Bio Management NW submittal.pdf

COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION NO. 06419 – HOMELESS CAMP CLEANUP PAGE 1

EXHIBIT B-1 – BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

Competitive Solicitation No.: 06419 – Homeless Camp Cleanup Services

Bidder: Bio Management Northwest Inc, Click in the box(es) to indicate the category(s) for which you are proposing to compete:

☐ Category 1: High and medium-high complexity cleanups

This category is for large sites (1.5 acres or larger) for which cleanup might require heavy equipment and experience in navigating steep slopes, safely removing large amounts of medical, chemical, biological and/or solid waste, and addressing the potential for bloodborne pathogens onsite. Category 1 requires documentation of certification in steep slopes – fall protection equipment; hazardous waste handling and disposal; and bloodborne pathogens (see Section 2).

☐ Category 2: Moderate and low complexity cleanups

This category is for smaller sites (less than 1.5 acres) for which cleanup will not require heavy equipment and the site topography is flat or moderately flat. Category 2 requires documentation of certification in hazardous waste handling/disposal and bloodborne pathogens

(see Section 2).

NOTES:

1) Purchasers may not hire contractors for a Category 1-designated cleanup site that did not bid and win award in that category.

2) Purchasers may not hire contractors for a Category 2-designated cleanup site that did not bid and win award in that category.

3) Purchasers may designate a cleanup site of 1.5 acres or less as Category 1 if the cleanup requires navigation of steep slopes (grades of 30 percent [16.7 degrees] or greater) and/or requires the use of heavy equipment.

4) Purchasers may designate a cleanup site of larger than 1.5 acres as Category 2 if the cleanup does not require navigation of steep slopes (grades of 30 percent [16.7 degrees] or greater) or the use of heavy equipment.

1. MANDATORY CAPABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

For both Category 1 and Category 2: Please indicate that your company is capable of planning and carrying out the following mandatory tasks and procedures of homeless encampment cleanups. An awarded contractor for Master Contract 06419 must perform all of them, as necessary, to be in compliance with the contract1.

x

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Task Y/N

Provide an on-site supervisor responsible for the supervision of your crew and ensure all necessary safety procedures are followed in compliance with federal, state, local and tribal laws, regulations, and policy. This individual will also serve as your contact for the project with the Purchaser (hiring jurisdiction).

y

Survey identified site and prepare a detailed scope of work in coordination with the

Purchaser. y

Document the site photographically both before beginning cleanup work and after completing the contracted job.

y

Collect debris, dismantle temporary structures, and remove trash.

y

Dispose of all debris (i.e., hazardous waste2, universal waste, medical waste, drug waste and paraphernalia, and other items) at a site permitted to accept such material.

y

Separate recyclable items from general trash or disposables and document delivery of recyclables to a site approved by the customer jurisdiction. y

Supply all labor, materials, tools, equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, portable bathroom facilities, and dumpsters and other supplies that may be required to remove debris, litter and waste.

y

Ensure your employees are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow appropriate safety protocols while on site at all times. y

Understand and follow state or local policies for limiting or restricting personal engagement with encampment residents.

y

Coordinate the date(s) and times for the performance of services with the hiring entity’s project coordinator. Perform no work on-site without proper notification and approval of dates/times by the project coordinator. Notify the project coordinator upon each arrival or departure of your crews to/from the work site.

y

Provide bags, identify, tag and save "personal property" items identified during cleanup activities. Coordinate delivery and storage of personal property with the hiring entity’s project coordinator.

y

1 Please see Exhibit D – Master Contract, Section 5.5, for a fuller description of contractor requirements.

2 Please see Exhibit D – Master Contract, Section 5.5 (b) 4, 5 and 6, for a fuller description of requirements and/or restrictions for management and disposal of hazardous materials, firearms, explosives and contraband.

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2. CERTIFICATION

Category 1 – Mandatory

Please provide copies of certifications as attachments to this exhibit. In the table below, indicate which certifications you have by the number of employees certified. NOTE: The number of employees certified will not be scored in this solicitation but will be noted as a contractor capability on the contract website in the event of award in this category.

Required certification

(must be documented before award of contract)

Number of employees certified

Hazardous waste handling and disposal 3

Bloodborne pathogens 7

Steep slopes – fall protection equipment 1

Optional certification:

Documentation of other certifications will not be scored in this solicitation but will be noted as a contractor capability on the contract website in the event of award in this category.

Other:

Airborne Pathogens 7

Other:

Clandestine Drug Decontamination 3

Category 2 – Mandatory

Please provide copies of certifications as attachments to this exhibit. In the table below, indicate which certifications you have by the number of employees certified. NOTE: The number of employees certified will not be scored in this solicitation but will be noted as a contractor capability on the contract website in the event of award in this category.

Required certification

(must be documented before award of contract)

Number of employees certified

Hazardous waste handling and disposal 4

Bloodborne pathogens 7

Optional certification:

Documentation of other certifications will not be scored in this solicitation but will be noted as a contractor capability on the contract website in the event of award in this category.

We have 4 more people registered to complete this training in September 2021.

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Other:

Other:

3. EXPERIENCE

For both Category 1 and Category 2: Please describe your experience working on cleanups in the terrains or environments below. Your examples should name at least one location or critical area, the Purchaser, and the year in which you performed the work in that terrain/environment.

1. Location Y/N

a. Urban (examples):

City of Bellingham

Weekly camp cleanups around the city, we did this for 6+ years.

2016-2020

Y

b. Remote (examples):

City of Issaquah

Deep wooded homeless camp, long trek out of the woods. Steep hills. Multiple camp locations.

2019-2021

Y

c. Highway rights of way (examples):

Washington State Department of Transportation

Cleanups along highways, under bridges and overpasses, and on the side of freeways.

2017-2020

Y

2. Critical areas Y/N

a. Tribal lands and cultural sites (examples):

N

b. Riverside or shoreline erosion area (examples):

RES - Private Company

Deep wooded area with wetlands, camp was compromised by riverside flooding.

Y

Airborne Pathogens

Clandestine Drug Lab

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c. Habitat for endangered species (examples):

N

d. Wetlands (examples):

City of Lynnwood

Cleanup in a wetland located in the woods behind a shopping center.

Cleanup was complicated by large amounts of debris in the wetland area.

2018-2021

Y

e. Other environmentally sensitive areas (examples):

N

4. SCENARIOS

If bidding on Category 1 only, please respond to Scenarios 1 and 2.

If bidding on Category 2, please respond to Scenarios 3 and 4.

If bidding on both categories, please respond to all four scenarios.

Bidders are asked to propose a work plan, staffing plan (including potential subcontractor use), a plan for allocation of vehicles and/or heavy and light equipment if appropriate per the scenario, and a rough project cost estimate for the following levels of complexity for Homeless Camp Cleanup

Services.

NOTE: Cost estimates will not be judged competitively by themselves but will be evaluated for general appropriateness as part of Bidder’s proposed response to a scenario).

1. High complexity scenario: The site is very large (two acres or more), with steep terrain that is challenging for vehicles and equipment; the site has a high risk for contamination of waterways, groundwater or environmentally sensitive flora. Solid waste left at the site measures in the tons;

there are significant deposits of medical waste (needles and/or drugs) and human waste; many makeshift structures, some of which are fairly sophisticated, remain on-site; significant amounts of residents’ personal property have been left behind.

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The first step is a site assessment.

Before ANY work starts a site, plan must be submitted to the proper agencies to protect the waterways and any sensitive environmental issues.

ALL WATERWAYS PROTECTED USING APPROVED SPILL GUARD METHODS SUCH AS

ABSORBENT DAMS. ALL OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES VARY FROM FLORAL TO WILDLIFE

PROTECTION.

Before ANY work starts a full scope work plan along with fall protection plan will be submitted to the proper Washington State site supervisor that assigned the site to contractor

Upon approval from all vested parties work starts.

PLACEMENT OF SITE EVICTIONS SIGNS 72 HOURS BEFORE WORK COMMENCES. ALONG A LIST OF

SERVICES TO HELP HOMELESS FIND EMERGENCY SERVICES

DAY 1 START IF HOMELESS SITE CAMPERS ARE PRESENT PROPER AUTHORITIES WILL BE CALLED

TO REMOVE ANY SQUATTERS BEFORE PHYSICAL WORK STARTS.

Steep terrain ties off points must be established for fall protection harness to protect workers from falls or use of concrete counterweights if no tie off points are available.

Hard Hats must be OSHA approved with chin straps covering sides of worker heads along with traditional head protection from falls.

All workers will always wear puncture proof gloves

All medical waste removed with workers wearing full face shield with P-95/ full face P-100 and environmental protection suits ALONG WITH LEATHER CHAPS TO PROTECT LEGS.

Grabbers/Pickers to pick up Syringes/needles.

All medical waste placed in OSHA medical waste containers

All human waste dug up and disposed of according to OSHA AND TREATED AS MEDICAL WASTE.

If vehicles can't get into the site. All bagged debris placed in drag sleds and brought to disposal trucks.

All structures demolished and disposed of according to each county regulations. All removed using drag sleds.

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ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY HELD FOR 30/45 DAYS OR BY WASHINGTON STATE SITE SUPERVISOR

REQUEST.

ALL ITEMS HELD BY BIO MANAGEMENT NORTHWEST OR PER WASHINGTON STATE SUPERVISOR

REQUEST TO ANOTHER SITE STORAGE FACILITY

2. Medium-high complexity scenario: The site is a medium-large site (1.5 to 2 acres) with few terrain challenges and a less-sensitive environmental profile; significant solid waste and human waste;

smaller and less sophisticated structures; lesser amounts of residents’ personal property.

Before ANY work starts a site, plan must be submitted to the proper agencies to protect the waterways and any sensitive environmental issues.

ALL WATERWAYS PROTECTED USING APPROVED SPILL GUARD METHODS SUCH AS ABSORBENT

DAMS. ALL OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES VARY FROM FLORAL TO WILDLIFE PROTECTION. (IF

PRESENT)

Before ANY work starts a full scope work plan along with fall protection plan will be submitted to the proper Washington State site supervisor that assigned the site to contractor

Upon approval from all vested parties work starts.

PLACEMENT OF SITE EVICTIONS SIGNS 72 HOURS BEFORE WORK COMMENCES. ALONG A LIST OF

SERVICES TO HELP HOMELESS FIND EMERGENCY SERVICES

DAY 1 START: IF HOMELESS SITE CAMPERS ARE PRESENT PROPER AUTHORITIES WILL BE CALLED

TO REMOVE ANY SQUATTERS BEFORE PHYSICAL WORK STARTS.

Steep terrain ties off points must be established for fall protection harness to protect workers from falls or use of concrete counterweights if no tie off points are available. (IF NEEDED)

Hard Hats must be OSHA approved with chin straps covering sides of worker heads along with traditional head protection from falls.

All workers will always wear puncture proof gloves

All medical waste removed with workers wearing full face shield with P-95/ full face P-100 and environmental protection suits ALONG WITH LEATHER CHAPS TO PROTECT LEGS.

Grabbers/Pickers to pick up Syringes/needles.

All medical waste placed in OSHA medical waste containers

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All human waste dug up and disposed of according to OSHA AND TREATED AS MEDICAL WASTE.

If vehicles can't get into the site. All bagged debris placed in drag sleds and brought to disposal trucks. IF VEHICLES CAN INTO THE SITE THEY WILL USED ONLY WITH APPROVAL OF WASHINGTON

STATE SITE SUPERVISOR

All structures demolished and disposed of according to each county regulations. All removed using drag sleds. IF VEHICLES CAN INTO THE SITE THEY WILL USED ONLY WITH APPROVAL OF

WASHINGTON STATE SITE SUPERVISOR

ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY HELD FOR 30/45 DAYS OR BY WASHINGTON STATE SITE SUPERVISOR

REQUEST.

ALL ITEMS HELD BY BIO MANAGEMENT NORTHWEST OR PER WASHINGTON STATE SUPERVISOR

REQUEST TO ANOTHER SITE STORAGE FACILITY

3. Moderate complexity scenario: The site is a fairly small site (.75 acre to 1.5 acres) with easy terrain and no significant environmental challenges; solid waste (common garbage and recyclables) is significant but manageable; structures are present, but relatively easy to break down; and personal property is easily managed.

Before ANY work starts a site, plan must be submitted to the proper agencies to protect the waterways and any sensitive environmental issues. (IF NEEDED FOR LOW IMPACT SITES)

ALL WATERWAYS PROTECTED USING APPROVED SPILL GUARD METHODS SUCH AS

ABSORBENT DAMS. ALL OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES VARY FROM FLORAL TO WILDLIFE

PROTECTION. (IF NEEDED FOR LOW IMPACT SITES)

Before ANY work starts a full scope work plan along with fall protection plan will be submitted to the proper Washington State site supervisor that assigned the site to contractor

Upon approval from all vested parties work starts.

PLACEMENT OF SITE EVICTIONS SIGNS 72 HOURS BEFORE WORK COMMENCES. ALONG A LIST OF

SERVICES TO HELP HOMELESS FIND EMERGENCY SERVICES

DAY 1 START IF HOMELESS SITE CAMPERS ARE PRESENT PROPER AUTHORITIES WILL BE CALLED

TO REMOVE ANY SQUATTERS BEFORE PHYSICAL WORK STARTS.

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Steep terrain ties off points must be established for fall protection harness to protect workers from falls or use of concrete counterweights if no tie off points are available. (IF NEEDED)

Hard Hats must be OSHA approved with chin straps covering sides of worker heads along with traditional head protection from falls.

All workers will always wear puncture proof gloves

All medical waste removed with workers wearing full face shield with P-95/ full face P-100 and environmental protection suits ALONG WITH LEATHER CHAPS TO PROTECT LEGS.

Grabbers/Pickers to pick up Syringes/needles.

All medical waste placed in OSHA medical waste containers

All human waste dug up and disposed of according to OSHA AND TREATED AS MEDICAL WASTE.

If vehicles can't get into the site. All bagged debris placed in drag sleds and brought to disposal trucks.

All structures demolished and disposed of according to each county regulations. All removed using drag sleds.

ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY HELD FOR 30/45 DAYS OR BY WASHINGTON STATE SITE SUPERVISOR

REQUEST.

ALL ITEMS HELD BY BIO MANAGEMENT NORTHWEST OR PER WASHINGTON STATE SUPERVISOR

REQUEST TO ANOTHER SITE STORAGE FACILITY

4. Low complexity scenario: The site is a small camp (less than .75 acre) that represents few challenges with terrain, environmental sensitivity, deconstruction of structures, and minimal solid and/or environmental waste; small amounts of personal property are left behind.

The first step is a site assessment.

Before ANY work starts a site, plan must be submitted to the proper agencies to protect the waterways and any sensitive environmental issues. (IF NEEDED FOR LOW IMPACT SITES)

ALL WATERWAYS PROTECTED USING APPROVED SPILL GUARD METHODS SUCH AS

ABSORBENT DAMS. ALL OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES VARY FROM FLORAL TO WILDLIFE

PROTECTION. (IF NEEDED FOR LOW IMPACT SITES)

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Before ANY work starts a full scope work plan along with fall protection plan will be submitted to the proper Washington State site supervisor that assigned the site to contractor

Upon approval from all vested parties work starts.

PLACEMENT OF SITE EVICTIONS SIGNS 72 HOURS BEFORE WORK COMMENCES. ALONG A LIST OF

SERVICES TO HELP HOMELESS FIND EMERGENCY SERVICES

DAY 1 START IF HOMELESS SITE CAMPERS ARE PRESENT PROPER AUTHORITIES WILL BE CALLED

TO REMOVE ANY SQUATTERS BEFORE PHYSICAL WORK STARTS.

Steep terrain tie off points must be established for fall protection harness to protect workers from falls or use of concrete counterweights if no tie off points are available. (IF NEEDED)

Hard Hats must be OSHA approved with chin straps covering sides of worker heads along with traditional head protection from falls.

All workers will always wear puncture proof gloves

All medical waste removed with workers wearing full face shield with P-95/ full face P-100 and environmental protection suits ALONG WITH LEATHER CHAPS TO PROTECT LEGS.

Grabbers/Pickers to pick up Syringes/needles.

All medical waste placed in OSHA medical waste containers

All human waste dug up and disposed of according to OSHA AND TREATED AS MEDICAL WASTE.

If vehicles can't get into the site. All bagged debris placed in drag sleds and brought to disposal trucks.

All structures demolished and disposed of according to each county regulations. All removed using drag sleds.

ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY HELD FOR 30/45 DAYS OR BY WASHINGTON STATE SITE SUPERVISOR

REQUEST.

ALL ITEMS HELD BY BIO MANAGEMENT NORTHWEST OR PER WASHINGTON STATE SUPERVISOR

REQUEST TO ANOTHER SITE STORAGE FACILITY

EXHIBIT B2 – WORK BY REGION

COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION 06419

HOMELESS CAMP CLEANUP SERVICES

Bidder:

Map of Regions

BIDDER’S RESPONSES IN THIS EXHIBIT WILL BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY ANALYSIS.

SECTION 1 For each region you are bidding, please list in the tables beginning on page 2 two clients for which bidder has provided Homeless Camp Cleanup Services during the time period beginning Nov. 1, 2019, and ending April 30, 2021.

SECTION 2 If your firm does not have a work history for a region you’re bidding, please add a brief narrative in Section 2 demonstrating bidder’s professional and logistical capability to perform Homeless Camp Cleanup Services in that region.

Bio Management Northwest Inc.

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REGION: Western

Will you compete for award in Category 1 in this region? Yes ☐ No ☐

Will you compete for award in Category 2 in this region? Yes ☐ No ☐

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Client 1:

Description of cleanup:

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Client contact (phone and email):

Client 2:

Description of cleanup::

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Client contact (phone and email):

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Narrative:

REGION: Central

Will you compete for award in Category 1 in this region? Yes ☐ No ☐

Will you compete for award in Category 2 in this region? Yes ☐ No ☐

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Description of cleanup:

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Client contact (phone and email):

Client 2:

Description of cleanup:

Month and year completed:

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Homeless Camp Cleanup for the City, as needed.

City of Lynnwood

2015-2021

As needed with set pricing.

Rus Kroshko - 425-754-0459 rkroshko@lynnwoodwa.gov

Tacoma Community College

Homeless Camp Cleanup for College, as needed

$25,000

2020-2021

Misty Hadfield - 253-460-4427 mhadfield@tacomacc.edu x

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Size (dollar value):

Client contact (phone and email):

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REGION: Eastern

Will you compete for award in Category 1 in this region? Yes ☐ No ☐

Will you compete for award in Category 2 in this region? Yes ☐ No ☐

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Description of cleanup

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Client contact (phone and email):

Client 2:

Description of cleanup:

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Client contact (phone and email):

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EXHIBIT C -- Bid Pricing Instructions

Bidders are required to provide pricing on this sheet for each region they are bidding to seek an award o marked. The markup percentage must remain firm through the duration of the resulting Master Contract

LABOR: For each region you are bidding, please enter a percentage that represents markup over prevailin equipment operator, hazardous waste worker (Level C) and driver, dump truck and trailer. For the projec

To compute the markup over prevailing wage: Example -- If bidder indicates 250 percent markup over the contract. The markup percentage must remain firm through the duration of the resulting Master Contrac bid markup of 250 percent, the contractor would be able to charge $87.50/hr.

NOTE 1: Purchasers may request travel costs as a line item in a job quote/estimate and negotiate reimbu

NOTE 2: Costs of permits and performance bonds, as may be required by Purchaser, shall appear on quot cost. Consumable supplies (trash bags, disposable gloves, masks and protective clothing, etc.) and fees as

Bidder must complete the applicable tab for category(s) it intends to compete:

Category 1: High- and medium-high-complexity cleanups.

Category 2: Moderate- and low-complexity cleanups.

of a Master Contract. Bid pricing for labor will be expressed as prevailing wage plus percentage for each t; any Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) prevailing wage adjustment is autom ng wage in the grayed columns under Straight Time for each designated category of labor that requires ct manager category, please bid an hourly rate. All prevailing wage labor categories are for journey leve e prevailing wage, and the current prevailing wage is $20/hour, the bidder will be able to charge no mo ct, but any LNI prevailing wage adjustment is automatically accounted for in this model. So, for examp ursement agreements with a Contractor. In no case shall travel charges exceed GSA 's mileage reimburs tes or invoices at cost with no markup. Equipment rented for a specific advertised job must appear on a ssociated with disposal of debris, if any, may be invoiced at cost.

region bid (PW+%) or as an hourly rate as matically accounted for in this model.

prevailing wage: general laborer, power el workers.

ore than $70/hr for services under the resulting le, if prevailing wage is increased to $25, with the sement rate or per diem schedule for the locality.

a quote for Purchaser as a separate line item, at

Pricing Sheet: Category 1 BIDDER NAME: Bio Management Northwest Inc.

Labor Category Straight Time Labor Category

Project manager (hourly rate) $ Project manager (hourly rate)

General laborer PW + % General laborer

Power equipment operator PW + % Power equipment operator

Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + % Hazardous waste worker Level C

Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + % Dump truck & trailer -- driver

Western Central

Straight Time Labor Category Straight Time

$ Project manager (hourly rate) $

PW + % General laborer PW + %

PW + % Power equipment operator PW + %

PW + % Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + %

PW + % Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + %

Eastern

Pricing Sheet: Category 2 BIDDER NAME: Bio Management Northwest Inc.

Labor Category Straight Time

Project manager (hourly rate) $

General laborer PW + %

Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + %

Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + %

Western

Labor Category Straight Time Labor Category

Project manager (hourly rate) $ Project manager (hourly rate)

General laborer PW + % General laborer

Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + % Hazardous waste worker Level C

Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + % Dump truck & trailer -- driver

Central Eastern

Straight Time

PW + %

PW + %

PW + %