Attachment_I_-_Statement_of_Work.docx

SOLID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

STATEMENT OF WORK

Subject The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to make a single award for the provision of Solid Waste Removal Services for the FPC Duluth located in Duluth, Minnesota.

Place of Performance Services will be performed on-site at FPC Duluth, 4464 Ralston Dr., Duluth MN.

Schedule The Contractor and Contract Monitor (CM) will mutually agree to the exact time and days for the scheduled solid waste removal.

Trash Pickup: Trash will not be segregated prior to pick up. The contents of the compactor (including all garbage, refuse, and trash inside, res ting upon, or in the immediate vicinity of the compactor and that, which might be spilled by collectors during pickup) shall be thoroughly and completely collected. If the Contractor causes con tents to spill out of any of the dumpsters, they shall collect the spilled contents.

If a scheduled pickup falls on a Federal Holiday, the pickup must be made the first business day following the regularly scheduled day and time.

The above schedule is subject to change based on the needs of FPC Duluth. If the containers or compactors become full prior to the scheduled pickup clay, the Contractor will be notified by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer (CO) when special pickups are required. Special pickups will be on a "Will Call"' basis. Special pickups could be any day of the week, Monday through Friday. The time frame for special pickups shall be made in agreement with the "Will Call" instructions of the COR/CO or within twenty-four (24) hours of the "Will Call".

Specific Requirements The contractor will be licensed/permitted by the State of Minnesota and will provide evidence of proper waste disposal, in accordance with all current Federal, Stale, and local codes, laws, and requirements regarding the disposal of solid waste.

Supplies and Equipment The Contractor shall provide and install compaction equipment at its expense, at such locations designated by FPC Duluth.

The Contractor assumes the full risk of and responsibility for any loss, destruction or damage occurring to the trash removal equipment, components, or containers; except such loss or damage as may be attributable to FPC Duluth because of the negligence of its employees while acting within the scope of their employment.

Equipment Schedule Hot Trash Dumpster - approximately 52 pulls per year (2 dumpster times 26 pulls each) Construction Dumpster - approximately 15 pulls per year (on call when needed) Compactor Dumpster - approximately 12 pulls per year (on call when needed; supplied by FPC Duluth) Food Waste Dumpster - approximately 312 pulls per year (3 dumpster times 2 pulls per weeks times 52 weeks) Staff Housing - approximately 52 pulls per year (2 dumpster times 26 pulls each; to be billed on a separate invoice to a separate budget)

Invoices and Payment The Contractor shall provide invoices at the beginning of each month for the services provided the preceding month. Payment will be based on the provisions of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result. Payment for Solid Waste Removal services shall not be made in advance of services rendered. Invoicing for staff housing and the institution must be on separate invoices. Invoices should include the date and type of service provided, and the contractor must provide pull tickets for any fees that are charged by weight. Invoices must be for actual services rendered and cannot be prorated.

Description of Duties The Contractor shall provide services that include; transportation, collection, labor, and equipment necessary for the removal and disposal or solid waste, trash, refuse and debris from FPC Duluth to a disposal site (landfill). The Contractor shall be responsible for all trash, garbage, and debris spilled from any container during the pulling and hauling process. All material in the containers becomes the property of the Contractor upon removal from federal property and is the responsibility of the Contractor to dispose of the material in a lawful and proper manner. The term "pickups" shall mean the same as pulls, hauls and/or dumps.

The Contractor shall make pick-ups as scheduled and shall furnish and/or install Contractor owned containers/equipment at all in institution locations.

During the trash removal process the pickup sites and disposal route on Government Property, keep the area adjacent to the containers clean of debris. Clean and perform maintenance on containers/compactors as necessary.

Institution Security The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. Access to the containers will be available only during the scheduled hours, unless prior approval of the COR is obtained.

While on institution grounds and prior to departure, the operator, equipment, and vehicle shall be subject to security checks and inspections. The Government reserves the right for security reasons to prohibit certain vendor employees from entering the facility.

Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in performance of work may be expected.

Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, or other security matters . When the contractor reports to the institution on a scheduled pickup but is unable to performance services due to such delays, the contractor will be paid for their time in the form of predetermined trip fee. The unperformed pickup may be rescheduled at the BOP's discretion or may be performed on the next regularly scheduled pickup. Charges for the trip fee should be represented as separate line item charges on each invoice.

Method of Performance The contractor has sole responsibility and discretion for choosing and implementing the manner and method of performing tasks outlined in the Statement of' Work as long as the requirements are met in accordance with the policies described above.

The services, although not directly supervised, shall be reviewed by institution staff to ensure contract compliance. Contractor performance will be monitored by the COR and evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 42.

Cleanliness of Collection Area Collection stations shall be left in a neat and orderly manner. All solid waste in the vicinity of the collection areas, including spillage and waste left in the areas by the contractor, shall be picked up by the Contractor. The contractor must ensure container locations are clean prior to removing the containers from the areas.

Space Rental and Utilities The contractor shall not be required to pay rental for the space occupied hereunder when in use on the premises of the institutions. The contractor shall not be required to pay the cost of any utilities which may be found necessary for the use or operation of any trash/refuse removal equipment furnished hereunder.

Miscellaneous Information The award of this contact will result in a contractual agreement only and shall not be construed as a personnel appointment with the BOP. Services provided do not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The Contactor wiII not be subject to government supervision, except for security-related matters: however, the Contractor will be monitored for quality assurance. Results to' be obtained will be entirely within the Contractor's own unsupervised determination. However, the Contractor performance shall be closely monitored.

The Contractor is solely responsible for full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules and regulations. In the event that two or more of the regulations conflict the strictest of the regulations shall apply. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of all equipment, labor, supervision, licenses, maintenance, materials, parts, permits, repairs, tools, disposal fees, etc., needed to carry out the requirements of this contract.

Inspection of the Site Inspection of the site will be available to all interested quoters. Prior approval is necessary for such a visit. Each interested quoter is urged and expected to visit the site and make his/her own personal inspection before submitting his/her quote for this service, so as to thoroughly familiarize himself/herself with all general, local, and existing conditions. Failure to do so shall not be cause of unforeseen conditions after the contract is executed. When the quote is submitted, it shall be interpreted by the Contracting Officer to mean that the quoter has examined the site fully and understands the existing and proposed conditions and has made all necessary and due allowances for them in his/her quote prior to its submittal.

Restrictions of Contract Workers The Contractor cannot - Supervise inmates; Supervise Bureau of Prison staff; participate in inmate accountability; requisition, sign for or pick up supplies; formulate policy or procedures; and, attend recalls or staff functions.