RFPs (Request for Proposal) for the Week

An RFP to handle OCC and ledger paper and a request to handle scrap metal are two of the RFPs on the docket this week.

Recycling of Cardboard & Paper

Solicitation Number: N00183-04-T-0010

Set Aside: Total Small Business

Contracting Office Address: Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, NMC Portsmouth, 54 Lewis Minor St, Portsmouth, VA, 23708-2297

Description: Naval Medical Center POC: Facilities Management, Ed Bick: (757) 953-6145 Payment/Refund in Arrears. (Refunds shall be issued in the month following pick-up)

Government reserves the right to make award based on an “All or Nothing” evaluation.

The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing to the Contracting Officer. Pursuant to FAR 52.232-18, the Contracting Officer will provide confirmation of availability of funds at http://www.nmlc.med.navy.mil/acquisitions/services.htm. .

Recycling Program for Cardboard and White Ledger Paper in accordance with Section C vendor to provide quote based on a per ton credit for received paper. Vendor to provide 2 quotes if different values for cardboard and paper.

Descriptions and Specifications clauses incorporated by full text statement of work this statement of work defines the recycling of old corrugated cardboard (OCC) and white ledger paper by the facilities management department at the naval medical center, Portsmouth, Va. (NMCP).

Contract Period: This contract is for multiple pickups of occ and white ledger paper, to be coordinated between contractor who receives the award, and government point of contact. Contract period is from 01November 2003 through 30 September 2004. The government estimates five (5) loads of OCC and five (5) loads of white ledger paper to be picked up at various times during the contract period. Requirements: recycling of OCC shall consist of bailed corrugated containers having liners of test liner, jute, or kraft. Occ will be stored in an enclosure with a metal roof. White ledger paper shall consist of bailed white ledger paper. Prohibited materials will not be permitted, and outthrows will not exceed 2 %. White ledger paper will be stored indoors.

The naval medical center, Portsmouth estimates a total of 80 tons of OCC and 50 tons of white ledger paper to be picked-up when notified throughout the year. Truck will be weighed empty before arrival at NMCP, then weighed full at a certified scale. The weight shall be verified by signature of both the contractors representative and the governments point of contact. Pick-up performance: OCC shall be picked up at government facility with a contractor furnished flat bed truck. White ledger paper shall be picked up at government facility with a contractor furnished covered truck.

Paper will be loaded by government personnel via a fork lift onto the contractors truck. Cardboard or white ledger paper will be scheduled for pick-up with-in three working days from notice by government point of contact. OCC shall be picked up at the following location: location: naval medical center, Portsmouth building 289 (recycling center) Portsmouth, Va 23708 the pick-up of OCC or white ledger paper shall be picked up at government facility with a contractor furnished truck Monday through Friday, during normal working hours (0700-1430) excluding federal holidays. A designated point of contact from the medical center, Portsmouth shall be called to schedule pick-up (p.o.c. ed bick/ facilities management department (757) 953-6145).

A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours and a maximum of seventy-two (72) hours shall be allowed after the request for pick-up has been made before pick-up is completed. Contractor is responsible for complying with the security regulations of the installation where pick-up occurs, as determined by the commanding officer of each installation. Ownership of the paper will pass to the contractor when picked-up and all responsibilities for transporting and recycling shall be in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to those promulgated by the environmental protection agency (epa). The government shall be relieved of all liability resulting from the unlawful of inappropriate recycle methods or disposal, after contractor completes each pick-up.

Weights: each bale of OCC is estimated to be 1150 lbs. Each bale of white ledger paper is estimated to 1200 lbs. Quote/award: contractor shall quote firm fixed net price per ton based on a percentage of the price indexed from the high end of the OBM yellow sheet for the southeast region.

The contractor whose bid can meet all of the above requirements and bids the highest percentage of the price indexed, as stated above, shall be awarded the contract. In the event that the volume of the OCC on this contract does not coincide with the actual volume (either less or greater than), the naval medical center, and Portsmouth shall not be penalized. Payment: based on the quoted firm fixed percentage as stated above, a check shall be cut not more than 30 days after pick-up of the OCC. Check shall be made out payable to the ?naval medical center, Portsmouth and mailed to the p.o.c. at the following address for verification then p.o.c. will forward to the accounting department: mail check to: p.o.c.: Ed Bick (757) 953-6145 facilities management department naval medical center, Portsmouth building 273, code 0731b 845 sterling cook street Portsmouth, Va 23708

Original Point of Contact: Keith Haskett, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-953-7571, Fax 757-953-5739, Email khaskett@mar.med.navy.mil - Lisa Price, Contracting Officer, Phone 757-953-5737, Fax 757-953-5738, Email ljprice@mar.med.navy.mil

Place of Performance

Address: 620 John Paul Jones Circle Portsmouth, VA

Postal Code: 23708

Country: USA

Guam Scrap Disposal

Document Type:  Presolicitation Notice

Solicitation Number: SP4430-04-R-0001

Contracting Office Address: Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service, Federal Center 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI, 49017-3092

Description: The purpose of this contract is to remove, recycle, and dispose of approximately 8,000,000 pounds of accumulated scrap and recyclable material located on the island of Guam.

This contract does NOT involve disposal of hazardous materials or hazardous waste as defined by US RCRA laws and regulations other than that generated from vehicle sanitation, electronic scrapping or otherwise generated by the contractor during the disposal process. However, the property may be regulated solid waste under Guam or international laws or regulations. Some demilitarization will be required via shredding prior to removal.

Original Point of Contact: Cynthia Fellows, Contracting Officer, Phone 269-961-4802, Fax 269-961-7165, Email Cindy.Fellows@mail.drms.dla.mil - Barbara Heffner, Contracting Officer, Phone 269-961-7136, Fax 269-961-4474, Email Barbara.Heffner@mail.drms.dla.mil.