B08_Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work.docx

National Park Service Valley Forge National Historic Park 1400 North Outer Line Drive King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 2 Mark Bird Lane Elverson, PA 19520

Disposal of Solid Waste – Recyclable, Trash and C&D

1.0 Background

A. On average, Valley Forge National Historical Park (VAFO) generates approximately 35 to 50 tons of Municipal Solid Waste annually including Office and Household trash, construction and demolition debris and Recycling, picked up approximately 27 times per year. Currently these materials are transported by Park staff from buildings, park facilities and other locations within the Park to the Maintenance Complex. The Maintenance Complex is located at 6000 County Line Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Trash is picked up by a contractor at the Maintenance Complex and transported to a recycle center, transfer station, or certified landfill as appropriate.

B. On average, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (HOFU) generates approximately 17 to 25 tons of Municipal Solid Waste annually including Office and Household trash, construction and demolition debris and Recycling, picked up approximately 16 times per year. Currently these materials are transported by Park staff from buildings, park facilities and other locations within the Park to the Maintenance Complex. The Maintenance Complex is located at 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520. Trash is picked up by a contractor at the Maintenance Complex and transported to a recycle center, transfer station, or certified landfill as appropriate.

C. This Contract consists of a Base Year and Four Option Years.

D. Applicable Regulations

a. Title 25 Consolidated Statute Article VIII Chapters 271-285 - MUNICIPAL WASTE

b. Title 25 Consolidated Statute Article IX Chapters 287-299 - RESIDUAL WASTE

2.0 Scope

A. This scope of work has been prepared from the current knowledge of the physical conditions and previously disclosed surveys and work activities. It is the responsibility of the contractor to inspect all existing conditions prior to commencement of work and also comply with the Valley Forge National Historic Park’s and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Health and Safety Plan, which is to include all Local, State, and Federal Codes and Regulations during the execution of the work that is to be performed in association with this project.

B. Trash

a. The contractor shall provide two (2) 20 cubic yard roll-off containers suitable for Municipal Solid Waste (trash), one at the location stated in paragraph 1.0 A and one at the location stated in paragraph 1.0 B. The design of the cover should be the standard dome type with multiple sliding doors on either side for easy access. Each container is to be picked up as needed. The park will contact the contractor when a pickup is needed.

b. The contractor shall accept the packaging or handling method that the government is currently using.

c. The contractor will not deliver any container that is deformed, twisted or in any damaged condition that the cover will not securely fit on the container. If such a container is delivered it shall be promptly replaced within 1 working day by the contractor upon notification or discovery. The replacement dumpster shall meet the requirements of paragraph a. of this section.

d. The dumpster shall have a sign or label affixed to it that shows the contents that will be placed in it, i.e. TRASH. The sign shall be promptly replaced by the contractor if found to be obscured, damaged or unreadable.

e. Any debris or contents of the dumpster spilled during loading shall be promptly cleaned up by the contractor.

f. The contractor shall drive at slow speed and with caution while within each Maintenance Complex and be alert for employees, vehicles, trucks, and equipment. The driver shall promptly report any accidents or damages to the government property to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The dumpsters at Valley Forge National Historical Park are located in a remote area of an old limestone quarry, the quarry is located within an Area of Concern for the Valley Forge Asbestos release site and while normal surface disturbance is permitted, the contractor shall not perform any activity that involves subsurface digging within the area.

g. Contractor must ensure all loads are secured and covered.

h. Servicing of each container shall be on an as needed basis. The VAFO container will need to be serviced no more than 20 times a year. The HOFU container will need to be serviced no more than 6 times a year. VAFO or HOFU will notify the contractor 24 hours (1 working day) in advance to schedule service. For service during normal operating hours (7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays) the Contractor shall bill VAFO or HOFU (1) a fixed, established Per Pull charge which includes transportation charges, pick-up and replacement of the container and any rental or administrative costs and (2) a fixed, established Tonnage/tipping fee per ton for the actual tonnage for that pull. The contractor shall provide the Park with a copy of the actual weight ticket for each haul along with an invoice which will include the service date, the actual weight disposed of (in tons), and a description of the waste i.e. TRASH. The invoice shall also reference the award document, the price per ton, and any rental fees. All administrative, fuel and environmental surcharges shall be clearly spelled out by the contractor.

C. Construction and Demolition Debris

a. The contractor shall provide two (2) 20 cubic yard open roll-off container, suitable for construction and demolition, one at the location stated in paragraph 1.0 A and one at the location stated in paragraph 1.0 B. Container to be picked up as needed. The park will contact the contractor when a pick up is needed. Materials shall be placed loose within the dumpster and shall not be compacted by VAFO or HOFU.

b. The contractor will not deliver any container that is deformed, twisted or in any damaged condition. If such a container is delivered it shall be promptly replaced within 1 working day by the contractor upon notification or discovery. The replacement dumpster shall meet the requirements of paragraph a. of this section.

c. Each dumpster shall have a sign or label affixed to it that shows the contents that will be placed in it, i.e. Construction Debris Only. The sign shall be promptly replaced by the contractor if found to be obscured, damaged or unreadable.

d. Any debris or contents of the dumpster(s) spilled during loading shall be promptly cleaned up by the contractor.

e. Contractor shall ensure all loads are secure and covered.

f. The contractor shall drive at slow speed and with caution while within the Maintenance Complex and be alert for employees, vehicles, trucks and equipment. The driver shall promptly report any accidents or damages to government property to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The dumpsters are located in a remote area of an old limestone quarry. The quarry is located with an Area of Concern for the Valley Forge Asbestos release site and while normal surface disturbance is permitted, the contractor shall not perform any activity that involves subsurface digging within the area.

g. Servicing of each container shall be on an as needed basis. The VAFO container will need to be serviced no more than 6 times a year. The HOFU container will need to be serviced no more than 4 times a year. VAFO or HOFU will notify the Contractor 24 hours (1 working day) in advance to schedule service. For service during normal operating hours (7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays) the Contractor shall bill VAFO or HOFU (1) a fixed, established Per Pull charge which includes transportation charges, pick-up and replacement of the container and any rental or administrative costs and (2) a fixed, established Tonnage/tipping fee per ton for the actual tonnage for that pull. The contractor shall provide the Park with a copy of the actual weight ticket for each haul along with an invoice which will include the service date, the actual weight disposed of (in tons), and a description of the waste i.e. Construction Debris. The invoice shall also reference the award document, the price per ton, and any rental fees. All administrative, fuel and environmental surcharges shall be clearly spelled out by the contractor.

D. Recycling

a. The contractor shall provide two (2) 20 cubic yard covered roll-off containers, suitable for single stream recycle materials (glass, plastic, cans, paper and cardboard), one at the location stated in paragraph 1.0 A and one at the location stated in paragraph 1.0 B. The design of the cover should be the standard dome type with multiple sliding doors on either side for easy access. Container to be picked up as needed (park will notify). Recyclables shall be placed loose within the dumpster and shall not be compacted by VAFO or HOFU. The contractor shall accept all aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans, including empty aerosols, all colors of glass, and a minimum of recyclable plastics numbered 1 thru 7, all paper and cardboards.

b. The contractor shall accept the packaging or handling method that the government is currently using; all aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans, including empty aerosols, all colors of glass, and a minimum of recyclable plastics numbered 1 thru 7 paper and cardboards. Are collected as co-mingled in plastic trash bag, the whole bag shall be then placed in the container. The government will not separate or empty the bags in any way.

c. The contractor shall not deliver any container that is deformed, twisted or in any damaged condition that the cover will not securely fit on the container. If such a container is delivered it shall be promptly replaced within 1 working day by the contractor upon notification or discovery. The replacement dumpster shall meet the requirements of paragraph a. of this section.

d. Each dumpster shall have a sign or label affixed to it that shows the contents that will be placed in it, i.e. RECYCLE GLASS, PLASTIC OR CANS PAPER AND CARDBOARD ONLY. The sign shall be promptly replaced by the contractor if found to be obscured, damaged or unreadable.

e. Any debris or contents of the dumpster(s) spilled during loading shall be promptly cleaned up by the contractor.

f. Contractor must ensure all loads are secured and covered.

g. The contractor shall drive at slow speed and with caution while within each Maintenance Complex and be alert for employees, vehicles, trucks and equipment. The driver shall promptly report any accidents or damages to government property to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The dumpsters are located in a remote area of an old limestone quarry. The quarry is located with an Area of Concern for the Valley Forge Asbestos release site and while normal surface disturbance is permitted, the contractor shall not perform any activity that involves subsurface digging within the area.

h. Servicing of the container shall be on an as needed basis. The VAFO container will need to be serviced no more than 20 times a year. The HOFU container will need to be serviced no more than 6 times a year. VAFO or HOFU will notify the Contractor 24 hours (1 working day) in advance to schedule service. For service during normal operating hours (7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays) the Contractor shall bill VAFO or HOFU (1) a fixed, established Per Pull charge which includes transportation charges, pick-up and replacement of the container and any rental or administrative costs and (2) a fixed, established Tonnage/tipping fee per ton for the actual tonnage for that pull. The contractor shall provide the Park with a copy of the actual weight ticket for each haul along with an invoice which will include the service date, the actual weight disposed of (in tons), and a description of the waste i.e., Recyclables - Glass, Plastic, Cans, Paper, and Cardboard. The invoice shall also reference the award document, the price per ton, and any rental fees. All administrative, fuel and environmental surcharges shall be clearly spelled out by the contractor.

3.0 General Conditions

A. Each Maintenance Complex is located in a locked and secured compound and is normally open between 7:00 and 2:30 p.m. weekdays (Monday through Friday). The area will not be accessible on weekends or Federal Holidays except in the case of an emergency pickup requested and approved in advance by VAFO or HOFU. All work performed by the contractor shall be within these designated normal hours of operation.

B. While performing work, the contractor shall comply with OSHA standards and all standard safety practices and procedures applicable to the work.

C. All work must comply with applicable State and Federal codes and regulations.

D. OHSA/ANSI safety vest or shirts must be worn at all times while working on park property.

E. Contractor employees are to be dressed appropriately at all times. No cut off shorts, sleeveless t-shirts, or t-shirts.

a. Only Plain OHSA, ANSI approved safety shirts or shirts with contractors Name/Log printed on them may be worn.