F108--MD/DC VAMC and CBOC Hazardous Waste Contract

GENERAL SCOPE To ensure environmental compliance and effectively manage the types of waste streams and/or potentially hazardous materials described above, DC/MD VA Medical centers and CBOC s is seeking environmental technical services as well as equipment and supplies to identify, manage, remove, and dispose of hazardous, universal, hazardous pharmaceutical and special solid waste streams as well as provide associated hazardous waste and/or potentially hazardous materials characterization, hazardous waste and Department of Transportation (DOT) training, and emergency response to all DC/MD Medical Centers and CBOC s facilities. Hazardous waste and/or potentially hazardous materials characterization, management, removal, transportation, final disposal and associated emergency response shall be completed in accordance with the 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 260-299, 49 CFR part 172, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(p)(8) and 1910.120(q), and applicable state regulatory agencies, Joint Commission Standards, and industry best management practices based on recommendations and published guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contractor shall provide the following requirements: Waste and/or potentially hazardous materials determination and characterization (to include sampling and testing in accordance with appropriate test methods such as EPA SW-846 and/or other legally required test methods) Pharmacy RCRA Characterization at all VAMCs on an annual basis Waste and/or potentially hazardous materials profiles Bi-Monthly waste inspection, collection, and transportation services from all Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs) for all RCRA Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) within DC/MD geographical areas: (Baltimore VAMC; Perry Point VAMC; Loch Raven VAMC; Washington DC VAMC; Contractor shall pick up waste at SAA and transport to Central Accumulation Area (CAA) for <90-day storage prior to final disposal. Bi-Monthly waste inspection, collection, and transportation of Universal Waste from SAAs at Universal Waste LQGs. Waste will be transported to the CAA for storage prior to Universal Waste removal. Bi-Monthly removal of Controlled Substances for destruction/reverse distribution. Lab-pack services Contractor shall provide Recordkeeping/Reports and Technical Assistance. Including the completion of facility Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Biennial Reports for all LQGs (and associated information) Waste Transportation (Contractor must have state Hazardous and Universal Waste hauler licenses) Final waste disposal and/or recycling if appropriate, with permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) and/or recycling services, if appropriate Emergency spill response within 2 hours of notification. The contractor shall provide annual DOT and RCRA training to a maximum of ten (10) employees at each VAMC. The contractor shall identify strategies and options to reduce the waste streams identified by an agreed-upon percentage each year. The contractor should incorporate reduction through recycling, redistributing, recovery, purchasing alternatives, and any additional innovative techniques. Provide cost/schedule of items requested in Attachment C. The items outlined in the list above will be required for the following: Hazardous wastes and/or potentially hazardous materials Hazardous Pharmaceutical wastes Mixed radioactive and hazardous wastes (VAMHCS only) Radioactive wastes (VAMHCS only) Universal wastes Hazardous wastes that is contaminated with infectious material Dental amalgam and trap recycling containing biohazardous and amalgam waste. Lead Apron recycling and/or other toxic metal recycling waste Special non-hazardous solid and/or liquid non-hazardous waste streams not currently managed by our Environmental Management Service (such as oil/gasoline; oil-contaminated soil; oil-spill clean-up debris including rinsates, outdated or abandoned chemicals; storage tanks; etc.) Controlled substances The contractor shall provide identified work for an estimated five (5) year period of performance. 4.0 REQUIREMENTS Services shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, analysis, travel, transportation, documentation, waste treatment, disposal and support services required to characterize, manage, categorize, package, transport, document and dispose of and/or recycle, if appropriate all wastes and/or potentially hazardous materials mentioned in this solicitation from all DC/MD VAMC and CBOC facilities. The Contractor and the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) from each main VAMC shall schedule routine (non-emergency) removal/disposal for each facility and/or facility satellite accumulation area(s) based upon need and volume. This occurrence will be determined by the rate of generation and/or pertinent laws and regulations. The successful offeror MUST possess the necessary technical expertise and resources required by this solicitation, including that the Prime Contractor hold a State Hazardous Waste Hauler license for all states within the DC/MD VAMCs and CBOC region, be licensed with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as a reverse distributor to handle Schedule II V Controlled Substances, or have an authorized subcontractor that is licensed with the DEA. As well as the ability to obtain Contractor Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Security badges, to be considered for contract award. Meetings: Quarterly meetings shall be held with the DC/MD VAMCs and CBOC Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Program Manager and/or VAMCs GEMS Program Managers to address contract performance. Should contract deficiencies arise, meetings may be held on a more frequent basis to resolve any/all issues.

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Existing Conditions, Hazardous Material Assessment, Site Remediation, Contaminated Site Material Removal, Asbestos Remediation, Asbestos Abatement, Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials.