Attch_1_-_140P1224Q0019_-_Wastewater_Collection_-_Statement_of_Work.pdf

WASTEWATER COLLECTION SERVICE 334265/329170

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Statement of Services: Wastewater Collection Service

Work Location: Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, near Moab, UT area.

October 2023

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Synopsis.

The on call work performed as needed under this contract consists of furnishing materials, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to collect (pump) wastewater sewage and debris from front country vault toilets and wash down and clean the same in accordance with the stated pick-up schedule and the lawful disposal of the same at a state licensed wastewater treatment facility located outside of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.

B. Location

The work described in this contract is to be performed at all of the designated collection sites within the boundaries of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

1. Arches National Park is five miles north of Moab, Utah off of U.S. Highway 191.

2. Canyonlands Island in the Sky (ISKY) District is located 32 miles north and west of

Moab, Utah. Travel 10 miles north of Moab on U.S. Highway 191 and then 22 miles west and south on State Highway 313 to the Park entrance.

3. Individual vault locations are detailed in the Attachments 2 and 3.

C. Frequency and Dates of Work

The performance schedule will vary with a designated Park representative contacting the Contractor by phone notification. Within twenty-four (24) hours of the initial notification, the Contractor shall confirm by phone the date and time of the scheduled servicing. The Contractor shall complete the pumping services within (3) calendar days after the initial notification. When possible, multiple toilets within the same area will be serviced on the same trip. A minimum of eighty (80) vaults per year are to be pumped by the Contractor. A minimum of six (6) vaults will be serviced on each request.

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D. Hours of Operation

All collections are to be made between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Emergency pumping may occur outside of these hours with COR approval.

E. Definitions

1. Vault: A closeable chamber designed for the temporary retention of wastewater.

The vaults will be a lined, concrete chamber, typically 1000 gallons in volume.

2. Sewage: The liquid, semi-liquid and solid waste material contained in a vault.

3. Debris: All other refuse found within the vault. This may include but not be limited to cans, bottles, rocks, sticks, animals, clothing, trash bags, toilet paper rolls, objects and other miscellaneous trash.

4. Waste Material: Sewage and debris.

F. Site Conditions

1. Access: Most sites are accessible via paved roadways. The Park gravel roads are maintained yearly with dust suppressant.

2. Hose Distance: Most sites allow parking and vault pumping within two lengths (40 feet) of hose.

G. Contract Period

The contract period shall be for a Base Year. Two option years may be awarded.

Base Year: 3/1/2024 – 2/28/2025

Option Year 1: 3/1/2025 – 2/28/2026 Option Year 2: 3/1/2026 – 2/28/2027

H. The Contractor is responsible for all dumping fees at the wastewater facility.

I. Addition or Deletion of Vaults The Contracting Officer reserves the right to terminate collection service at any given location and/or add new locations requiring collection service upon written notice to the Contractor. Any cost adjustments will be negotiated with the Contracting Officer (CO).

J. Submittals

The Contractor shall submit a signed letter stating the location of the proposed wastewater treatment facility, and that all collected wastewater will be deposited in this facility. The Contractor shall also submit documentation proving the wastewater facility is licensed by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality

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K. Personnel

1. Contractor’s Supervision The Contractor shall provide on-site supervision sufficient to ensure the adequate performance of the specified work.

2. Number of Personnel The Contractor shall provide personnel to efficiently perform the work of this contract.

3. Regulations All persons employed under this contract shall be subject to all applicable federal, state and county regulations and laws. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to inform his/her employees of such regulations and laws, and to ensure their compliance.

L. Safety

1. Safety Equipment All Contractor personnel must use approved safety equipment appropriate to the contract work being performed. Safety equipment must conform to OSHA Safety and Health Standards.

2. Accident Reporting The Contractor shall immediately notify Park Service Law Enforcement and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Project Inspector (PI) of any and all accidents to which the Contractor’s employees or equipment are a party of witness.

3. The Contractor shall not leave equipment or open hatches unattended.

M. Lost and Found Property

The Contractor shall insure that all articles found by the Contractor’s employees are turned in to the Contracting Officer for recording and proper disposition. Items should be turned in within one working day of the time they are found.

N. Public Contact

The Contractor and all of their employees and subcontractors shall treat all members of the visiting public with respect and courtesy.

O. Work Zone

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The contractor shall confine their activities to the specific vault pumping areas.

P. Preservation of Structures and Natural Features

Damage to or destruction of any structure or natural feature by the Contractor shall require repair, replacement or remediation at the Contracting Officer’s direction and at the Contractor’s expense.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 Septic Pumper Truck

A. The Contractor shall provide all transport equipment of the size, type and quality necessary to accomplish the requirements of this contract.

B. Safety Requirements: Transportation equipment must be licensed and have passed all safety inspections required by the State of Utah. Transportation equipment must include an operable back-up alarm. Failure to provide adequate equipment will not be grounds for any modifications or waiver of any contract requirements.

C. The Contractor shall use a septic pumper truck with a four (4) inch minimum suction hose.

D. The septic pump truck shall be a single truck with a tank. No semi tractor-trailer tanker combos or tail pup tankers are permitted within the Park. A pup tanker may be staged near the maintenance areas with the COR prior approval.

E. The Contractor shall provide an adequate vehicular container to hold trash and other non-pumpable foreign debris that are collected within the vault sewage.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 Specified Tasks

A. Emptying of Vaults

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Each vault is to be completely emptied of its contents each time the vault is scheduled for pumping. The Contractor shall expect that debris will be mixed in with the sewage and be prepared to remove debris manually or by pumping.

B. The Contractor shall remove waste material from each vault through the cleanout.

C. The interior vault walls shall be washed by a water hose with sufficient pressure to remove material clinging to the vault walls during the pumping operation.

D. The Contractor shall clean and disinfect all contaminated areas outside of the vault resulting from the pumping services. Wash all spilled waste material from the concrete back into the vault. Clean the cleanout hatch. The Contractor shall clean and disinfect the entire restroom area if the pumping service occurred through the interior of the restroom. Wash walls, floors, risers, lids and replace wet toilet paper rolls if necessary.

E. After pumping each vault, the Contractor shall close each cleanout access lid securely in place and close the hasp lock. The Park will recharge each vault with water.

F. Hauling. The Contractor shall prevent spillage and haul waste material in watertight containers complying with all county and state health regulations.

G. Public Disruption

The Contractor shall work as quietly and inconspicuously as possible while in the presence of the public.

H. Wastewater Facility The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all wastewater collected from the vault pumping operation is taken to the wastewater reclamation facility for proper disposal.

3.2 Inspections

A. Method: The work will be inspected randomly by the COR or PI on the scheduled date and time of pumping services.

3.3 Deficient Work

A. Remedy: If work is found to be deficient, the Contractor shall be notified by the COR or Contracting Officer (CO) immediately and will have forty-eight (48) hours in which to correct the work. The Contractor shall notify the COR and/or CO

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B. Penalty: Deficient work not corrected by the Contractor in the prescribed time shall result in non-payment of bid item. The CO may reduce fees or price in accordance with FAR 46.407, Nonconforming Supplies or Services.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 Method of Measurement

A. Each: One unit (each) shall be one pumping service as described in 3.1 for each vault at the work site.

4.2 Payment

A. Payments: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be as shown in the Bid Schedule.

B. Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted monthly through the IPP system. The Contractor shall list each date, vault, and location that is pumped on each monthly invoice.