Attachment 1 -Performance Work Statement.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Solid Waste Removal Services Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC)

1.0 Objective

The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to obtain contractor-provided solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling services for the Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC) and Annex facility located in Toppenish, Washington. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, vehicles, containers, supervision, transportation, and materials necessary to perform the required services.

2.0 Background

The Yakama Indian Health Center is an Indian Health Service (IHS) operated outpatient healthcare facility serving the Yakama Nation and other eligible American Indian and Alaska Native beneficiaries. The facility provides medical, dental, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and community health services.

Routine waste removal services are required to maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant healthcare environment that supports uninterrupted clinical operations.

3.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall furnish solid waste collection and recycling services, including the rental, servicing, collection, transportation, and lawful disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials generated at Government facilities.

Services shall include weekly collection of all designated containers and disposal of waste in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and local environmental regulations.

The Government may request additional non-recurring waste collection services for construction debris or similar materials on an as-needed basis.

4.0 Performance Requirements

The Contractor shall:

· Provide all waste and recycling containers identified in this PWS.

· Empty all containers once each week unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

· Transport and dispose of all waste at authorized disposal facilities.

· Coordinate pickups with YIHC Maintenance personnel.

· Maintain containers in clean, safe, and serviceable condition.

· Replace damaged containers at no additional cost unless damage is caused by Government negligence.

· Provide monthly invoices identifying services performed and estimated waste volumes collected.

5.0 Service Locations

Yakama Indian Health Center 401 Buster Road Toppenish, WA 98948 Required Container:

· One (1) 30-Cubic Yard Solid Waste Roll-Off Container

· One (1) 3-Cubic Yard Recycling Container Yakama Annex 341 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948 Required Container:

· One (1) 2-Cubic Yard Solid Waste Container

6.0 Performance Standards

7.0 Contractor Responsibilities

The Contractor shall:

· Furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, vehicles, fuel, tools, and supplies required to perform the work.

· Comply with all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and local laws and regulations.

· Ensure personnel conduct themselves professionally while on Government property.

· Coordinate service interruptions or schedule changes with the COR.

· Immediately report any spills, accidents, or property damage occurring during performance.

8.0 Government Responsibilities

The Government shall:

· Provide reasonable access to collection areas.

· Designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

· Notify the Contractor of schedule changes or additional service requirements.

· Review contractor performance and approve invoices.

9.0 Security Requirements

Contractor personnel will require intermittent access to Government facilities solely for performance of this contract.

· Contractor personnel shall be escorted while on site when required.

· Contractor personnel shall not access Government computer systems or sensitive information.

· No background investigation is required.

10.0 Government-Furnished Property

No Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government-Furnished Information (GFI) will be provided under this contract.

11.0 Safety and Environmental Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Washington State, Tribal, and local requirements governing waste handling, transportation, and disposal.

12.0 Place of Performance

Yakama Indian Health Center 401 Buster Road Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakama Annex 341 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948

13.0 Period of Performance

Base Period August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 Option Year 1 August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028 Option Year 2 August 1, 2028 – July 31, 2029 Option Year 3 August 1, 2029 – July 31, 2030 Option Year 4 August 1, 2030 – July 31, 2031

14.0 Deliverables

15.0 Non-Personal Services

This is a non-personal services contract. Contractor employees shall not be considered Government employees and shall not be supervised by Government personnel. Government oversight is limited to monitoring contract performance and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

16.0 Confidentiality

Although contractor personnel are not expected to access Protected Health Information (PHI), they shall comply with all applicable HIPAA, Privacy Act, and Indian Health Service confidentiality requirements while performing work on Government property.

17.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance

The Government will monitor contractor performance through:

· Visual inspection of completed services

· Review of contractor invoices

· Customer complaints

· Documentation review

· Periodic performance evaluations Failure to meet performance standards may result in corrective action requests and other remedies available under the contract.