Attachment 2 - CLS 403.pdf

Attachment 02

Common Level Support (CLS) 403 for Solid Waste Management Contract for

Collection of Recyclable Materials, Refuse and Services at USAG Ansbach

Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Overview

1.2 Deliverables

1.3 Co-mingling Waste

1.4 Ordnance

1.5 Hazardous Materials

1.6 Scavenging

1.7 Key/Keycards 2

2.0 Descripton of Services

2.1 Scope

2.1.1 Container Emptying Services

2.1.2 Weighing

2.1.3 Transport, Setup, Replace, Relocation, or Remove containers

3.0 On Demand Basic Services

3.1 – 3. 27 General Services .................................................................... 3-10

4.0 Empty of Containers 10

4.1 Schedules

4.1.1 Recycle/Refuse Collection Schedule

4.1.2 Specific Tasks Routes/Schedules Submittals

4.1.3 Recyclables Segregation

4.1.4 Household Hazardous Items 11

5.0 Collection Containers 11

5.1 Containers and Compactors Conditions

5.2 Containers Cleaning

5.3 Container Sizes and numbers

5.4 Container Labeling

5.5 Container Management

5.6 Containers and Installation Access

5.7 Containers in Field Training Areas

5.8 Container Approval

5.9 Serviceable Containers

5.10 Container Lids

5.11 Container Replacements

5.12 Container Damaged

5.13 Container Spillage

5.14 Complaints 13

6.0 Collection Vehicles

6.1 Vehicle Maintenance

6.2 Unserviceable Vehicles

7.0 Scales

8.0 Special Events/Tasks

8.1 Special Events Planning

8.1.1 Additional Services

8.1.2 Other Events

8.1.3 Storms and Natural Disasters 15

8.1.4 Inclement Weather Planning

8.1.5 Inclement Weather Delay

8.1.6 Unscheduled Clean-Ups

8.1.7 Examples of Scheduled and Unscheduled Requirements

9.0 The Contractor Propect Manager

10. Reports

10.1 Monthly Summary Report

10.2 Skip Reports

10.3 Regulatory Agency Inspections

10.4 Other Reports

11.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM)/PROPERTY (GFP)/EQUIPMENT (GFE) . 16

11.1 Collection Stations/Facilities

11.2 Container Inventory

11.3 Office and Sanitary Containers 17

12.0 Work Capability Levels 17-18

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Overview. The Contractor shall provide refuse and recycling services for collection, transportation, and disposal/recovery at the USAG Ansbach area in accordance with (IAW) German Waste Law. 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 (IAW) mandatory directives of the Host Nation Law, Governing Standards, as well as the practice and rules of the administrative county/city upon which the USAG Ansbach “Separate Or Recycle Trash” (SORT) program (TE-03). Pick-up frequencies and container cleaning are defined in the Work Capability Levels table located in paragraph 12 and pick-up schedules (TE-01, and Attachment 01 Cleaning Containers). The Contractor shall dispose of all commercial, industrial, and community activity waste IAW all applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Refuse collection services and the reutilization of recyclable material is a mandatory service in civilized countries. USAG Ansbach has established a SORT program based on the practice and rules of the administrative city and county. Non-recyclable waste (industrial refuse) shall be disposed at an authorized disposal site (incinerators) and IAW host nation waste disposal law (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz “KrWG”) Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management Act .

Recyclable waste shall be used for recovery. The Contractor shall pay all applicable fees associated with disposal and recycling.

1.1.1 Special Qualification of Contractor and Key Personnel. See PWS para. 2.4.3.

1.2 Deliverables. The Contractor shall compile historical data:

provide monthly reports as number of customers at the recycling centers (the list shall show the number of customers per day, shared in militaries and civilians on a monthly basis); list of issued bio bags (list shall show the name of induviduals with date and signature, and apartment number of all single and duplex houses on post), COVID 19 list (list shall show the date, time, phone number, and name of visitors), and submit information as specified by the Deliverables as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (Deliverable A018 as identified in Attachment 01 – PWS).

1.3 Co-mingling Waste. The Contractor shall not co-mingle or transport MSW refuse with off-post generated Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) refuse. Solid waste and recyclables generated (excluding regulated medical or hazardous waste) shall be collected, transported, and disposed of in accordance with (IAW) the German waste Law.

1.4 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, or to DES (MP) and to the COR.

1.5 Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall not accept or handle asbestos, automotive Oil, human remains, or other hazardous waste. The Contractor shall not handle large amounts of medicine or hazardous waste. The Contractor shall report to the COR any hazardous materials identified or discovered at the Collection Point.

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

1.7 The contractor shall sign for all keys/key cards. See PWS para. 1.4.1

2.0 Description of Services

2.1 Scope. The Contractor shall determine the best disposal method for solid waste management to avoid picking up an empty dumpster or container.The contractor shall provide all management, trucks, equipment, containers, crushers, labor, tools, pick-up services, and cleaning supplies, etc. to meet the requirements.

The contractor shall empty recycle/refuse containers, compacters, and roll-offs by schedule or on call IAW (TE-01 and TE-02). In the event of demand fluctuations, frequency adjustments must be approved by the contracting officer’s representative / COR. The Contractor shall remove all litter and waste on the ground within a five (5) meter radius of the waste collection area. The Contractor shall track and report to the COR all container content weights and number of services per week. The Contractor shall perform services IAW approved pick-up schedules (TE-01). Recyclable items include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Aluminum/tin cans (light metals)

b. Bulk Refuse

c. Cables

d. Cardboard

e. Construction Debris

f. Electronics/Electricals

g. Glass Bottles

h. Gypsum (light construction)

i. Industrial glass

j. Mixed Paper

k. Plastic packagings (to include Tetra pack)

l. Scrap metal (including all kind of metals, but not light metals)

m. Styrofoam

n. Toner cartridges

o. Treated Wood

p. Wheels & Tires

q. Woody debris and wood pallets

r. Yard Waste

2.1.1 Container Emptying Services. One service includes the rental, maintenance/cleaning, transport, set up, pick-up and empty of container. The Contractor shall empty containers IAW the pick-up schedules or by request. Services by pick-up schedules shall be emptied as defined in the pick-up schedules. On call containers (by request) shall be emptied within two working days. The content of containers shall be charged separately IAW Price Exhibit 02 Disposal Fees, by TON or Cubic Meter (CBM).

While performing scheduled and unscheduled container emptying services, the contractor shall:

Dispose of trash bags, paper/plastic bags, bundled cardboard and paper placed in immediate vicinity of refuse and recycling material containers.

Ensure containers are returned to their designated locations.

Ensure trash around the container is cleaned up after container empty.

Ensure lids are closed after container empty.

Ensure waste stream shall be properly disposed/recycled IAW German waste Law.

Ensure not picking up empty dumpsters or containers.

Ensure containers have readable labels.

2.1.2 Weighing. The contractor shall provide the disposal weight slips (KG/Tons) for the prior month every 1st week of the following month (Deliverable A018 as identified in Attachment 01 - PWS), as well as the certification of specific US Army waste stream (“Abfallverzeichnis-Verordnung” (AVV)). The contractor shall use calibrated scales only.

Scales shall be calibrated on a regular basis IAW measurement and calibration act (Mess-und Eichgesetz “MessEG”) as required by law.The Government does not provide scales.

2.1.3 Transport, Setup, Replace, Relocation, or Remove containers. All containers and services, and empty waste shall be done within two (2) working days of notification.

Relocation of containers inside the USAG Ansbach shall be without additional cost.

3.0 On Demand Basic Services.

3.1 Mixed METALS

The contractor shall provide labeled containers in accordance with TE-02, TE-04, which includes the numbers of containers required throughout USAG Ansbach footprint. Mixed metals to include brass, copper, chrom, steel, iron, etc. (but not light metal as aluminum or cans) shall be collected. Depending on space availability, containers shall be placed inside or outside the recycling center facilities IAW TE-02. Filled containers shall be approved by the COR before pick-up. Transportation and recycling of metals shall be IAW German Waste law.

3.1.1 LIGHT METALS (Aluminum and Cans) in large Containers.

The Contractor shall set-up, replace, and empty large sized containers IAW TE-02 in the recycling centers. Containers shall be emptied in two (2) working days after notification.

Transportation and recycling of Light Metals shall be IAW German Waste Law.

3.1.2 LIGHT METALS (Aluminum and Cans) in small Containers.

The contractor shall set up and empty small sized labled containers IAW TE-01,TE-02, TE-04 (120-liter, 240-liter, and 1100-liter) in trash locations, located at designated areas IAW TE-05. The Contractor’s SORT assistant shall collect filled containers and transport the content to the recycling centers and dispose them in big collection containers/compactors. The color of such small container shall be blue IAW TE-02, TE-

03. The small containers shall be emptied once or twice per week as outlined in paragraph

12.0 Work Capability levels and TE-02, pick-up schedules by the SORT assistant services, IAW 3.24 and 3.25 of this CLS 403.

3.2. SCRAP WOOD (untreated) Category A1-A3.

The Contractor shall provide labled containers for collection of wooden items inside the recycling center facilities or at locations which generate high amounts of wood IAW TE- 02, TE-05 and IAW the COR. All wood shall be disposed and recycled IAW German Waste Law.

3.2.1 SCRAP WOOD (treated) Category A4 (AVV 170204*)

The Contractor shall provide labled containers for collection of treated wood at specific locations by request IAW the COR , and IAW TE-02. Treated wood shall be disposed and recycled IAW German Waste Law.

3.3 BULK REFUSE (furniture, etc.).

The Contractor shall provide containers for the collection of bulky items at the recycling center facilities IAW TE-02, or at specified locations for events, e. g. military deployment, clean up of buildings, Commissaries, Dining Facilities, etc. IAW the COR instructions.

Bulky waste shall be transported and disposed IAW theGerman Waste Law.

3.4 RIMS and TIRES.

The Contractor shall provide labled 10cbm containers with or without lid IAW the COR, placed in the recycling centers or at specified locations IAW TE-02. Car tires (small) shall be separated from truck tires (big), and if required by law, the contractor shall provide required equipment for separation of rims and tires. The Contractor shall transport and dispose collected rims and tires for disposal/recycling IAW the German Waste Law.

3.5. INDUSTRIAL GLASS (flat glass)

The contractor shall provide labled 2.0 cbm containers, with lid, and lockable, for collection of industrial glass at specified locations IAW TE-02. Transporation and disposal/recycling of filled containers IAW the German Waste Law.

3.6 GLASS BOTTLES

The contractor shall provide labeled containers for separation of glass bottles by color (for green, brown, and clear glass) to meet the practice and rules of the administrative local county/city and IAW TE-03 “USAG Ansbach SORT guide” and TE-02. The contractor shall empty glass containers throughout the installations IAW TE-01 and IAW the COR. All glass containers shall be cleaned up with a pressure washer (steam cleaning) twice a year IAW TE-01, Attachment 1, and IAW the COR, the cleaning price shall be calculated in the cost for pick-up service.

3.7 CONSTRUCTION and DEMOLITION (C&D) DEBRIS.

The contractor shall provide labled containers, with lid, for collection of Construction & Demolition debris at Recycling Centers and specified Locations IAW TE-02. The contractor shall dispose them IAW applicable German waste law and shall provide the information if the material is disposed/burned, or recycled, or the recovery way IAW TE- 06 “C&D Disposal Table”.

3.7.1 Light Weight C&D Material (GYPSUM) (by REQUEST “On Call”). The contractor shall provide small labled containers with lid for collection of Gypsum at the Recycling Center or at specified locations IAW TE-02 by request IAW the COR. Light Weight C&D material/Gypsum shall be transported and disposed/recycled IAW the German Waste Law. The Contractor shall provide the information of disposal or recycling or recovery way IAW TE-06 “C&D Disposal Table”.

3.8 YARD WASTE.

The contractor shall provide labled containers 7cbm or 10cbm, with lid, for green waste collection at the recycling center facility, or at specified locations, IAW TE-02 and IAW the COR. Also such containers shall be provided thru Spring and Fall clean up events for a time frame of approximately 3 weeks at specific locations IAW the COR. Yard Waste shall be transported and disposed/recycled IAW the German Waste Law.

3.9 STYROFOAM.

The Contractor shall deliver tall plastic bags, size: 1cbm, specifically for the collection of Styrofoam material, and bag holders for collection areas as the recycling centers or specific locations IAW TE-02 and IAW the COR. One service consist of pick-up and removal of 10 filled bags, and to provide 10 empty bags. The service cost of this line shall include the bags, the bag holder, movement and replacement of bags. The Contractor shall transport and dispose/recycle material IAW the German Waste Law.

3.10 PLASTIC COMPACTOR and LARGE CONTAINERS.

The contractor shall provide compactors and large labeled containers for the collection of plastic packaging material to include Tetra-packaging material at the recycling centers and at specified locations IAW TE-02. The compactors shall meet all electrical and safety regulations, and shall be labeled with safety description and the handling in the German and English language. Compactors shall have a working signal lamp of fill status (e. g. if filled by 80% the lamp shall switch-on). Maintenance work shall be on a regular basis by the contractor. The Contractor shall transport and dispose/recycle the material IAW the German Waste Law.

3.11 PLASTIC in SMALL CONTAINERS. The Contractor shall provide and empty small sized labeled yellow containers IAW TE-02, and IAW TE-01 (120-liter, 240-liter, and 1100-liter) pick-up schedule in trash locations at designated areas IAW TE-01, TE-02. The Contractor shall provide small 1100 liter containers for the collection of plastic packaging materials as needed IAW TE-01, TE-02. Rental of the small containers IAW Price Exhibit 01- ELINs A023-E023.The SORT assistant Services shall collect and transport plastic packaging materials to the recycling centers for disposal in the big collection compactors, or/and to the contractors sort plant for further recycling process IAW German waste law.

The small containers shall be emptied 1-3 times per week, as outlined in TE-01, by the SORT assistant services IAW this CLS 403 para 3.24 and 3.25.

3.12 CARDBOARD/PAPER CONTAINERS and COMPACTORS.

The contractor shall provide compactors and large labeled containers for the collection of cardboard and mixed paper at the recycling centers and at specified locations IAW TE- 02 and IAW the COR. Compactors shall meet all electrical and safety regulations, and shall be labeled with required safety description and the handling in the German and English language. Containers and Compactors shall be operational at all times (replaced parts shall be repaired within one day afer indentification). Compactors shall have a working signal lamp of fill status (e. g. if filled by 80% the lamp shall switch on). The Contractor shall transport and dispose/recycle the material IAW the German Waste Law.

3.13 MIXED PAPER. The contractor shall provide labeled 1.1cbm plastic containers DIN- NORM, color: green, with sliding lid, movable (with four wheels), lockable (by request), and equipped with brakes IAW TE-02. Empty, pick-up and transportation and disposal/recycling of the content IAW TE-01 (pick-up schedules) and IAW the COR. Only containers filled up to 25% shall be emptied. The contractor shall not service empty containers, even though such containers are on pick-up schedule. Recycling and disposal IAW German Waste Law, a reimbursement for paper/cardboard expected.

3.14 CABLES. The Contractor shall provide labeled containers with lid, lockable, for the collection of cables. Type and size of containers IAW TE-02. Filled containers shall be approved by the COR before pick-up and transport to the contractors sort plant for weighing and further recycling process IAW the German Waste Law.

3.15 ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL WASTE. The Contractor shall provide labeled containers with lid and lockable, for electronic/electrical waste at the Recycling Centers, and at specified locations IAW the COR. The type and size of the containers are described IAW TE-02. The Contractor shall transport collected material for recycle process IAW the German Waste Law.

3.16 INDUSTRIAL REFUSE. The contractor shall provide fully accessible labeled (front/rear) 5 cbm or larger containers (e.g 5.5cbm, or 6.0cm, or 6.5cbm, or 7.5cbm), with lid, lockable (by request) IAW TE-01 and TE-02. In the event of demand fluctuations, frequency adjustments IAW TE-01 (modified Pick-up schedule) must be approved by the COR. The contract service unit price for the remaining containers and services will not be impacted due of these fluctuations. The COR will inform the contractor at least one month in advance prior to any military deployment period. Only containers filled up to 25% shall be emptied. The contractor shall not service empty containers, even though such containers are on pick-up schedule. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all refuse containers twice a year with high-pressure hot water above 70 degree Celsius and disinfected with bleach IAW TE-01, Attachment 01 Cleaning Containers, the cleaning price shall be calculated in the cost for pick-up services. The Government may provide the Contractor with a location to clean containers.

3.17 INDUSTRIAL REFUSE (BY REQUEST “On Call”). The Contractor shall provide containers as described IAW paragraph 3.16 of this CLS by request only for special events (e. g. Show case, Bazaars, military deployment, clean up buildings, etc.). The calculated cost for one service shall include the rent, transport, pick-up, empty, and disposal of the content IAW Price Exhibit 01 - ELINs A020-E020.

3.18 WASTE COLLECTION in CONTAINERS (BY REQUEST “On Call”). The Contractor shall provide labeled containers in varying sizes for the collection of different waste as listed below:

Aluminum/Cans (Light Metal)

Bulk Refuse

Cables

Cardboard/Paper

Construction und Demolition Debris

Electronic/Electrical Waste

Glass Bottles

Gypsum

Industrial Glass (Flat Glass)

Mixed Paper

Plastic Packaging Material (to include TETRA pack)

Scrap Metal (to include all kind of metals, but not light metal)

Scrap Wood A1- A3

Scrap Wood AIV (treated)

Styrofoam

Toner Cartridges

Wheels & Tires

Yard Waste

The Contractor shall provide temporary containers for collection, recycling/recovery and removal of all waste IAW applicable German waste law, (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz “KrWG”) Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management, and IAW the COR. The price for rent, pick-up, transportation, and empty shall be calculated in the service cost. The price for disposal of the content is IAW Price Exhibit 01, ELIN A031-E031.

3.19 Rental of Step Pedestals (portable) for 25cbm and bigger Containers.

The Contractor shall provide step pedestals for large containers IAW TE-02 and IAW the COR. The repair and maintenance shall be included in the rental cost of Price Exhibit 01

- ELINs A022-E022 as identified in Price Exhibit 01, and shall be inspected on a regular basis as required by law. Unserviceable steps shall be repaired within two working days.

Broken steps shall be exchanged on the next working day after notification IAW the COR.

The unit price shall include transportation, set up and pick-up of the step pedestals.

Relocation of the step pedestals within the garrison shall be calculated in the unit price and not result in an ELIN price change. The unit price included in Price Exhibit 01 shall be the all inclusive monthly cost of renting one step pedestal.

3.20 Rental of 120L/240L, 1,100L Containers

By request, the Contractor shall provide additional containers (120L, 240L, or 1,100L) for the collection of recycling materials ELINs A023-E023 as identified in Price Exhibit 01 at specific location IAW TE-01, TE-02, and IAW the COR. The unit price included in Price Exhibit 01 shall be the monthly cost of renting one container.

3.21 Rental CD/Disk Shredders

The Contractor shall provide two shredders for compact discs with a volume of 80 liters to include the rent, delivery and set up of the shredders at two locations IAW TE-02. The unit price included in Price Exhibit 01 shall be the all inclusive monthly cost of renting one shredder.

3.22 Recycling Center Operator Katterbach. The Contractor shall provide trained operators for the Recycling Center’s operation at the USAG Ansbach Katterbach (see TE-05 attached map) and hours of operation IAW PWS para. 2.2.3.1, to be able to speak, read, understand, and write in the English and German languages to communicate with US Government personnel and/or customers. The contractor employee operating the Recycling Center shall be physically able to lift loads up to 30 kg, carry them up the pedestals to the container opening to throw them into the container, and shall be able to operate an electrical compactor IAW training (Deliverables schedule) and safety regulation. Government property/accountable items and military items shall not be accepted. A training to identify military items will be provided by Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) to contractor recycling center operators. The operator shall close all lids of containers after duty hours, the operator shall properly maintain control of access gate keys and properly lock the area upon completion of daily duties. The operator must present a customer friendly attitude at all times during the hours of operation. Present an orderly and clean appearance. The operator must be in the possession of a valid certificate of emergency (First Aid) training for accidents. The certificate may not be older than two years. A copy of the certificate shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days after contract award and every two years.The operator must have necessary qualification/training to handle and receive household hazardous waste (HHW) items and recyclable waste. The operator shall be able to operate all equipment, tools, or forklift to perfom all duties required for the recycling center. The operator shall support the Sort assistant services in the yard in empty of trash bags or empty full containers. By request, the operator shall clean up small bins (120L/240L) with steam cleaner IAW the COR. The contractor shall provide all required equipment and tools to operate, and keep clean the yard. By request, the operator shall provide information flyers to customers, the operator shall post changed open hours on the gate IAW the COR, the operator shall provide Bio bags to single/duplex house residents, the operator shall remind customers to use covid- 19 masks, if still required. The operator shall register visitors on list (covid-19 list and number of customer list). The operator shall provide the lists to the COR not later than the third working day following the report completion for each month.

3.23 Recycling Center Operator Illesheim. The Contractor shall provide trained operators for the Recycling Center’s operation at the USAG Ansbach Illesheim (see TE- 05 attached map) and hour of operation IAW PWS para. 2.2.3.1, to be able to speak, read, understand, and write in the English and German languages to communicate with US Government personnel and/or customers. The contractor employee operating the Recycling Center shall be physically able to lift loads up to 30 kg, carry them up the pedestals to the container opening to throw them into the container, and shall be able to operate an electrical compactor IAW training (Deliverables schedule) and safety regulation. Government property/accountable items shall not be accepted. A training to identify military items will be provided by Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) to contractor recycling center operators.The operator shall close all lids of containers after duty hours, the operator shall properly maintain control of access gate keys and properly lock the area upon completion of daily duties. The operator must present a customer friendly attitude at all times during the hours of operation. Present an orderly and clean appearance. The operator must be in the possession of a valid certificate of emergency (First Aid) training for accidents. The certificate may not be older than two years. A copy of the certificate shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days after contract award and every two years.The operator must have necessary qualification/training to handle and receive household hazardous waste (HHW) items. The operator shall be able to operate all equipment, tools, or forklift to perfom all duties required for the recycling center. The operator shall support the Sort assistant services in the yard in preparing and empty of trash bags or empty full containers. By request, the operator shall clean up small bins (120L/240L) with steam cleaner IAW the COR. The contractor shall provide all required equipment and tools to operate, and keep clean the yard. By request, the operator shall provide information flyers to customers, the operator shall post changed open hours on the gate IAW the COR, the operator shall remind customers to use covid-19 masks, if still required. The operator shall register visitors on list (covid-19 list and number of customer list per month). The operator shall provide the lists to the COR not later than the third working day following the report completion for each month.

3.24 SORT Assistant Services Ansbach/Illesheim. The contractor shall provide Sort assistant services. The Contractor members must be fluent in German and English to communicate with US Government personnel and/or customers, they must be able to carry load up to 30 kg. The contractor shall provide for this services trained personnel to be in compliance with all relevant German waste laws and regulations, the contractor personnel shall have excellent knowledge of separating solid waste, recycling and disposal, and Gefahrengutverordnung Strasse (GGVS), and shall be aware of the USAG Ansbach SORT guide IAW TE-03. A copy of the training letters shall be provided to the COR within 30 days after contract award, and refresher training every two years.

The SORT Assistant Services shall perfom empty and collection of recyclable waste as Plastic Packaging Materials, Light Metals as Alum/Cans, Containers at Public Areas (with four openings) and Stand Ashtrays IAW TE-02, shall clean-up waste collection areas due to military deployment, for special events in providing, transportation and pick-up of recycling containers (e. g. 120L, 240L or 1,100L) and disposal the content at the USAG Ansbach Recycling Centers, for distribution information flyers, for labeling containers. The Sort Assistant services includes a transportation vehicle with lifting ramp and required equipment for collection (e. g. trash bags, trash picker, tools, hand lift truck, etc). This position shall have a valid photograph permission, issued by the Government. The contractor shall provide the names of those individuals they need a photograph permission.This position shall provide pictures of dirty trash locations and other waste issues within two hours of the event.This position shall have a cell phone to be reachable in case of any emergency support for waste clean up, etc. The Contractor shall provide the phone number to the COR. This position shall communicate to the COR for any waste coordination or issues.

3.25 Additional SORT Assistant Services (by request). By request, the Contractor shall provide additional Sort Assistant services per day as prescribed in para. 3.24 for special events and in case of German holidays after long weekend, for transportation of containers, collecting plastic, cans/alum, and bulk refuse, and in case of military deployment, and to cleanup waste collection areas. This postion shall collect bulk waste at different areas. This services are by request on demand by the COR. The Contractor shall provide the costs for one day IAW ELINs A028 – E028 (Price Exhibit 01 – ELINs).

3.26 Sorting of misused Containers. The Contractor shall provide services for clean up of misused containers IAW ELINs A029-E029 Price Exhibit 01 – ELINs). In case the content of recycling container is mixed up by more then 20% of other waste as regular trash or hazardous waste, sorting of such container is required IAW the COR.

3.27 Reimbursement for Damaged Containers. The US Government will reimburse the costs IAW ELINs A030-E030 (Price Exhibit 01 – ELINs) arisen for major damages of the contractor’s dumpsters caused by the US Government. In case of major contractor’s containers damages such as fire, brand or servere deterioration by the Government and it’s personnel, i. e. by accident, willful acts, negligence, ignorance, mischief or vandalism, the proofen repair or eplacement cost will be reimbursed by the government. The contractor shall notify the COR in writing about the issue and provide proof of the repair and/or replacement cost. The COR will investigate the case and notify the KO.

The COR or Alternate COR will need to review and accept the request submitted by the contractor, and the Contracting Officer (KO) will provide the approval for any reimbursement.

4.0 Empty of Containers. The contractor shall empty scheduled containers IAW TE-01 and by request IAW the COR. Only containers filled up to 25% shall be emptied. The contractor shall not service empty containers, even though such containers are on pick-up schedule.

4.1 Schedules.

4.1.1 Recycle/Refuse Collection Schedule. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to develop a schedule that minimizes interference with Government business. The Government will submit the schedules not later than (NLT) fifteen (15) days prior to contract performance start date. The Contractor shall submit changes to the schedule to the COR NLT fifteen (15) 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 COR. The Contractor shall perform all work under the contract IAW the Contractor's schedules. All schedules shall be submitted to the COR for approval.

4.1.2 Specific Tasks Routes/Schedules Submittals. The Contractor shall submit a schedule by days of the week for vehicle routes and collection. The report shall be submitted for COR approval NLT ten (10) business days from the award date of the contract (Deliverable A020). The Contractor shall jointly monitor with the COR the fill capacities during the first thirty (30) days of performance and one (1) other time during each performance period. Proposed changes to the schedule or haul route shall be approved by the COR in writing prior to route changes. Estimated container sizes and frequencies are found in TE-02. A map of the garrison’s current Recycling Centers and dumpster locations is shown in TE-05.

4.1.3 Recyclables Segregation. The Contractor shall segregate recyclable materials by commodity type in appropriate containers in the recycling center by trained operators.

The Contractor shall load the segregated commodities for transport IAW the German Waste Law. Following materials will be collected at the recycling centers: refuse;

cardboard and paper; various kinds of metal; white, brown and green glass; industrial glass (flat glass); plastic and composite material; styrofoam; bulk trash; electronic waste

(e. g. refrigerators, freezers, monitors, etc.); cables; tires with and without rims; waste wood; used clothes & shoes (will be disposed through the Red Cross); construction debris; dry batteries and car batteries (batteries will be disposed of through a different contract).

The US Government reserves the right to decrease or increase the types of collected materials at any time. The materials listed above were collected thru the period of the last contract. A specific introduction will be given at the location by the COR after the contract has been awarded.

4.1.4 Household Hazardous Items. Such as household waste, as cleaners, washing powders, shampoos, detergents, household batteries, etc., shall be separated in defined container location inside the recycling centers. Such material will be disposed of through a different contract.

5.0 Collection Containers.

5.1 Containers and Compactors Conditions. The contractor shall furnish and set up all required containers as specified in attached list (TE-02) and shall comply with all German law specifications and safety standards. Compactors shall be labeled with safety regulations and description of handling, in the English and German language.The on-site locations will be determined IAW TE-02, and by request of the COR. Containers and Compactors shall be constantly maintained by the contractor in good, fully functioning condition and shall be clean inside and outside at the beginning of the contract. At the contractor’s expense, unserviceable contractor furnished containers (damaged coverlids, missing or unreadable labels, rusty containers, etc.) or compactors shall be repaired or replaced within one (1) workday after notification by the COR. All seals shall be in proper condition. The bottom caps must be in place and closed.

5.2 Containers Cleaning. The contractor shall thoroughly clean refuse containers and glass containers with high-pressure hot water above 70 degree Celsius and disinfected with bleach, twice a year IAW 12.0 Work Capability Levels, and IAW the COR.

Small 120L/240L/1,100L containers shall be cleaned up in the Recycling Centers by request IAW the COR, water connection for steam cleaner is available in the recycling center. The Government may provide the Contractor with a location to clean refuse and glass containers.The Contractor shall provide the list of cleaned up containers within one week to the COR.

5.2 Container Size and numbers. The Contractor shall provide the quantity and size of containers listed in TE-02. The totals for contractor furnished containers is listed in TE- 02.

5.3 Container Labeling. The Contractor shall label required containers IAW TE-02 and TE-04 Container Labeling Requirements and Attachment 01 to TE-04. All labels shall be waterproof and self-adhesive. Labels shall be applied to the front side of the container and shall be clearly visible to those using the containers. Labels shall be centered on the front side of the containers, 5.0cbm containers and the glass container labels shall be placed on both sides/openings and only contain the text of the attached example in TE-

04. All damaged or removed labels are to be replaced by the contractor immediately.

Containers by request shall have signs

5.4 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. Damages to property or grounds after placing containers shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government. Relocations of containers inside the USAG Ansbach shall be without additional costs.

5.5 Containers and Installation Access. The Contractor shall place recycle/refuse containers according to TE-02. In addition, the recycle/refuse collection containers shall be positioned more than ten (10) meters from a food establishment’s entrance doors and adjacent entry way.

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

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

5.8 Serviceable Containers. The Contractor shall maintain refuse containers in a serviceable condition. 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).

5.9 Container Lids. All containers shall be equipped with lids and by request with locking latches (except roll-off containers designed to be open). All solid waste container tops, lids, and doors shall be closed after emptying.

5.10 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.

5.10.1 Container Damaged. Damaged containers caused by the US Government will be paid IAW para. 3.27 of this CLS 403.

5.11 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.

5.12 Complaints. Complaints regarding unsanitary conditions due to Contractor negligence shall be corrected by the Contractor within one (1) working day of notification.

6.0 Collection Vehicles.

6.1 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 collection vehicle operator shall immediately clean up all spills caused during the operation. All operators of Contractor-furnished vehicles shall be licensed by the German State and operate IAW installation traffic regulations. The Contractor shall not leave vehicles unattended unless properly locked and secured. Idling is prohibited in Germany to avoid air pollution.

6.2 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 immediately at no additional cost to the Government.

7.0 Scales. Collection equipment of the types used for the collection, storage, and transportation of MSW shall meet the standards. A calibrated vehicle scale that is in accordance with the applicable German / European laws and ordinances on weights and measurements (“MessEG, MessEV”). Calibration of scales shall be on a regular basis as required by German/European law. By request of the COR, the contractor is obligatged to provide proof of valid calibration to the Government.

8.0 Special Events/Tasks.

8.1 Special Events Planning. The Contractor shall participate in the planning and coordinating of special events IAW the COR.

8.1.1 Additional Services. The Contractor shall be required to provide additional collections or relocate containers IAW the COR 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 verbal request by phone or by email. 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.

Upcoming Events per Year:

Spring Clean up MAY Spring Bazaar MAY Sport Event MAY

DEFENDER MAY

Army Birthday JUNE Sport Event JUNE Show Case AUGUST

Sport Event AUGUST Fall Clean up OCTOBER Fall Bazaar NOVEMBER Christmas Tree Lighting DECEMBER

8.1.2 Other Events.

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

8.1.4 Inclement Weather Planning. Upon notification of destructive weather by the COR 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.

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

The Contractor shall resume operations with COR approval.

8.1.6 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 (Additional SORT assistant services, CLS 3.25).

8.1.7 Examples of Scheduled and Unscheduled Requirements. Scheduled requirements include the following: military unit moves, barracks/dormitory clean-ups, military unit field exercises, Bazzars, Show Case, and Single Soldier Day, recovery operations due to natural causes or man-made causes. The Contractor shall provide collection containers to adequately manage the waste volume, and labor for clean up areas. Unscheduled events will be coordinated through the COR. Upon notification, the Contractor shall provide the required services within two (2) working days.

9.0 The Contractor shall have a Project Manager: See PWS para. 2.4.3.1.

10. Reports.

10.1 Monthly Summary Report. The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary report of tonnage incinerated as MSW and materials recycled as attachment in the monthly electronic invoices as following:

a) Weight tickets showing each type of disposal service;

b) Disposal documentation

Furthermore, the contractor shall provide the customer numbers at the recycling centers, the report of issued Bio bags, and the covid-19 list on a monthly basis. The contractor shall provide the monthly lists of emptied waste receptacles for “Containers at Public Areas – Four Openings”, and “Stand Ashtrays at Public Areas” IAW TE-02.

10.2 Skip Reports. The Contractor shall provide a Skip Report (SR) to the COR listing containers that cannot be serviced because of blocked access, contamination, illegal material, etc. (Deliverable A021). The Contractor shall contact the COR 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, the Contractor shall ensure collection of the refuse collection container during the next scheduled pick-up or the following working day.

10.3 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 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 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.

10.4 Other Reports. The Contractor shall provide copies of other reports to the COR, 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.

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

11.1 Collection Stations/Facilities. The Government will provide two office containers, one at building number 9024 (Katterbach), and one next to Building number 6689 (Illesheim) located in the area of the Recycling Centers, which can be used by the Contractor. The office containers are equipped with a 220V power connection, a heater, lights, and phones with Government connection lines (DSN numbers). A sanitary container is available at the adjacent hazardous waste facility. The Contractor is responsible for the cleanliness of the containers and sanitary location, which is subject to inspection by the COR at any time. The Contractor will be provided five (5) keys. These keys may not be duplicated. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all lights and electrical devices and water connection lines are properly shut off and the office containers and the gates of the recycling centers are locked prior to leaving the recycling centers. Recycling center yards are provided by the Government.

The Government provides a storage area at the Urlas yard which stored Government owned waste receptacles.The Contractor may relocate or combine pick-up stations only after receiving approval from the COR. Maps from all collection areas and recycling centers available IAW TE-05.

11.2 Container Inventory. The Contractor shall conduct an inventory of all Government-owned recycle/refuse dumpsters, roll-offs, litter cans, compactors, recycling containers and steps. The inventory shall include the container type, size, condition, location (building numbers) and the quantity. The inventory shall be provided within thirty (30) days by request IAW the COR (Deliverable A022). Maps of both recycling centers and waste collection areas will be provided to the Contractor (TE-05).

11.3 Office and Sanitary Containers. The Government provide the recycling center’s offices in a fenced lockable area, and use of sanitary containers at the hazardous waste site.

12.0 Work Capability Levels.

TASK/SERVICE Recycling Centers Housing

Areas Admin/Military

Facilities

Pick-Up Trash Dumpsters ELIN A019-E019 2W n/a 1W or 2W

Pick-Up Paper 1.1cbm ELIN A016-E016 1W 1W 1W

Pick-Up Alum/Light Metals ELIN A002-E002 A/R 1W - 3W 1W - 3W

Pick-Up Wood ELIN A003-E003 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-Up Treated Wood ELIN A004-E004 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-Up Bulk Refuse ELIN A005-E005 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-Up Wheels & Tires Cars ELIN A006+A007- E006/E007 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-Up Industrial Glass ELIN A008=E008 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-Up Glass Bottles ELIN A009-E009 A/R A/R A/R

Pick-Up Construction Debris ELIN A010-E010 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-UP Light C&D (Gypsum) ELIN A011-E011 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-Up Yard Waste ELIN A012-E012 A/R n/a n/a

Pick-Up Styrofoam ELIN A013-E013 A/R n/a n/a

Pick-Up Plastic Packaging ELIN A014-E014 A/R 1W - 3W 1W - 3W or A/R

Pick-Up Industrial Refuse ELIN A019-E019 1W n/a 1W or 2W

Pick-Up Ind. Refuse On Call ELIN A020-E020 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-Up Cardboard ELIN A015-E015 A/R A/R A/R

Pick-Up On Call Containers ELIN A021-E021 A/R A/R A/R

Pick-Up Cables ELIN A017-E017 A/R n/a A/R

Pick-Up Electronic/Electric A018-E018 A/R n/a A/R

Periodic Task/Service

Unscheduled Collection (special events, military deployment, storms, disaster, etc.)

Within 8 hrs, proritized as emergency SO

Clean Up Waste collection areas A/R

Cleaning Containers

Industrial Trash Containers, 5cbm 2Y

Glass Bottles Collection Containers, 3cbm 2Y

Plastic Packaging Containers, 1.1cbm A/R

Alum/Light Metal Containers, 0.12 and 0.24cbm A/R

*The purpose of this chart is to describe general requirements and the specific services schedules are described in the technical exhibits and…