Atch_1-PWS.pdf

P17PS00826

Attachment 1

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Performance Work Statement (PWS) Refuse Collection and Disposal

National Park Service/Big Cypress National Preserve Base with 4 Options

1. Required Services. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, licenses, permits, tools, materials, vehicles, bear-proof refuse receptacles, insurance, transportation, and equipment necessary for refuse collection and disposal within Big Cypress National Preserve, Collier County, Florida in accordance with local, state, federal and OSHA regulations, attached provisions and clauses, specifications and referenced wage determination. Estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and are SOLEY for the purpose of quote evaluation and any offer accepted will be awarded with available funding and invoices processed for actual quantities used. The park reserves the right to place un-bagged solid waste into the dumpsters. The only items not required to be picked up under this contract are tires, batteries, large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, and air conditioners), paints, liquid gas, or any other hazardous material. Disposal shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of disposal locations.

2. Regulatory Requirements. Equipment must be compatible with the provided dumpsters and ensure that all refuse is securely covered to prevent scattering along the roadway; trucks/containers must comply with all EPA standards and be properly sealed to prevent leakage along routes. The contractor shall dispose of all collected refuse in a state licensed/approved sanitary landfill.

3. Delivery Location. Multiple (9 locations) (all within Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL 34141) All locations are accessible by a paved road with the exception of Bear Island (see area map in attachment 2).

4. Servicing Schedule/Hours. Emptying will be done weekly and occur Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm only with the exception of Oasis Visitor Center. This location must be emptied between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm only due to access restrictions.

5. Site Visit. There will be no site visit for this requirement, however, offerors are encouraged to reference the map included in the solicitation along with the addresses provided to conduct your own site visit if desired.

6. Collection Disruption. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of any conditions that may interrupt the performance such as blocked container sites, delays due to security measures, and vehicle breakdowns. Collections as a result of these delays shall be performed during the next business day. The contractor shall coordinate these disruptions with the COR. The contractor shall collect refuse material during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the COR may authorize exceptions. When exceptions are granted, the contractor shall make up all missed collections within 24 hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the COR authorizes additional time.

7. Holiday Schedule. The contractor may NOT schedule pickup days on federal holidays as the Preserve’s visitation is increased on those days. Federal Holidays include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Page 2 of 4 Pages

Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

8. Collection Points. The contractor shall position containers for ease in depositing refuse. This may require repositioning of containers from time to time. The contractor shall also position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, and other potential obstructions.

9. Contractor Equipment. All efforts shall be made by the contractor to prevent loose debris during the transfer of refuse from container to truck. Collection of refuse in all areas shall be from government-approved, contractor maintained containers.

10. Maintaining Collection Area. The contractor shall return the containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright position with the lids securely in place. The contractor shall immediately clean spills and debris that may occur during servicing of containers. The contractor shall collect all refuse on the ground in and around enclosures or within 10 feet of the containers, whether spilled by the contractor or placed there by park visitors.

11. Contractor’s Spill Plan. The Contractor shall submit for approval a spill plan that covers the actions the contractor shall take in the event of a spill. A spill is defined as material coming from one of the refuse containers or from one of the vehicles used in collection operations.

12. Safety & Environmental Compliance. The contractor shall comply with pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and state, local, safety, laws. The contractor shall comply with pertinent Environmental Protection Agency laws and regulations. The BICY safety officer has the authority to issue restraint or cease-and-desist orders to the contractor when violations or unsafe acts are present and threaten Government and contractor employees or damage to Government property.

The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer, COR and BICY Safety Officer all accidents resulting in employee injury or death or damage to property while performing this contract.

13. Insurance. The Contractor and/or subcontractors shall be insured in accordance with State of Florida insurance regulations. The Government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or their employees and the personal property brought on-site.

The Government will not accept any liability due to contractor employee negligence. (See Liability Insurance Clause)

14. Motor Vehicle & Traffic Regulations. Contractor employees operating motor vehicles shall possess a valid driver's license. Driver and vehicle permits, licenses, registrations and proof of insurance shall be maintained in the vehicle at all times and made available upon request. Contractor employees shall comply with federal vehicle motor law requiring seat belts be worn at all times. Contractor employees shall adhere to the posted speed limits.

15. Disposal. The contractor shall transport and dispose of all waste at a licensed disposal site selected by the contractor. Disposal shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of disposal locations.

16. Equipment Maintenance. All containers shall remain in safe and serviceable condition. They shall remain easily accessible. The access doors on the refuse containers shall be checked periodically to

Page 3 of 4 Pages ensure they are fully operational. The contractor shall coordinate with COR on the replacement of a container. If container damage occurs it shall be replaced at no additional cost to the government

17. Service Summary. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance standards briefly describe the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. Adhering to Performance standards is critical to mission success.

Performance Objective PWS Section Standard Maintain vehicles and equipment in safe and serviceable condition.

para 6, 9, 16 & 20 No more than 2 valid complaints or noted discrepancies monthly

Note: Complaints received during first 60 days of contract are collected, but will not count against the contractor’s annual performance rating.

18. Government Furnished Property. There will be no Government furnished property.

19. Contractor Furnished Property. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, vehicles and equipment and container maintenance required to perform refuse and disposal. Containers (see bid schedule in attachment 2) are to be provided by the vendor. The size and location of dumpsters have been accumulated from historical data and are not exact indicators of future refuse collection requirements.

All solid waste containers shall be bear-proof in the sizes indicated in the bid schedule.

20. Contractor-Furnished Vehicles. Contractor vehicles shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle. Vehicles shall be maintained and cleaned to present a neat, professional appearance. All vehicles shall be registered, licensed, insured, and operated in a safe and serviceable condition. Vehicles found to be unsafe shall be restricted from operating in the Park.

Vehicular repairs shall not be performed in the Park. The COR may inspect the contractor’s vehicle(s) at any time and direct the removal of all unsafe vehicle(s) from the Park.

21. Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure refuse collection is performed in accordance with accepted commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in Section 17 Service Summary.

22. Contractor Point of Contact (POC). The contractor shall establish and maintain an office where the contract manager or alternate(s) can be contacted during collection hours including weekends and holidays. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer telephone number(s) where service calls and complaints can be reported. The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer the names and phone/mobile numbers of contractor POCs for after business hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays. This information shall be revised whenever personnel changes occur.

23. Quality Assurance. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing representatives to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government representative will evaluate the contractor’s performance through periodic on-site inspections of the

Page 4 of 4 Pages contractor's quality control program and receipt of complaints. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance is consistently found to be satisfactory or better.

24. Performance Evaluation. Following the end of each contract period, the COR will document the contractor’s performance with an evaluation, which will be forwarded to the contractor. The contractor may submit written comments, if any, within the time period specified in the evaluation transmittal.

The contractor’s comments shall be considered in the issuance of the final evaluation document. A copy of the final performance evaluation report will be made available to the contractor.

25. Non-Payment for Additional Work. Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than an appointed Contracting Officer, except as may be explicitly authorized in the contract, shall be performed at the financial risk of the contractor. Only an appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.