CHOH_FY25-30_Toilet_Pumping_PWS.docx

C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

FY25-30 C&O Canal Toilet Pumping Services

Performance Work Statement

December 2023

DISCLAIMER: Only the Contracting Officer (CO/KO) can authorize changes in the terms of a contract. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) cannot authorize changes to requirements, payment amounts, or any other provision of the contract (to include subtracting work requirements). The COR acts only within the specific limitations of the CO/KO’s delegation letter.

DISCLAIMER: This document is procurement sensitive and for official use only. All communications shall be executed in accordance with 48 CFR 1.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.0 Background, Page 3

1.1 Project Description, Page 3

1.2 Requirement and Task Specifications, Pages 3-13

1.3 Period of Performance, Page 13

1.4 Protection of Government Property, Page 14

1.5 Permits and Responsibilities, Page 15

1.6 On-Site Supervisor, Page 15

1.7 Conduct, Page 16

PART 2

EXECUTION

2.1 Site Maintenance, Page 16

2.2 Environmental Concerns and Safety Standards, Page 16

2.3 Vehicle Operations, Page 17

2.4 Inclement Weather, Page 17

PART 3

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PAYMENT

3.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Page 18

3.2 Invoicing and Payment, Page 19

PART 4

BUSINESS HOURS

4.1 Business Hours, Page 19

PART 5

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

5.1 Government Furnished Property, Page 19

PART 1: GENERAL

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH) is responsible for maintaining park operations and facilities for over five million annual visitors. While it is a historic park, CHOH is a popular recreation destination for walking, hiking, biking, camping, river access, and more throughout its 184.5 miles. Restroom pumping and cleaning services are required to maintain clean facilities for all park visitors in a variety of urban and remote areas. All work is located within the boundaries of the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

1. The C&O Canal National Historical Park (CHOH) is soliciting bids/proposals for toilet pumping services in identified areas of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. There are three “sections” that toilet pumping tasks are sorted into – Eastern, Central, and Western, which will be detailed in individual sections in this contract. Total parkwide requirements are as follows:

· Cleaning, servicing, and pumping of 66 portable toilets

· Provide rental, cleaning, servicing, and pumping of 19 portable toilets

· Cleaning and servicing of 28 CXT vault toilet buildings

· Pumping of 24 CXT vault toilet buildings These requirements will vary in frequency by location, toilet type, and time of year. These requirements will be detailed in task specifications for each geographic section below.

CHOH Eastern Toilet Pumping Services FY25-30

1.2 Requirement and Task Specifications

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, barricades, signs, and equipment incidental to and necessary to execute cleaning, servicing, and pumping of twenty-five (25) portable toilets; cleaning and servicing of one (1) CXT concrete vault toilet (www.cxtinc.com, models Gunnison & Tioga), and the pumping of one (1) concrete vault toilet (www.cxtinc.com, models Gunnison & Tioga); all portable toilets and concrete vaults are located within the boundaries of CHOH.

In addition, the contractor shall comply with the CHOH Superintendent’s Compendium and all Amendments which can be found at: Superintendent's Compendium - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

All location maps can be found using the search feature at the following website:

https://www.canaltrust.org

Due to possible budget cuts and restrictions on option year funding, the scope of work may be reduced/altered on future option years under this contract.

The required tasks are outlined as follows:

Item 1: The contractor is required to clean, service, and pump three (3) park-owned portable toilets; during cleaning, servicing, and pumping activities the contractor is required to perform the following duties twice (2) per week (210 services total) on a Monday and Friday schedule during peak-season (April 1 – Nov 30).

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the portable toilets; all materials must be disposed of off park property.

b. Power wash or hose out the interior of the portable toilet.

c. Interior surfaces are required to be cleaned/sanitized.

d. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

e. The holding tank is required to be pumped out and a minimum of 10 gallons of chemical/water mixture will be added for portable toilets.

f. Inspect the condition of all portable toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

g. Keep visible service log stickers/sheets within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 1 Locations:

1. Lockhouse 25 (1): Mile Post 30.9

2. White’s Ferry (2): Mile Post 35.5

Item 2: The contractor is required to clean, service, and pump three (3) hiker biker (HBO) portable toilets (all hiker biker toilets are located along the towpath – towpath access only). During cleaning, servicing, and pumping activities the contractor is required to perform the following duties once (1) per week (102 services total) on a Monday schedule during peak season (April 1 – Nov 30):

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the portable toilets; the COR must be notified on the day of service if trash pickup is required.

b. Power wash or hose out the interior of the portable toilet.

c. Interior surfaces are required to be cleaned/sanitized.

d. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

e. The holding tank is required to be pumped out and a minimum of 10 gallons of chemical/water mixture will be added for portable toilets.

f. Inspect the condition of all portable toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

g. Keep visible service log stickers/sheets within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 2 Locations:

1. Horsepen HBO (1): Mile Post 26.1

2. Chisel Branch HBO (1): Mile Post 30.5

3. Turtle Run HBO (1): Mile Post 34.4 Item 3: The contractor is required to provide rental, clean, service, and pump nineteen (19) portable toilets; during cleaning, servicing, and pumping activities the contractor is required to perform the following duties twice (2) per week (1,292 services total) on a Monday and Friday schedule in peak season (April 1 – Nov 30); These duties are required to be performed once (1) weekly (342 services) during the off-season (Dec 1 – March 31):

a. Rental of toilets listed below

b. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the portable toilets; all materials must be disposed of off park property. If necessary, contact park POC for trash pickup.

c. Power wash or hose out the interior of the portable toilet.

d. Interior surfaces are required to be cleaned/sanitized.

e. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

f. The holding tank is required to be pumped out and a minimum of 10 gallons of chemical/water mixture will be added for portable toilets.

g. Inspect the condition of all portable toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

h. Keep visible service log stickers/sheets within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 3 Locations:

1. Seneca: 2 standard, 1 ADA – End of Rileys Lock Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837

2. Violettes: 1 standard, 1 ADA - End of Violettes Lock Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874

3. Pennyfield: 2 standard, 2 ADA - 12100 Pennyfield Lock Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

4. Swains: 3 standard, 1 ADA - 10700 Swains Lock Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 (site on the towpath)

5. Marsden Tract: 2 standard, 1 ADA - Marsden Tract Campground, Potomac, MD 20854 (site on the towpath)

6. Lock 8: 1 standard - 7906 Riverside Dr, Cabin John, MD 20818

· Note: this location cannot be accessed after 2:30pm Monday - Friday

7. Lock 5: 1 standard, 1 ADA - Lock 5, Clara Barton Pkwy, Glen Echo, MD 20812

Item 4: The contractor is required to clean and service one (1) CXT concrete vault toilet. During cleaning and service activities, the contractor is required to perform the following duties twice per week (68 cleanings total) on a Monday and Friday schedule during peak season (April 1 – Nov 30):

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the structure; the COR must be notified on the day of service if trash pickup is required.

b. Power washing or hosing out the interior of the structure.

c. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

d. Inspect the condition of all vault toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

e. Maintain visible service log stickers within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 4 Locations:

1. Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Edwards Ferry Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837 Item 5: The contractor is required to execute the pumping of twenty-four (24) concrete vault toilets (each vault has a 1,000 gallon capacity) three (3) times per year at each location specified below on an on-call basis for a total of three (3) pumps. The contractor is required after every pump to add 80 gallons of blue water per 1,000 gallon tank.

Item 5 Locations:

1. Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Edwards Ferry Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837 Item 6: The contractor is required to clean and service the following one (1) Item 1 location once every other week during the off-season - December 1 through March 31 (9 weeks of service; 9 services total). Portable toilets shall be pumped and cleaned according to Item 1 standards.

a. Lockhouse 25 Portable Toilet (1)

PLEASE NOTE: Service schedules vary between and within each task, often depending on location or time of year. Peak season dates are from April 1 – November 30. Off-season dates are from December 1 – March 31.

· Items 1, 2, and 4 are to be serviced during peak-season. Frequency varies by task.

· Item 3 is to be serviced year-round, with different frequencies between seasons.

· Item 5 is to be serviced on an on-call basis year-round.

· Item 6 is to be serviced during the off-season only.

CHOH Central Toilet Pumping Services FY25-30

1.2 Requirement and Task Specifications

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, barricades, signs, and equipment incidental to and necessary to execute cleaning, servicing, and pumping of thirty-five (35) portable toilets; cleaning and servicing of twenty-three (23) CXT concrete vault toilets (www.cxtinc.com, models Gunnison & Tioga), and the pumping of twenty (20) CXT concrete vault toilets (www.cxtinc.com, models Gunnison & Tioga); all portable toilets and concrete vaults are located within the boundaries of CHOH.

In addition, the contractor shall comply with the CHOH Superintendent’s Compendium and all Amendments which can be found at: Superintendent's Compendium - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

All location maps can be found using the search feature at the following website:

https://www.canaltrust.org

Due to possible budget cuts and restrictions on option year funding, the scope of work may be reduced/altered on future option years under this contract.

The required tasks are outlined as follows:

Item 1: The contractor is required to clean, service, and pump twenty (20) portable toilets; during cleaning, servicing, and pumping activities the contractor is required to perform the following duties twice (2) per week (1,360 services total) on a Monday and Friday schedule during peak-season (April 1 – Nov 30), excluding location 9 which shall be on a one (1) time per month basis during those months:

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the portable toilets; all materials must be disposed of off park property.

b. Power wash or hose out the interior of the portable toilet.

c. Interior surfaces are required to be cleaned/sanitized.

d. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

e. The holding tank is required to be pumped out and a minimum of 10 gallons of chemical/water mixture will be added for portable toilets.

f. Inspect the condition of all portable toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

g. Keep visible service log stickers/sheets within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 1 Locations:

1. Lockhouse 28 (1): Mile Post 50.0

2. Antietam Creek Campground (2): Mile Post 69.6

3. Lock 38 (2): Sharpsburg, MD 21782

4. Lock 38 Overflow Parking (2): Sharpsburg, MD 21782

5. McMahon’s Mill (1): Williamsport, MD 21795

6. Lockhouse 44 (2): Williamsport, MD 21795

7. Cushwa Basin (2): 205 W. Potomac St, Williamsport, MD 21795

8. Lockhouse 49 (1): Mile Post 108.9

9. Four Locks Shooting Range (1): End of Four Locks Rd behind NPS gates

10. McCoy’s Ferry Campground (4): Clear Spring, MD 21722

11. Little Property/Hancock Visitor Center (2): Hancock, MD 21750

Item 2: The contractor is required to clean, service, and pump fifteen (15) hiker biker (HBO) portable toilets (all hiker biker toilets are located along the towpath – towpath access only). During cleaning, servicing, and pumping activities the contractor is required to perform the following duties once (1) per week (510 services total) on a Monday schedule during peak season (April 1 – Nov 30):

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the portable toilets; the COR must be notified on the day of service if trash pickup is required.

b. Power wash or hose out the interior of the portable toilet.

c. Interior surfaces are required to be cleaned/sanitized.

d. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

e. The holding tank is required to be pumped out and a minimum of 10 gallons of chemical/water mixture will be added for portable toilets.

f. Inspect the condition of all portable toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

g. Keep visible service log stickers/sheets within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 2 Locations:

1. Marble Quarry HBO (1): Mile Post 38.2

2. Indian Flats HBO (1): Mile Post 42.4

3. Calico Rocks HBO (1): Mile Post 47.7

4. Bald Eagle HBO (1): Mile Post 50.3

5. Huckleberry Hill HBO (1): Mile Post 62.9

6. Killiansburg Cave HBO (1): Mile Post 75.4

7. Horseshoe Bend HBO (1): Mile Post 79.7

8. Big Woods HBO (1): Mile Post 82.7

9. Opequon Junction HBO (1): Mile Post 90.8

10. Cumberland Valley HBO (1): Mile Post 95.5

11. Jordan Junction HBO (1): Mile Post 101.2

12. Dam #5 (1): Mile Post 106.6

13. North Mountain HBO (1): Mile Post 109.6

14. Licking Creek HBO (1): Mile Post 116

15. Little Pool HBO (1): Mile Post 120.7

Item 3: The contractor is required to clean and service twenty-three (23) CXT concrete vault toilets. During cleaning and service activities, the contractor is required to perform the following duties twice per week (1,564 cleanings total) on a Monday and Friday schedule during peak season (April 1 – Nov 30):

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the structure; the COR must be notified on the day of service if trash pickup is required.

b. Power washing or hosing out the interior of the structure.

c. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

d. Inspect the condition of all vault toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

e. Maintain visible service log stickers within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 3 Locations:

1. Monocacy Aqueduct (2 Vaults) – Mouth of Monocacy Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842

2. Antietam Campground (2 Vaults) – Sharpsburg, MD 21782

3. Cushwa Basin Parking Lot (2 Vaults) – Williamsport, MD 21795

4. Monocacy Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Mouth of Monocacy Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842

5. Nolands Ferry Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Nolands Ferry Road, Tuscarora, MD 21790

6. Point of Rocks Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Canal Rd, Point of Rocks, MD 21777

7. Lander Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Jefferson, MD 21755

8. Brunswick Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Brunswick, MD 21716

9. Dargan Bend Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Back Road, Knoxville, MD 21758

10. Snyders Landing Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Snyders Landing Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

11. Taylors Landing Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Taylors Landing Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

12. Big Slackwater Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Dam #4 Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

13. Four Locks Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Starliper Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722

14. McCoys Ferry Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – McCoys Ferry Road, Clear Spring, MD 21722

15. Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Hancock, MD 21750 Item 4: The contractor is required to execute the pumping of twenty (20) concrete vault toilets (each vault has a 1,000 gallon capacity) three (3) times per year at each location specified below on an on-call basis for a total of sixty (60) pumps. The contractor is required after every pump to add 80 gallons of blue water per 1,000 gallon tank.

Item 4 Locations:

1. Monocacy Aqueduct (2 Vaults) – Mouth of Monocacy Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842

2. Antietam Creek Campground (2 Vaults) – Sharpsburg, MD 21782

3. Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Edwards Ferry Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837

4. Monocacy Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Mouth of Monocacy Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842

5. Nolands Ferry Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Nolands Ferry Road, Tuscarora, MD 21790

6. Point of Rocks Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Canal Rd, Point of Rocks, MD 21777

7. Lander Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Jefferson, MD 21755

8. Brunswick Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Brunswick, MD 21716

9. Dargan Bend Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Back Road, Knoxville, MD 21758

10. Snyders Landing Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Snyders Landing Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

11. Taylors Landing Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – Taylors Landing Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

12. Big Slackwater Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Dam #4 Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

13. Four Locks Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Starliper Road, Clear Spring, MD 21722

14. McCoys Ferry Boat Ramp (1 Vault) – McCoys Ferry Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722 Item 5: The contractor is required to clean and service the following seventeen (17) Item 1 and Item 4 locations once every other week during the off-season - December 1 through March 31 (9 weeks of service; 153 services total). Portable toilets shall be pumped and cleaned according to Item 1 standards. Vault toilets shall be cleaned according to Item 4 standards:

1. Lockhouse 28 Portable Toilet (1)

2. Lockhouse 49 Portable Toilet (1)

3. Lock 38 Portable Toilets (2)

4. Lock 38 Overflow Parking Portable Toilets (2)

5. McCoys Ferry Portable Toilets (4)

6. McCoys Ferry Vault Toilet (1)

7. Monocacy Aqueduct Vault Toilets (2)

8. Antietam Campground Vault Toilets (2)

9. Point of Rocks Vault Toilets (2)

PLEASE NOTE: Service schedules vary between and within each task, often depending on location or time of year. Peak season dates are from April 1 – November 30. Off-season dates are from December 1 – March 31.

· Items 1, 2, and 3 are to be serviced during peak-season. Frequency varies by task.

· Item 4 is to be serviced on an on-call basis year-round.

· Item 5 is to be serviced during the off-season only.

CHOH Western Toilet Pumping Services FY25-30

1.2 Requirement and Task Specifications

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, barricades, signs, and equipment incidental to and necessary to execute cleaning, servicing, and pumping of twenty-five (25) portable toilets; cleaning and servicing of four (4) CXT concrete vault toilets (www.cxtinc.com, models Gunnison & Tioga), and the pumping of four (4) CXT concrete vault toilets (www.cxtinc.com, models Gunnison & Tioga); all portable toilets and concrete vaults are located within the boundaries of CHOH.

In addition, the contractor shall comply with the CHOH Superintendent’s Compendium and all Amendments which can be found at: Superintendent's Compendium - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

All location maps can be found using the search feature at the following website:

https://www.canaltrust.org

Due to possible budget cuts and restrictions on option year funding, the scope of work may be reduced/altered on future option years under this contract.

The required tasks are outlined as follows:

Item 1: The contractor is required to clean, service, and pump nine (9) portable toilets; during cleaning, servicing, and pumping activities the contractor is required to perform the following duties twice (2) per week (612 services total) on a Monday and Friday schedule during peak-season (April 1 – Nov 30):

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the portable toilets; all materials must be disposed of off park property.

b. Power wash or hose out the interior of the portable toilet.

c. Interior surfaces are required to be cleaned/sanitized.

d. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

e. The holding tank is required to be pumped out and a minimum of 10 gallons of chemical/water mixture will be added for portable toilets.

f. Inspect the condition of all portable toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

g. Keep visible service log stickers/sheets within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 1 Locations:

1. Fifteen Mile Creek Campground (1): 15 Mile Creek Rd, Little Orleans, MD 21766

2. Arbaugh Property (Paw Paw) Picnic Area (3): Oldtown, MD 21555

3. Oldtown Picnic Area (2): Oldtown, MD 21555

4. Spring Gap Campground (2): Mile Post 173

5. North Branch Picnic Area (1): Mile Post 175.36

Item 2: The contractor is required to clean, service, and pump sixteen (16) hiker biker (HBO) portable toilets (all hiker biker toilets are located along the towpath – towpath access only). During cleaning, servicing, and pumping activities the contractor is required to perform the following duties once (1) per week (544 services total) on a Monday schedule during peak season (April 1 – Nov 30):

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the portable toilets; the COR must be notified on the day of service if trash pickup is required.

b. Power wash or hose out the interior of the portable toilet.

c. Interior surfaces are required to be cleaned/sanitized.

d. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

e. The holding tank is required to be pumped out and a minimum of 10 gallons of chemical/water mixture will be added for portable toilets.

f. Inspect the condition of all portable toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

g. Keep visible service log stickers/sheets within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 2 Locations:

1. White Rock HBO (1): Mile Post 126.4

2. Leopards Mill HBO (1): Mile Post 129.9

3. Cacapon Junction HBO (1): Mile Post 133.6

4. Indigo Neck HBO (1): Mile Post 139.5

5. Fifteen Mile Creek HBO (1): Mile Post 141

6. Devils Alley HBO (1): Mile Post 144.5

7. Stickpile Hill HBO (1): Mile Post 149.3

8. Sorrel Ridge HBO (1): Mile Post 154.1

9. Paw Paw Tunnel (1): Mile Post 156.1

10. Purslane Run HBO (1): Mile Post 157.4

11. Town Creek HBO (1): Mile Post 162

12. Potomac Forks HBO (1): Mile Post 164.8

13. Pigmans Ferry (1): Mile Post 169.1

14. Iron Mountain (1): Mile Post 175.4

15. Lockhouse 75 (1): Mile Post 175.7

16. Evitts Creek HBO (1): Mile Post 180

Item 3: The contractor is required to clean and service four (4) CXT concrete vault toilets. During cleaning and service activities, the contractor is required to perform the following duties twice per week (272 cleanings total) on a Monday and Friday schedule during peak season (April 1 – Nov 30):

a. Removal of all trash, refuse, debris, and/or any foreign materials within the structure; the COR must be notified on the day of service if trash pickup is required.

b. Power washing or hosing out the interior of the structure.

c. Re-stocking toilet paper holders and deodorizing as necessary.

d. Inspect the condition of all vault toilets and report any required repairs to the COR.

e. Maintain visible service log stickers within the structure at all times. The contractor is required to sign off after every service pump so the park can verify the contractor has performed the work it has invoiced for. Once filled the contractor is required to replace with a brand new sticker.

Item 3 Locations:

1. 15 Mile Creek Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Little Orleans, MD 21766

2. Spring Gap Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Oldtown, MD 21766

Item 4: The contractor is required to execute the pumping of four (4) concrete vault toilets (each vault has a 1,000 gallon capacity) three (3) times per year at each location specified below on an on-call basis for a total of twelve (12) pumps. The contractor is required after every pump to add 80 gallons of blue water per 1,000 gallon tank.

Item 4 Locations:

1. 15 Mile Creek Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Little Orleans, MD 21766

2. Spring Gap Boat Ramp (2 Vaults) – Oldtown, MD 21555

Item 5: The contractor is required to clean and service the following eight (8) Item 1 and Item 4 locations once every other week during the off-season - December 1 through March 31 (9 weeks of service; 72 services total). Portable toilets shall be pumped and cleaned according to Item 1 standards. Vault toilets shall be cleaned according to Item 4 standards:

1. 15 Mile Creek Campground Portable Toilet (1)

2. Arbaugh (Paw Paw) Portable Toilets (3)

3. Spring Gap Picnic Area Portable Toilets (2)

4. Spring Gap Boat Ramp Vault Toilets (2) PLEASE NOTE: Service schedules vary between and within each task, often depending on location or time of year. Peak season dates are from April 1 – November 30. Off-season dates are from December 1 – March 31.

· Items 1, 2, and 3 are to be serviced during peak-season. Frequency varies by task.

· Item 4 is to be serviced on an on-call basis year-round.

· Item 5 is to be serviced during the off-season only.

For all items: if any outlined services are interrupted due to holidays, weather, or contractor equipment delays, notification must be made to the COR on the date of missed service. Make-up service shall be made on the next available service date at no additional cost to the government. In the event of an extended delay, the contractor shall notify the COR immediately of the estimated delay timeframe so arrangements can be made. The contractor shall not invoice for any missed service periods.

The COR may work with the contractor to alter weekly service dates if necessary to support park operations. Likewise, the COR may contact the contractor to move toilet locations at no additional cost to the government if park projects, weather events, or other unforeseen circumstances require units to be moved.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Toilet pumping will occur between the following dates each year:

Base Year: May 22, 2025 - May 21, 2026 Option Year 1: May 22, 2026 – May 21, 2027 Option Year 2: May 22, 2027 – May 21, 2028 Option Year 3: May 22, 2028 – May 21, 2029 Option Year 4: May 22, 2029 – May 21, 2030

1.4 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY:

1. The Contractor shall assume full liability and responsibility for any loss or damage to Government property caused by their operations and shall assume full responsibility for any and all damages or claims for damage resulting from injury to persons, property or equipment which might result from any service performed under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of all damaged government property caused by their operations.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR, in writing, within eight (8) hours of any damage occurring and include details related to the extent. Details should include any park operations or assets adversely impacted. Furthermore, the Contractor shall take any immediate actions necessary to prevent further damage (cone / barricade, seal breaches with tarps, etc). The Government, at its sole direction, may elect to repair or replace the damaged property, and deduct such costs from monies due.

3. The contractor shall be issued any necessary key(s) required to complete the work specifications. In the case of task orders, the contractor may already possess the necessary keys. Regardless, no work may begin on the project until all government furnished keys have been accounted for on an official hand receipt, DI-105, (to include keys received previously without a hand receipt). Keys require strict chain-of-custody and control, and the contractor shall have adequate internal control measures to ensure accountability of keys. It is strictly forbidden to duplicate government furnished keys, even if duplicates are destroyed at the end of the project. The contractor shall use keys only when it relates to execution of the specified work and shall at no time relinquish key control to persons that are not employed by the contractor.

1.5 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining and renewing all necessary licenses and permits.

2. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the contractor’s negligence and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property of others.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work.

1.6 ON-SITE SUPERVISOR:

1. As a minimum, the contractor must provide one on-site supervisor to direct all contract personnel and maintenance operations.

2. The on-site supervisor shall be fluent in the English language to effectively communicate with the contractor’s employees and/or subcontractors as well as the COR and other Government personnel.

3. If the on-site supervisor is not present or absent due to illness or other reasons, the contractor shall provide an alternate supervisor to manage and direct all contract personnel and operations. The alternate supervisor shall possess the same qualifications as the on-site supervisor.

4. The on-site supervisor shall have means of direct communication available such as phone or personal electronic device. The supervisor shall be able to respond to communications relayed through the contractor’s management channels. The onsite supervisor shall be available for phone calls during all working hours.

5. The contractor is required to establish a primary point of contact for communication with the COR. The point of contact shall be responsible for coordinating with the COR and shall possess the managerial authority to make decisions and act on behalf of the contractor. The primary point of contact shall be reasonably available during business hours to field calls and correspondence from the COR and shall be responsive. The primary point of contact is not required to be on-site during work execution.

1.7 CONDUCT:

1. The contractor’s employees shall, at all times while on the job site, whether on or off duty, conduct themselves in a professional, orderly, and safe manner. Rudeness, fighting, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or bringing and/or consuming alcohol and/or drugs, gambling, soliciting, stealing, and any immoral or otherwise undesirable conduct shall not be permitted on the job site and shall result in immediate and permanent removal from the job site of any employee engaging in such conduct. Such behavior may result in termination of the contract. Contractor employees shall not loiter in any working or patron area. Upon completion of their assigned work, employees shall promptly depart from the public areas. All contract employees shall display professionalism in all interactions with the public and Government employees.

2. The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct and security, or if found to be (or suspected to be) under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent(s). A contractor employee shall be subject to removal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is in the best interests of the Government. 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 this contract as specified.

PART 2: EXECUTION

2.1 SITE MAINTENANCE:

1. The contractor shall maintain the work site in a safe, neat, and orderly manner.

2. All mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations shall be cleaned up daily or as requested by the COR.

3. All contractor generated refuse and waste shall be hauled from the work site daily. Refuse and waste material shall be hauled in trucks with tight fitting covers to prevent spillage on roadways.

4. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to take whatever measures are necessary to assure the protection of the Government’s assets and to perform the work so as to cause minimal disruption of ongoing activities near occupied areas.

5. The contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to the Government furnished property.

2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND SAFETY STANDARDS:

1. The contractor and each of their employees must work in compliance with all applicable OSHA, Federal, state and local safety laws and regulations

2. The contractor shall provide and ensure that all personnel at the work site use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by OSHA regulations and ANSI standards.

3. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions for safety and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to persons, properties, equipment, and vehicles.

4. In the event of an emergency the contractor should first call 911 and then immediately call the park’s 24-hour dispatch emergency number – 1-866-677-6677. The dispatch will immediately send out information to all on-duty Law Enforcement Rangers in the area and contact 911 for further assistance.

5. Damage caused by the contractor to any properties shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government at the expense of the contractor. The Government, at its sole direction, may elect to repair or replace the damaged property, and deduct such costs from monies due the contractor.

6. The contractor shall not leave any tools, parts and/or supplies unattended in the public area at any time while performing work at the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

7. The contractor shall report public safety hazards noted during the performance of normal duty of care to the COR or NPS staff.

8. Environmentally friendly or bio-based products are preferred for toilet cleaning services.

2.3 VEHICLE OPERATIONS

Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles used in performance of this contract shall have a valid state operator’s license and shall operate all motor vehicles in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Reserve Center. The contractor’s vehicles shall have an identification tag clearly visible while on site. The contractor is required to abide by the speed limit of 15 mph on the towpath at all times. The contractor is responsible for abiding by all vehicle weight restrictions (can be provided by NPS in .DOC format).

2.4 INCLEMENT WEATHER

The contractor is not authorized to drive on the towpath during or within 24 hours after inclement weather due to the nature of the towpath. The materials are a mixture of materials that include silt and can become extremely slick/dangerous after inclement weather. Please contact the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) or assigned NPS supervisor for guidance.

In the event services are not provided or required because the facility is closed due to inclement weather or other Acts of God, unanticipated Federal holidays declared by the President, failure of Congress to appropriate funds, etc., the Contracting Officer (CO) will provide guidance.

PART 3: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PAYMENT:

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

1. When the contractor considers work is acceptable to the Government and complete, the contractor shall inform the COR that the work is complete and ready for inspection. The COR will inspect the work on site. In the event that the work is not acceptable, the contractor shall record a list of items noted by the Government to be corrected. A subsequent inspection may take place in order to review the corrected items.

2. The COR shall be the primary agent for providing oversight for quality assurance purposes during the execution. The following techniques will be used in combination to ensure that quality of service to the government is maintained at an acceptable level in accordance with the specifications of the Performance Work Statement.

1. The contractor shall be required to correct deficiencies within three (3) business days.

2. For each documented instance above the AQL limit, a $50 reduction in payment may be applied.

3. Patterns of poor performance that are unable to be corrected through remediation processes may result in termination for cause and an unfavorable rating in the Contractor Performance and Assessment System (CPARS).

3.2 INVOICING, AND PAYMENT:

The Contractor shall submit all invoices through www.ipp.gov within 30 days of work performed. Failure of the contractor to upload an attached copy of the invoice and any requested documentation through IPP.gov will result in invoice being rejected. This is the only authorized invoicing mechanism.

PART 4: BUSINESS HOURS

4.1 BUSINESS HOURS

The contractor will be required to work during regular NPS maintenance business hours – 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work on Federal Holidays or weekends is prohibited unless by specific request of the COR. The contractor may request make-up services be scheduled on holidays or weekends if the COR grants approval.

PART 5: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

5.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

1. The Contractor will be issued keys by the Government for towpath access at the time of contract award. No keys shall be duplicated. The Contractor is responsible for returning the key at the completion of the contract.

2. The Contractor shall report the occurrence of a lost key immediately to the COR. The Contractor shall be required to replace or to reimburse the Government for replacement as a result of the Contractor losing keys.

3. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of keys issued by the Government by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor’s employees shall prohibit entrance to the towpath by other than Contract employees engaged in the performance of contract related work.

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