B08_Attachment_001_140P4325Q0006_BLRV-ROWE_SOS__Final.pdf

140P4325Q0006 BLRV ROWE ATTACHMENT 001

Scope of Services (SOS)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES FOR ROGER WILLIAMS NATIONAL

MEMORIAL AND BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HISTORICAL

PARK

PART 1

INTRODUCTION

1 GENERAL: This is a Firm-Fix Price (FFP) contract to provide waste removal services to two National Park Service (NPS) sites.

1.1 Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to empty two waste dumpsters and one mixed recycling dumpsters across two NPS sites. One 4-yard trash dumpster and one 2-yard recycling dumpster will be serviced at Roger Williams National Memorial (ROWI). The recycling dumpster by the sheds at Roger Williams requires the contractor to retrieve manually. A 2-yard trash dumpster will also be serviced at the Old Slater Mill National Landmark, Part of the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (BLRV). The trash dumpsters will be emptied weekly and the recycling dumpster bi-weekly. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The primary role of this contract is to provide waste services to the park units of the NPS.

1.3 Objectives: Object empty the three dumpsters across the two sites on a regular basis in order to allow the functioning of the park site and allow it to maintain a clean and inviting atmosphere for staff and visitors.

1.4 Scope: The general scope of work includes emptying the two waste dumpsters, across 2 sites, on a regular basis. Weekly for the 4- and 2-yard trash dumpsters. Bi-weekly for the recycling dumpster. The recycling dumpster by the sheds at Roger Williams requires the contractor to retrieve manually. Two of the three dumpsters are in locked enclosures which utilize combo locks, the combinations of which can be shared with the contractor for access. The enclosures will need to be unlocked to access the dumpsters and re-locked after they are emptied. The Recycling Dumpster is located up near the building and must be rolled down to the parking lot to be emptied. See appendix A at bottom of document.

1.5 Period of Performance: This contract will be awarded with a one year period of performance with four (4) option years.

1.6 Recognized Federal Holidays: Contractor is not required to perform routine services on holidays unless emergency services are requested.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day June Tenth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.7 Normal Hours of Operation: The visitor centers are open Thursday through Sunday from 10am until 4 pm. However, the grounds are always accessible. Building access is not required to carry out the Scope of Services.

1.8 Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

PART 2

Scope of Services

2. SOS GENERAL INFORMATION:

2.1 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at:

Roger Williams National Memorial (ROWI) - 282 North Main St. Providence, RI 02903

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (BLRV) - 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

2.2 Safety: Contractor/Vendor will use all necessary PPE when performing work related tasks. Ie. safety goggles, hearing protection, etc.

2.3.1. Loss or Damage: Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or properties that occur because of a Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall take proper health and safety precautions to protect the work, workers, the public and property of others.

Contractor shall repair or replace any portion of building structure, or landscape features, damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this contract. Such damaged areas or materials shall be restored, repaired, or replaced by the Contractor to original condition and to the satisfaction and as directed by the COR at no expense to the Government.

The Contractor shall be insured in accordance with Rhode Island insurance regulations.

The Government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or their employees and the personal property brought on-site. The Government will not accept any liability due to contractor employee negligence.

2.3.1.a Workers Compensation: The contractor shall provide workers compensation insurance to those employees performing work related to this contract and shall comply with applicable Workman’s Compensation Laws.

2.3.1.b Liability: The Contractor shall maintain a level of insurance that will protect the contractor and the Government from any claims because of bodily injury (including death) and property damage which may arise from and during the performance of this contract. The CO may request proof at any point in the contract period of performance.

2.3.1.c Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, working in the field, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

2.3.3 Equipment Safety Qualifications:

All workers shall be recognizable as employees of the contractor by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges which show the Contractor's company name and employee name.

All equipment must meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed.

The name or logo of the contractor’s company shall be clearly displayed on all trucks used on the job.

2.4 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: Contractor(s) may be requested to attend a post award conference convened by the CO and the Primary Contract CORs.

2.5 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified at the time of the award (TBD). The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

2.6 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Crew Supervisor / Lead

The Crew Supervisor/Lead shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30p.m, Monday through Friday.

All work shall be under the direction and general supervision of the crew lead.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / PROPERTY

3. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this

SOS.

Government will provide access to dumpsters listed in scope. The dumpsters will be provided by the contractor. The recycling dumpster by the sheds at Roger Williams requires the contractor to retrieve manually. The trash dumpsters are behind a combo lock which the government will provide along with the code.

PART 4

DEFINITIONS

2. DEFINITIONS:

CONTRACTOR - a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) - the only individual who can legally bind the government, a person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) - this individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract. This person is an employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE - a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERABLE - anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

KEY PERSONNEL - contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

PHYSICAL SECURITY - actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

QUALITY CONTROL - all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

ROUTINE SERVICES - work will commence within two to seven (2-7) business days of TO issued and continue every day until the TO is complete and approved by the COR.

Contractor is responsible for tracking lost working days due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Routine services are scheduled ahead of time; dates determined between COR and vendor and work is completed during normal business hours (as stated in 1.7) and COR directed/requested TO. Upon receiving a request for pricing the contractor must meet with COR with 72 hours of request.

SHALL - as used in these specifications denotes a mandatory requirement.

SHOULD - as used in these specifications denotes an advisory recommendation.

SUBCONTRACTOR - one that enters a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

TO – Task Order

APPENDIX A: PHOTOS

Photo 1: BLRV Dumpster Enclosure

Photo 2: BLRV 2-Yard Rolling Trash Dumpster

Photo 3: ROWI Dumpster Enclosure

Photo 4: ROWI 4-Yard Stationary Trash Dumpster

Photo 5: ROWI 2-Yard Rolling Recyclables Dumpster