SOLICITATION AMENDMENT SOLID WASTE REMOVAL TO ANSWER CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an amendment to its solid waste removal solicitation for the Louisville VA Medical Center to clarify contractor questions. The amendment does not change any terms except to provide details on waste types, disposal methods, and to extend the offer receipt deadline. The VA seeks a contractor to collect, transport, and dispose of a mix of non‑hazardous and regulated medical waste, including cardboard, food waste, regular office trash, and sterilized medical waste (red‑bagged Sanipak). Needles and other blood‑contaminated items are also included. The previous contract (Hamilton Alliance) was $305,032 with a base year and four optional extensions, indicating a multi‑year service expectation. • Scope: Weekly/regular collection of solid waste from Louisville VA Medical Center. • Waste types: cardboard, food waste, regular trash, sterilized medical waste, needles/bloody items. • Disposal requirements: Use of Sanipak sterilized red bags for regulated medical waste. • Contract history: Prior award $305,032 (2021) with option years. • Deadline for offers: Extended to 31 August 2026, 12:00 CDT. • Contact: Phon Phasavath (VA Network Contracting Office 9).