Hazardous Waste Management Statement of Work R1.pdf

Agricultural Research Service San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center

9611 S Riverbend Ave Parlier, CA 93648

Hazardous Waste Management Statement of Work

1. Scope of Services:

a. The Contractor shall perform all professional services necessary for packaging and removal of hazardous waste per this statement of work.

The pickup times are to be quarterly and in certain circumstances as needed. The amounts of hazardous waste per pickup is dependent on the type of waste and maybe inconsistent. During the performance of this contract USDA-ARS reserves the right to add or delete as required. A modification to the contract will be executed to incorporate these changes.

2. Contractor Requirements:

a. The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure services are conducted properly and in a timely manner per scheduled pick up. The Contractor shall provide at his own expense all licenses, permits and bonds as required by the State, Counties and Municipalities where they will operate in the transport and disposal of the solid waste removed under the terms of this contract.

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these service requirements. All service shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (ie: UBC, NFPA, UL, ANSI, FCC, ASTM, NEC, NEMA, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Comply with all requirements federally regulated by 40 CFR Part 263.

Hold an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identification number.

d. Properly use a manifest (e-manifest when implemented) and maintain manifest and shipping paper records. Contain and cleanup any spills or discharges while the hazardous waste is in their possession.

3. Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the service activities or that may be affected.

b. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

4. Materials and Equipment:

a. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

5. Cleanup:

a. Work site shall be always kept clean and free of debris. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition.

6. Period of Performance:

a. The period of performance (POP) shall be for one (1) Base Period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option periods.