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Performance Work Statement Trash & Recycle Collection and Disposal Services

Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin, Davis Dam

1.0 GENERAL. This is a non-personal services contract to provide trash collection and recycling services in support of the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin, Davis Dam Office. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract services providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The contractor shall provide the trash collection and recycling services described herein.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, fuel and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide trash collection and recycling services in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except as those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.

3.0 OBJECTIVE. The result of this contract is to provide a clean, environmentally safe workplace free of debris and pests.

4.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES. Contractor agrees to provide once weekly pickups of both the solid waste as well as weekly pickups of recycled materials. Pickups will be made on the Nevada side at the lower yard. They will also pick up on the Arizona side at the top of the dam (See Section 20.0 for locations address). Solid Waste is picked up on Mondays and recycled materials are picked up on Tuesdays. There are currently one 3 cubic yard dumpster for trash and one 3 cubic yard dumpster for recycled material located in the lower yard on the Nevada side. There is also one 3 cubic yard dumpster for trash and one 3 cubic yard dumpster for recycled material located behind the admin fence at the top side of the dam on the Arizona side.

5.0 REQUIREMENT TASK. Monday Pick up of Solid Waste from the dumpster located in the lower yard on the Nevada side of Davis Dam. Monday Pick up of Solid Waste from the dumpster located behind the administrative building on the Arizona side at the top of Davis Dam. Tuesday Pick up of Recycled Material from the dumpster located in the lower yard on the Nevada side of Davis Dam. Tuesday Pick up of Recycled Material from the dumpster located behind the administrative building on the Arizona side at the top of Davis Dam

6.0 HOURS OF OPERATION. The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of

6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar directed facility closings. No work shall be performed during non-duty hours, weekends or when the Government has no workforce on duty available for inspection of the Contractor’s work unless prior approval has been obtained. The contractor must maintain an adequate workforce for uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

7.0 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS. Any reference to holidays shall be construed to mean Federal Government holidays.

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday will be observed as a legal holiday. If a holiday falls on a scheduled Contractor workday, the following proceeding workday will be used to schedule the work to be accomplished.

8.0 INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE. The contractor shall collect trash and recyclable material during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the Contracting Officer may authorize exceptions.

When exceptions are granted, the contractor shall make up all missed collections within 24 hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the Contracting Officer authorizes additional time. Rescheduling to provide make-up removals and disposal shall not be a basis for a claim by the contractor for additional compensation.

9.0 SAFETY. The contractor shall maintain a safe working environment to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of contractor personnel and Government personnel. The Contractor shall instruct employees in appropriate measures as specified by the applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1970, PL 91-596 (84 Stat 1590).

10.0 HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL WASTE. Any material which poses a hazard to health and/or environment as defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and regulations implementing those laws and similar local laws and regulations. Such wastes include but are not limited to those materials which are toxic, corrosive, ignitable or reactive, requiring special handling and procedures for disposal. This waste shall not be collected as part of this contract.

The Contractor shall pick up all spillage around the transfer vehicles, concrete pads, and compaction equipment caused by his/her operation or operation of his/her equipment and shall insure that unsanitary or hazardous conditions are corrected immediately. The Contractor shall take all actions necessary to clean and properly dispose of any hazardous materials caused by leaks and spills from his operation and equipment (i.e.

fuel, motor oil, hydraulic oil, etc.),

11.0 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The Contractor shall assume full liability and responsibility for any loss or damage to Government property caused by his operations and shall assume full responsibility for all damages or claims for damage for injury to persons, property or equipment which might result from any service performed under this contract. The Contractor shall return areas damaged as a result of work under this contract to their original condition, to include painting, refinishing, or replacement if necessary.

12.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract. Material, equipment, and supplies provided shall be of acceptable commercial grade and quality.

13.0 GOVERNMENT APPROVED CONTAINTERS. Collection of trash and recyclable materials in all areas shall be from contractor-provided, government-approved containers recycling bins, and totes. At a minimum the contractor shall provide fire resistant, waterproof, rodent proof recycling containers in sufficient quantities and sizes for the requirements of this contract. The contractor shall position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, and other potential obstructions as detailed in the site plan.

The Government will not be responsible in any way for the Contractor’s supplies, materials, equipment, or personnel belongings that may be damaged or lost by fire, theft, accident, other conditions or circumstances.

The location of all current containers are acceptable.

14.0 CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employee shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is in the best interests of the government. The Government also reserves the right to bar individuals from the installation. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this PWS.

15.0 QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall maintain effective quality control to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor’s quality control is a means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

16.0 COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL.

16.1 COLLECTION RECEPTICALS/CUBIC YARD CAPACITY. The government requires the following collection receptacles.

• Refuse Collection o 3-cubic yard front-load dumpsters, 2 each – One for the Nevada side and one for the Arizona side

• Recycling Collection o 3-cubic yard front-load dumpsters, 2 each – One for the Nevada side and one for the Arizona side

Dumpsters to be serviced/emptied one time per week. The contractor shall notify the Government if the size of the containers stated above are inappropriate for the occupancy of the facility based on services provided during the period of performance.

16.2 MAINTAINING CONTAINERS AND COLLECTION AREA. The contractor shall return the containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright position with the lids securely in place (closed). The contractor shall be responsible for immediately cleaning up any spills, debris, etc., which may occur during servicing of containers. All trash on the ground within ten feet of the container, whether spilled by the contractor or placed there by center personnel, shall be picked up by the contractor during collection. The contractor will be responsible for keeping collection areas free of trash and debris.

16.3 TRASH PROCESSING. The contractor shall provide all containers, transportation and delivery of trash collection to a licensed off-site disposal center. Contractor shall abide by all Federal, State, and local laws as they pertain to trash processing.

16.4 RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PROCESSING. The contractor shall provide all containers, transportation, and delivery of recyclable material to a licensed off-site recycling center. Contractor shall abide by all Federal, State and local laws as they pertain to recyclable materials processing.

17.0 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. The contractor shall maintain all contractor provided containers ensuring they are free of unpleasant odors, dirt, debris, and pests. All containers shall remain in good, workable condition. Containers shall remain easily accessible to customers. The contractor shall perform all cleaning, painting, repair, and other maintenance tasks off-site. Trucks and trailers used for hauling and collecting shall be washed as required to ensure they are free of odor, dirt, debris, and pests.

18.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION OR EQUIPMENT. No government equipment shall be furnished.

19.0 SECURITY. Contractor visiting Davis Dam will be permitted access via either Davis Dam Employee or

Davis Dam Security in and out for accountability purposes.

Contractor visiting shall be escorted by a BOR-LCR employee.

20.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

Davis Dam Nevada Side Lower Yard Davis Dam Arizona Side Top of Dam

The LC Regional and Davis Dam addresses are as follows:

Lower Colorado Regional Office Davis Dam 500 Fir Street Bureau of Reclamation Boulder City, NV 89005 1 Davis Dam Road

Bullhead City, AZ 86429-8902

21.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The term of this contract will commence on the Effective Date and will be for 1 year with an additional 4 Option Years for a total of 5 years.