Trash Removal and Disposal

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 9 is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive trash removal and disposal services for the Memphis VA Medical Center and associated facilities. The scope includes weekly and twice‑weekly collection of various container types (35‑yd compactor, 30‑yd open‑top, 8‑yd front‑load), route planning, and compliance with VA waste‑management standards over a five‑year period. Vendors were invited to express interest between July 24 and August 24, 2026; only those who responded are eligible. The solicitation was amended to clarify service frequencies and tonnage expectations, with questions and quotes due September 20, 2026 and final offers due September 22, 2026. The contract will be a fixed‑price, all‑inclusive monthly rate covering all collection, transport, and disposal activities. • Service locations: Dock Service Yard (VA), SCI, NEIEMWS, Waste Connect, Fisher House. • Container frequencies range from daily (M‑W‑F) to once‑weekly, with on‑call options. • Expected load up to 8 tons per container, potentially three times historical tonnage. • Contractor must submit vehicle routes and collection schedules five days before contract start. • Fixed‑price term: five years, no line‑item adjustments after award.