Entire_RFQ_with_Atchs.pdf

140P5422Q0001

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

11/05/2021 0040556042

1 2

40001 SR 9336

Homestead FL 33034

NPS, SER - South MABO 365 Days After Award

NPS, Big Cypress Natl Preserve

33100 Tamiami Trail E

Ochopee

FL 34141-9710

239 340-0068Mary Stefanos

12/06/2021 1000 ES

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

00010 Solid waste collection and disposal per attached 1 YR clauses, provisions, performance work statement (PWS) and wage determination.

Period of Performance: 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2023

00020 Option Year 1 Period of Performance: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2024

00030 Option Year 2 Period of Performance: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2025

00040 Option Year 3 Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140P5422Q0001

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2026

00050 Option Year 4

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2027

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

FAR 12.603

General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation #: 140P5422Q0001 Posted Date: November, 05, 2021 Response Date: December 06, 2021 Product or Service Code: S205 (Housekeeping-Trash/Garbage Collection) Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection)

Contracting Office Address NPS, SER - South MABO

40001 SR 9336

Homestead, FL 33034

Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-07, dated Sep 10, 2021.

The FAC and FAR are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/FAR.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562111.

This synopsis page combined with the posted Standard Form 18 and the attached Statement of Work (attachment #1) will make a complete solicitation package. A fully formatted and complete version of this solicitation is also attached.

This Acquisition may result in a firm fixed price purchase order.

The South Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO), 40001 SR 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 is seeking to procure solid waste collection and disposal services within Big Cypress National Preserve for one year and up to four 12-month option years.

All interested companies shall provide a quote for services below by completing blocks 11e through 16 of the Solicitation form (SF-18). The SF-18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only.

Award will be made on SF-1449. Your quote should contain only one (1) pdf with the completed SF18, the completed bid schedule (see attachment 2) along with an acknowledge any amendments in your email submitting your quote. Estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and are SOLEY for the purpose of quote evaluation and any offer accepted will be awarded with available funding and invoices processed for actual services used. You must include the Solicitation in the subject line of the email (140P5422Q0001) in all correspondence.

Services (See SF18)

Line Item Description Qty U/I Unit Cost Total

Item 10: Base Yr: 01/01/2022-12/31/2023 12 mo _______ _________ Item 20: Opt Yr 1: 01/01/2023-12/31/2024 12 mo _______ _________ Item 30: Opt Yr 2: 01/01/2024-12/31/2025 12 mo _______ _________ Item 40: Opt Yr 3: 01/01/2025-12/31/2026 12 mo _______ _________ Item 50: Opt Yr 4: 01/01/2026-12/31/2027 12 mo _______ _________

Performance Period: One base year with four possible option years.

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL 34141

Inspection: N/A.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, ‘Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items’ (Sep 2021)

2. FAR 52.212-2, ‘Evaluation – Commercial Items’ (Jan 2017)

3. FAR 52.212-3, ‘Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items’ (Jan 2021)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, ‘Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.’ If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

-FAR 52.212-4, ‘Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items’ (Oct 2018) -FAR 52.212-5, ‘Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items’ (Sep 2021)

The following clauses within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (June 2020), (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.203- 13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)), 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282)(31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), 52.209- 9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C.

2313), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (May 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), FAR 52.219-30 (Mar 2020), FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)(E.O. 11755); 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627), FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C chapter 83); FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Action (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub L 108-77, 108- 78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169). (iii) Alternate III (Jan 2021), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008), FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award (Jul 2013)(31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67), and 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights.

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (JUL 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications & Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment (Dec 2019) 52.202-01 Definitions. (NOV 2013) 52.203-98 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements-Representation (Deviation 2015-02) (Feb 2015) 52.203-99 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements (Deviation 2015-02) (Mar 2015) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Sep 2021) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) 52.211-8 Time of Delivery (Nov 2016) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Dec 2016) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Jan 2017) 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure (May 2006) 52.215-6 Place of Performance (Oct 1997) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2021) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2021) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000.00 (May 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (MAR 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658(Dec 2014) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service Construction Contracts (Sep

2013) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service & Construction Contracts (May

2008) 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. (Oct 2021)

(DEVIATION)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008)

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture. (MAR 2015) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions

Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (Jun 2020) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information-Department of the Interior. (APR 1984) SCA Wage Determination # WD 2015-4545 (Rev.-16) dated 10/20/2021 for Collier County is applicable.

It can be found at Collier SCA WD

145.228-70- LIABILITY INSURANCE - DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (JULY 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$ 50,000.00 each person $100,000.00 each occurrence $100,000.00 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

Contractor Performance Information (DIAPR) 2010-14, Amendment 1 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (JULY 2010)

DOI Agency Protests

(a) Interested parties may request an independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer of protests filed directly with the agency. This review is available as an alternative to consideration of the protest by the Contracting Officer or as an appeal of the Contracting Officer's response to the protest.

An interested party may:

(1) Protest to the Contracting Officer;

(2) Protest directly to the Bureau Procurement Chief without first protesting to the Contracting Officer;

or https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4545/16

(3) Appeal a contracting officer’s decision to the Bureau Procurement Chief.

(b) Requests for Bureau Procurement Chief review should be addressed to:

Mary Stefanos Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov

c) Requesting independent agency review will not extend the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) timeliness requirements. Any subsequent protest to the GAO must be filed within ten days of knowledge of initial adverse agency action (see 4 CFR 21.2(a)(3).)

(End of Clause)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award.

The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor.

Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment. The COR for this contract will be:

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum.

The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR’s appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph

(d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor’s risk. (End of Clause)

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

‘Payment request’ means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: The contractor shall utilize the attachments feature in the lower right hand corner of the IPP invoicing screen to attach a copy of invoices. Vendor invoice must include name and address of the Contractor; invoice date and number; contract number, period of performance and itemized information regarding tasks completed.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its quotation. (End of Clause) All quoters shall complete blocks 11e through 16 of the Solicitation form (SF-18). The SF-18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only. Award will be made on SF-1449. Your quote should contain only one (1) pdf with the completed SF18 and additional pages must include your DUNS number, the completed bid schedule (see attachment 2) along with an acknowledge any amendments in your email submitting your quote. Estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and are SOLEY for the purpose of quote evaluation and any offer accepted will be awarded with available funding and invoices processed for actual services used. You must include the Solicitation in the subject line of the email (140P5422Q0001) in all correspondence.

All quotations shall be submitted via email to Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov. Emailed confirmation of offer will be sent by the government. Offers must acknowledge receipt of any/all solicitation amendments and include all required information mentioned above. The offeror bears full responsibility for on-time delivery of the quote to the Contracting Officer; there will be no relief given for undelivered emails that aren't received by the deadline of 10am EST on (Dec 06, 2021). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. By signing the SF-18, the contractor accept all the terms and conditions of the Solicitation.

QUALITY CONTROL: The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure refuse collection is performed in accordance with accepted commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering price and information from other sources to evaluate past performance.

This includes, but is not limited to, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), reviews of past awards and modifications, etc. Your company must not be excluded from conducting business with the federal government or be delinquent on a federal debt. Price and other information obtained are all equally weighed.

QUESTIONS: Email any questions to the Contracting Officer at mary_stefanos@nps.gov no later than 10am/EST on November 29, 2021 to be addressed. Answers to questions will be posted in the same manner as this notice. It is the Offerors' responsibility to check for updated information and acknowledge any amendments with your offer. No oral or late questions will be accepted.

Attachments:

Attachment 1: PWS Attachment 2: Bid Schedule Attachment 3: Area Map

Point of Contact: Mary Stefanos, Contracting Officer, Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov mailto:Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov

Attachment 1

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Performance Work Statement (PWS) Refuse Collection and Disposal

National Park Service/Big Cypress National Preserve

1. Required Services. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, licenses, permits, tools, materials, vehicles, bear-proof refuse receptacles, insurance, transportation, and equipment necessary for refuse collection and disposal within Big Cypress National Preserve, Collier County, Florida in accordance with local, state, federal and OSHA regulations, attached provisions and clauses, specifications and referenced wage determination. Estimated quantities, sizes or frequency of emptying are not guaranteed, and are SOLEY for the purpose of quote evaluation and any offer accepted will be awarded with available funding and invoices processed for actual quantities used. The park reserves the right to place un-bagged solid waste into the dumpsters. The only items not required to be picked up under this contract are tires, batteries, large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, and air conditioners), paints, liquid gas, or any other hazardous material. Disposal shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of disposal locations.

2. Regulatory Requirements. Equipment must be compatible with the provided dumpsters and ensure that all refuse is securely covered to prevent scattering along the roadway; trucks/containers must comply with all EPA standards and be properly sealed to prevent leakage along routes. The contractor shall dispose of all collected refuse in a state licensed/approved sanitary landfill.

3. Delivery Location. Multiple (10 locations) (all within Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL 34141) HQ will have multiple pickups in its area. One front loader 8-yard household trash from HQ apartments. 10 housing units with 96 gal. Trash and recycle totes and a 20 yard roll off dumpster that will be emptied depending on generated construction materials once a month. All locations are accessible by a paved road with the exception of Bear Island (see area map in attachment 3).

4. Servicing Schedule/Hours. Emptying will be done weekly and occur Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm only with the exception of Oasis Visitor Center. This location must be emptied between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm only due to access restrictions. HQ will be emptied twice a week.

5. Site Visit. There will be no site visit for this requirement, however, offerors are encouraged to reference the map included in the solicitation along with the addresses provided to conduct your own site visit if desired.

6. Collection Disruption. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of any conditions that may interrupt the performance such as blocked container sites, delays due to security measures, and vehicle breakdowns. Collections as a result of these delays shall be performed during the next business day. The contractor shall coordinate these disruptions with the COR. The contractor shall collect refuse material during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the COR 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 COR authorizes additional time.

7. Holiday Schedule. The contractor may NOT schedule pickup days on federal holidays as the Preserve’s visitation is increased on those days. Federal Holidays include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther

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King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

8. Collection Points. The contractor shall position containers for ease in depositing refuse. This may require repositioning of containers from time to time. The contractor shall also position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, and other potential obstructions.

9. Contractor Equipment. All efforts shall be made by the contractor to prevent loose debris during the transfer of refuse from container to truck. Collection of refuse in all areas shall be from government-approved, contractor maintained containers.

10. Maintaining Collection Area. The contractor shall return the containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright position with the lids securely in place. The contractor shall immediately clean spills and debris that may occur during servicing of containers. The contractor shall collect all refuse on the ground in and around enclosures or within 10 feet of the containers, whether spilled by the contractor or placed there by park visitors.

11. Contractor’s Spill Plan. The Contractor shall submit for approval a spill plan that covers the actions the contractor shall take in the event of a spill. A spill is defined as material coming from one of the refuse containers or from one of the vehicles used in collection operations.

12. Safety & Environmental Compliance. The contractor shall comply with pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and state, local, safety, laws. The contractor shall comply with pertinent Environmental Protection Agency laws and regulations. The BICY safety officer has the authority to issue restraint or cease-and-desist orders to the contractor when violations or unsafe acts are present and threaten Government and contractor employees or damage to Government property.

The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer, COR and BICY Safety Officer all accidents resulting in employee injury or death or damage to property while performing this contract.

13. Insurance. The Contractor and/or subcontractors shall be insured in accordance with State of Florida 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. (See Liability Insurance Clause)

14. Motor Vehicle & Traffic Regulations. Contractor employees operating motor vehicles shall possess a valid driver's license. Driver and vehicle permits, licenses, registrations and proof of insurance shall be maintained in the vehicle at all times and made available upon request. Contractor employees shall comply with federal vehicle motor law requiring seat belts be worn at all times. Contractor employees shall adhere to the posted speed limits.

15. Disposal. The contractor shall transport and dispose of all waste at a licensed disposal site selected by the contractor. Disposal shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of disposal locations.

16. Equipment Maintenance. All containers shall remain in safe and serviceable condition. They shall

Page 3 of 4 Pages remain easily accessible. The access doors on the refuse containers shall be checked periodically to ensure they are fully operational. The contractor shall coordinate with COR on the replacement of a container. If container damage occurs it shall be replaced at no additional cost to the government

17. Service Summary. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance standards briefly describe the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. Adhering to Performance standards is critical to mission success.

Performance Objective PWS Section Standard Maintain vehicles and equipment in safe and serviceable condition.

para 6, 9, 16 & 20 No more than 2 valid complaints or noted discrepancies monthly

Note: Complaints received during first 60 days of contract are collected, but will not count against the contractor’s annual performance rating.

18. Government Furnished Property. There will be no Government furnished property.

19. Contractor Furnished Property. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, vehicles and equipment and container maintenance required to perform refuse and disposal. Containers (see bid schedule in attachment 2) are to be provided by the vendor. The size and location of dumpsters have been accumulated from historical data and are not exact indicators of future refuse collection requirements.

All solid waste containers shall be bear-proof in the sizes indicated in the bid schedule.

20. Contractor-Furnished Vehicles. Contractor vehicles shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle. Vehicles shall be maintained and cleaned to present a neat, professional appearance. All vehicles shall be registered, licensed, insured, and operated in a safe and serviceable condition. Vehicles found to be unsafe shall be restricted from operating in the Park.

Vehicular repairs shall not be performed in the Park. The COR may inspect the contractor’s vehicle(s) at any time and direct the removal of all unsafe vehicle(s) from the Park.

21. Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure refuse collection is performed in accordance with accepted commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in Section 17 Service Summary.

22. Contractor Point of Contact (POC). The contractor shall establish and maintain an office where the contract manager or alternate(s) can be contacted during collection hours including weekends and holidays. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer telephone number(s) where service calls and complaints can be reported. The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer the names and phone/mobile numbers of contractor POCs for after business hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays. This information shall be revised whenever personnel changes occur.

23. Quality Assurance. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing representatives to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government

Page 4 of 4 Pages representative will evaluate the contractor’s performance through periodic on-site inspections of the contractor's quality control program and receipt of complaints. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance is consistently found to be satisfactory or better.

24. Performance Evaluation. Following the end of each contract period, the COR will document the contractor’s performance with an evaluation, which will be forwarded to the contractor. The contractor may submit written comments, if any, within the time period specified in the evaluation transmittal.

The contractor’s comments shall be considered in the issuance of the final evaluation document. A copy of the final performance evaluation report will be made available to the contractor.

25. Non-Payment for Additional Work. Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than an appointed Contracting Officer, except as may be explicitly authorized in the contract, shall be performed at the financial risk of the contractor. Only an appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

Attachment 2

Page 1 of 3 Pages

Bid Schedule

Note: Estimated quantities, sizes and frequency of emptying are not guaranteed and are SOLEY for the purpose of quote evaluation and any offer accepted will be awarded with available funding and invoices processed for actual quantities used) Prices must include all fees (ie, monthly rentals, disposal charges, drop-off and pick-up charges, etc)

Line Item Location

(Ochopee, FL 34141) Address or Coordinates Qty Container

Size Empties/

Freq Months Needed Cost

00010 (Base Period)

Bear Island Campground 26 ° 10’48.48”N and 81° 15’56.25”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monument Lake Campground 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Midway Campground 52500 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monroe Station 50910 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Dona Drive Campground 36362 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ 40 Mile Bend Check Station 25 ° 45’39.98”N and 80 ° 49’38.70”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 4 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 20-yard 1/mo 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape 8 96 gal 2/wk 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape (Recycle) 1 96 gal 1/wk 12 $ Loop Road Ranger Station 25° 44’59.72”N and 80 ° 55’54.75”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Oasis Visitor Center 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $

Total for Base Year $

00020 (Option Year 1)

Bear Island Campground 26 ° 10’48.48”N and 81° 15’56.25”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monument Lake Campground 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Midway Campground 52500 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monroe Station 50910 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Dona Drive Campground 36362 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ 40 Mile Bend Check Station 25 ° 45’39.98”N and 80 ° 49’38.70”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 4 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 20-yard 1/mo 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape 8 96 gal 2/wk 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape (Recycle) 1 96 gal 1/wk 12 $ Loop Road Ranger Station 25° 44’59.72”N and 80 ° 55’54.75”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Oasis Visitor Center 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $

Total for Option Year #1 $

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00030 (Option Year 2)

Bear Island Campground 26 ° 10’48.48”N and 81° 15’56.25”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monument Lake Campground 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Midway Campground 52500 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monroe Station 50910 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Dona Drive Campground 36362 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ 40 Mile Bend Check Station 25 ° 45’39.98”N and 80 ° 49’38.70”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 4 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 20-yard 1/mo 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape 8 96 gal 2/wk 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape (Recycle) 1 96 gal 1/wk 12 $ Loop Road Ranger Station 25° 44’59.72”N and 80 ° 55’54.75”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Oasis Visitor Center 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $

Total for Option Year #2 $

00040 (Option Year 3)

Bear Island Campground 26 ° 10’48.48”N and 81° 15’56.25”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monument Lake Campground 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Midway Campground 52500 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monroe Station 50910 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Dona Drive Campground 36362 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ 40 Mile Bend Check Station 25 ° 45’39.98”N and 80 ° 49’38.70”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 4 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 20-yard 1/mo 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape 8 96 gal 2/wk 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape (Recycle) 1 96 gal 1/wk 12 $ Loop Road Ranger Station 25° 44’59.72”N and 80 ° 55’54.75”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Oasis Visitor Center 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $

Total for Option Year #3 $

00050 (Option Year 4)

Bear Island Campground 26 ° 10’48.48”N and 81° 15’56.25”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monument Lake Campground 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Midway Campground 52500 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Monroe Station 50910 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ Dona Drive Campground 36362 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 3 $ 40 Mile Bend Check Station 25 ° 45’39.98”N and 80 ° 49’38.70”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 4 $ Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $

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Preserve HQ 33100 Tamiami Trail E 1 20-yard 1/mo 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape 8 96 gal 2/wk 12 $ Housing by HQ Housing by HQ on Seagrape (Recycle) 1 96 gal 1/wk 12 $ Loop Road Ranger Station 25° 44’59.72”N and 80 ° 55’54.75”W 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $ Oasis Visitor Center 52105 Tamiami Trail E 1 8-yard 1/wk 12 $

Total for Option Year #4 $

Dona Dr.

B as s Lake Rd.

Gatorhook

Midway CG

Mitchell's Landing

Pinecrest CG

Turner River

Gatorhead CGPink Jeep Scissors Camp

Cooks Camp

Burns Lake CG

Seagrape Area

FOC

Deep Lake

Loop Rd.Ranger Stn Area

50 Mile Bend

Dade/Collier Jetport Corn Dance HammockOasis Visitor

CenterA irs tri p

Monroe Station

Monument Lake CG

M ile R oa d

Kirby Storter Roadside Park

B ur ns R oa d

H .P

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Ochopee Post Office

BICY

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Wootens

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Tu rn er R iv er

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Wagonwheel

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Interstate Hwy 75/State Hwy 84

To Fort Lauderdale (Approx. 42 Miles)

To Naples (Approx. 30 Miles)

Deep Lake

Jerome

Copeland

To Naples 30 Miles

Everglades Visitor Ctr.

Everglades City

Gulf Coast Ranger Station

Chokoloskee

Hwy 41

US Hwy 41

US Hwy 41

40 Mile Bend US Hwy 41 To Miami (35 Miles)

Miccosukee Indian Reservation

Shark Valley Information Center

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Shark Valley Observation Tower

Loop Road

Environmental Ed. Ctr.

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L-28 Interceptor

Big Cypress National Preserve Location Map

Bear Island

CITIES/NON PARK POI

CAMPGROUNDS

REC AREA

Weeks Property

I-75 Access Areas

PRESERVE STRUCTURE

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& QRTS 96

QRTS 2

QRTS 4

QRTS 74

QRTS 1

PARK HOUSING QRTS.

BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE

OVER 750,000 ACRES

State Map County Map

B ro w ar d C o.

Monroe Co.

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Hendry Co.

Collier Co.

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