A04_SOW_FY24_Solid_Waste.doc

Statement of Work Joshua Tree National Park Solid Waste Removal

FY 2024-2029

Part 1:

Scope/Background/Objective

1.1 Scope of Work

To procure trash collection and solid waste disposal services throughout Joshua Tree National Park. Park headquarters address is 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. The total of number of dumpsters is one hundred nine (109). National Park Service (NPS)-owned waste containers (104) and (5) vendor owned waste containers to be serviced. Waste Containers are in the following areas: Black Rock District, Central District and Cottonwood District.

1.2 Background

The frequency of collections for Black Rock Canyon, Central District, and the Cottonwood District Areas is as follows:

Winter Schedules (September 1 – May 31) –

· Empty all rear & front load dumpsters one (1) time per week.

Summer Schedule (June 1 – June 30) & (September 1 – September 30) -

· Empty all rear & front load dumpsters one (1) time per week.

Summer Schedule (1 July – Aug 30) -

· Empty all rear & front load dumpsters once (1) every two weeks.

1.3 Objective

To enhance the park visitor experience, and address health and safety issues of park visitors, park employees and contractors.

1.4 Period of Performance

The contract shall be for one (1) year, with four (4) option years to follow.

Base Year: July 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

Option Year 1: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Option Year 1: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028

Option Year 1: April 1, 2028 - March 31, 2029 Part 2: Contractor Tasks & Supplies Contract Superintendence:

A superintendent needs to have 5 years of experience with direct superintendence similar to this scope of work (SOW). If prime contractor is self-performing the work, then daily direct onsite superintendence is not required. If the prime contractor is subcontracting the work out, the prime must have a superintendent physically available to be onsite, within two (2) hours of COR call out, during every pickup day when they are in the park. The contractor shall submit a letter to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officers Representative on quoter’s experience that is related to the SOW.

The contractor will be responsible for the proper removal of all solid waste from one hundred nine (109) waste containers/dumpsters (104 NPS owned and 5 owned by waste vendor) as follows:

One hundred nine (109) dumpsters:

Black Rock District (14 total): 12 (campgrounds) & Black Rock Horse Camp (1 NPS owned & 1 Vendor owned) Central District (82 total):

(Campgrounds) Belle (3), White Tank (3), Jumbo Rocks (19), Ryan (5), Hidden Valley (11), Sheep Pass (6), Indian Cove (20).

(Day Use areas) Quail Springs Picnic Area (2), Boy Scout Trailhead (1), Lost Horse (1), Intersection Rock (1), Hidden Valley Picnic Area (3), Barker Dam (1), Cap Rock (1), Rattlesnake Canyon Picnic Area (1).

(Other) Park Headquarters (3), Pinto Wye Maintenance Yard (1 Vendor Owned) Cottonwood District (14 total):

Housing (2 NPS & 1 Vendor Owned), Campgrounds (7), Maintenance Yard (2 NPS & 2 vendor owned) Current dipsy dumpsters are 3.5yds each.

The contractor shall be responsible for cleanup of any litter spilled when emptying containers.

Optional pick-ups/increase in frequency: Provide pricing for future increase(s) in pick-ups or increase in frequency, due to increased visitation during the contract for the base year and each option year. (see price schedule)

2.1 Reporting

The contractor shall provide MONTHLY & ANNUAL weight data (tons) from verified scale receipts or by volume (cubic yards) of actual trash collected.

2.2 Equipment

The contractor shall be required to use vehicles equipped with compactor-type units for collection and transportation of refuse. These vehicles shall be sealed to prevent leaking of liquids or other waste materials while collecting and transporting garbage.

Vehicles used in the performance of this contract shall be maintained in good mechanical condition so that there will be no leaking of fluids.

The contractor shall RETROFIT vehicle truck forks to avoid damage to NPS-owned dumpsters.

2.3 Submittal Requirement for Property Management

Seven (7) days prior to onsite work, contractor will provide a property management report per FAR 52.245-1(b) Part 3: Contract End Items Inspection and acceptance of the emptied waste containers in each of the collection sites will be made by park personnel.