PWS-Deming FOBs_FY 2012.DOC

0PERFORMANCE wORK sTATEMENT (pws)

TRASH PICKUP AND REMOVAL

U.S. BORDER PATROL

Deming station substation and forward Operating Bases March 20, 2012

1. PROJECT SUMMARY:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a requirement for trash pickup and removal at several locations in the El Paso area. The awarded Contractor will be able to pick up garbage at each of the locations specified in Table 1 below and to provide the services at the intervals needed to successfully perform the required tasks.

2. SCOPE OF WORK:

2.1 It is the intent of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) to set standards of performance and to define the activities necessary for trash pickup at the sites noted in Table 1. Required activities are defined in Paragraph 3 of this PWS.

2.2 The Contract Type for this order shall be a Firm, Fixed Price contract comprising a base year and the potential for four (4) option years.

2.3 The initial Contract base year shall run from June 1, 2012, to March 31 2013. Option years are contract renewals that are mutually agreed-upon between the CBP and the Contractor prior to renewing the contract for the coming year. CBP shall make an Option Year offer on or about February 1 in anticipation of the following year that begins on April 1. Renewals are made based upon continued Contractor satisfactory performance, registration compliance, and acceptable pricing.

2.4 The actions for this service will be accomplished in active facilities. Contractor will insure that trash pickup services are performed so as to have little or no impact on the daily activities of the Station.

Scheduling services will be carefully coordinated with CBP officials at each location in order to insure on site access and to allow for minimal disruption to ongoing activities. Contacts will be provided at the time of award.

3. REQUIRED WORK ITEMS

3.1 GENERAL

This is an ongoing activity with scheduled trash pickup services. The contractor will be able to service all of the locations listed in the table below.

Sizes

Camp Ramsey FOB Approximately 25 miles west of Columbus on NM Hwy 9 Two (2) each 3-yard containers with lid

Camp Bounds FOB Approximately 115 miles west of Columbus

Table 1 – Site Listing for Trash Pickup at Deming locations Table 1 shows current size of containers and frequency of pickups. Both locations currently advertised will be serviced on the same workday each week. Container sizes and frequencies may change as the needs of the El Paso Sector change. New locations may be added in the future.

The Contractor shall provide all the necessary equipment, permits, insurance, and personnel, to perform this work.

3.2 SPECIFIC DELIVERABLES

3.2a The Contractor will pick up trash on the days indicated in Table 1 above. If circumstances prevent a pickup service from being made, Contractor will notify all affected POCs as soon as possible and arrange for an alternate pickup day and time.

3.2b Contractor will insure that the area surrounding the trash bin containers are free of debris following a pickup service. Contractor drivers will insure that trash or other debris is well-secured in the truck and that there will be no possibility of trash flying out of truck upon leaving the site premises.

3.2c Not used

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Disclosure of Information

4.1a Information made available to the contractor by the Government or its customers shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. This information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

4.1b In the performance of this contract, the contractor assumes responsibility for the protection of the confidentiality of Government records.

4.1c The contractor will adhere to the requirements found in Part 24 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information.

4.2.1 Government Technical Contacts

4.2.1a We will provide the Customs and Border Protection technical contact persons or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the time of award.

4.2.1b The Contract Specialist for this order is:

Russell Brehm

El Paso Contracting Office

8901 Montana Avenue

El Paso, TX 79925

915-834-8610 (office)

915-782-4332 (fax) russell.brehm@dhs.gov

5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

5.1 Background checks may be required for Contractor drivers. Contractor employees are expected to quickly perform their duties when emptying trash bins.

5.2 Contractor will provide proof of insurance to the Contract Specialist. This document will be placed in the contract file. Proof of insurance shall also be provided for all subcontractors performing duties under this contract, if applicable.

5.3 IMPORTANT CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Contractor will insure that he remains in an active status in both the Government Central Contractor Registration (CCR) data base and in the Online Registration & Certification Account (ORCA) data base. Both of these databases may be accessed at the following web address: https://acquisitions.gov, and then using the mouse-over the Acquisitions Systems tab to locate and choose the CCR and ORCA sites. Instructions for creating or updating vendor accounts are located at these sites. These accounts shall be re-certified annually, and the contractor shall insure that it maintains a continuous active status throughout the duration of the contract. Neither the award nor an option will be made unless the Contractor is active in each of these databases.

5.4 Monthly QASP Reports

The Contractor is responsible for completing the monthly Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This requires that the Contractor coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 5 work days after a monthly billing period to discuss deficiencies and to provide remedial actions, if necessary. Both the Contractor’s signature and the COR’s signature are required for each QASP. Completed QASPs will be forwarded to the Contract Specialist for inclusion in the contract file. Because of potential distance factors, faxed copies will be acceptable for this action.