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REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE

1.1 THE WORK CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING

The work performed under this contract consists of furnishing materials, equipment, transportation, and labor necessary to collect refuse and recyclable cardboard in accordance with the stated pick-up schedule and disposal of same at a state licensed sanitary landfill and recycling center located outside of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore boundaries.

1.2 LOCATION

The work described in this contract is to be performed at all of the designated pick-up sites near or within the boundaries of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Pick-up sites are detailed in the price schedule that s to be completed by offeror’s and on the map of the Lakeshore (see Attachment 002 “A06 Drawings(Site Map)” of solicitation)

1.3 PERSONNEL

1.3.1 Contractor's Supervision

The contractor shall provide on-site supervision sufficient to ensure the adequate performance of the specified work.

1.3.2 Number of Personnel

The contractor shall provide personnel to efficiently perform the work of this contract.

Failure to provide a sufficient number of qualified employees will not be grounds for any modification or waiver of contract requirements.

1.3.3 Qualifications

All employees assigned by the contractor to perform work under this contract, including subcontractors and their employees, shall be physically able and capable of carrying out the assigned work. Person operating contractor owned equipment shall hold a current, valid State of Michigan motor vehicle operator's license appropriate to the type of vehicle driven.

1.3.4 Regulations

All persons employed under this contract shall be subject to all applicable federal, state and county regulations and laws. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to inform his/her employees of such regulation and laws, and to assure their compliance.

1.3.5 Dismissal

The contracting officer will have the authority to require the contractor to dismiss from the Lakeshore any employee(s) demonstrating incompetence, flagrant disregard for safety or other regulations, disorderly conduct, or insubordination.

1.4 HOURS OF OPERATION

No collections are to be made in any campground (Sites A-1, B-5) or the Empire N.P.S. housing area (Site B-4) between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 am.

1.5 CHANGES IN COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Written notice of any changes in the collection schedule will be given by the contracting officer to the contractor at least 14 days before the changes are to become effective.

1.6 NUMBER OF CONTAINERS

If it is determined by the contracting officer that additional or fewer containers are needed at a location, the National Park Service shall provide or remove any containers at the designated locations for the period desired.

1.7 FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION

Frequency of pick-up schedule may be increased or decreased as visitor impact creates different demands on the system.

1.8 DAY OF COLLECTION

The contracting officer reserves the right to change the designated days of the week when collections are to be made.

1.9 COLLECTION POINTS

The contracting officer reserves the right to terminate collection service at any given location and/or add new locations requiring collection service upon written notice to the contractor.

1.10 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The contractor shall conduct the operations, including those involving machinery and self-propelled vehicles and equipment, so as to prevent accidents, injuries, and damages, and shall observe all pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and shall comply with applicable state and local safety, health and sanitation laws.

1.11 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

All contractor personnel must use approved safety equipment appropriate to the contract work being performed. Safety equipment must conform to OSHA Safety and Health Standards.

1.12 ACCIDENT REPORTING

The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer Representative of any and all accidents to which the contractor's employees are a party or witness; and, of any and all accidents involving his/her employees or equipment working under this contract.

1.13 LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to insure that all articles found by the contractor's employees are turned in to the Contracting Officer Representative for recording and proper disposition. Items should be turned in within one working day of the time they are found.

1.14 INSURANCE

The contractor must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan insurance regulations.

The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to contractor's equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or the contractor's employees and their belongings brought onto the Government's premises, occasioned by fire, theft, accident, or otherwise. Nor will the Government accept any liability as a result of Contractor or Contractor employee negligence.

Before commencing any work, the contractor shall furnish compensation insurance for employees engaged in this work, shall comply with the Workman's Compensation Laws of the State of Michigan, and shall give proof of such insurance satisfactory to the Contracting officer.

The contractor shall maintain such insurance as will protect him/her and the Government from any claims because of bodily injury (including death) and property damage which may arise from and during the operation of this contract, and shall give proof of such insurance satisfactory to the contracting officer.

1.15 PUBLIC CONTACT

The contractor and all of his/her employees and subcontractors shall treat all members of the visiting public with respect and courtesy, shall answer questions and give directions as requested, and shall in no instance ignore any member of the public seeking assistance or direction.

1.16 PRESERVATION OF STRUCTURES AND NATURAL FEATURES

The contractor shall confine his/her activities to the specific areas to be worked. Damage to or destruction of any structure or natural feature by the contractor shall require repair or replacement, as the Contracting Officer may direct, at the Contractor's expense.

1.17 LEGAL OBLIGATIONS

The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of all laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations pertaining to the collection and disposal of the refuse. The contractor shall obtain any and all licenses and pay all fees for the contracted services.

The contractor agrees to save the Government harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions, debts, liabilities, judgements, costs and attorney's fees arising out of, claimed on account of, or in any manner predicated upon loss or damage to property or injuries to or the death of any and all persons whatsoever, in any manner caused or contributed to by the contractor, his/her agents, servants, or employees while in, upon, or about the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, on which the work upon this contract is to be done, or while going to or departing from the same, and to save the Government harmless from and on the account of any and all damages of any kind which the Government, its officers, agents, and employees may suffer as the result of the act of the contractor, or the act of any of the contractor's assignees or transferees or performance, if any, his/her agents, servants, and employees in or about said Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 Refuse

Items thrown away and intended for disposal, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings and solid industrial wastes.

2.2 Garbage

Solid or semi-solid, animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling preparing, dispensing, cooking and consumption of food. This includes but is not limited to waste food, non-edible portions of food stuff, food wrappings and containers.

2.3 Rubbish

Solid wastes consisting of both combustible and non-combustible wastes such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, and similar materials.

2.4 Dumpster

A closeable receptacle for the temporary retention of refuse. Container is steel, box-like and 3 cubic yards in size .

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

3.1 Containers

The National Park Service shall furnish all dumpsters as detailed in the pick-up schedule.

Platte River Campground has eighteen (18-) 3-cy, rear loading containers, D.H. Day Campground has ten (10) - 3-cy rear loading containers, Empire Housing has one (1) - 3-cy rear loading containers and the Empire Maintenance Complex has five (5) - 3-cy rear loading containers.

3.2 Damage to Containers

The contractor shall be responsible for taking reasonable precautions in handling containers to prevent damage to the containers or lids. Any containers which are damaged during contractor collection and disposal operations, beyond normal wear and tear, shall be replaced by and at the expense of the contractor to the satisfaction of the contracting officer.

3.3 Modifications

Any modification to the dumpsters or cans which are necessary in order to conform to the contractor's equipment shall be accomplished and paid for by the contractor. Any modification must be approved by the contracting officer; any acceptance of proposed modification plans is at the discretion of the contracting officer. All proposed modifications must be submitted in writing.

4. CONTRACTOR - FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

4.1 Equipment

The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment of the size, type and quality necessary to accomplish the requirements of this contract. Failure to provide adequate equipment will not be grounds for any modifications or waiver of contract requirements.

All of the contractor's equipment shall be equipped with proper safety and noise limiting devices and will be in a safe operating condition.

All vehicles shall meet applicable federal, state and county regulations and laws. Hauling equipment shall be an enclosed collection truck, compaction type, designed to prevent loss of refuse in transit. All equipment shall be kept clean and present a good appearance.

5. SPECIFIED TASKS

5.1 Dumpsters listed in the pick-up schedule shall be emptied on each scheduled day, no deviation to the schedule without prior approval from the Contracting Officer Representative. If scheduled day for pick of dumpsters falls on a Holiday, the pick-up shall be as scheduled.

5.2 Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent spillage of refuse during pick-up operation. All refuse spilled during this operation shall be cleaned up prior to leaving the site.

5.3 Each refuse container will be completely emptied of contents each time the container is scheduled for pick-up.

5.4 Material too large to fit in a container, which is deposited immediately adjacent to the container, shall be picked up and disposed of by the contractor. All refuse and litter within a five-foot radius of the containers shall also be collected.

5.5 After emptying, the contractor shall return the containers to their proper station and ensure they are in an upright position with lid securely in place.

5.6 The contractor and his/her employees shall work as quietly and inconspicuously as possible while in the presence of Lakeshore visitors.