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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Description of Work: The intent of this contract is to provide vault toilet pumping services to the Monongahela National Forest which includes pumping, disposal of all waste products removed from the vaults, and disinfection and cleanup of the work areas.

Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor must provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government.

C.2 Project Location & Description Location: The project is located on the Monongahela National Forest, specifically on the Gauley and Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger Districts.

A description of location, accessibility, and capacity of the vaults to be pumped is contained in Section B, Section C.7-2, and Section I (maps).

Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding.

C.3 Maps Maps showing the general vicinity and/or specific work areas are included in Section I. Maps are as accurate as possible and are meant to describe the general location. More detailed instructions for each site will be made available upon request.

C.4 Estimated Start Date This contract must be completed in two segments, as described in section C.7-2.

Segment 1- Between April 30 and May 24, 2019, 59 vaults as well as the Cranberry dump station vault will be pumped.

Segment 2 – Between September 1 and October 18, 2019, 22 vaults as well as the Cranberry dump station vault will be pumped.

This contract will provide for on-call pumping for Cranberry Campground dump station and on-call pumping of up to 10 vault toilets within the Gauley or Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger Districts within 72 hours.

Please see specifications for details on locations of the above mentioned vaults.

C.5 Restrictions on Work Work may be performed during the period of times listed in Section C.4 of the contract, except as outlined here. Nothing in this part must be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows:

1. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

1. On foreseeable high occupancy weekends within recreation areas and on Holiday weekends including Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day.

1. The Contractor must present a work schedule 10 days in advance of the pre-work conference. If there is a change in the work schedule a revised copy must be submitted to the COR as soon as possible. Contractor must begin work on schedule, work diligently, and must complete the project in a manner that least impacts users of the recreation site where pumping is taking place.

1. Contractor shall be required not to work outside the hours of 6am-6pm Monday through Friday excluding holidays and weekends unless otherwise approved by COR.

C.6 Camping and Housing Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor will be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right; permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit.

C.7 Technical Requirements C.7-1 Definitions

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

1. Debris: All other refuse found in vault toilets, to include but not limited to items such as the following:

Cans, bottles, rocks, sticks, diapers, sanitary napkins, and other miscellaneous trash C.7-2 Specifications The following vaults will be pumped one time between April 30 and May 24, 2019:

Gauley RD- 34 Vaults Big Rock (1), Cranberry Backcountry Parking (1), Cranberry Campground (all 4), Cranberry Dump station (1), Cranberry River across from site #7 (1), Cranberry River near site #15 (1), Cranberry Mountain Nature Center (2 vaults), Falls of Hills Creek (2 vaults total – 1 men’s and 1 women’s), Glades Boardwalk Parking (2 vaults total men’s and women’s double unit), North Bend Picnic (2 vaults total 1 women’s and 1 men’s), Summit Lake Campground (5 total) located near site #3, men’s near site # 10, women’s near site #10, men’s near site #27 and women’s near site #27, Summit Lake Day Use (2 vaults total – unisex) located in parking area, Woodbine (all 4), Williams River Campsites (6 total) Unisex Near Site #5, Unisex Near Site #6, Unisex Near Site #8, Unisex Near Site #11, Unisex Near Site #14, Unisex Near Site #20; Cranberry Backcountry Shelter (1 vault -Queer Branch.)

Marlinton RD- 11 vaults Rimel Picnic Area Men’s and Women’s (2), Red Lick Overlook Men’s and Women’s (2), Big Spruce Overlook Men’s and Women’s (2), Williams River Valley Overlook Men’s and Women’s (2), Williams River near site #23 (1), Day Run Campground near site #3 and Day Run Campground near site #12. (2)

White Sulphur RD-15 vaults Lake Sherwood (8 vaults total) located at Gatehouse, Group Campground, Warehouse, Beach Area Parking, West Shore Women’s across from site #6, West Shore Men’s across from site #6, West Shore Women’s across from site #24, West Shore Men’s across from site #24, Blue Meadow Group Campground (2 vaults total) Men’s across from site #17, Blue Meadow Women’s across from site #17, Blue Bend (4 vaults total – 2 men’s and 2 women’s) located in day use parking lot. Hopkins Cabin (1 vault)

Please refer to the maps for approximate locations. Detailed instructions regarding site information will be available to the contractor.

The following vaults will be pumped between September 1 and October 18, 2019:

Gauley RD- 15 vaults Bishop Knob Campground (2 total - unisex) located near site #3, and site #16/17, Cranberry Dump station (1 vault), Glades Boardwalk parking lot (2 vaults total men’s and women’s double unit), Summit Day Use (2 vaults numbered as vaults # 8 and #9, Cranberry Mountain Nature Center (2 vaults), Cranberry Backcountry Shelters (6 Vaults- Pheasant Hollow, Dogway, Houselog, Tumbling Rock, North Fork, South Fork.)

Marlinton RD-8 vaults Pocahontas Campground unisex (1 vault), Little Laurel Overlook (2 vaults men’s and women’s) Williams River Fishing Pier (1 vault), Tea Creek Campground (4 vaults) men’s located in loop for sites #2-18, Tea Creek Campground women’s located in loop for sites #2-18, Tea Creek men’s located in loop for sites #19-28 and Tea Creek women’s located in loop for sites #19-28.

This contract provides for as needed on-call pumping of the Cranberry Campground dump station vault in addition to on-call vault pumping of up to 10 toilets within 72 hours of notifying Contractor of need.

As long as the outside pump out access is in excess of 20 inches in diameter, the Contractor must not be allowed to remove the contents of the vault though the toilet riser.

After removing the manhole cover, use the clam rakes or long handled grabber to remove as much of the debris as possible before trying to pump out the waste. This procedure will help stir up the contents of the vault and break up the dense concentration of waste typically located directly under the toilet riser. By removing most of the debris before pumping, the Contractor will find that the 4 inch hose will not clog as often and the liquid portion of the contents will not be removed before the thicker solids.

All Debris removed from the vault must be placed into a leak proof container and removed from the Forest immediately following pumping of the vault.

If the bottom of the vault is flat, then the waste must be removed down within 4-5 inches of the bottom. If the vault is sloped, pump the waste down on the deep side until the hose starts to suck air.

After pumping to this level, remove the remainder of the debris that was not removed during the initial removal. Using water, wash down the sides of the vault and dilute any remaining solids on the bottom of the tank. Pump the remaining sewage.

After the vault is near empty, pre-charge the vault with 50-80 gallons of fresh water.

Thoroughly clean and disinfect all contaminated areas resulting from the pumping process. Either sweep or wash all waste that is deposited on the concrete surrounding the manhole cover or toilet riser back into the vault. Spilled waste will become an attractant to flies, an odor problem, and a potential health risk to the public and must be cleaned immediately.

C.7-3 Contractor-Furnished Equipment The contractor must furnish all toilet pumping equipment, tank truck, tools, approved disinfectant, and other equipment and supplies necessary to perform work in accordance with these specifications. A 4 inch (minimum size) suction hose and proper attachment couplings must be utilized to accomplish all [pumping requirements. The length of hoses must be long enough to accomplish the required pumping. In most cases, 100 feet of hose is sufficient. An additional length of hose will be necessary for some Cranberry backcountry toilets. Contractor will carry an approved spill kit on truck to contain any hazardous spills such as but not limited to effluent, oil, and hydraulic fluids.

Water is required to wash the sides and bottom of the vault, dilute solidified waste, wash the inside of the bathroom out after pumping, and pre-charging the empty vault after pumping.

Some suggested tools are two 6 foot long clam rakes, a long handled grabber, trash bags to haul away the miscellaneous debris, brushes to clean up spilled waste, flat screw drivers, and containers to mix disinfecting solution.

Contractor must have a freshwater tank separate from sewage pumping equipment and must carry on-board enough fresh water to clean and then recharge all pumped vaults immediately after pumping.

All equipment must be in full accordance with any local, State, and County regulations.

C.7-4 Government-Furnished Property The USDA, Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest will provide the contractor with combinations for access to locked vaults when contract is awarded.

C.7-5 Offsite Disposal of Sewage and Debris The Contractor must be properly licensed and must be responsible for making disposal arrangements, including disposal of all effluent, debris, and trash, and payment of all fees.

Disposal must conform to all Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances. The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) must approve the disposal site(s) before pumping begins.

C.7-6 Conduct of Personnel The Contractor and his/her personnel must make every reasonable effort to prevent interference with the normal use and occupancy of recreational areas while engaged in the performance of this contract.

Due to the nature of the duties under the contract, the Contractor and his/her personnel must keep themselves and equipment presentable at all times. The COR may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work site any employee the COR deems incompetent, careless, discourteous to the public, or is otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment, or any Government-owned property.

C.7-7 Resource Damage Any damage or defacement that occurs to Government property or land resources during the Contractor’s operations must be repaired at the Contractor’s expense to its original condition. Contractor is responsible for keeping equipment maintained such that no fluids from truck, equipment or holding tanks spills or leaks as a result of faulty equipment maintenance and will not knowingly bring onto Forest Service property any such equipment. Onsite inspections will be made before acceptance of work.

SECTION D.--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov/far/ the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations –