Attachment 1 Statement of Work dated 5-8-2024.pdf

Solicitation 12444124R0008

STATEMENT OF WORK

Dated May 8, 2024

Vault Toilet Pumping Disposing of sewage, cleaning vault, flushing and repumping vault, recharging vault, and final cleanup. Selected sites are closed seasonally depending on the weather. The number of individual vault units to be pumped per site may vary based on usage. Some vaults may be pumped more than once a year while others may not need pumping. The busiest period of the year tends to be May through October.

Locations TYPE / # Vault(s)

Highway 28 Chattooga River Access one SST (on SC Hwy 28 just south of GA state line) Earl’s Ford Chattooga River Access one SST (end of Earl’s Ford Rd/SC-193) Burrell’s Ford Campground one SST (1/4 mi. below parking lot, Burrells Ford Rd/FS-708) Burrell’s Ford Parking Lot one SST (Burrells Ford Rd/FS-708) Cassidy Bridge Campground one SST (Cassidy Bridge Road/SC-290) Woodall Shoals Chattooga River Access one SST (end of Woodall Shoals Rd/FS-757) Long Bottom Ford Campground one SST (Low Water Bridge Rd, Mountain Rest, SC off Highway 28) Yellow Branch one SST (off Hwy 28 just NW of Walhalla, SC) Highway 76 Chattooga River Access four SSTs (on US Hwy 76 at GA state line) Sloan Bridge one SST (on SC 107 just south of NC state line) Whetstone Horse Camp three SSTs (along Earls Ford Rd/SC-193) Chattooga Picnic Area two SSTs (at Walhalla Fish Hatchery, off SC 107) Grapevine Campground one SST (end of Grapevine Branch Rd/FS-764)

Description / Specification / Statement of Work

Scope of Contract:

The contractor shall furnish, on a call-when-needed basis, all equipment, supervision, transportation, labor, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to perform toilet vault pumping services. The services shall include but not be limited to the following: pump, wash down, recharge, cleanup, disinfect, and dispose of all waste products removed from the toilet, in accordance with the following contract specifications and in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Description, dates and location:

The number of days and exact dates on which services will be required cannot be predetermined. The location of the toilets that may require pumping under this contract are listed above and are situated in the Mountain Rest area of Oconee County, SC, zip code 29664. There are 19 total units in 12 locations. None have an exact address but the general map locations can be found via internet search. Mileage to each unit will vary, but all are within ~25-minute drive time from a centralized location (e.g. Andrew Pickens Ranger District office, 112 Andrew Pickens Circle, Mountain Rest, SC 29664).

Scheduling Work:

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will notify the Contractor of the required servicing. This initial notification may be by phone, fax, or other means. The Contractor must acknowledge the requirement within 24 work hours by phone, fax, or other means. The Contractor must complete the required servicing within seven workdays after initial notification. Generally, servicing is between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM. Occasional emergency pumping may be required, and may be outside the 8 AM to 8 PM time frame. Response time for any emergency shall be within twenty-four (24) hours after notification from the COR.

Definitions:

1. Sewage: liquid, semi-liquid and solid waste matter.

2. Debris: all other refuse found in vault toilets, will include but not be limited to items such as the following: cans, bottles, rocks, sticks and logs, clothing, plastic bags and containers, metal products, whole rolls of toilet paper, toilet paper dispensers, towels, diapers, miscellaneous trash, etc.

Contractors Representative:

Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall designate in writing a person to act for him/her during his/her absence from any work site and shall specify the scope of their authority.

Technical Specifications

Equipment and Supplies:

The Contractor shall furnish toilet pumping equipment that is capable of clearing clogged lines, tools, approved disinfectant and any other supplies and equipment necessary to perform work in accordance with these specifications. The approved disinfectant will be Liquid Bleach (or approved alternative) mixed as: 1 part Bleach (or approved alternative) to 10 parts Water. An alternative shall be approved by the COR prior to usage. The only alternatives that will be evaluated must be bio-preferred, industrial standard products.

SST Vaults (tank capacity approximately 1,000 gal each):

For SST Vaults, the Contractor will be required to complete these tasks in order:

1. Pumping – the Contractor shall open the manhole cover and pump the waste down at the deep end of the vault to within 4-5 inches of the bottom.

2. Cleaning – REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE VAULT AND PLACE IT IN A LEAK PROOF CONTAINER SO THAT NO CONTAMINATION TO THE SURROUNDING GROUND WILL RESULT. DISPOSAL OF ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. SAID WASTE MAY NOT BE LEFT AT FOREST SERVICE

MANAGED TRASH CANS OR DISPOSED ON FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY.

3. Flushing – After pumping and cleaning, spray the vault walls and wash the remaining waste down the sloped bottom with 50 gallons of clean water. Then pump out the remaining waste and the water that was just added to within 4-5 inches of the vault bottom.

4. Recharging – Recharge the vault with clean fresh water so that there is 10 inches of water covering the bottom under the toilet riser. Add 1 quart of liquid bleach (not diluted) or preapproved alternate (as stated under Equipment and Supplies) to the vault.

5. Final Cleanup – Clean thoroughly around the manhole cover gasket area and replace the cover. The manhole cover must fit with an airtight seal. If there is not an airtight seal, the Contractor shall notify the COR. Remove spilled waste, thoroughly clean and disinfect all contaminated areas resulting from the pumping process. Each unit shall be available for immediate use after the pumping and final cleanup.

The Contractor shall not leave any toilet until final cleanup is accomplished.

Offsite Disposal of Sewage and Debris:

The Contractor shall be responsible for making disposal arrangements, including disposal of all effluent, debris, and trash; and payments of all fees.

Disposal shall conform to all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.

The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing spillage and to haul all waste material (sewage and debris) in watertight containers. Handling of all waste material shall be in accordance with all applicable health regulations.