Attachment 1 PWS Biohazard Waste Removal DRAFT.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

BIOHAZARD WASTE REMOVAL

AT

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, FLORIDA

MARCH 2026

BIOHAZARD WASTE REMOVAL & DISPOSAL AT

PERFROMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Place of performance: 482ND Medical Squadron, 12749 Elmendorf St., Bldg 347, Homestead ARB, FL 33039-1299

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE: Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, supplies, and equipment to pick-up and dispose of medical waste generated by the 482ND Medical Squadron. Service shall be provided at the following locations and frequencies:

1.1 Building 347 Biohazard Waste Storage - once per month

1.2 Option to utilize emergency pick up as needed

1.3 All pick-up times will be coordinated with end customer

1.4 Containers, manifests, collection, transport, treatment and disposal of all regulated medical waste on an on-call basis upon request or through online customer portal.

1.5 The company performing services under this contract shall have been in the medical waste disposal business for a minimum of the past two years.

2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

2.1 Provide appropriate collection, storage, and shipping containers. Preferred container is a 33-gallon capacity Medium Corrugated box in accordance with standard industry practice as needed. Any containers used will meet the requirements of the standards for occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens. All containers used must be labeled with appropriate regulatory markings. Waste will be packaged for transportation in accordance with the standards of 49 CFR Part 173. Additionally, packaging should have the UN compliance symbol on it or the contractor will provide documentation of testing of containers meeting the requirements stated in 49 CFR 173.197. Labeled containers shall be provided by the contractor for the duration of the contract to include a 30-day period following the termination of the contract.

2.2 The contractor is not required to provide services on any federal holidays.

2.3 Contractor shall provide a copy of the medical waste tracking form along with the certificate of destruction. Serialized container numbers will appear on the tracking forms.

2.4 Ensure all containers are appropriately marked with either a DOT Infectious Waste Substance label or an OSHA biohazard marking.

2.5 Collect and transport medical waste via sealed truck to EPA approved disposal site designated by the contractor.

2.6 Ensure waste is destroyed IAW local, state, and federal regulations.

2.7 Sign the manifest prior to departure from the pick-up site. One copy of the manifest will be signed and provided to the 482nd Medical Squadron.

2.7.1 Manifest will contain the following information at minimum:

2.7.1.1 Generators name and mailing address

2.7.1.2 Transporters name and mailing address

2.7.1.3 Phone numbers of the generator and contractor destination

2.7.1.4 Tracking number

2.7.1.5 Date and signature of transporter

2.8 The contractor shall provide 482nd Medical Squadron with a certificate of disposal for each shipment of medical waste autoclaved/incinerated within 45 days of waste pick-up. The certificate of disposal shall include the date, weight, quantity and type of containers, site, and manifest number for each shipment, as well as the customer's name, address, and account number.

2.9 Before beginning and upon completion of any scheduled or unscheduled service call visit, the contractor's service representative will contact a representative of 482nd Medical Squadron’s authorized call list at (786) 415- 7612, or (786) 415-8392. The contractor shall pick-up the filled biohazard waste containers at 482nd Medical Squadron on pre-designated date decided at least a month in advance between the hours of 0730 and 1600 (excluding federal holidays).

2.10 The contractor will be held professionally liable for errors and/or omissions during the performance of this contract.

2.11 The contractor and contractor representatives shall always comply with Air Force safety standards while on government property. In accordance with AFI 91-202, AFMAN91-203, AFI 91-207 and Federal Occupational, Health and Safety agency (OSHA) standards, safe working practices shall be followed.

2.12 The contractor will be held professionally liable for errors and/or omissions during the performance of this contract.

2.13 The waste containers shall be serialized and serial numbers and pick-up dates shall appear on the tracking forms. The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and rules governing regulated medical waste for generators, transporters and/or treatment facilities for the duration of this contract. All waste containers provided by the contractor shall be clean and free of any labels from previous shipments.

2.14 The contractor shall submit monthly invoices for the amount of hazardous medical waste picked up at the above location. The invoice amount shall be calculated at the agreed upon rate per firm fixed price per pick-up. Invoices shall be sent by the contractor, so they are received by 482nd Medical Squadron no later than the five days after pick-up.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES:

3.1 Government will provide secure storage space for containers.