Exhibit_A_SOW_IFB.pdf

Infectious Waste Removal and Disposal

PR259009

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL SCOPE

Contractor agrees to pick up and dispose of infectious/pathological waste, non-hazardous, universal, biohazardous waste and pharmaceutical medication, Aerosol- RCRA and Pharmaceutical-RCRA when needed (both hazardous and non-hazardous) waste (P-list and U-list and incompatible materials) from Porterville Developmental Center (PDC).

2. PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES

The Project Representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:

Porterville Developmental Center Name Phone Email

Infectious Waste Vendor Name: Pacific Medical Waste Phone Number: 800-563-3854 Email: Diana.Divello@Specialtywastesolutions.com

The Contractor’s Project Representative shall meet with PDC’s Project Representative prior to the first infectious waste pick up to tour the designated areas and determine a weekly pick-up schedule.

3. PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE

All pharmaceutical waste from the Pharmacy shall be disposed of in one of the two categorized, pharmaceutical and hazardous waste 2- and 17-gallon containers:

• Mixed Medical Waste Container (Non-RCRA) – Bulk of Pharmaceutical waste.

Pharmaceutical materials that can be collected in the same container for disposal without risk of chemical reaction.

• Aerosol-RCRA/Pharmaceutical-RCRA Waste Container - Including but not limited to inhalers, corrosives aluminum chloride, ammonia inhalants, collodion, and all substances which contain flammable materials. Although the same type of container can be used for both hazardous and aerosol waste, they will be segregated, and the containers labeled appropriately as to the contents.

4. PATHOLOGICAL WASTE

Collected pathological waste will be disposed of in a separate 27-gallon collection container labeled “Incineration Only.” The pathological waste will be stored at W1 until it can be picked up.

5. INFECTIOUS WASTE COLLECTION LOCATIONS

Pharmaceutical waste shall be collected from the Pharmacy department located in the Administration building.

Secured Treatment Area (STA) biohazardous waste shall be collected in the STA.

Contractor and/or their employees must be always escorted by a PDC escort in the STA. Biohazardous waste shall be disposed of in 31-gallon containers collected at W1 which is also located in the Administration building. The bio key must be picked up and signed out at the PBX Operator’s station. The bio key must be returned and signed back in at the PBX Operator’s station prior to exiting the facility.

6. UNIVERSAL WASTE COLLECTION LOCATION

Amalgam and Amalgam filters shall be collected from the compressor room located outside of the Dental department located in the Administration building.

7. COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Collections must be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding state observed holidays. Additional pick-ups may be requested by the PDC Project Representative. Contractor will provide any additional pick-ups within twenty-four hours of a request for pick-up.

• Pick up will be one time per week from the STA with a PDC escort. Contractor and/or their employees must check in at the Health and Safety Office located in the Administration Building prior to going to the STA.

• Pick-up will be one time per week from the infectious waste room located outside Unit W-1.

• Pick up will be one time per week for standard pharmaceutical waste, hazardous and aerosol pharmaceutical waste from the Pharmacy (Unit A).

• Pick up will be one time per quarter for amalgam and amalgam filters located in the compressor room outside of the Dental Clinic.

• Pick up will be one time per quarter for hazardous and aerosol pharmaceutical waste from the Pharmacy.

8. CONTAINER MANIFESTS

All pharmaceutical waste shall be recorded on the appropriate manifest. This manifest must be verified and signed by a PDC designee. A copy of the manifest must be given to the PDC pharmacy designee. If the pharmaceutical waste manifest is done electronically, a copy of the manifest must be emailed to PDC Project Representative, within 24 hours of signing the manifest. All STA, Amalgam and W1 biohazardous waste shall be recorded on the appropriate manifest. This manifest must be verified and signed by a PDC designee. A copy of the biohazardous waste manifest must be left at the PBX Operator’s station or the Health and Safety Office both of are located in the Administration building. If the biohazardous waste manifest is done electronically, a copy of the manifest must be emailed to PDC Project Representative 24 hours of signing the manifest.

9. CONTAINERS

At no additional charge, Contractor will furnish ALL reusable plastic containers or disposable containers except for Sharps and RCRA hazardous waste containers, as requested to store the infectious\biohazardous, mixed medical, hazardous and aerosol pharmaceutical waste in compliance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. All containers will be marked to identify them as containing infectious/biohazardous waste, mixed medical waste, hazardous or aerosol waste. The mixed medical waste and RCRA waste containers shall also be labeled as “Incineration Only”. The containers allowable under this contract shall be as follows:

• 2-gallon sized containers for RCRA and standard pharmaceutical waste for the resident units.

• 17-gallon for RCRA and standard pharmaceutical waste in the Pharmacy.

• 17-gallon containers for the amalgam filters located in the compressor room outside of the dental clinic.

• 31-gallon containers for W1 biohazardous waste.

• 27-gallon for pathological waste.

Red biohazard liners shall also be provided at no additional charge. All red biohazard liners must be replaced with new red biohazard liners. If contractor uses disposable containers, these will be leak-proof and, in every way, meet the terms of the law and contract. Used containers will not be emptied and reused under any circumstances. Each container taken by Contractor shall be replaced with an empty, unused container of equal size. If container taken has a red biohazard liner the liner shall also be replaced.

10. BIOHAZARD SIGNS

Contractor will provide warning signs where necessary to comply with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. In addition, contractor shall provide all required biohazard stickers at no additional charge.

11. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

All removed material and substances will be safely collected, handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by Contractor in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Failure to properly dispose of waste in a safe and legal manner will be grounds for immediate termination of this contract.

12. PRESENTATION

The facility will put infectious waste material in red, biohazard bags with no less than the minimum thickness allowable under the current laws, rules, and regulations and will be placed in the containers supplied by Contractor.

13. TELEPHONE AVAILABILITY

Contractor will be required to maintain an active telephone to be contacted by the PDC Project Representative or designee, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

14. MEDICAL WASTE HAULER’S REQUIREMENTS

Contractor will maintain a current DHS Medical Waste/Hazardous Pharmaceutical Hauler’s Permit and be a registered Medical Waste/Hazardous Pharmaceutical Transporter with the State of California.

Contractor will maintain all other licenses required by the state, federal and local rules, laws and regulations with regards to medical waste removal.

15. DRIVERS

Contractor must orient new drivers to the facility and to the required methods for pick-

up. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee serving this facility is fully informed as to the provisions of this Agreement, especially those regarding client’s rights.

14. TRAINING

Contractor shall provide necessary information and/or training to designated PDC staff in regard to any and all safety procedures, licensing requirements, etc., via conference call, webinar, or in-person training session as the information becomes available. An online portal shall be set up and training sessions shall include:

• Bloodborne pathogens

• OSHA manual

• Medical waste segregation

• Online mock forms

• Infectious control

• Non-RCRA and RCRA hazardous waste

15. CONTRACT EXTENSION

If necessary to maintain continuity of care for the residents of the Porterville Developmental Center, the State retains the option to extend the contract for up to two

(2) years at the same rates as proposed in the solicitation.