RFP Attachment J.C-1 C-1503030 ISWM

N62470-13-R-3011

1503030 – Integrated Solid Waste Management

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1503030 - Integrated Solid Waste Management

ISWM services at Support Site are limited to the collection, transportation and disposal/recycling of cooking oil/grease. However, the Government reserves the right to order the collection, transportation and recycling of recyclable materials at Support Site under the IDIQ portion of the contract, on an as-needed basis. Refer to IDIQ ELIN’s for items which may be ordered.

The following services are not included in this Template:

· Waste removal from inside buildings and service locations to waste collection points. This is included in 1503010, Custodial.

1503030 - Integrated Solid Waste Management

The Government classifies all types of refuse generated at the installation and to be collected, transported, and disposed of/recycled under this contract in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Italian national, regional, and local laws and regulations, including eventual amendments and/or modifications implemented during the entire duration of the contract.

In this regards, the European Waste Codes (CER codes) shown in the historical workload in section J are currently known to be generated by the Government and collected, transported, and disposed of/recycled by the Contractor. Classification of eventual additional waste streams generated at the installation and to be collected, transported, and disposed of/recycled by the Contractor shall be performed by the Government as soon as this need arises. Eventual different waste classification proposed by the Contractor shall be adequately supported by specific reference to the applicable Italian national, regional, and local laws and regulations, and shall be submitted per Section F.

The Contractor’s recycling plan shall be targeted to achieve the following goals:

(a) Recycle solid waste generated by the U.S. Government in accordance with the following escalated rates:

· Recycle at least 45% of solid waste (by weight) during the contract base period;

· Recycle at least 55% of solid waste (by weight) during the 1st option year, if exercised by the Government;

· Recycle at least 65% of solid waste (by weight) during the 2nd option year and all option years thereafter, if exercised by the Government.

(b) Implement recycling to the maximum extent possible. Periodic surveys conducted by the Government revealed the above percentages to be a reasonable goal.

The Contractor shall ensure the Recycling Plan is in accordance with the Environmental Final Government Standards for Italy (I- FGS) and the goals established by the applicable Italian national, regional, and local laws and regulations in force at any time during the contract period, with particular reference to the following waste streams: paper & cardboard, plastic, wood, iron & steel, aluminum, and glass. These goals support the NSA Naples Environmental Management System (based on ISO 14001) identified area of focus on the reduction of generation of solid waste.

The plan shall address all phases of the entire recycling process including, but not limited to, the following:

· Proposed recycling process, starting when recyclables are collected, until they are disposed of at the recycling facility.

· Name and address of the Recycling plants that the Contractor anticipates using in the performance of this contract, complete with documentation evidencing that the plants are in compliance with the Italian law, including information about the municipal service provider in charge of disposal of urban waste (should such municipal service provider not be used, justification needs to be provided to the Government for concurrence).

· Authorizations for the type(s) of recyclable(s) that may be disposed of at each plant.

· Indicate which plant will be used by the Contractor as a "primary" or "alternate” recycling disposal plant.

· Identification/classification of each type of recyclable collected under this contract with name of recycling plant.

· Contingency measures that will be taken by the Contractor to ensure the continuity of the services in case of any actual or potential problem (e.g. strike, plant shut-down) that may prevent or threaten to prevent the Contractor from fully performing the requirements of this contract.

· Specific recycling program targeted to achieve the goals established by the applicable Italian laws and regulations, including but not limited to the D. Lgs. 22/97 as subsequently integrated and/or amended, with particular reference to the following waste streams: wet organic, paper & cardboard, plastic, wood, iron & steel, aluminum, glass. In this regards, it is hereby advised that the Government shall keep the right to indicate the final destination of such recyclables, including receiving their pertinent proceeds, if any, so that the Contractor would only take care to provide collection and transportation services.

Every time refuse and recyclables are collected and transported off-site by the Contractor, a waste manifest shall be issued by the Contractor and its first copy, denoting date and type of refuse and recyclables collected, be provided to the KO before the Contractor’s vehicle leaves the Government’s installation where the refuse/recyclables have been removed. The fourth copy of the waste manifest shall be provided to the KO within 60 days from the refuse/recyclables removal.

1503030 - Integrated Solid Waste Management

All refuse and recyclables shall be transported in a covered vehicle to prevent loose debris from flying or falling from the vehicle, always in accordance with the Italian national, regional, and local laws and regulations as well as the Italy FGS. Type, color, and identification of vehicle shall be in accordance with the applicable Italian legislation.

Pickups are scheduled at the minimum number that will prevent waste container overflow.

Recycling is performed to reduce solid waste volume.

Pick-ups are scheduled at a number that will prevent container overflow.

The Contractor shall submit changes to the solid waste collection schedule per Section F.

If the scheduled collection day falls on an observed holiday, pickup shall be on the following work day.

The Contractor shall collect and dispose of any spillage and excess refuse/recyclables beyond the normal quantity at no additional cost to the U.S. Government. Excess refuse/recyclables shall include, but not be limited to, overflow or other refuse/recyclables placed outside the containers.

The Contractor shall return each waste container to its original location.

Current pick-up point locations and waste container description are shown in J-1503030-04.

Informational Note: The Government has found on previous contracts that solid waste collection at the frequencies provided in J-1503030-04 has maintained services at an acceptable level.

Commercial and industrial solid wastes are collected per the Contractor’s schedule.

Waste collection areas are free of waste following collection operations.

Containers are returned to an upright position and lids are secured.

Current recyclable waste collection points are designated in J-1503030-04.

Recyclable waste is removed from waste collection areas per the Contractor’s schedule.

Containers are returned to an upright position and lids are secured.

Bulky waste may also be found in dumpsters.

Bulky waste is removed from waste collection areas or dumpsters per the Contractor’s schedule.

Open burning is prohibited and is not an authorized means of solid waste disposal.

The Contractor shall collect and dispose of any spillage.

Solid waste disposal complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Solid waste disposal complies with all applicable local laws and regulations.

Income generated from the sale of recyclable material shall accrue to the Contractor.

Solid waste is recycled in accordance with the Contractor’s Recycling Plan.

The Contractor shall submit recommended changes to the size and location of solid waste containers per Section F.

The Contractor's name and phone number shall be prominently displayed on each container.

All doors, lids, hinges, rollers, breaking devices, and other moving parts shall be maintained to keep containers in normal working condition. Bent, damaged, leaking, rusting, and unsightly containers shall be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.

Containers shall be placed in waste collection areas as indicated in J-1503030-04.

The Contractor shall ensure that all containers are positioned at their designated pick-up points on the first day of contract.

All containers are of standard commercial-industrial grade and are clean, have minimal foul odors, and maintained in normal working condition.

Containers do not leak.

Containers shall be labeled with the type of recyclable material to be collected.

The 6 m3 dumpster at Gaeta Fleet Landing shall have the two longer opposite side panels made out of metal weld-net to allow full visibility of materials left in the dumpster. The wire mesh shall be approx. 10 cm X 10 cm; the metal rod diameter shall be not less than 8 mm.

All containers are suitable for the collection and recycling of materials and correctly labeled.

Containers and pick-up point areas shall be disinfected with a disinfectant approved by the Contracting Officer.

The KO may authorize “on-base” cleaning of waste containers only if the Contractor provides an appropriate vehicle specifically designed for this purpose. In all other cases, the Contractor shall clean the waste containers off Government premises and provide clean containers to replace the containers during cleaning process.

Waste containers that cannot satisfactorily be cleaned shall be replaced without delay and at no additional cost to the Government.

Waste containers and pick-up point areas are clean and sanitary.

1503030 - Integrated Solid Waste Management