this shipped if there is a flammable solvent waste stream ( CLIN 1008AB) in a 55 GL drum? Occasionally (1-2x/year) there is paraffin waste generated by the solvent recycler that needs disposed. This can t be put in the drum due to the solid state of the waste. CLIN 0007 What Lead based items does the facility have? The building is new (1998) so would not have Lead based paint (CLIN 0007AA) CLIN TO BE REMOVED CLIN 0004AA Ballast PCB, is there PCB waste at the facility? The ballast in the waste ballast 5 GL container are all NON PCB. Where are the PCB ballast at the facility? I do know of all the ballasts in the facility. I will defer to engineering for eliminating this completely if possible. CLIN 0002 Batteries, there is separation on the CLIN s for the different type of batteries however the container in the central storage room is a 5 GL container marked batteries with all types of batteries container commingled. Who s responsibility is it to separate then and make then safe for shipment. The batteries were also not short circuit protected and this is a very serious safety issue with batteries (short circuit protection) The batteries are separated by type, not comingled. We do not currently have complete control over battery deposition in the waste room and cannot guarantee that they are short circuit protected. CLIN 0001AG Asbestos, this is a new (1998) facility so what and how much asbestos waste is there. Could be floor tile waste with asbestos containing mastic. CLIN 0001AG Asbestos this does not include any abatement only disposal correct? No abatement, just waste removal. CLIN 0001AE and CLIN 0008AB are essentially the same waste, why the redundant nature? Can these be combined into one CLIN, the facility only has one container for waste can be seen (55 GL in flammable storage cabinet in central storage) These wastes are disposed in the same 55 gallon drum. Where are all the labpack listed in the CLINs coming from, when the facility was asked about labpack, they did not know what a labpack was and that they did not know where that waste would be. Lab packs are required when items are disposed due to expiration. We often have multiple small items from different units in the facility that expire out over the course of a year. It would be impossible to account for all the possible wastes that could be included. CLIN 0003 Where is the maintenance waste at the facility (oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, oil absorbent etc) when asked the facility stated that the waste would be delivered to the central storage room, however there is no space or containers for this type of waste. Waste is stored in an outside area, it is brought to the central pick up point when services are scheduled. CLIN 0001AF Dental Amalgam, where is this waste, it could not be identified at the site? Dental Amalgam is disposed as needed. The separatory is located in room 2A318, but the waste is transported to the accumulation room for pick-up. CLIN 0001AB why this specific labpack in the pharmacy if all pharmaceuticals are mass consolidated, and should this CLIN not belong to the labpack CLINS 0005 CLIN Removed Section 8.1.1 WM Pharmacological Waste Wizard is that CLIN (0009) going to be removed or remain? Has been removed, removing from SOW in time for awarded contract Is there going to be a requirement for any online system, this facility is so small and the waste streams are so few it seems excessive. No there is not going to be a requirement for an online system, removing language from SOW for contract award. Section 2.1.3 This calls for unknow analytical testing. What testing does the facility want completed here and what mechanism is there for charges, there is no CLIN for this service. Added CLIN X011 How many times in 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 to date has there been an unknown at the facility none to our knowledge. Section 2.2.1 Second paragraph The requirement calls for Collection Bracket / Cart Installation. What is this referring to? The waste is in the central storage are second floor either in the flammable cabinet or the floor. And also in the Pharmacy on the floor. Where are these brackets and carts at and what are they used for? Removed from SOW Section 2.2.4.1 Does the facility have copies of the 2022 EPA 8700-22 manifests than can be provided They are available, however with staff turnaround it will take some time to get these reports. Section 2.2.21.2 The requirement is for a 1500 pound capable scale to be portable or mounted in the truck. Why is thee a need for this grade of scale? A smaller scale would be acceptable Since in 2.2.24 (bulk waste) is stated that the weight can be determined by using the specific gravity method. Removing Spec Gravity requirement The other CLIN lines largest container is a 55 GL container and 2019 / 2020 historical data shows that the heaviest container is ~400 pounds. See answer for 26 a. above Section 2.2.24 Bulk removal of waste what waste streams are encompassed in this there were no bulk waste stream CLIN lines Only bulk is old paint cans Where there any shipments in 2019, 2020, 2021 of bulk waste. Only a pallet of paint cans Where is bulk waste stored at the facility, there is not a storage location at the facility for that type of waste. Bulk is 55 gallon or less, no Vacuum processed items. Occasionally there may be a pallet of waste paint cans, but that is infrequent. Section 2.2.27 This calls for a Pharmacy Formulary review, with the new Pharma program rule they are not separating anything so what is the need for this requirement other than waste classification. Which should already be conducted under current contract. Not needed, changing SOW to remove this requirement. Does the Pharmacy have all the NDC codes in 11 Digit format that can be placed into an excel spreadsheet to accomplish this requirement. This is not required due to the combined rule change Section 2.2.26.1 calls for VA employee training to be conducted. The requirement is that the need is for 50 individuals per year. Is this s realistic number considering the size of the facility. No more than 15 per year. Changing SOW Employee training There is no CLIN line for this to be conducted, is that supposed to be wrapped into the cost of other services? Added CLIN for annual HAZwoper 16 and 8 hour classes Employee training How many employees were trained in 2019, 2020, 2021 Each year separately 8 hour shipper training was no more than 15 per year, average is 10 depending on staff turnover The training is for FULL USDOT and RCRA training are these individuals going to be completing the functions necessitated by this level of training. Or is there just a need for awareness training versus Certified Shipper Awareness Training is not required, checking our internal module for Certified Shipper training. Section 2.2.26.2 Calls for Train the trainer courses to be taught, why is there a need for the contractor to perform train the trainer if there is a requirement for the contractor to conduct individual training. Again there is no CLIN for this requirement. How many individuals need to be taught train the trainer. There is no number in the requirement. Not Required, Removing from SOW.
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- Address: Chalmers P. Wylie VA-ACC 420 N James Rd, Columbus 43219-2219
- Zip Code: 43219-2219
- Zip Code: 43219-2219
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