Attachment A Statement of Work.pdf

RFQ 140P8321Q0000 Mount Rainier National Park Scope of Work – Sludge/Septic Pumping Services

National Park Service

Mount Rainier National Park Scope of Work

Sludge Pumping Services

Background: The purpose of this contract is for the removal of human waste from facilities at Mount Rainier National Park. The contractor is required to pump, haul and dispose of waste from wastewater treatment plants, septic tanks (one of which require auxiliary booster equipment as described below), vault toilets and tanks at multiple locations throughout the Park. The following table identifies all currently known sites that will potentially require pumping one or more times during the contract period.

The park reserves the right to add facilities that may have been missed during the development of this list, or in the event that a new facility is constructed or installed.

Locations: The Park operates four wastewater treatment plants. Aerobically digested sludge from the treatment plants is processed in compliance with WAC173-308-295. The plants are located at the locations listed below; annual estimated quantities pumped are listed in the adjacent column:

Plant Description Location Estimated Yearly Sludge Quantity (gal) Last Pumped

Longmire 19mi. east of Elbe, WA on SR706 extended 10,000 8/21/2019

Ohanapecosh 8mi. northwest of Packwood, following SR12 to SR123

5,000 2018

Paradise 32mi. east of Elbe, WA on SR706 extended 50,000 10/2/19

Tahoma Woods 4mi. east of Elbe, WA on SR706 extended 2,000 9/9/2020

Estimated Total annual digester pumping 67,000

The following septic tanks are pumped annually, and are located Park wide; tank locations, sizes and annual estimated quantities pumped are listed below:

Tank Description Location Tank Size (gal)

Est. Yearly Quantities Pumped (gal)

Last Pumped

Grove of the Patriarchs Comfort

Station

200 yds. From entrance booth on

Stevens Canyon Rd.

5,000 3,000 6/27/2018

Box Canyon Comfort Station

10 miles W. on hwy. 706 from Stevens Canyon entrance

7,700 2,000 7/18/2019

White River Entrance Comfort Station Septic Tank

5mi. west on Sunrise Road from

SR410

1,000 2,000 9/10/2020

White River Entrance Area Septic Tank

16mi. west on Sunrise Road from

SR410

6,000 2,000 09/05/19

White River Campground Comfort & Ranger Stations/6 tanks

11 mi. west on Sunrise Road from

SR410

1,500 800 7/23/2019

Estimated Total annual septic tank pumping 5,800 The following campground and Day use area has septic tanks which are pumped on a three year cycle.

They were last pumped in 2019.

Tank Description Location Tank size

(gal)

Est. 3 Yearly Quantities Pumped

(gal) Last Pumped

Cougar Rock Campground & Picnic area Comfort Stations/9 Sept.

Tanks

22mi. east of Elbe on SR706 extended 1,500 ea. 1,000 ea. 8/29/2018

Cougar Rock Campground Ranger Station Septic Tank

22mi. east of Elbe on SR706 extended 2,300 1,500 8/29/2018

Cougar Rock Campground RV dump Station

22mi. east of Elbe on SR706 extended 5,000 5,000 8/29/2020

East Entrance 10mi. northwest of

Packwood, following SR12 to SR123

1500 1500 7/17/2019

Station

Narada Falls 28 mi. east of Elbe 1,500 1,500 Estimated Total septic tank pumping (3 yr cycle) 10,000

The following structures have septic tanks which are pumped on a seven year cycle. They were last pumped within the last 6 years.

Tank Description Location Tank size (gal)

Est. 7 Yearly Quantities Pumped

(gal) Last Pumped

N001 Nisqually Ranger Station

13mi. east of Elbe, WA on SR706 extended

750 500 6/20/2018

Oscar Brown Cabin 1,000 500 6/20/2018

N101 Residence 750 500 6/20/2018

N102 Residence 750 500 6/20/2018

Estimated Total septic tank pumping (7 yr cycle) 2,000

The following two septic tanks require use of a booster pump or other means of pump assistance due to the distance or elevation from the vault to an easily accessible roadway:

Tank Description Location Tank Size (gal)

Est. Yearly Quantities

Pumped (gal) Last Pumped

Sunrise Area Septic

16mi. west on Sunrise Road from

SR410

30,000 12,000 9/29/2020

Box Canyon Picnic Area Comfort Station

10 mi W. of S.C.

entr. on hwy706 4,200 3,000 7/18/2019

Estimated Total annual septic tank pumping 20,000

Vault tanks are located at the following locations:

Tank Description Location Tank Size

(gal)

Est. Yearly Quantities Pumped

(gal) Last Pumped

Carbon River Entrance/2 vaults

8mi. east of Wilkeson, WA on SR 165 1,500 3,000

8/26/2019 Kautz Creek Picnic Area/2 vaults

16mi. east of Elbe, WA on SR706 extended 1,500 6,000

3/10/2021 Mowich Lake Picnic Area/2 vaults

16mi. east of Wilkeson, WA on SR165 (unpaved roadway)

1,500 3,000 8/21/2020

Sunrise Comfort Station/2 vaults

16mi. west on Sunrise Road from SR410 1,500 5000

8/24/2020 Grove of the Patriarchs Area/2 Vaults

200 yds. From entrance booth on Stevens Canyon Rd.

1,500 6,000 8/18/2020

Tipsoo Lake Picnic Area/2 vaults

4mi. west of Cayuse Pass on SR410 1,500 6,000

8/24/2020

Estimated Total annual vault pumping 29,000

Scope of Work: NPS personnel will notify the contractor of a pumping requirement by phone or email.

Upon notification of a pumping requirement, the contractor shall pump treatment plants, septic tanks, and oil/ water separator pumping within seven calendar days of notification by the designated park employee, and vault and/ or pit toilets within four calendar days. There may be occasions where pumping is required on an emergency basis. The contractor shall include pricing for emergency pumping that would occur within forty-eight hours of notification by the park. Emergency pumping will be necessary approximately

5 times per year.

The contractor shall make an effort to be efficient with trips into the park. If in the course of emptying a septic tank or vault toilet space remains in the truck, the contractor shall fill the remaining space in the truck from the next nearest vault toilet, if feasible.

It is recommended that the contractor attempt to perform pumping early in the day, or later in the afternoon to avoid peak visitation hours between June and mid-September.

Contractor Tasks:

• The contractor will furnish all required labor, equipment, tools, materials and transportation necessary to pump sewage from vaults and tanks at the specified sites.

• Coordinate schedule for all pumping evolutions with the Contracting Offices Representative (COR) or NPS point of contact provided.

• All sewage will be disposed of at an approved waste facility. Extreme care must be taken to not pollute the river, groundwater or lakes.

• Remove and lawfully dispose of all sewage from each septic tank (vault) as directed. Be able to provide proof of lawful disposal if required or requested, such as delivery ticket from licensed septic waste facility.

• While pumping visually inspect the interior of each septic tank and or vault for damage or structural failure and report any discrepancies to the COR or NPS contact.

• Remove any items that could cause damage to pumping equipment from the tank or vault prior to initiating pumping. In some cases, the addition of water may be necessary to insure that all solid waste is removed. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide any water required. All locks and septic tank riser lids shall be secured after pumping has been completed.

• During pumping operations, the contractor shall cone off the area to minimize the risk of interruption by park staff, or visitors.

• During each pumping evolution keep area neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Take all precautions necessary to ensure that no solids are introduced into the septic drain fields or into the ground or water. Perform final visual inspection and cleanup prior to departing each vault area to ensure no waste material is spilled or left behind.

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, county and local regulations and requirements for septic/sludge pumping and Industrial Safety and Health Act and WISHA requirements for confined space entry as required.

• Provide notification of pumping completion to the Contracting Officer’s Representative by phone, text or e-mail on the day of completion. A hardcopy itemized ticket shall be provided within one week of pumping.

• Describe any special requirements or conflicts within this SOW in their quote.

Submittals Upon contract award, the contractor shall provide the following to the park for review and approval before a Notice to Proceed will be issued:

• Safety Plan

• Spill Prevention and Cleanup Plan

• Documentation of approved facilities to be used for sludge/ waste disposal.

Requirements The contract is a requirements contract that guarantees that the minimum amount of waste to be pumped by the contractor each year will be 90,000 gallons and the maximum will be 250,000 gallons. The prices shall be quoted at a cost per gallon of removed waste. The per gallon cost shall be inclusive of all activities necessary to remove waste from the identified park facilities, including, but not limited to drive time, fuel, vehicle maintenance, Personal Protective Equipment, licensing, safety and spill prevention plan development, and disposal costs. The vendor shall bill for services solely as a cost per gallon, and no other costs will appear on the submitted invoices. One consolidated monthly invoice will be submitted via the online IPP.gov payment platform.

Upon notification of a pumping requirement, the contractor shall pump treatment plants, septic tanks, and oil/ water separator pumping within seven calendar days of notification by the designated park employee, and vault and/ or pit toilets within four calendar days. There may be occasions where pumping is required on an emergency basis. The contractor shall include pricing for emergency pumping that would occur within forty-eight hours of notification by the park. Emergency pumping will be necessary approximately 5 times per year.

Points of Contact:

The following Park employees are authorized to place orders for pumping services:

Primary Contacts: Micah Henderson (360) 569-6716 Dale Harvard (360) 569-6728 Jim Fuller (360) 569-6720 Alternate Contacts: Shelly Darrah (360) 569-6722