Amended Attachment 02 Statement of Work.docx

SCOPE OF WORK

The USDA Forest Service, Tahoe National Forest, has a need for pit latrine vault and septic tank pumping at various location throughout the American River Ranger District and the southern portion of the Yuba River Ranger District.

See the Schedule of Items for a list of all toilet buildings under this contract and corresponding GPS locations. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, supplies, supervision, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform pit latrine vault and septic tank pumping, clean-up, and effluent disposal services in accordance with the requirements and specifications contained herein.

· Contractor will remove any debris found in vault pits at contractor’s expense and have valid operating license and current registration for pumping equipment and vehicle.

· Contractor will pump all pit latrine vaults and septic tanks per location(s) as listed.

· Contractor will have service vehicles that can travel on paved and single lane, native material forest roads and be able to fulfill pumping tasks at the specified locations as per the contract. Locations may be rough 4x4 roads, high clearance.

· Contractor will coordinate pumping schedule with District staff on an ‘as needed’ basis. Contractor will be contacted when pumping is required at specific locations and pumping shall occur within 10 days of notification.

· Contractor will coordinate specific pumping dates with District Staff for locations where gates, buildings, or vaults need to be unlocked to allow access and sufficient funding to pay for services rendered needs to be verified prior to servicing sites.

· Contractor will follow all inspection requirements via Government representative.

· Contractor will invoice, as services rendered, to provide the district flexibility where and when pumping needs are most pertinent. All vaults per location (e.g. campground, trailhead, or day use area) will be serviced at one time.

· Site locations and service frequency will be determined by Government as needed.

PROJECT LOCATIONS

Schedule of Items

ESTIMATED START DATE

Project expected to start on or about July 1st, 2022.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

July 1, 2022-December 31, 2022

Waste Removal

All debris and human waste collected shall be removed from each unit completely during each servicing. Trash and or other materials which cannot be removed by pumping, and which are still evident when a minimum level has been attained will be removed by the Contractor. After pumping and cleaning of portable toilets, they shall be recharged with clean water and chemical. The Contractor is responsible for immediately cleaning any debris in, on, or around the toilet buildings resulting from waste removal activities. This requirement includes interior and exterior walls and ceilings, (marks on walls, floors from hoses, hands, tools, etc.), the surrounding ground area 15 feet from all exterior walls and 10 feet from each side of suction hose from toilet vault/portable to truck. Seats and floors of all toilets shall be washed after each pumping. Trash removed from vaults or portables shall not be placed in garbage cans/bins. All waste removed from these units (including bottles, cans, glass, etc.) shall be removed from the units and properly disposed of at the facility receiving the sewage waste.

C.6-4 Procedures for Servicing Vaults and Portables Portable Type:

1. Insert the suction line through the toilet seat opening and into the holding tank. Completely pump out all contents of the tank.

2. Remove any additional refuse or debris remaining after pumping has occurred.

3. Recharge portable toilet holding tank (75-gallon type) with approximately ten (10) gallons of clean water and one measured pint of toilet chemical.

4. Thoroughly clean interior surfaces of unit and re-stock with toilet paper.

5. Each unit shall be available for immediate use after each pumping and final cleanup. Contractor shall not leave the location until final cleanup is accomplished.

Pumping of Vaults through Access Hatch:

1. Insert suction line through access hatch and into the holding tank, then completely pump out all contents of the tank.

2. Remove any additional refuse or debris remaining after pumping as occurred.

3. Each unit shall be available for immediate use after each pumping and final cleanup. Contractor shall not leave the location until final cleanup is accomplished.

Pumping of Vaults through Riser Seat (access hatch not available):

1. Extra care shall be taken to prevent waste spillage onto interior wall and floor surface while removing debris and pumping through riser seat.

2. Follow step 1 in “Pumping of Vaults through access hatch” above.

3. The toilet paper dispenser and toilet riser shall be protected from damage and covered wit ha waterproof material prior to removing debris or pumping; in order to prevent paper from being contaminated.

4. During final cleanup, the interior walls and floor surface that may have been contaminated by waste shall be thoroughly disinfected. Every effort shall be made to sweep or wash the spilled waste back into the vault. Contractor shall not allow the spilled waste to be washed or swept out through the door.

5. Each unit shall be available for immediate use after each pumping and final cleanup. Contractor shall not leave the location until final cleanup is accomplished.