SPECSRUBFY11.doc

APPROVAL & CERTIFICATION CENTER

SPECIFICATIONS FOR RUBBISH REMOVAL SERVICES

RFQ ACC-2724

I. Scope These technical provisions describe the rubbish removal services for the Approval and Certification Center complex located at 765 Technology Drive (Dallas Pike area), Triadelphia, West Virginia.

II. Description of Work

A.

The work covered in these specifications consists of furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, containers, loading, unloading, removal, hauling and disposal of debris and waste material from four buildings. Rubbish consists of: (a) combustible and noncombustible materials; such as, paper, wrappings, carbon, metal, floor sweepings, grass cuttings and tree trimmings, wastepaper, lumber, etc., and (b) non-edible garbage.

B.

Price quoted by the contractor is to include all insurance, taxes, licenses, permits, equipment, and any other costs which may be incurred by the contractor during the term of this contract. The contractor shall be responsible for providing proper disposal of all items collected, including obtaining and paying for dump-fill privileges, if necessary.

III. Frequency of Trash Removal

Regularly scheduled trash removal shall be made at Building I twice each week and at Buildings II, III and IV once each week between the workdays of Monday through Friday and between the hours of 5 a.m. and 12 noon.

IV. Containers A. Contractor shall furnish the following metal rubbish containers (dumpsters):

i. Building I - One of 6-cubic yard capacity

ii. Building II - One of 8-cubic yard capacity

iii. Building III - One of 4-cubic yard capacity

iv. Building IV - One of 4-cubic yard capacity

B. Containers provided to the Approval and Certification Center under this contract must be void of broken lids, rust, sharp edges, damaged wheels, or otherwise damaged. If such damage or wear should occur, the containers are to be repaired to original-like condition or replaced.

C. Once trash is emptied, containers must be placed upright and in aligned position (not scattered from designated loading point or toppled on grounds or driveways).

V. Environmental Requirements The contractor shall be required to dispose of rubbish in a manner that will not cause conditions detrimental to the public health or constitute a health hazard. The contractor will assume full responsibility for compliance with all Federal, State, City, and County laws, rules and regulations governing the removal of waste materials.

VI. Compression of Rubbish The contents of each rubbish container will be compressed by Government contract personnel as tightly as may be possible without the application of mechanical force. Most rubbish will be in plastic bags. Also, shredded paper placed in dumpsters will be in plastic bags and secured.

VII. Failure to Perform If the contractor fails to make pickups as scheduled or described herein, it is agreed that the Government is authorized to make arrangements to remove the rubbish or perform associated tasks; such as, cleanup after pickup. Costs of such arrangements will be charged to the contractor. The Center’s maintenance crew will maintain a record of time used to clean up spillage left by the contractor.

VIII. Contractor’s Liability The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with repairs of damages to the Center’s facilities and grounds caused by contractor-owned vehicles or contractor-employed personnel. If contractor response to reports of damage is not received by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at the Approval and Certification Center, the Government reserves the right to deduct costs incurred by the Mine Safety and Health Administration from the monthly payment to the contractor.