Scope_of_Work.pdf

Scope of Work

1.1. Description of Services

1.1.1 Pickup and disposal of regulated medical waste (RMW) generated by the U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam (NH Guam) and its two off-site branches medical and dental clinics and NBG veterinary clinic. The contractor will pick up RMW at the RMW staging facility, Building no. 48-E2, three times per week (or as needed) and pick up RMW at NBG Branch Medical Clinic (Bldg 6.) and NBG Branch Dental Clinic (Bldg. 1), NBG Boller Veterinary Clinic (Bldg. 104) when instructed or as needed. The contractor must submit signed receipt copies of the shipping documents within 30 days to the Environmental Program Manager, USNH Guam, from the date the RMW was picked up.

1.1.2 The contractor shall provide a copy of their Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) Solid

Waste Processing Permit to the Environmental Protection Specialist, Facilities Management Department for filing. The contractor will comply with ALL Federal, Local and applicable laws regarding the disposal of RMW from NH Guam to the final disposal site for the duration of the contract (e.g. “Cradle to Grave").

1.1.3 Non-specific bulk packaging used to transport RMW must conform to the requirements of 49 CFR

173.197(d). Furthermore, RMW containers must have a regulated medical waste substance label or an

OSHA Universal Biohazard Marking. The contractor will provide four 96 gallon regulated medical waste containers that will be utilized for storage and transport of RMW. All RMW containers provided shall be cleaned and odor free by the contractor. The contractor shall provide the marked and labeled waste containers for the duration of the contract.

1.1.4 The contractor shall submit monthly invoices no later than the fifth business day of the month for the amount of RMW picked up and disposed of from NH Guam to the Facilities Management

Department for payment.

1.1.5 Service will not be required on the following Federal Holidays. When one of these holidays occurs on a scheduled pickup day, the scheduled pickup day will be performed on the first workday following the holiday.

New Year's Day - 1 January

Independence Day - 4 July

Thanksgiving - Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas - 25 December

1.2. Methods of Surveillance

1.2.1 Periodic Surveillance: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) assigned by the

Government will inspect contractor pickup and delivery activities on an intermittent basis for adherence to cleanliness of RMW storage facilities, pickup schedules and weights per pickup.

1.2.2 Validated Customer Complaints: This method is initiated when the COR receives a customer complaint. If the complaint is validated, it results in a required service to be redone in accordance with

Section 1.1, Description of Services. The Contracting Officer shall make the final determination of the validity of customer complaints.

1.3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Listing of Employees: The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees that require access to NH Guam. The list shall include the employee's name and social security number. The list shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and sponsoring agency security manager. An updated listing shall be provided when an employee's status or information changes (i.e. terminated for cause, reassignment, or when a new employee is added).

1.3.2 Pass and Identification Items: The contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees. Employees shall only be granted access to the installation to perform functions directly related to their respected contract.

1.3.3 Retrieving Identification Media: The contractor shall return all identification media from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires. The contractor will notify the

Government immediately (within 24 hours) when unable to retrieve identification media from contract employees.

1.3.4 Travel Restrictions: Contractors are prohibited in areas of NH Guam other than their appropriate place of work and the routes to and from the installations entry/exit points.

1.3.5 Traffic Laws: The contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

Traffic regulations include, but are not limited to:

1.3.5.1 - Employees shall wear a seatbelt when operating or riding a motor vehicle in any military, contractor-owned, or privately-owned vehicle while on the installation.

1.3.5.2 - Speed limit on NH Guam is 15 mph unless otherwise posted. Be aware of reduced speed limits and exercise caution when driving through or near the hospital facility.

1.3.5.3 - All vehicle operators on the installation shall not use cell phones unless the vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a "hands-free" device. The wearing of any other portable headphones, earphones or other listening devices while operating a motor vehicle is strictly prohibited.

1.3.6 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition: Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on NH Guam.

1.3.7 Reporting Requirements: Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of DOD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

1.3.8 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property and Controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.