A04_RFQ_SOW.pdf

WICHITA MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE REFUGE

CACHE, OK

WASTE COLLECTION

AND DISPOSAL 2026

STATEMENT OF WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

A. SUMMARY:

1. Background: In order to provide the visiting public with clean recreation areas, waste collection containers will be placed at various locations on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and serviced according to the following.

2. Description of Work: The work shall consist of all labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, and materials to complete the following work items at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Indiahoma, OK.

a) The contractor shall, as an independent agent and not as an employee of the government, provide all materials, equipment, and labor, unless otherwise stated as government provided, furnish refuge collection and removal services:

(1) The contractor shall provide all metal containers, which will be front load six (6) cubic yard (Except where noted as 4 Yard) non-stackable slant containers, with automatic locking/release poly-lids.

(2) All materials collected from containers must be removed from refuge lands.

(3) Container lids must be closed after each container is emptied.

(4) Containers will be emptied on Tuesday of each week between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

(5) All waste material in the general area of the containers, or which spills out of the containers during emptying, will be picked up and removed from the site.

(6) Containers with damaged or broken lids, rusted out bottoms, etc., or in need of maintenance will be repaired within one

(1) week after the damage is noted or the Contracting Officers’ Technical Representative (COTR) notifies the contractor.

(7) All containers will be steam cleaned and painted during the period of December 1st through March 28th, and at other times as deemed necessary by the COTR. Steam cleaning and painting will not be allowed on refuge property. Any container(s) removed for maintenance must be replaced with a like substitute, to always maintain the total number of containers in place on the refuge.

(8) Paint color of containers will need to meet Refuge standards, typically Refuge Tan.

(9) All containers will be maintained and placed in locations designated by the COTR.

(10) All gates opened by the contractor, or their employees shall be closed and locked when leaving each site.

3. Location: Work is located on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, located approximately 12 miles northwest of Cache, OK. The exact locations are as follows:

(1) Year-round Operation– April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028, the minimum number and type of containers to be provided by the contractors shall consist of twenty (20) front load, six cubic yard (except where notated as 4 cubic yard) non‐stackable slant containers with automatic locking/release poly‐lids in the following areas:

• Doris Campground - 8

• Boulder Picnic Area - 1

• Boulder Cabin - 1

• Fawn Creek Youth Campground - 1

• Sunset Picnic Area – 1 (4 yard)

• Mt. Scott Picnic Area – West 1, East 1 (4 yard)

• New Maintenance yard - 1

• Lost Lake Picnic Area - 1

• Visitor Center – 2

• Elmer Thomas Pier - 1

• Treasure Lake Parking Lot - 1

The Refuge reserves the right to utilize dumpsters at alternative locations as need arises. The COTR will notify the contractor within 24 hours of the new location if any dumpster (s) are relocated.

(2) Special or Pre/Post Holiday Service – Additional service to empty containers within one (1) business day of request from the COTR to be provided by the contractors. A maximum of 4 times per year.

4. Site Visit: Contractors are encouraged to visit the project site and inspect existing conditions prior to submitting proposals. The WMWR Point of Contact (POC) is Rick Layton, Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist at 580 583-6336 or via email at tRichard_Layton@fws.gov

5. Period of Performance: Service is required for the fiscal year 2026 beginning April 1, 2026, ending March 31, 2027, and if options are exercised, for four (4) additional fiscal years (April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028; April 1, 2028, through March 31, 2029; April 1, 2029, through March 31, 2030; April 1, 2030, through March 31, 2031).

6. Work Hours: Normal daytime work hours are 0730 to 1600 Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Schedule changes must be requested by Contractor in writing to the Contracting Officer for approval.

B. SUBMITTALS:

1. Scope: Submittals include product/manufacturer’s literature and work schedule.

2. Requirements: Allow at least 7 working days for review, plus transmittal time back and forth. Submittals shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer and include the following information:

a) Name and address of submitter (contractor), plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

b) Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

c) Contract number, submittal number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

d) Whether this is an original or re-submittal.

e) Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer’s name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and location of use.

3. There will be no approval of submittals prior to bid opening and award.

Submittals will be evaluated based on the requirements of the specifications, during the submittal process after contract award.

C. CONFORMANCE: Submittals must show clearly that the product, sample, or shop drawing conforms with the specifications.

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