Waste Disposal and Recycle contract NH

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Manchester Healthcare System in Manchester, NH, is seeking to procure commercial waste management and recycling services. The VA aims to enhance its solid waste and recycling programs to comply with federal, state, and local regulations while achieving a recycling rate of 55% or greater across its medical centers. The VAMC NH Healthcare System provides a range of healthcare services including primary care, secondary care, and specialized services. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive management of solid waste and recycling programs at the VAMC NH Healthcare System. Key tasks include: 1. Allocation of all necessary equipment and personnel for waste management. 2. Collection, recycling, and disposal of various waste types including single stream recycling (cardboard, mixed paper, plastics), scrap metal, food waste, organic waste, and construction debris. 3. Development and submission of a Recycling Plan aimed at achieving the 55% recycling goal. 4. Conducting waste audits to profile waste streams and reduce volumes while increasing recycling services. 5. Providing monthly tracking reports on waste reduction efforts within 20 calendar days after each month ends. 6. Conducting biannual meetings with VA personnel to discuss performance and updates on the recycling plan. Period of Performance Base period from August 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with four additional option years extending through January 31, 2031. Place of Performance Services will be performed at the Manchester VA Medical Center located at 718 Smyth Road, Manchester NH 03104; Portsmouth CBOC at Pease International Tradeport; and Tilton CBOC located at 60 West Main Street Suite 400. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in managing solid waste and recycling programs within healthcare settings. They must provide resumes or position descriptions for key personnel with healthcare industry experience in waste minimization and implementing recycling programs. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior VA solid waste and recycling program services performed for the same type of healthcare facility. Corporate Waste Solutions (36C24121D0010-36C24125N0656) received $147,924 for 04/01/25–03/31/26 for “SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAM SERVICES,” which aligns with the current requirement to manage collection, recycling/disposal, waste audits, reporting, and a recycling plan. Additionally, closely related awards under the same program area were held by DBI Waste Systems and Corporate Waste Solutions (36C24121D0009 and 36C24121D0010), indicating continuity of similar waste management and recycling services across overlapping periods.