Attachment 1 - solid waste FLW - rev 0.5.docx

Solid Waste Management and Recycling FLW Performance Work Statement Attachment 1

PWS Attachment 1

Solid Waste Management FLW

26 Sept 2023

Table of Contents

1.0 General Information.

Overview.

Solid Waste Management is a comprehensive approach to managing non-hazardous solid waste that encompasses green procurement, waste prevention, and disposal programs. The Contractor, partnering with the installation, shall determine and utilize the most cost effective Recycle and Solid Waste Management services, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices, to maximize diversion. The Contractor shall dispose of all commercial, industrial, and community activity waste in accordance with (IAW) all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The waste shall be disposed of at a Subtitle “D” Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfill located in the State of Missouri and approved and fully permitted by the Department of Environmental Management. The Contractor shall pay all applicable fees associated with disposal.

1.2 Deliverables. The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare reports, and submit information as specified by the Deliverables as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR).

1.3 Co-mingling Waste. The Contractor shall not co-mingle or transport MSW refuse with off-post generated MSW refuse. Solid waste and recyclables generated (excluding regulated medical or hazardous waste) shall be collected, transported, and disposed of at the direction of the COR/ACOR.

1.4 Outside Normal Duty Hours. Except for specials events, the Contractor shall not be required to provide services after normal duty hours, weekends and Federal holidays. Services outside of normal duty hours must be authorized by the Contracting Officer (KO).

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Scope. Except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and services, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to: perform all operations for the collection and disposal of refuse and recoverable materials generated at FLW and LORA; operate the FLW Recycling Center, Compost / Clean Fill Area and Brush / Stump Area; facilitate e-waste recycling events; and recycle or dispose of used oil, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall determine the best disposal method for solid waste management to avoid picking up an empty dumpster or container. The disposal method shall be approved by the COR. The Contractor shall empty recycle/refuse containers, compacters, and roll-offs as required in this PWS and as required in the TEs. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to relocate refuse and recoverable material collection points, to decrease or increase the number of collection points without additional expense to the Government as long as it does not increase the overall collection points by more than +/- 15% of the original number. In the event of demand fluctuations, frequency adjustments above or below 15% must be approved by KO. The Contractor shall remove all litter and waste on the ground within a ten (10) foot radius of the container. The Contractor shall track and report to the COR/ACOR all container weights and number of services per week. The Contractor shall perform services IAW approved scheduled routes for pick-up and respond to calls for service when dumpsters reach full before scheduled pick-up. Recyclable items include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Cardboard

b. Woody debris and wood pallets

c. Plastics

d. Paper

e. Aluminum/tin cans

f. Scrap metal (including brass from expended rounds)

g. Toner cartridges

h. Mattresses

i. Electronics

2.1.1 Ordnance. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor knowingly accept ammunition, explosives, or firearms. The Contractor shall immediately report all potentially explosive items or materials to the Provost Marshal’s Office and Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

2.1.2 Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall not handle asbestos, human remains, or compact military food heaters. The Contractor shall not handle bio-medical (also known as “red bag”) or other hazardous materials. The Contractor shall report to the COR/ACOR any hazardous materials identified or discovered at the Collection Point.

2.1.2.1 Hazardous and Special Waste: If a material listed herein is recycled, payment requirements specified in section 4.0, Recycle Center Operations, subparagraph 4.2.1 shall apply. All other disposal costs shall be charged to the appropriate CLIN. The following specific requirements apply

2.1.2.2 Tires / Batteries / White Goods: Tires (approximately 25/year), batteries (approximately 6/year) and white goods (approximately 5/year) shall be transported by the contractor to a reputable recycling company. Should there be no market for recycling, disposal must be IAW appropriate State and Federal Regulations.

2.1.2.3 Hazardous Wastes: The Contractor is not required to dispose of hazardous wastes. If hazardous wastes, or any other unusual wastes, are encountered during collection operations, the Contractor shall contact the COR for handling and turn-in instructions.

2.1.2.4 Waste Soil: The Contractor shall haul and dispose of waste soil, which meets the definition of “special waste”, on an as-needed basis. Materials to be hauled will be picked up and hauled from FLW, and taken directly to the landfill. The disposal ticket from the landfill will be used as documentation for the load. No load will be paid for without a disposal ticket associated with it. Disposal costs will be paid based on actual tonnage disposed of but will not be paid without a delivery ticket from the landfill showing the disposal weight.

2.1.3 Scavenging. The Contractor shall prohibit scavenging of materials from the Collection Point. The Contractor shall not salvage materials. The Contractor shall maintain the Collection Point to discourage the harboring, feeding, and breeding of disease vectors.

2.2 Schedules.

2.2.1 Recycle/Refuse Collection Schedule. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR/ACOR to develop a schedule that minimizes interference with Government business and submit the schedule to the KO for approval. The Contractor's schedule shall cover a 12month period. The Contractor shall submit the schedules not later than (NLT) ten (10) days prior to contract performance start date and every subsequent option period. The Contractor shall submit changes to the schedule to the KO NLT ten (10) working days prior to the proposed implementation date of any change. The Contractor shall not implement schedules or changes to the work schedule without prior written approval from the KO. The Contractor shall perform all work under the contract IAW the Contractor's schedules. All schedules shall be submitted to the KO for approval.

2.2.2 Specific Tasks Routes/Schedules Submittals (Scheduled Collections). The Contractor shall establish a collection schedule for pick-ups as shown on TE 4. The schedules shall include the day(s) of the week collections will occur. Tentative schedules shall be submitted with the submission of the proposal and finalized schedules shall be submitted to the COR prior to work beginning. The finalized schedules shall be adhered to throughout the life of the contract, or a new schedule has been submitted to and approved by the COR. Collection operations shall be conducted during the period 0730 and 1600 hours. Collection operations outside these hours will require prior approval of the COR.

2.2.2.1 Collection Schedules

2.2.2.1.1 Recoverable Materials Schedule: The recoverable material collection points listed in TE 3 shall be serviced as follows:

2.2.2.1.1.1 Cardboard containers that are between three (3) and eight (8) cubic yards shall be serviced weekly.

2.2.2.1.1.2 White paper containers that are between three (3) and eight (8) cubic yards shall be serviced monthly.

2.2.2.1.1.3 Thirty (30) cubic yard containers and multi-bins shall be serviced as needed, when two-thirds full.

2.2.2.1.2 LORA Trash and Refuse Schedule: All trash and refuse containers at LORA shall be collected as described in TE 6.

2.2.2.1.3 Inclement Weather Schedule: The Contractor shall collect refuse during periods of inclement weather unless exception is authorized by the COR on a case-by- case basis. If exceptions are granted, the Contractor shall accomplish all collection for each day missed in order to "makeup" all missed collections within 24 hours after the severe weather has terminated. If not all “makeup” collections can be made in 24 hours, the Contractor shall submit a revised schedule to the COR for approval. Rescheduling to provide "makeup" collections shall not be a basis for a claim by the Contractor for additional compensation.

2.2.2.1.4 Holidays: When the observed holiday falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, the Contractor shall complete scheduled collections for the holiday on the following day after the holiday. When the observed holiday falls on a Friday, scheduled collections for the holiday shall be completed on the Thursday prior to the holiday. The one exception to this is collection at the mess halls. When the observed holiday falls on a Monday the Contractor shall still be required to complete the collections on that Monday.

2.3 Recycle Support. The Contractor shall collect recyclables generated on post. The Contractor shall also assist with the receipt, shipment preparation, and delivery of recyclable products to local vendors or entities on post, as directed by the COR/ACOR. Materials shall be delivered and hauled directly to a vendor (e.g., the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposal Services Office).

2.3.1 Recyclables Segregation. The Contractor shall segregate recyclable materials by commodity type. The Contractor shall load the segregated commodities for transport IAW Department of Transportation (DOT) Standards. The Contractor shall assist in the disposal of non-recyclable items found during the recyclable commodity segregation process.

2.3.1.1 Cardboard. The Contractor shall collect cardboard from troop barracks and other building residents receiving furniture and other items, including cardboard left by Contractors.

2.3.1.2 Bulk Items. The Contractor shall collect and dispose of bulky items (e.g., shipping cartons, scrap lumber, discarded furniture, appliances, toys, wood pallets) placed at collection stations, curb side or outside a refuse container.

2.3.1.3 Hazardous Items. Items such as refrigerators, freezers, and window air conditioner units may contain chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) which must be purged by the Base Maintenance contractor. Items containing CFCs shall be picked up and properly disposed.

2.3.1.4 Scrap Metal Items. Scrap metal roll-offs will be inspected by the COR/ACOR prior to transport. The Contractor shall obtain a stamped DD form 1348-1A, Issue Release/Receipt Document, from the vendor and submit the stamped form to the COR/ACOR.

2.3.1.5 Toner Cartridge Items. The Contractor shall palletize and shrink wrap all cartridges and electronics for shipment if collected by the Government for selling.

2.3.1.6 Yard Waste Items. .N/A

2.3.1.7 Yard Waste Areas. .N/A

2.3.1.8 Brass Deformer. The Contractor shall deform all expended brass ammunition casings (.50 caliber and below) and containerize the deformed casings into boxes.

2.3.1.9 Mattresses. The contractor will collect old mattresses as may be required from government organizations and transport them to a reputable recycling company. Should there be no market for recycling, disposal must be IAW appropriate State and Federal Regulations.

2.4 Collection Containers.

2.4.1 Container Management. The Contractor shall place, combine, relocate, and remove all recycle/refuse containers and equipment in types and quantities, adequate to collect and deliver after receiving approval from the COR/ACOR. Damages to property or grounds after placing containers shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

2.4.2 Containers and Installation Access. The recycle/refuse collection containers shall be positioned more than fifteen (15) yards from a food establishment’s entrance doors and adjacent entry way.

2.4.3 Containers in Field Training Areas. The Contractor shall provide recycle/refuse containers to support training on ranges. The COR/ACOR will ensure all range and training area roads are accessible prior to collecting, disposing, or relocating containers.

2.4.4 HAZMAT in Containers. The Contractor shall notify the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division immediately after asbestos or other HAZMAT has been identified.

2.4.5 Container Approval. All recycle/refuse collection containers (e.g., bins, totes, or cages) shall be COR approved.

2.4.6 Serviceable Containers. Both government furnished and contractor furnished containers shall be in a serviceable condition upon placement and remain in a serviceable condition per EPA Regulations 40 CFR 243.100 and 40 CFR 243.200-1 during the term of the contract. The containers are unserviceable if any one of the following conditions exist:

a. Container does not meet specifications

b. Container is not leak proof (storm water pollution prevention compliant)

c. Container is not enclosed (except for roll-off containers designed to be open)

d. Doors, lids or hardware are missing, damaged, not operational, or do not close in the manner in which they were designed to close

e. Over twenty-five percent (25%) of exposed surface is not a uniform color (painted if container is not molded or composite plastic)

f. Over ten percent (10%) of exposed surface is covered with rust

g. Container exterior is damaged (substantial dents, holes, excessive scratches, burrs, ragged edges that present the container in an undesirable appearance).

2.4.7 Container Lids. All solid waste container tops, lids, and doors shall be closed after emptying.

2.4.8 Evaluating Containers. The Contractor shall evaluate the condition of collection recycle/refuse containers on a quarterly basis and provide this information in a report to the COR/ACOR. The report shall include container size, serial number, location, condition rating, number of times cleaned that quarter, number of times painted that quarter, the number of times repaired that quarter, number of dumpsters moved that quarter, total number of serviceable collection containers, and number of collection containers in need of repair.

2.4.9 Container Replacements. Deteriorated solid waste containers shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall replace containers within two (2) working days of receiving notification. The Contractor shall furnish replacement containers when containers are removed for cleaning, painting, maintenance, or repair.

2.4.10 Container Spillage. The Contractor shall pick up all spillage resulting from emptying of container and compacting of solid waste, recycle material, or grease in vehicles.

2.4.11 Complaints. Complaints regarding unsanitary conditions due to Contractor negligence shall be corrected by the Contractor within two (2) hours of notification.

2.4.12 Container Cleaning Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the COR/ACOR with a recommended recycling/refuse collection container cleaning schedule NLT ten (10) calendar days after contract award. The Contractor shall only clean recycling/refuse dumpsters containing food waste, (e.g., containers at dining facilities, cafeterias, etc.) as needed. The Contractor shall provide to the COR/ACOR with a list of refuse collection containers that have received cleaning service each month throughout the Period of Performance (POP). The Contractor shall provide a Monthly Refuse Container Cleaning Schedule that shall include days of service, each container location, container type, cleaning time, and cleaning method. The Contractor shall clean and sanitize recycling/refuse containers as needed to ensure they are clean and odorless.

2.4.13 Container Condition, Painting and Repair (both GFP and CFP): The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the painting and repairs, including touch-up painting of the repaired area. The repairs shall be IAW the recommended standards of the container manufacturer. The Contractor shall inspect containers thoroughly each time they are washed to ensure the container meets the recommended standards.

2.4.13.1 Container Painting (both GFP and CFP):

2.4.13.1.1 The refuse containers shall be heavily steam cleaned both inside and out and then cold water rinsed to remove foreign substances. Scraping may be necessary to remove encrustations. Rust spots shall be removed down to clean bright metal, using wire brushes or high- speed power wire brushing. The use of chipping tools will not be permitted. Inside and outside surfaces will be cleaned to remove any oil, grease, dirt or other items detrimental to painting. Cleaned containers must be inspected and approved by the COR before the Contractor begins any painting operation.

2.4.13.1.2 Approved containers which have been cleaned and rust removed shall then have all clean metal surfaces inside and out primed/painted with a zinc chromate alkyd type primer/paint, conforming to Federal Specification TT-P-645A, applied by brush only. Minimum mil thickness of paint shall be two (2) mils. The container shall be painted on all exterior surfaces including the bottom.

2.4.13.1.3 Refuse bins shall be painted “Chestnut Brown” (Federal Standard 595A - Federal Color Number 10080).

2.4.13.1.4 Recycle bins shall be painted BFI Blue (73-4243c Sheboygan Paint).

2.4.13.1.5 Re-Stenciling: Any nomenclature, e.g. building number found on the containers shall be re-stenciled on the finished repainted container using white gloss paint.

2.4.13.1.6 Recycling signage and other decals (i.e. Recycle Material Only - No Trash) shall be applied as needed to advertise material requirements or identify recycling containers. Decals shall be placed on Government furnished containers as well as Contractor furnished containers. The Government recycling program manager must approve all signage and decal design. Signage shall be consistent among all recycle containers.

2.4.13.2 At the end of each month the Contractor must submit a request to the DPW Municipal Services Branch listing the containers that have been designated as needing to be painted or repaired. The COR will inspect the containers to approve the painting or repairs to each container. Once the painting or repairs have been completed the COR will inspect the containers again and sign off on the painting or repair request. The signed request must be submitted to the COR when the painting or repair is invoiced.

2.4.13.2.1 Unserviceable Government-Furnished Containers: The Contractor shall identify unserviceable Government containers to the COR. The COR shall then designate the containers as (1) condemned, (2) serviceable, or (3) repairable. The Contractor shall remove condemned or repairable containers from service and replace them with serviceable Government furnished containers within two (2) hours. Repairable containers shall be made available by the Contractor for service within ten (10) working days after removal from site. The Contractor shall deliver unserviceable containers to disposal location as directed by the COR.

2.4.13.2.2 Containers rendered operationally unserviceable through normal fair, wear, and tear shall be identified by the Contractor and reported to the COR within four (4) hours of such determination. In any case, the change in status of GFP (e.g., packing machinery, etc.) from serviceable to unserviceable does not excuse the contractor from conducting normal business and is not to be construed as a work stoppage authorization without approval of the KO.

2.4.13.2.3 Contractor-Furnished Containers: Unserviceable Contractor furnished containers shall be replaced. The Contractor shall remove the container from service and replace with a serviceable container within two (2) hours. The Contractor shall replace all containers removed for cleaning with replacement containers from Government stock to ensure that collection stations have adequate refuse containers.

2.4.13.2.4 Excess or Unserviceable Property: The Contractor shall identify low use, excess property or unserviceable property for evaluation by the GPA. Excess property in an unserviceable condition pending disposition instructions from the GPA will not be repaired until directed by the GPA.

2.4.13.2.5 All containers shall be painted and re-stenciled IAW paragraph 2.4.13 of this PWS prior to re-servicing.

2.5 Collection Vehicles.

2.5.1 Vehicle Maintenance. Collection vehicles shall be maintained and serviced IAW the manufacturers’ recommendations. The Contractor shall ensure collection vehicles receive periodic safety checks and all irregularities shall be repaired before the vehicle is operated. The Contractor shall remove, all inoperable or unserviceable Contractor-furnished vehicles and equipment, off the installation. The Contractor shall not leave MSW in collection vehicles over twenty-four (24) hours. The collection vehicle operator shall immediately clean up all spills caused during the operation. All operators of Contractor-furnished vehicles shall be licensed by the State and operate IAW installation traffic regulations. The Contractor shall not leave vehicles unattended unless properly locked and secured.

2.5.2 Unserviceable Vehicles. The Contractor shall have serviceable vehicles to ensure completion of contract requirements in the event of breakdowns, repair, or other mechanical problems. Vehicles that are identified as unserviceable shall be repaired or replaced NLT seven (7) calendar days at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide maintenance and repair service.

2.5.3 Vehicle Safety. Collection equipment of the types used for the collection, storage, and transportation of MSW shall meet the standards established by the American National Standards Institute (as of the effective date(s) established in ANSI Z245.1, Safety Standards for Refuse Collection Equipment).

2.6 Special Events/Tasks.

2.6.1 Special Events Planning. The Contractor shall participate in the planning and coordinating of special events. Scheduled special events typically take place installation-wide.

2.6.2 Additional Services. The Contractor shall be required to provide any additional collections or relocate containers for special ceremonies, small construction projects, security, organizational events, unit moves, and to satisfy the Command. Relocations shall be accomplished, with the approval from the COR, not more than eight (8) working hours after the verbal request by phone. Major events requiring refuse and recycling support will be planned two (2) weeks in advance and the Contractor shall provide services necessary to support the event. The Contractor shall place recycling and refuse containers at the event or locations for the period of time specified by the COR/ACOR.

2.6.3 Airfields. N/A

2.7 Other Events.

2.7.1 Storms and Natural Disasters. The Contractor shall provide additional collection containers or increase frequency of services to manage the temporary demand. The Contractor shall provide additional resources as needed to facilitate returning to full operational capacity.

2.7.2 Inclement Weather Planning. Upon notification of destructive weather by the COR/ACOR to prevent damage to containers, the Contractor shall collect all containers and temporarily relocate them to positions adjacent to buildings or other immovable structures. The Contractor shall provide appropriate tie-downs. The Contractor shall return all refuse/recycle collection containers to normal positions when destructive weather conditions have diminished.

2.7.3 Inclement Weather Delay. If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, then the Contractor shall request approval from the KO to suspend services. The Contractor shall suspend collection and disposal operations because of inclement weather only after receiving approval from the KO. The Contractor shall resume operations with KO approval.

2.7.4 Unscheduled Clean-Ups. The Contractor shall remove materials on the ground at collection sites and clean-up unauthorized (illegal) dump sites. Examples may include abandoned property generated from unit moves or barracks clean-ups. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate containers and labor.

2.7.5 Examples of Additional and Unscheduled Requirements. Additional requirements include the following: military unit moves, barracks/dormitory clean-ups, Air Show, Armed Forces Day, military unit field exercises, Freedom Fest, Family Day, and Single Soldier Day, recovery operations due to natural causes or man-made causes, and military unit deployments. The Contractor shall provide collection containers to adequately manage the waste volume. Unscheduled events will be coordinated through the COR/ACOR. Upon notification, the Contractor shall provide the required services within five (5) working days.

2.7.6 Emergency Work. The KO may designate a work requirement as an emergency. The Contractor shall respond immediately to emergency work requests. The Contractor shall divert employees, if necessary, to respond to and accomplish emergency work. Emergency work would be necessary for the protection of life, health, or safety. Response time shall not exceed one (1) hour and work shall commence within two (2) hours upon notification. The Contractor shall continue working until the work is complete.

2.7.7 Installation Closures. The Contractor shall have a Project Manager, designated as emergency essential, to handle refuse collections during installation closures IAW to DFARS 237.76.

2.8 Reports.

2.8.1 Monthly Summary Report. The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary report of tonnage landfilled as MSW and materials recycled to include, but not limited to, the following: electronics, bulk metal, paper, cardboard, co-mingled recyclables, Freon, tires, and organics. The monthly summary report shall, at a minimum, identify the alternative waste streams, C&D, organics, stable waste, landfill/transfer station tipping fees, and percent MSW and recyclable.

2.8.2 Work Control, Records, and Reports Plan (WCRRP). The Contractor shall develop and implement a WCRRP to include all information control procedures necessary to ensure timely and acceptable accomplishment of all contract data requirements and permit tracking of work in progress. The Contractor shall submit a WCRRP to the KO for approval NLT ten (10) business days after contract performance start date, and modifications to the plan NLT seven (7) business days prior to implementation of any changes. The Contractor shall revise, modify, and resubmit the plan for approval annually. The Contractor shall accurately, completely, and legibly prepare and submit the documentation and automated reports to the COR. Reports shall include any supplemental charts, photographs, manufacturer's pamphlets, etc., necessary to complete the report.

2.8.3 Container Condition Report. The Contractor shall evaluate the condition of the collection containers on a monthly basis and provide this information in a quarterly report to the COR/ACOR.

2.8.4 Weekly Skip Reports. The Contractor shall provide a Weekly Skip Report (WSR) to the COR/ACOR listing containers that cannot be serviced because of blocked access, contamination, illegal material, etc. The Contractor shall contact the COR/ACOR within (one) 1 hour after identifying the non-collected container. The Non-Collected Container Report shall contain the service date, truck or route number, driver's name, container location, time container was checked, why it could not be emptied, and comments (for notations such as a description and license number of blocking vehicle). Upon notification by the COR/ACOR, the Contractor shall ensure collection of the refuse collection container NLT four (4) hours following notification.

2.8.4.1 Disposal Tickets and Fees: The Contractor shall properly dispose of all refuse collected at the most economical location (transfer station, landfill, etc.). A disposal ticket that includes: weight and type of refuse disposed, location of disposal site and disposal fee must be submitted to the COR prior to payment for all tonnage that is invoiced. The Contractor shall bid the cost per ton, but shall be paid based on verified and documented tonnage disposed of. Any disposed tonnage that is invoiced for but not documented on a delivery ticket will not be paid for.

2.8.4.2 Trash and Refuse: All trash and refuse collected shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be their responsibility for proper disposal.

2.8.4.3 Apparent Serviceable Material: The Contractor shall not dispose of any material that has obvious value and appears to have been inadvertently placed near the collection point unless the COR designates such material as refuse. If any of this material is encountered, contact the COR for handling instructions.

2.8.5 Regulatory Agency Inspections. The Contractor shall submit a written report of any inspection visit by representative(s) of any regulatory agency and immediately notify the KO and COR. This report shall include the representatives' names, titles, identification numbers, and agencies, reason(s) for the visit, and comments or findings. The Contractor shall submit a copy of all reports received as a result of these visits to the COR/ACOR by the end of the next working day following receipt of the report. Any samples, reports, etc. shall be accompanied by a statement signed by the inspecting regulatory agency representative validating their authenticity.

2.8.6 Other Reports. The Contractor shall provide copies of other reports to the COR/ACOR, such as those reports the Contractor develops to submit to State Regulators or to support the Contractor's work system, within one (1) working day of completion.

3 Government-Furnished Material (GFM)/Property (GFP)/Equipment (GFE).

3.1 Collection Stations. DPW has designated collection locations. The Contractor may relocate or combine pick-up stations only after receiving approval from the COR.

3.2 Container Inventory. The Contractor shall conduct an inventory of all Government-owned recycle/refuse dumpsters, roll-offs, litter cans, compactors, and tippers. The inventory shall include the container type, size, condition, routine maintenance, repair or replacement date, repair type, location, buildings servicing, and inventory number. The inventory shall be provided within thirty (30) days of the start of each contract year.

3.3 Container Upkeep. The Contractor shall provide routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement to Government-owned vertical compactors, horizontal compactors, vertical balers, horizontal balers, dumpsters, litter cans, shredders, tippers, roll off containers, and roll away cover assemblies. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR/ACOR all routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement.

3.4 Serialized Containers. Collection containers provided by the Government will have a number stenciled or painted on them for serialization and identification purposes.

3.5 Cubic Yard Capacity. Proposed capacities of containers based on historical data or estimated workload are indicated in TE 2 and TE 5. The Government reserves the right to change the cubic yard capacity at any of the collection sites, reduce or increase the frequency of a collection site, or change the number of collection sites as long as it does not increase the overall tonnage capacity requirement of the individual task order.

3.6 Accountability and Maintenance of GFP:

The Contractor shall receive from the Government Property Administrator (GPA) and hence become accountable for, all GFP for which the DPW does not maintain property records IAW FAR Clause 52-245-1 and 52.245-2 as applicable.

3.6.1 Property Inventory and Reporting Requirements: The Contractor, the GPA, and DPW personnel shall conduct a joint inspection and inventory of the Government property to be transferred to the Contractor, listed on technical exhibits herein, as applicable prior to acceptance by the Contractor. Each party will retain a copy of the joint inspection/inventory report with signatures affixed for future reference. The Contractor shall schedule and conduct an inventory (as approved by the GPA) of all GFP accountable through this contract at least once annually NTL 30 September every calendar year and submit a signed hand receipt of the inventory to the KO. At the end of the contract period, or other cause for termination of the contract, a joint inspection and inventory of the GFP to be returned to Government control from the Contractor, listed on technical exhibits herein, shall be conducted by the Contractor, the GPA, and DPW Personnel as applicable prior to acceptance by the Government. The Contractor, prior to release from the requirements of the contract, will correct all discrepancies found.

3.6.2 Loss, Damage or Destruction of GFP: Any theft, suspicious activity, lost, damaged, or destroyed GFP or CFP must be reported to the COR. Incidents shall be reported to the Military Police for further investigation or as otherwise directed by the COR. If damage occurs during normal duty hours, report immediately so an effective investigation can be conducted. The Contractor shall prepare appropriate forms and related documentation as required by the KO for all incidents of loss, damage, or destruction of Government property unless relieved of accountability by the GPA or the KO. The KO is the Appointing and Approving Authority for all reports of survey generated by this contract.

3.6.3 Maintenance Plan: The Contractor shall provide a written maintenance program plan to the KO within fifteen (15) business days after the award of this or any subsequent contract. The program must address operator maintenance, preventive maintenance, e.g., inspections/schedules, equipment lubrication, cleaning procedures, lock out tag-out operations, certifications, etc. and immediate maintenance requirements, i.e., system failure for all Government machinery, vehicles, and ancillary or auxiliary equipment accountable under this contract. Reimbursable expenditures for maintenance of GFP shall be directed to the KO IAW the terms and conditions of this contract

3.6.4 Maintenance Standards: The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining GFP in the same condition presented, excluding normal wear and tear, and shall take all necessary actions to ensure the proper use, care, and safeguard of GFP in their possession. GFP shall be maintained IAW OEM requirements and recommended schedules. If OEM manuals or other maintenance related documents are not available, the Contractor shall ensure equipment is maintained to industry standards for safe and economical operations.

3.6.5 Maintenance and Repairs: The Contractor shall ensure that all maintenance and repairs made to any GFP are properly conducted, inspected, recorded (written documentation) and verified to be within OEM or industry standards prior to returning or placing any such property or equipment into service.

3.6.6 Cannibalization of Equipment: This is an unacceptable maintenance practice except in extreme emergencies and then only when necessary to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. The lack of production machinery does not warrant cannibalization without the express approval of the KO.

3.6.7 Reporting Equipment Failure: GFP susceptible to failure shall be identified and reported to the COR (or GPA) at the earliest point possible.

3.6.8 Property Cleanliness: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of all structures provided for use through this contract. The Contractor shall report any otherwise uncontrollable vermin or rodent infestation, damage, or abnormal sightings to the COR and the DPW Environmental Branch immediately upon discovery for entomology requirements. The Contractor shall ensure all areas accessible to the public are maintained clean and free of trash.

3.7 Maintenance and Condition of Contractor Furnished Equipment:

3.7.1 Equipment Operation: All equipment and vehicles shall be in operable condition and shall operate without abnormal noise and vibration. Hydraulic systems shall be free of leaks. All vehicles shall meet the State of Missouri inspection law for motor vehicles and federal safety requirements. Equipment in poor operating condition as determined by the COR shall be immediately removed from service and replaced.

3.7.1.1 Vehicles that become inoperative or break down shall be moved to the Contractor's off-post maintenance area within four (4) hours unless otherwise authorized by the COR.

3.7.1.2 The Contractor shall be allowed to perform only minor repairs to vehicles while on the installation.

3.7.2 Equipment Appearance: Vehicles shall be painted to present a neat appearance and have the Contractor's name affixed on both sides of the vehicle. The motor vehicles shall display Missouri license plates at all times.

4.0 Fort Leonard Wood Specific - Operation of the FLW Recycle Center: The Contractor shall operate the Government-furnished Recycling Center at FLW, Missouri. This includes the main building (Building 2549), the entire area within the gates, the Twenty-Four Hour Recycling Collection Areas and the used oil recycling tanks located at Building 2582. Historical data for recycle materials processed is provided in TE 5.

4.1 General:

4.1.1 Location: Building 2549

4.1.2 Operating Hours: Monday through Friday 0730 to 1600, excluding holidays

4.1.3 Laws, Ordinances, Statutes and Regulations: The Contractor shall fully comply with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection, transportation and disposal of recyclables. Recycling and disposal services shall be performed IAW AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement and DA Pam 420-47, Solid Waste Management.

4.1.4 Licenses, Permits, and Bonds: The Contractor shall provide at his own expense all licenses, permits, and bonds as required by the State, Counties, and Municipalities through which and/or in which he will operate in the processing of recyclable materials under the terms of this contract. The Contractor is solely responsible for all cost of compliance with all laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, training of personnel and purchase of materials and services.

4.1.5 Recycling Center Use: The recycling center shall be used solely for FLW Recycling Operations. No unauthorized use or storage shall be allowed of the building or grounds without consent of the Government.

4.1.6 Recycling Trailers: Transport and service the recycling trailers as needed to support installation-recycling activities, approximately twelve events per year. Provide magnetic back decals as needed to identify material.

4.2 Sales and Marketing:

4.2.1 Recyclable Material Sales: The Contractor shall be responsible for marketing all recyclable materials and managing the sale of recyclable materials. As an incentive to obtain the best available prices for the sale of recyclable material, the Contractor shall be paid 5% of gross sales. Proceeds will be deposited into a Government clearing account. The Contractor shall sell the material to the highest bidder.

4.2.2 Recycling Marketing Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Recycling Marketing Plan within the first 30 days of the base period. This plan shall include the names and locations of the potential buyers/end users of all of the recyclable materials, and the market prices at that point in time. Contractor shall update this plan as changes occur, and furnish these changes to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide an annual summary report of efforts to acquire more profitable pricing for the sale of FLW recyclable materials. The report shall include specific material, recyclers contacted, POC name and contact information, cost/bid, and reason for accepting or rejecting the bid. The Contractor shall provide written evidence of at least three quotes from companies bidding for each material sold for each sale.

4.3 Material Receiving and Handling: The Contractor shall ensure arrangements are made for recycling of materials in a timely manner precluding the storage areas reaching storage capacity. The Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately if recyclable material cannot be accepted for processing at the Recycling Center because the available storage capacity is full, or if the Recycling Center is expected to be out of operation for more than 48 hours.

4.3.1 Accepted Materials: Materials accepted shall include, but not be limited to: corrugated paper, paperboard boxes, office paper, newspaper, magazines, phone books, junk mail, steel or tin cans, aluminum cans, plastic (HDPE and PET), glass (clear, brown & green), wood pallets, used oil, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and manuals.

4.3.1.1 Collect recyclable materials that are deposited in containers located in the 24-Hour Drop-Off area.

4.3.1.2 Receive, separate and bale all materials for preparation for sale and transport.

4.3.1.3 Ensure baled material is free from contaminants and is processed in such a manner to reduce the occurrence of non-acceptance from buyers.

4.3.1.4 Ensure that bales of material are weighed prior to shipping. The weights shall be recorded for each bale processed.

4.3.1.5 Load baled material on trailers for transport to markets. Ensure recyclable material is properly loaded for transport and properly secured to prevent littering.

4.3.1.6 Collect and sort ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal and prepare for recycling.

4.3.2 Source Separation: The contractor shall not use the recycling facility for the purpose of source separation from solid waste. Only pre-sorted recyclable material will be processed at the recycling center.

4.3.3 Recycled Material Storage: Sell and move the baled recycled material from storage on a timely basis, ensuring the facility does not reach storage capacity hindering public participation.

4.3.4 Hazardous Materials: The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of the receipt of any hazardous waste or infectious waste erroneously deposited at the Recycling Center. The COR will provide the Contractor with instructions on procedures for the disposal by others of hazardous waste or infectious waste.

4.3.5 Non-recoverable items: Items erroneously delivered to the Recycling Center that cannot be processed shall be separated and disposed of in a lawful manner at the Contractor's expense.

4.4 Facility and Equipment Cleanliness and Maintenance: The Contractor shall take necessary measures to ensure that the recycling center equipment, building and grounds shall be maintained at all times to present a clean, orderly and safe environment for workers and the public. The office area of the recycle center building shall be kept clean and orderly; floors swept and mopped, surfaces dusted, windows clean and area free of trash. The Contractor shall ensure all areas accessible to the public for recycling, including the 24-hour recycling collection areas, are maintained clean, free of trash and broken glass, and policed daily at the close of business.

4.4.1 The Contractor shall report any otherwise uncontrollable vermin or rodent infestation, damage, or abnormal sightings to the COR and the DPW Environmental Division immediately upon discovery for entomology requirements. Upon identification of a problem with vermin or vectors anywhere within the Recycling Center, the entire building shall be cleaned, the floor areas steam cleaned and a service order requested to have the area treated by the DPW Entomology Shop. The contractor shall not use pesticides in or around recycle bins/dumpsters but instead must request service orders from the DPW Entomology Shop.

4.4.2 The Contractor shall rinse concrete pad areas once a week with a high-pressure hose. All glass, trash and unsightly debris shall be removed and properly disposed. The Contractor shall dry sweep the paved areas of the recycling center once a week to remove broken glass, leaves, paper and all other trash. During the months of April through October, containers shall be rinsed weekly or each time the bin is emptied, whichever comes first to preclude bees and other insects around volunteer drop-off areas from becoming a deterrent to the public.

4.4.3 The contractor shall water all landscape plantings at the Recycle Center area and Ordinance Drive 24 hour recycling collection area adequately to sustain the plants during the summer months.

4.4.4 All recycle bins/dumpsters shall be empty or nearly empty at close of business Monday – Friday. Bins/dumpsters shall be checked and emptied if more than two thirds full by 0900 hours each Monday morning. During normal business hours, bins shall not be allowed to become more than two thirds full as determined by the government.

4.4.5 Containers shall be positioned to best aid the users in disposing of recyclable material and so as to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas (i.e. sidewalks and roadways) or as directed by the COR.

4.4.6 The Contractor shall keep all recycle containers accessible to the public in good repair and painted with appropriate signage also in good condition as determined by the government. Labels and container painting shall be consistent and IAW Government guidance.

4.4.7 The Contractor shall open the lids on the recycle containers located at building 2549 at the beginning of each business day and close them at the end of each business day (not required on inclement weather days).

4.4.8 The Contractor shall thoroughly clean and disinfect all liquid waste from the inside of the recycling containers located at the Recycling Center and the 24-hour collection areas. Recycle bins/dumpsters that have been designated to accept recyclables that have contained liquids shall be rinsed each time they are emptied, or weekly whichever comes first, from 1 April to 31 October.

4.5 Education:

4.5.1 Recycling Center Tours: The Contractor shall assist the Government in conducting recycling center tours and educational briefs as requested from the local schools and/or community organizations. This is anticipated to occur six times per year.

4.5.2 Literature: The Contractor shall make educational literature available to the public and distribute literature to the customers that utilize the recycle center. The educational literature shall be approved by the Government and be available at all times. Literature shall be submitted to the Government for approval within 30 days after contract issuance.

4.6 Repair of Government Furnished Equipment: The Contractor shall inform the Contract Inspection Branch if Government furnished equipment provided with the Recycling Center should become inoperable. The Contract Inspection Branch will arrange for the repair of the equipment.

4.7 Maintenance of Records: The Contractor shall maintain detailed, complete and accurate records to document compliance with this paragraph, provide a monthly summary, and to make these records available for examination by the COR. Records shall be maintained covering at least the following:

4.7.1 The actual quantity of recycled material processed each day.

4.7.1.1 The Contractor shall furnish the COR monthly processing data by the fifth day of the following month and other data as may be required. This would include the pounds of each recyclable material processed, the name of the buyer and pounds of each material sold. Checks for the sale of material will be made payable to the Treasury of the United States and delivered to the DPW Inspection Branch within 2 working days upon Contractor's receipt of payment for the sale.

4.7.1.2 Pounds are not to be estimated but are to be measured using scales. Scales will be furnished by the Government.

4.7.1.3 The report shall be certified by the authorized representative for the Contractor and the original will be retained by the COR.

4.7.2 All operational problems, complaints or…