Comments_from_Refuse_site_visit.doc

Comments From Refuse Site Visit Refuse Solicitation:

· Keys to building 400 are provided by the Government. Duplicate keys cannot be made by the contractor. Additional keys will be issued upon request to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). (PWS paragraph 3.1.1.)

· All equipment required to perform this contract is provided by the contractor. This includes the garbage truck, dumpsters, roll off containers and transport for roll off containers. (PWS paragraph 1, 1.1.1.2 and 1.1.3.2.)

· Common area trash containers are provided by the Government. The contractor is responsible for emptying and replacing trash container liners. Bag size for most containers will be about 42 gallons. (PWS paragraph 1.1.1.4.)

· Trash dumpsters and bins must be taken off base for cleaning. Facilities on base do not recycle or separate the water and are not equipped to handle dumpster cleaning. Use of a water recycling car wash is suggested. (PWS paragraph 1.4.)

· Painting of the dumpsters by brushing on latex paint is allowed on base. Spray painting of the dumpsters shall require submission of a hazardous material request prior to purchasing and painting the equipment. (PSW paragraph 4.1.1.)

· There are areas on the flight line that have special procedures for access. The process for accessing these areas will be briefed after the contract is awarded.

· Refuse contractor shall share the use of the office and yard area of building 400 with the recycle contractor. (PWS paragraph 3.1.)

· Currently all of the dumpsters are accessed by a side loading garbage truck. This is due to the enclosure surrounding a majority of the dumpsters on base to minimize the visual presence of the dumpster. (See picture below). The use of front loading trucks will be considered if the contractor can show minimal visual impact and safe operating locations for the dumpsters.