A04_SOW.pdf

Scope of Work

Trash & Recycle Pickup Services

Delaware Water Gap NRA

1. Introduction. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is located in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has over 70,000 of land and 40 miles of river with various recreational opportunities available throughout.

2. Scope. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidentals, (incidental includes dumpsters which will be included as part of and includes in bid price), necessary to pick up trash and recyclables at five designated locations within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, as displayed on attached map. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is located in the counties of Pike and Monroe in Pennsylvania, and the counties of Sussex and Warren in New Jersey. Contractor is required to carry and keep current, applicable permits for each state and/or county as required including (get permit number and name from Schield’s)

3. Period of Performance.

Base Year Time of Award – February 4, 2024

Option Year 1 February 5, 2024 – February 4, 2025

Option Year 2 February 5, 2025 – February 4, 2026

Option Year 3 February 5, 2026 – February 4, 2027

Option Year 4 February 5, 2027 – February 4, 2028

Schedule of Items Schedule of Items contains estimated quantities of dumpster pickups for DEWA for the base year of award and five subsequent option years base on documented trends of use at each area. Estimated quantities are based on recent past years totals.

Quantities Quantities will be on an as-called basis, the number of collection pickup increases when visitation peaks in summer months. Chado dumpsters will only be needed May thru mid- November. There will be no pickup physical requirement of dumpster on location between mid-November and the end of April at the Chado location. Smithfield Beach and

Milford Beach dumpsters will only be needed mid-May through mid-October. There will be no pickup physical requirement of dumpsters on location between mid-November and the mid-May at the Smithfield Beach and Milford Beach locations. All other dumpsters are necessary year-round.

Delivery method by Contractor The Contractor shall pick up trash and recyclables at designated sites when called via telephone and expected to respond within 24 hrs. unless other arrangements are made with CO/COTR. Contractor shall provide a single cost per dumpster per dumpster type per site and enter in the bid schedule.

Commingled Recycling NPS preferred recycle method is commingling of single stream items such as glass, plastic, aluminum., tin, paper, and cardboard in one dumpster. The method of collection can be specified and bid by individual contractor and will be noted to COR. If contractor specifies a method different from NPS preferred method, contractor will need to provide additional dumpsters accordingly if separation of recyclable s is required. This cost will be included in the bid price.

Contract Period This contract consists of one base year with four additional option year. The Contractor shall provide bid prices for the base year and following five option year.

Recording of Disposal Amount, (weight), of dumping shall be recorded and reported to COR via email monthly during invoicing. The invoice must include separate line items included for each pickup of recyclable and trash. Contractor must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Record of Dumping Vendor agrees to produce records when required to prove that waste and recyclables are properly disposed of IAW with state and federal regulations.

Vendor’s Invoices Vendor’s invoices must be submitted and contain the following:

• Weight of trash and weight of recyclables which are to be provided separately.

• When requested by COR, Contractor is required to produce landfill an recycle center weight tickets.

Payment Will be made at the contracted price of dumpsters for each location per single pickup for actual single quantity of trash or recycles hauled and disposed. Invoice must be sent to Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Capacity Contractor shall have the capacity to supply required number of onsite dumpsters and to collect dumpster amount quantities within 24 hours of when services are requested. All dumpsters are to be provided onsite as contracted. NPS requested dumpster sizes and capacity are:

New Jersey Chado Maintenance Compound – One(1) covered bear-proof 15-yard trash dumpster, and two(2) 15 yard open top dumpster (one trash, one recycle)- TOTAL

DUMPSTERS 3

Pennsylvania Bushkill Maintenance Compound - One(1) covered bear-proof 15-yard trash dumpster, and two(2) 15 yard open top dumpster (one trash, one recycle)- TOTAL

DUMPSTERS 3

Pennsylvania Dingmans Maintenance Compound – Two (2) covered bear-proof 15-yard dumpsters (one recycles, one trash) – Total Dumpsters 3.

Pennsylvania Smithfield Beach – One(1) Covered bear-proof 15-yard trash dumpster -

TOTAL DUMPSTER 1

Pennsylvania Milford Beach – One(1) Covered bear-proof 15-yard trash dumpster -

TOTAL DUMPSTER 1

Safety Program The Contractor shall be responsible for employee safety on the work site and shall establish an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors. Report any and all accidents or injuries that occur to the Contracting Officer. Place all require protective barriers and take all necessary measures to assure unauthorized personal do not enter the work site. Assure there are no hazards to park visitors or any personnel during execution of the work.

Bear Fences Some NPS trash dumpster areas contain electrified fences to prevent animals from entering the dumpsters. Contractor is responsible for understanding and completing process of disconnecting power to fence to access dumpsters and reconnecting power before leaving the location. Contractor should report any problems such as lack of power, breakage of fence legs, sagging, etc., to COR as soon as they are noted.

Accident Prevention Plan Before pickup of trash, submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, an accident prevention plan, containing as a minimum, the following information: Name of responsible supervisor, safety meeting schedule, first aid procedures, hazard assessments, training and qualifications of employees, emergency planning, accident reporting procedures, vehicles, equipment and tools conformance with DOT and OSHA regulations, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements. This plan will include spillage cleanup plan.

Protection of Property The contractor shall exercise caution and care to prevent unnecessary conflict with, or potential hazards to road users, NPS employees, or park visitors. The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage caused by hi personnel or equipment to any existing structures such as bridges, culverts, signs, guardrails, or any other Government infrastructure or property. Repair or replacement to these structures shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

The Government shall not be liable to loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished by the Contractor.

1.1 Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area requires the picking up of trash throughout specified locations in the NRA and legal disposal of such trash. Disposal of trash must be at a legal and approved location. Contractor shall include the cost of legal disposal in the quoted unit prices.

1.2 Contractor will ensure that each location where work is completed is free and clear of any spillage, loose trash, or debris, prior to departure from each site.

Invoicing and Payments Invoicing must be submitted monthly after services have been rendered for the given month, via Internet Payment Processing (IPP), and in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW).

Contractor will document total pounds hauled from each location each time pickup/change out occurs and forward to COR.