A04_SOW.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTERIOR

REGION 1 PHILADELPHIA MABO

Gettysburg Waste Management Services Statement of Work Contractor: TBD Objective: Rental of trash and recycling containers and the pickup and disposal of trash and recycling for the Gettysburg National Military Park site.

Duration: 05/24/2024 – 05/23/2029 Base Year Period of Performance: 05/24/2024 to 05/23/2025

Disposal of Solid Waste – Recyclable, Trash

1.0 Background

A. On average, the Gettysburg National Military Park generates approximately 35 to 50 tons of Municipal Solid Waste annually including Office and Household trash and Recycling, picked up approximately 52 times per year. Currently these materials are transported by Park staff from buildings, park facilities and other locations within the Park to the Maintenance Complex. The Maintenance Complex is located at 405 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Trash is picked up by a contractor at the Maintenance Complex and transported to a recycle center, transfer station or certified landfill as appropriate.

B. Currently recyclable materials generated at the Gettysburg National Military Park are transported by Park staff from buildings, park facilities and other locations within the Park to the Maintenance Complex at 405 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. This recyclable material is picked up by a contractor at the Maintenance Complex and transported to a recycle center, transfer station or certified landfill as appropriate.

C. This Contract consists of a Base Year and Four Option Years.

D. Applicable Regulations

a. Title 25 Consolidated Statute Article VIII Chapters 271-285 - MUNICIPAL WASTE

b. Title 25 Consolidated Statute Article IX Chapters 287-299 - RESIDUAL WASTE

2.0 Overview

A. Three 6-cubic yard general waste trash dumpsters at the Gettysburg National Military Park maintenance facility located at 405 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. These will be emptied weekly and will be charged similarly to a residential trash service - i.e. per visit / monthly without regard to what is in the dumpsters or how much they weigh (assuming no hazardous materials, recycling or other prohibited items).

B. One 6-cubic yard recycling dumpster at the maintenance facility. This one will be emptied every other week. The Park will ensure only recycling goes into this dumpster. The recycling container must be able to accept non-sorted recyclables such as aluminum, glass, plastics (#1-#5), cardboard, and paper products. It will be emptied every other week and charged per visit without regard to the weight.

C. One 30-cubic yard dumpster to be located at 735 Hanover Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. This dumpster remains at the location and is emptied on an "as-needed" basis. This is the only dumpster that is charged specific charges for weight, contents, and will require the weight tickets.

D. These containers will be placed behind the large wooden gates to aid in the prevention of outside use.

Although the gates are usually open during normal business operations, when necessary the contract holder may have to open the gate to gain access to the containers. After the containers is replaced the gate will need to be returned to the position in which it was found. The gates are not locked.

3.0 Scope

A. This scope of work has been prepared from the current knowledge of the physical conditions and previously disclosed surveys and work activities. It is the responsibility of the contractor to inspect all existing conditions prior to commencement of work and also comply with the Gettysburg National Military Park Health and Safety Plan, which is to include all Local, State, and Federal Codes and Regulations during the execution of the work that is to be performed in association with this project.

B. Trash

1. Waste management services for the dumpsters at the Maintenance facility, 405 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg National Military Park. 1. A total of four (4) 6 cubic yard containers will be placed at 405 Taneytown Rd inside the fence of the Maintenance Division parking area. Three (3) containers are for general waste, one (1) container is for recyclable materials.

2. 2024 base year with four option years, until 2029.

3. The contractor shall provide three (3) 6 cubic yard roll-off containers suitable for Municipal Solid Waste (trash), one at the Gettysburg Maintenance Facility at 405 Taneytown Road. The design of the cover should be the standard dome type with multiple sliding doors on either side for easy access.

4. The contractor shall accept the packaging or handling method that the government is currently using.

5. The contractor will not deliver any container that is deformed, twisted or in any damaged condition that the cover will not securely fit on the container. If such a container is delivered it shall be promptly replaced within 1 working day by the contractor upon notification or discovery. The replacement dumpster shall meet the requirements of paragraph a. of this section.

6. Each dumpster shall have a sign or label affixed to it that shows the contents that will be placed in it, i.e. TRASH. The sign shall be promptly replaced by the contractor if found to be obscured, damaged or unreadable.

7. Any debris or contents of the dumpster spilled during loading shall be promptly cleaned up by the contractor.

8. The contractor shall drive at slow speed and with caution while within each Maintenance

Complex and be alert for employees, vehicles, trucks and equipment. The driver shall promptly report any accidents or damages to government property to the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR).

9. Contractor will ensure all loads are secure and covered.

10. Servicing of each container shall be on a weekly basis for the trash dumpsters and every other week for the recycling container. For service during normal operating hours (7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays) the Contractor shall bill (1) a fixed, established Per Pull charge which includes transportation charges, pick-up and replacement of the container and any rental or administrative costs and (2) a fixed, established Tonnage/tipping fee per ton for the actual tonnage for that pull. The contractor shall provide the Park with a copy of the actual weight ticket for each haul along with an invoice which will include the service date, the actual weight disposed of (in tons), and a description of the waste i.e. TRASH. The invoice shall also reference the award document, the price per ton, and any rental fees. All administrative, fuel and environmental surcharges shall be clearly spelled out by the contractor.

C. Recycling

1. The contractor shall provide one (1) 6 cubic yard covered roll-off containers, suitable for single stream recycle materials (glass, plastic, cans, paper and cardboard), one at the location of the Gettysburg Maintenance Facility, 405 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg. The design of the cover should be the standard dome type with multiple sliding doors on either side for easy access. Container to be picked up every other week. Recyclables shall be placed loose within the dumpster and shall not be compacted by the Park. The contractor shall accept all aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans, including empty aerosols, all colors of glass, and a minimum of recyclable plastics numbered 1 thru 7, all paper and cardboards.

b. The contractor shall accept the packaging or handling method that the government is currently using; all aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans, including empty aerosols, all colors of glass, and a minimum of recyclable plastics numbered 1 thru 7 paper and cardboards. Are collected as co-mingled in plastic trash bag, the whole bag shall be then placed in the container. The government will not separate or empty the bags in any way.

c. The contractor will not deliver any container that is deformed, twisted or in any damaged condition that the cover will not securely fit on the container. If such a container is delivered it shall be promptly replaced within 1 working day by the contractor upon notification or discovery. The replacement dumpster shall meet the requirements of paragraph a. of this section.

d. Each dumpster shall have a sign or label affixed to it that shows the contents that will be placed in it, i.e. RECYCLE GLASS, PLASTIC OR CANS PAPER AND CARDBOARD ONLY. The sign shall be promptly replaced by the contractor if found to be obscured, damaged or unreadable.

e. Any debris or contents of the dumpster(s) spilled during loading shall be promptly cleaned up by the contractor.

f. The contractor shall provide one (1) 30-cubic yard dumpster at the Gettysburg National

Military Park materials site at 735 Hanover Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

g. Materials Site Dumpster.

i. The 30-cubic yard dumpster at the materials site will remain on site and will be emptied on an “as-needed” basis.

ii. The COR or designated Park representative will notify the contractor to empty this dumpster.

iii. This dumpster shall have a fixed monthly rental charge and an added service / dumping charge.

iv. When notified for service of the materials site dumpster, the contractor shall replace the full dumpster with an empty dumpster of the same size as the full dumpster is picked up to ensure a dumpster remains available at the site for Park use.

v. For service during normal operating hours (7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays) the Contractor shall bill (1) a fixed, established Per Pull charge which includes transportation charges, pick-up and replacement of the container and any rental or administrative costs and (2) a fixed, established Tonnage/tipping fee per ton for the actual tonnage for that pull. The contractor shall provide the Park with a copy of the actual weight ticket for each haul along with an invoice which will include the service date, the actual weight disposed of (in tons), and a description of the waste. The invoice shall also reference the award document, the price per ton, and any rental fees. Any administrative, fuel and environmental surcharges shall be clearly spelled out by the contractor.

h. Contractor will ensure all loads are secure and covered.

i. The contractor shall drive at slow speed and with caution while within each Maintenance

Complex and be alert for employees, vehicles, trucks and equipment. The driver shall promptly report any accidents or damages to government property to the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR).

3.0 General Conditions

A. The Maintenance Complex is located in a locked and secured compound and is normally open between 7:30 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays (Monday through Friday). The area will not be accessible on weekends or Federal Holidays except in the case of an emergency pickup requested and approved in advance by NPS. All work performed by the contractor shall be within these designated normal hours of operation.

B. While performing work, the contractor shall comply with OSHA standards and all standard safety practices and procedures applicable to the work.

C. All work must comply with applicable State and Federal codes and regulations.

D. OHSA/ANSI safety vest or shirts must be worn at all time while working on park property.

E. Contractor employees are to be dressed appropriately at all times, No cut off shorts, sleeveless t-shirts or t-shirts.

a. Only Plain OHSA, ANSI approved safety shirts or shirts with contractors Name/Log printed on them can be worn.

4.0 Quality Assurance Plan

A. The Park quality assurance representative is the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

B. The COR will coordinate a meeting with the contractor prior to the start of the Period of Performance (POP) to confirm the location of each dumpster at the Gettysburg Maintenance Facility and the materials site.

C. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR for the dumpster service schedule, to include weekly service for the trash containers, bi-weekly service for the recycling container and “as-needed” for the materials site dumpster.

D. The COR will inspect each container and dumpster not less than weekly to ensure all containers remain in good working condition and to ensure the container / dumpster location are clean and without hazards.

E. The COR will review each invoice received for timeliness and accuracy prior to Park approval for payment.

F. The COR will serve as the Park’s primary point of contact for any issues or concerns regarding the execution of this contract and performance of the contractor.