Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

HARRY S. TRUMAN PROJECT

8 December 2025

1. General Information:

1.1 Background Truman Reservoir is the largest flood control reservoir in Missouri, with a storage capacity of more than 5 million acre-feet (an acre-foot = 325,000 gal.). Recreational development is extensive. Twenty parks and access areas, managed by or leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are conveniently located around the reservoir. Park areas at Truman Reservoir offer a wide variety of recreation facilities including boat launching ramps, campgrounds, full service marinas, picnic areas, sand swimming beaches, and a regional visitor center. Many routine maintenance items are contracted to the private sector. Mowing, refuse collection, and facility cleanup are just a few of the activities that are performed by private Contractors for the Corps.

1.2 Scope of work:

1.2.1 The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, labor, supplies, and services to provide, place, empty, and clean approximately 20 Contractor furnished metal dumpsters (refuse collection dump boxes), 1 of which shall be two (2) cubic yards in size and 19 of which shall be six (6) cubic yards in size, as defined in this performance work statement (PWS). The Contractor shall deliver and place dumpsters in the park areas at locations designated by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Refuse collected from the dumpsters shall be transported and disposed of by the Contractor off Government property at a State approved sanitary landfill or disposal point. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection, transportation, and disposal of refuse and shall obtain such permits, licenses or other authorizations as may be required.

1.2.2 The Contractor shall furnish Two (2) construction dumpsters, both with thirty (30) yard capacity, one placed at the Truman Maintenance Building-except for on occasion moved to a remote site around Truman Lake (Park Setting or remote location around reservoir), and one (1) placed at the lab yard. Dumpster at the lab yard will not be placed anywhere else. These dumpsters will be provided twelve (12) months out of the year. This service is an individual order item, and the COR will issue order by telephone or e-mail to the contractor or his/her responsible individual for disposal. The contractor shall commence the ordered disposal service within 72 consecutive hours after receipt of the order or the date specified in the order, whichever is later.

1.3 Effective Date of this Instrument: This Contract shall be effective on 1 April (or date of award, if award is later) and shall remain in full force and effect through 31 March.

1.3.1 Effective dates of full-year renewal options (if exercised) shall be from 1 April through 31 March of the following year.

1.4 Period of Required Services: Services shall be performed in accordance with the following schedule, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the service period of 01 April through 31 March, and 1 April – 31 March for each option year exercised. All work shall be accomplished within the time frames specified. Services rendered outside the time frames specified will not be compensated unless specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Refuse collection shall be completed in a continuous operation to promptly rid each area of accumulated refuse.

1.4.1 During the winter season, the contractor shall contact the Contracting Officers Representative or Operations Manager any time ice or snow conditions are present on a day when refuse collection is scheduled, to determine if project roads are passable. If roads are impassable, the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative may authorize collection on an alternate day, when road conditions have improved. Payment will not be made for services prevented by hazardous road conditions unless an alternate collection date can be arranged.

1.5 Post-award Conference: After award but prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet at the Truman Project Office to review the requirements and details of the work.

1.6. Coordination with the Project Office:

1.6.1 After award, all documents and related correspondence shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the Truman Project Office.

1.6.2 Day-to-day contact with Government personnel via telephone or email communications will normally provide adequate information exchange. The Government reserves the right to schedule meetings at the Project Office as necessary to ensure strict compliance with the terms of this contract. Such meetings will be scheduled, to the extent possible, at mutually convenient times. However, upon notice, the Contractor shall attend meetings regarding matters affecting this contract.

1.6.3 Any evidence of vandalism, instances of facilities not operating property, or in need of repair, shall be promptly reported to project personnel.

1.7 Contractor Personnel

1.7.1 Contractor personnel shall present a clean appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees.

1.7.2 While on duty, the Contractor’s employees shall wear shoes that are enclosed. Sandals or open shoes are prohibited.

1.7.3 The Contractor shall make sure that employees have valid licenses and are appropriately insured before starting work under this contract.

1.7.4 All Contractor personnel shall be fully clothed (See Section 2 "Definitions"), at all times, while performing these services. Clothing shall be clean and neat in appearance. Clothing displaying graphics, wording, advertising, etc. shall not be worn.

1.7.5 Contractor personnel shall utilize tact, diplomacy and courtesy at all times during contact with the public.

1.8 Required Insurance: In accordance with the clause FAR 52.228-5 “Insurance-Work on a Government Installation”, the Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract the following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance:

REQUIRED INSURANCE SCHEDULE

TYPE AMOUNT

Worker's Compensation Coverage complying with applicable State Statute Employer's Liability Commercial General Liability Minimum amounts of $500,000 per occurrence Commercial Automobile Liability Minimum limits of $200,000 per person, $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $20,000 per accident for property damage.

NOTE: Coverage required above is minimums. If higher limits of coverage are required by Federal, State or Local Statute that the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining such additional coverage.

1.8.1 Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall submit proof of insurance to the Contracting Officer.

1.8.2 The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the government's interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe, or (2) until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

1.8.3 The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in subcontracts under this contract that required work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all sub-contractors proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

1.9 Quality Control

1.9.1 The Contractor shall submit, in writing, for approval of the COR at the project, a detailed plan of operation to include equipment, personnel, refuse collection routes, and approximate time that the crew will service each area. The Quality Control Plan shall contain a list of disinfectants and supplies to be used in performing the contract duties.

Specific dates/days shall be scheduled for pickups. The schedule shall be submitted in writing for approval no later than the first week of work. Changes in the approved schedule shall be submitted for approval prior to implementing the change.

The Plan shall document how the Contractor will identify and correct performance shortfalls. Complete records of all inspections performed by the Contractor must be maintained and made available to the government during contract performance.

1.9.2 The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a responsible member of each work crew who shall serve as the contact for matters involving quality and performance or nonperformance of the required work assigned to that crew. The employee(s) designated in accordance with the above requirement shall be qualified and fully competent and shall ensurethat the work described herein is performed in accordance with these specifications. The Contractor shall furnish the above written designation to the Contracting Officer's Representative at the project the first day that an individual is a "responsible party."

The designation shall include the name(s), address (es), and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s).

1.9.3 As each area of work is accomplished, the Contractor, or his designated employee(s) performing the work, shall complete that portion of the Contractor's Daily Worksheet indicating the time the collection was completed. Completed worksheets shall be signed and delivered to the government, as directed by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall indicate on the worksheet, any items not collected.

1.9.4 The Contractor shall furnish to the COR, a telephone number attended during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., CST) to which calls concerning performance or other contractual matters can be placed. For the purpose of time and date, a message will be deemed delivered to the Contractor, at such time as it is delivered to the number provided by the Contractor.

1.10 Quality Assurance

1.10.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be used during the life of the contract to ensure that the Contractor is performing the services required by this PWS in an acceptable manner. The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using quality assurance procedures developed by the Government. Typical procedures included in the plan include periodic sampling, checklists, and customer complaints. This should not be considered an exhaustive list. A primary objective of Government Quality Assurance will be to determine the effectiveness of the Contractor’s Quality Control System.

1.10.2

1.10.3 The Government reserves the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contractor to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contact. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

1.10.4 If any of the services do not conform to the contract requirements, the Government will request the contractor to perform the services again, where appropriate, in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure the future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

1.10.5 If the contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may by contract, or otherwise: (1) perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract in whole or in parts.

1.11 General Safety Requirements: In order to provide safety controls for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for the prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for the avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of Federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and statutes pertaining to the collection, transportation and disposal of refuse and shall take or cause to be taken such additional measures as the Contracting Officer may determine to be reasonable and necessary for the purpose.

1.11.1 The Contractor shall prepare an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each work activity. The AHA will define the activities being performed and identify the sequences of work, the specific hazards anticipated and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk. The AHA shall be submitted and approved by the COR prior to start of work. A template will be provided for use.

1.11.2 The contractor shall immediately report any situation that could affect the health or safety of personnel, including maintenance problems, utility problems, accidents, or violations of laws and regulations.

1.11.3 The Contractor shall take reasonable measures to safeguard keys issued to them to perform the services required by this contract. All keys shall be returned to the government upon request and/or completion of the contract. Failure to return keys can result in withholding of payment.

1.12 Lost Articles, Vandalism, and Facilities Malfunction: To assist the visiting public in reclaiming lost articles, all property left by visitors and found during the refuse collection operation shall be turned in daily to the project office where it may be claimed by the owner. Any evidence of vandalism and instances where facilities are not operating properly or are in need of repair shall be reported to Project personnel.

2 Definitions and Acronyms: The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word, phrase, or acronym is used in this performance work statement.

Clean: As used generally, means removal of dirt or impurities. As used for acceptance of work means free from dirt, contamination, or impurities; unsoiled, fresh and unused; having no flaws or roughness, clear, regular, or having few corrections.

Disinfect: Clean with any chemical agent that destroys harmful microorganisms.

Disinfectant: Any cleaner that destroys harmful organisms.

Contracting Officer's Representative: (COR) means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Fully-Clothed: Deemed to mean that a sleeved shirt (or T-shirt), trousers, and shoes shall be worn at all times: except that this requirement shall not be construed to replace or eliminate the necessity for the wearing of appropriate protective clothing or devices as may be required for the application of various chemicals.

Performance-Based Contract: Structuring all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed with the contract requirements set forth in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes as opposed to either the manner by which the work is to be performed or broad and imprecise.

PWS: Performance Work Statement

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by Government for quality assurance surveillance. Document contains sampling/ evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS).

Quality Control (QC): A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Assurance (QA): A method used by the Government to provide some measure of control over the quality of purchased goods and services received.

3 Government-Furnished Supplies and Facilities:

3.1 The following consumable items will be furnished to the Contractor by the Government from stock.

None

4 Contractor-Furnished Equipment and Supplies: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and supplies necessary to perform these requirements not identified in section 3 of this PWS as Government-Furnished supplies or facilities and as specifically identified in this section. All Contractor-furnished equipment and supplies must be approved by the COR prior to initial use.

4.1 The Contractor shall furnish and deliver refuse containers/dumpsters: 2 cubic yard; 6 cubic yard, and 30 cubic yard) in accordance with the service schedule.

4.2 All dumpsters shall be freshly painted when initially placed in use. Color shall be the same on all dumpsters. The Contractor shall maintain the appearance and function of the dumpster. The Contractor will not be required to repaint each dumpster more than once per year unless the dumpsters are damaged or disfigured by accidents, vandalism, etc.

4.3 Contractor-furnished refuse containers shall be maintained in good repair and appearance. Damaged or unsightly dumpsters shall be removed and replaced with like units in good repair. All Contractor- furnished dumpsters shall be so constructed and equipped as to prevent accidental tip-over by the public.

4.4 The Contractor shall furnish all detergent, disinfectant and brushes.

4.5 The Contractor shall furnish compactor-type truck (s) suitably equipped and constructed so as to prevent the scattering of refuse along the route. The equipment shall be capable of retaining all waste and fluids without leakage.

5 Specific Tasks Refuse collection is directly related to public health and sanitation; therefore, it is essential that all refuse containers be serviced as specified and be monitored and serviced as necessary to e n s u r e sanitary condition. The Contractor shall assure that they have, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of his primary equipment.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within eight (8) hours of any such equipment failure and provide his alternate plan for collection of refuse during the repair period. Backup equipment need not be of the same type, nor meet the same requirement of the primary equipment, except as pertains to the scattering of refuse along the route; however, such equipment may be utilized only to accomplish the specified work of the contract while primary equipment is being repaired, for a period not to exceed 14 calendar days without prior approval of the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Equipment breakdown shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified.

5.1 Compliance with Laws and Regulations:

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection, transportation, and disposal of refuse and shall obtain such permits, licenses or other authorizations as may be required.

5.2 Dumpster Placement:

5.2.1 Beginning 01 April 2026 or date of award, if later, the Contractor shall place all required refuse dumpsters as listed in 5.2.6.

5.2.2 All dumpsters shall be removed from the areas during the months in which they do not require servicing, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. If dumpsters are left, the contractor will be responsible for emptying the dumpster, as needed, at no cost to the Government.

5.2.3 All refuse dumpsters required for the recreation period (April through September) shall be in place no later than 1 April.

5.2.4 The locations designated for dumpster placement are the areas where dumpsters are to be normally located;

however, the Contractor may be required to relocate dumpsters within each park on an as needed basis to accommodate special events and unusual circumstances. The Contractor shall relocate dumpsters on regular service days, to the areas designated by the COR.

5.2.5 The Government has constructed dumpster enclosures in most public use areas. When dumpster enclosures are present, the contractor shall exercise care to prevent damage to such enclosures.

5.2.6 The areas subject to refuse collection under this procurement, and the number of dumpsters to be serviced are as follows:

Bid Item Area Approx. No.

Dumpsters Size

Size

Sparrowfoot Park 2 6C.Y.

Bucksaw Park 4 6 C.Y.

Long Shoal Park 3 6 C.Y.

Berry Bend Park 3 6 C.Y.

Thibaut Point Park 2 6 C.Y.

Osage Bluff Park 2 6 C.Y.

Visitor Center 1 2 C.Y.

Lab Yard 2 6 C.Y.

Maintenance Yard 1 6 C.Y.

TOTAL of 2 C.Y. 1 TOTAL of 6 C.Y. 19

5.2.7 Construction Dumpster is considered individual order item as needed and requires availability year around.

Bid Item Area Number of

Dumpsters Size

Construction Maintenance Bldg.-Occasional Park 1 30 C.Y.

Construction Lab-yard 1 30 C.Y.

5.2.8 Size substitution of dumpsters will be permitted to the following extent: At each specified dumpster location substitution in the size and number of dumpsters required to achieve the specified cubic yards of refuse storage may be made; however, consolidation of collection sites (locations of dumpsters within each area) will not be permitted. Size substitution must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

5.3 Services shall be performed in accordance with the schedule shown below for FY-26 and FY-27, FY-28, FY-29, FY-30 option years (if exercised).

Except for holidays as noted below, all refuse collection services shall be performed between 6:00 a.m. and 5 p.m.

in accordance with the following schedule:

Period Frequency of Service No. of Dumpsters to be Serviced Apr – Sept (all dumpsters) Mondays and Fridays 20 *Oct, Nov, & Mar (Parks Only) Mondays 7 *Dec, Jan, & Feb (Parks Only) Every Other Mondays 7 Oct-Mar. (Lab Yard, Maintenance Yard Areas)

Fridays 3ea-6 C.Y.

Oct.-Mar.VC Third Friday of the month 1ea- 2 C.Y.

*Note: Frequency of Service reduced during months listed to include reducing to one (1) serviceable dumpster at each listed location that has multiplies. Refer to 5.2.6 if dumpsters are left, the contractor will be responsible for emptying the dumpster, as needed, at no cost to the Government.

5.3.1 Holiday Work: Holiday Services shall be performed in addition to the regular scheduled services for the following regardless of the day of the week: Extra holiday will be required on the following days.

FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030

Memorial Day May 24th ,26th 2026

Memorial Day May 30th, June 1st

Memorial Day May 28th, 29th 2028

Memorial Day May 27th ,29th 2029

Memorial Day May 26th ,28th 2030

Independence Day July 5th,6th 2026

Independence Day July 4th, 6th 2027

Independence Day July 3rd, 5th 2028

Independence Day July 4th 2029

Independence Day July 3rd 2030

Labor Day September6th, 7th

Labor Day September 5th, 7th

Labor Day September 3rd, 5th

Labor Day September 2nd, 4th

Labor Day September 1st ,2nd

5.4 Removal and Disposal:

5.4.1 The Contractor shall empty all refuse and shall pick up all refuse from the immediate vicinity of the refuse containers. Any spillage of refuse in the course of the handling operation, shall be cleaned up immediately by the Contractor. Refuse containers, when emptied, shall be returned to their original position.

5.4.2 When odor becomes prevalent in refuse containers the Contractor shall clean and disinfect containers until the containers are clean and free of odor.

5.4.3 The Contractor shall transport and dispose all refuse from dumpsters off government property to a State-approved sanitary landfill or disposal point. The Contractor shall bear all cost in connection with this work.

5.4.4 During summer months, equipment used for hauling refuse shall be thoroughly washed, cleaned and disinfected as needed to keep it free of residue and odor and to present a clean appearance. In the event of a disagreement relating to the need for cleaning equipment and/or dumpsters, the Contracting Officer's decision shall represent a final decision.

5.4.5 Cleaning and disinfecting of dumpsters shall be accomplished on site unless they are immediately replaced with like units in good repair.

5.5 Services Completed in Sequence: The Contractor shall service refuse containers completely in each park area prior to moving into the next area.

5.5.1 The road across the dam may be closed from time to time during the life of this contract. The closure of the dam may continue for several months under certain construction and/or maintenance circumstances. The contractor shall be prepared to take an alternate route during these times, at no additional cost to the government.

8 Applicable Publications and

Forms Performance

Requirements Summary (PRS)

Contract Requirement Performance Standard Lot

Description

ALP

Method of Surveillance

Dumpster Placement

Timely placement at locations directed by the Government

# dumpsters

1unit out of place

100%

Dumpster size

Two cubic yards

1 unit wrong size

Removal and Disposal Area around dumpster and along collection route free of trash;

vendor uses approved landfill for disposal

# of trips to landfill

0% invoices;

One unacceptable site per period

R Random Sample, Validated Customer complaint

Dumpster Condition

Clean per Sec 2 definition, in working condition

1 per week

Random Sample, Validated Customer complaint

Work Sequencing

Vendor follows specified park area sequence

Scheduled Pick up

0%

Dumpster Type and Condition

Painted, 2 cubic foot dumpster appropriately marked

1/month or

Random Surveillance