B09_Amended_Attach_1_Performance_Work_Statement_2024_0516_0001.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

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PROJECT TITLE: Trash collection and disposal for the Long-Term Visitor Areas

(LTVA) at the Hot Springs and Pilot Knob LTVAs

Contents Section 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement

Section 2.0 General Scope of Work

Section 3.0 Overall Objective(s)

Section 4.0 Specific Tasks

Section 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule

Section 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services

Section 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters

Section 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

EXHIBIT 1: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

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Section 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement

The Long-Term Visitors Areas (LTVAs) Managed by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) El Centro Field Office (ECFO) are located in Eastern Imperial County, California.

The BLM LTVAs draw visitors from throughout North America during the winter months from late September through mid-April. Due to the number of visitors and the length of their stay, BLM ECFO places dumpsters at each of the LTVAs to help protect natural resources and the desert.

BLM ECFO requires dumpsters at the Hot Springs and Pilot Knob LTVAs. The current dumpsters are 6-yard dumpsters (See attached Photos), which are required because the tops of the 6-yard dumpsters are low to the ground and the visitors can easily place their trash inside of them. The dumpsters have been effective in keeping trash secured and keeping scavenging animals out, helping to protect endangered species. BLM ECFO would like to continue using these or similar dumpsters, as described below in the description of work.

Section 2.0 General Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, licenses, permits, tools, materials, vehicles, insurance, transportation, and equipment necessary for collection and disposal within LTVAs in accordance with local, state, federal and OSHA regulations, attached provisions and clauses, and specifications.

There shall be four 6-yard dumpsters placed at the entrance of the Hot Springs LTVA, and three 6-yard dumpsters placed at the entrance of the Pilot Knob LTVA. The dumpsters for both LTVAs shall be fitted with a mechanism to prevent scavengers from entering the dumpsters, the lids from being left open after visitors place trash in the dumpster, and to prevent the lids being blown open by the wind. Trash collection is to occur every other Wednesday throughout the season from September through April unless a holiday falls on a Wednesday, in which the trash shall be collected the following Thursday.

The contractor shall keep the dumpsters in good repair and appearance (i.e. the lids in good working condition and the lid limitation device in repair and up to the aforementioned standards). The dumpsters must be inspected for damage on collection days. Damaged dumpsters shall be repaired or replaced within three calendar days. If BLM discovers a damaged dumpster, it shall be repaired or replaced within three calendar days of BLM notifying the contractor. No painting of dumpsters shall be allowed on public lands. The contractor shall be responsible for properly and legally disposing of, but not limited to, tires, oil, batteries, or white materials (i.e. small appliances) that are left in or around the dumpsters within a 10-foot radius. All refuse and recyclables shall be disposed of according to all applicable local, state, and federal laws in at a landfill or transfer station. The contractor shall provide a point of contact so

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The contractor shall accomplish work by placing dumpsters at the Pilot Knob and Hot Springs LTVA shall be placed between September 10th and September 15th and they need to be removed between April 15th and April 20th of each year. Dumpsters shall be emptied every other Wednesday from September 15th through April 15th. If a holiday falls on the Wednesday, the dumpsters shall be emptied on the Thursday following the holiday.

Place of Performance:

Tasks will be completed at both locations provided below.

The Hot Springs LTVA is located at 3104 E Evan Hewes Highway, Holtville, CA 92250.

This is approximately 20 miles east of El Centro, CA at the intersection of Interstate 8 and Old Highway 80. From El Centro, CA, take Interstate 8 eastbound and exit the Van der Linden exit. Turn left (north) over the freeway, then turn right on Old Highway 80.

Travel a little over 1 mile (past the East Highline Canal) and make a left into the Hot Springs LTVA. The dumpsters are placed across from the campground host site in the open lot to the left (southwest) so as not to block the roadway.

GPS Coordinates: 32.767128, -115.270289

The Pilot Knob LTVA is located approximately 50 miles east of El Centro, CA at the intersection of Interstate 8 and Sidewinder Road. The address is 589 Sidewinder Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283. From El Centro, CA, take Interstate 8 eastbound towards Yuma, AZ and exit Sidewinder Road. Turn right (south) and proceed approximately ½ mile to the Pilot Knob LTVA on the right. The dumpsters are placed on the left (east) side of the road across from the campground host site so as not to block the roadway.

GPS Coordinates: 32.742477, -114.754906

Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base period of 8 months and four (4) 8-month option periods.

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Section 3.0 Overall Objective(s) The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, licenses, permits, tools, materials, vehicles, insurance, transportation, and equipment necessary for collection and disposal within LTVAs in accordance with local, state, federal and OSHA regulations, attached provisions and clauses, specifications and referenced wage determination.

The contractor will provide dumpsters service, so that LTVA visitors will always have a dumpster to deposit trash with the lids closed. The contractor shall be responsible for picking up any/all refuse that is on the ground and within a 10-foot radius of the dumpsters. Refuse shall not remain on the ground, within a 10-foot radius of the dumpsters, for longer than 24 hours.

Section 4.0 Specific Tasks Task 1: The contractor will provide six cubic yard dumpsters fitted with a device, or mechanism, preventing the lids from being left or blown open.

Task 2: The dumpsters shall be delivered to the LTVAs no sooner than September 10th and no later than September 15th.

Task 3: Dumpsters shall be emptied every other Wednesday from September 15th through April 15th. If a holiday falls on the Wednesday, the dumpsters shall be emptied on the Thursday following the holiday.

Task 4: The contractor shall pick up any/all refuse that is on the ground, and within a 10-foot radius of the dumpsters, within four hours of notification from the BLM.

Task 5: All refuse and recyclables shall be disposed of according to all applicable local, state, and federal laws in an approved landfill or transfer station.

Task 6: Bill with invoices utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

(https://www.ipp.gov/) by the 15th of each month during the performance period.

Provide copies invoice to the BLM Technical Point of Contact (POC) prior to submitting into IPP.

Task 7: The dumpsters shall be removed no sooner than April 15th and no later than

April 20th of each year.

Section 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule See above sections 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 for all details regarding delivery, performance, and place of performance.

https://www.ipp.gov/

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Section 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services General:

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, licenses, permits, tools, materials, vehicles, insurance, transportation, and equipment necessary for collection and disposal at LTVAs in accordance with local, state, federal and OSHA regulations, attached provisions and clauses, specifications and referenced wage determination.

Facilities: The Government will provide the location of the dumpsters (see section 2.0 above).

Section 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters Regular Work Hours:

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted every other Wednesday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. It is the contractor’s responsibility to empty dumpsters to ensure no refuse overflow is on the ground at any time.

Communications:

The contractor shall provide a point of contact so that the BLM may contact them to respond and address issues between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time.

Federal Holidays:

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed the contractor is required to provide services on the Thursday after the federal holidays that are applicable. A Government Point of Contact may not be reachable until the next day:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Fire Danger Season:

If the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.

Section 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

Standard Definitions:

Physical Condition

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The Physical appearance of Federal equipment or facilities that considers cracks, chips, dents, abrasions, rust, corrosion, general cleanliness, vibration, operating temperature, and discoloration and other items as identified by the COR. Physical condition may be determined by visual as well as diagnostic means.

Contracting Officer (CO) The Secretary of the Interior or designated authorized representative who is the only agent capable of signing a federal award or obligating funds.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) The Contracting Officer’s designated representative as indicated in a delegation of authority letter.

Quality Assurance (QA) Surveillance of Contractor performance to determine performance requirements are met.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) (see Technical Exhibit below) The PRS identifies the key performance indicators of the Contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure Contract performance standards are met by the Contractor.

Quality Control Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they meet the requirements of the performance work statement.

Technical Definitions:

N/A

Technical Exhibits:

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EXHIBIT 1: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

Work Tasks to be Performed

Acceptable Quality Level Method of Surveillance Consequences, Remedies, and/or Deduction(s)

Task(s) 1,2, and 7 Review Monitoring Plans and Assessment Strategies.

No more than 1 unsatisfactory inspection result per season.

The POC or another Government Representative will inspect upon delivery at each location and then upon removal.

For 1 unsatisfactory inspection, the POC will document this and inform the Contractor what must be improved.

For 2 or more unsatisfactory inspections the POC will document this and inform the Contracting Officer

Task(s) 3,4, and 5 No more than 1 unsatisfactory inspection during refuse pickup.

The POC or another Government Representative will inspect the sites before, during, and after removal.

For 1 unsatisfactory inspection, the POC will document this and inform the Contractor what must be improved.

For 2 or more unsatisfactory inspections the POC will document this and inform the Contracting Officer

Task 6 Safety documentation is available, proper disposal documentation, and invoice submitted on time.

Upon request For unsatisfactory inspections, the POC will document this and inform the Contractor what must be improved.