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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PORTABLE LATRINES/WASHSTATIONS

FORT LEE, VA 23801

2019-2024-BASE + 4 YEAR CONTRACT

PART 1

1. General. This is a non-personnel services, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide Portable Latrines and Disposal Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Portable Toilet and Waste Disposal Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to commercial grade, well known and accepted industry standards.

1.2. Background. The daily population of Fort Lee now averages more than 27,000 and includes members from all branches of the military service, their families, government civilians and contractors. Furthermore, as many as 70,000 troops will pass through Fort Lee’s classrooms each year, making it the third largest training site in the Army. These are the most significant statistics of all. Fort Lee fully recognizes its tremendous responsibility and the privilege to provide the most comprehensive training and quality of life services possible for the members of the military family who pass through its gates.

1.3. Objectives. Provide clean, sanitary and effective use of portable toilets, handwashing stations, and cleaning services to maintain a high degree of sanitation in a field environment.

1.4. Scope. The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to provide rental and servicing of portable, self-contained toilets, (latrines), and hand wash stations, at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Fort Lee, VA. Contractor shall perform these requirements in accordance with all applicable guidance, specifications, and regulations provided herein or incorporated by reference.

1.5. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year

23 September 2019 – 22 September 2020

Option Year One

23 September 2020 – 22 September 2021

Option Year Two

23 September 2021 – 22 September 2022 Option Year Three 23 September 2022 – 22 September 2023 Option Year Four

23 September 2023 – 22 September 2024

1.5.1. Phase-In Period. There will be a one week transition period, from 23 September 2019 – 29 September 2019, to allow time to drop off and set up portable latrine units. A site map will be provided at contract award.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS, and industry standards. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services or equipment. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which the Contractor assures themselves that the work complies with the requirements of the contract. The Performance Requirements Summary (Technical Exhibit 1 of the PWS), lists the tasks that will receive Government surveillance on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis. The written QCP, applicable to the contract, shall be delivered within 30 days after contract award. Written Changes to the QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days when making changes thereafter to the initial QCP. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the Contractor’s QC system.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance. The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, as specified in the Performance Requirements

Summary (PWS). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s) or levels. These methods of surveillance are the primary, not the only, methods in which the Government may elect to use to determine the quality of the Contractor’s performance. The Government may unilaterally change its surveillance methods as the quality of service dictates.

1.6.2.1. Submittals and Deliverables. Contractor shall present all submittals and deliverables prior to start of contract and in accordance with Technical Exhibit 2 (TE 2) of the PWS, and throughout the duration of the contract. If for some reason all requirements cannot be submitted by dates as outlined in TE 2, the COR and KO must be notified immediately and arrangements made with the KO for appropriate action when the Contractor fails to perform as outlined in the PWS.

1.6.3. Recognized Holidays.

New Year’s Day

Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Columbus Day

President’s Day

Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day

Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day

Christmas Day

1.6.4. Hours of Operation. The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government Post is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, weather, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4.1. Schedules. Contractor shall make up days in which a holiday occurs and the Post is closed for normal operations. Contractor may make up the work the day prior or the first business day after a holiday occurs. Contractor shall provide both a normal schedule of days they clean equipment and a holiday schedule to the COR and KO 5 days prior to the start of the contract.

1.6.5. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Lee Proper and adjoining training sites encompassed within the footprint of Fort Lee, VA.

1.6.6. Type of Contract. The Government will award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) type of contract. This is a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies and/or services during a fixed period of time.

1.6.7. Security Requirements. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a clean background check at time of submission, and must maintain this level of security required for the life of the contract. General: Contractor employees, and all associated sub-contractors, shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative).

1.6.7.1. General Access Requirements. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the Installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy.

1.6.7.2. Changes in Force Protection Condition (FPCON). In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.7.3. Security Training Required for Personnel. Personnel Security Training. The Contractor shall insure 100% of employees complete all required security training within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. All new employees must sufficiently pass all security training before employment can begin. The contractor shall ensure that copies of the completed certificates are provided to the KO and COR, within five (5) days of completion of testing, for inclusion in the COR contract file.

1.6.7.3.1. AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the KO and COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.6.7.3.2. iWatch Training. The contractor, and all associated sub-contractors, shall brief all employees on the local iWatch program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the KO and COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.7.3.3. Safeguarding Equipment. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.7.4. Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.4.1. Lost or Stolen Keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.7.4.2. Use of Government Keys. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.4.3. Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.8. Special Qualifications. The Contractor will maintain all certifications necessary to conduct these waste disposal services as outlined in County, State, and National regulatory guidance and laws and present them if necessary for verification by the Government

1.6.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor’s performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11. Qualifications of Personnel. The Contractor shall provide necessary personnel to accomplish all work and services covered under this contract within the specified time frames. The Contractor shall ensure that service employees performing work on this contract have required licenses, permits and certifications for the state and locality wherein work is to be performed. Contractor shall provide evidence of qualifications for his employees, in writing, to the KO and COR prior to performance of any work on this contract. Contractor shall also provide, in writing, to the KO, Contract Specialist (CS) and COR, a list of all contract employees who will perform work on this contract, five (5) days prior to start of contract. This list shall include the full name, position to be held by each employee, and be updated within 24 hours when any change in personnel occurs throughout the duration of this contract. In addition, Contractor will notify COR of any changes of personnel immediately and turn over any access credentials departing employee may have held.

1.6.11.1. Key Personnel. The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

1.6.11.2. Project Manager. The Contractor shall act as, or provide an experienced Project Manager to conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact for performance of work specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor or designated individual shall be empowered with sufficient authority to enable him or her to meet conditions that arise in the day to day operations without undue delay. The name of this person or persons who can act for the Contractor shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO), and Contracting Officers Representative (COR), five (5) days prior to contract start. Any changes in this person or persons who can act for the Contractor shall be submitted in writing to the KO and COR within 24 hours of such change throughout the terms of this contract. All employees shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

1.6.12. Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Each employee shall wear a Contractor furnished, visible, identifying badge on the outside of their clothing which shall include as a minimum, the person’s name, recent photograph and name of the Contractor.

1.6.13. Conduct of Personnel. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit upon this installation or the Department of the Army. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The removal from the job site of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

1.6.14. Data Rights. Use of Government office equipment may not be used for any purpose during performance of this contract

1.6.15. Organizational Conflict of Interest. Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.16. Phase-in/Phase Out Period. To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the first 7 days of the contract during phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.7. Environmental. The Contractor shall follow Fort Lee’s Environmental Special Conditions Package (ESC) April 2014 in the bidding and completion of this contract. The ESC can be found at: http://www.lee.army.mil/dpw/emd/documents/Environmental_Special_Conditions_01APR14.pdf.

1.7.1. The Contractor shall execute.

Environmental Best Management Practices. The Contractor shall designate an employee to act as Environmental Officer on all work performed under the contract. Designation shall be made within 5 days of the start of the contract. Upon the Environmental Officer leaving the contract, Contractor shall notify and replace the Environmental Officer within 48 hours of notification to maintain continuity of environmental requirements. The KO or COR shall notify the Contractor of any noncompliance with the safety requirements and action to be taken. Such notices, when delivered to the Contractor shall be deemed to be sufficient for this purpose. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The contractor shall provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on all chemicals and cleaning supplies used within 10 days of award to the KO and COR for reporting to Fort Lee’s Hazardous Material Control Center (804-734-5243). Documents applicable to this PWS are listed below. The documents have been coded as mandatory (M). The Contractor shall comply with those coded (M) to accomplish the requirements of this PWS.

Paint Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) M Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulation M Fort Lee Environmental Special Conditions Package (ESC) April 2014 M

1.7.2. Fort Lee EMD. The Fort Lee ESC was prepared by the Employees of Fort Lee Environmental Management Division (EMD) in an effort to address questions raised concerning environmental compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations that apply on a DOD facility. The ESC Package is an enforceable document and compliance is required under this contract. It is meant to identify requirements general and unique to Fort Lee but is not intended to be fully inclusive of all regulations. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

1.7.3. Placement of Latrines. Portable Latrines are not to be placed near storm sewer drains, water bodies, or storm water retention ponds.

1.7.4. Disposal of Waste. In 2004, Hopewell Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (HRWTF) authorized the portable latrine contractor to discharge waste from Fort Lee into a specifically designated manhole on Fort Lee. The contractor is authorized to utilize this dedicated manhole to discharge wastewater collected on Fort Lee to HRWTF for treatment. Hazardous wastes, or waste from any other location are prohibited from being discharged into the manhole on Fort Lee. The Contractor must arrive with an empty truck and discharge to the manhole after making rounds on-post. A kickoff meeting shall be held with the Contractor, Contracting Officer, COR, and DPW Environmental Compliance Chief prior to performance of contract to disclose the exact manhole location and insure proper procedures for its use is understood and agreed to by all parties. Violation may result in loss of use of this disposal site and that the contractor would be responsible for any fines and/or disposal of the waste off base.

PART II

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms. As used throughout this description specification, the following terms/acronyms have the meaning as set forth below.

2.1. Acronyms.

ACOR

Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative

AFARS

Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR

Army Regulation

CCE

Contracting Center of Excellence

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS

Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR

Contracting Officer Representative

COTR

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

COTS

Commercial-Off-the-Shelf

DA

Department of the Army

DD250

Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)

DD254

Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DFARS

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DPW

Directorate of Public Works

DMDC

Defense Manpower Data Center

DOD

Department of Defense

FAR

Federal Acquisition Regulation

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

IAW

In accordance with

KO

Contracting Officer

LT

Long Term

OCI

Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS

Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC

Other Direct Costs

PIPO

Phase In/Phase Out

POC

Point of Contact

PRS

Performance Requirements Summary

PWS

Performance Work Statement

QA

Quality Assurance

QAP

Quality Assurance Program

QASP

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC

Quality Control

QCP

Quality Control Program

ST

Short Term Lease

TE

Technical Exhibit

2.2. DEFINITIONS.

2.2.1. ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL). A Government tool, used in the quality of work output that is found to be unsatisfactory over a given time period. When the level or instance of unsatisfactory work performance exceeds the AQL, performance of the item of work as measured by that indicator is judged to be in noncompliance with the contract. The Contractor shall correct the deficiencies, as required, at no additional cost to the Government.

2.2.2. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.2.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.2.4. CONTRACTOR DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR). A report that the Government Representative is required to complete when performance is unsatisfactory. The CDR requires the Contractor to explain, in writing, why performance is unsatisfactory, how performance will be returned to satisfactory levels, and how reoccurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future.

2.2.5. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.2.6. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. This is composed of one or more documented deficiencies. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement. The number of defects is used to determine unsatisfactory Contractor performance. A single deficiency may or may not constitute a defect.

2.2.7. DELIVERABLES. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.2.8. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.2.9. LATRINE. A receptacle for use as a toilet. Used interchangeably in reference to the toilet rental units covered in this contract.

2.2.10. EXTERIOR HAND WASH STATION. The hand-wash station shall be of four-position design and operated by a foot pump for hands-free washing. The unit shall have fresh and gray water holding tanks, paper towel holders, and soap dispenser. Contractor shall clean and re-supply weekly.

2.2.11. MONTHLY. Monthly is defined as 1 to 31 consecutive calendar days, starting with the delivery date provided on the delivery order.

2.2.12. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS). Identifies the key performance indicators of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure contract performance standards are met by the Contractor.

2.2.13. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.2.14. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.2.15. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.2.16. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.2.17. REWORK. Any work the Contractor is required to accomplish due to unsatisfactory performance or nonperformance in accordance with the stated quality and level of effort specified in the contract. Rework is performed at no additional cost to the Government

2.2.18. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2.19. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract. Throughout this contract, wherever workday appears, it shall mean a normal duty day, 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except legal public holidays.

2.2.20. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

PART III

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Equipment. The Government will not furnish any equipment to the Contractor under the terms of this contract.

3.2. Facilities. The contractor is authorized to utilize a dedicated manhole off C Ave (this manhole will be identified to the project manager at time of award of contract and it will be his/her responsibility to ensure all employees use the proper manhole) to dump his truck, but he must only dispose of wastewater generated on Fort Lee there (thus he must arrive with an empty truck and dump once he makes his rounds on post).

3.3 Utilities. The Government shall provide no additional utilities than needed to operate self-contained cleaning vehicles. In the event utilities are necessary to repair units, utilities in the immediate area may be used but must be approved by the KO or COR acting on KO’s authority.

3.4 Equipment. The Government shall provide no equipment for the purpose of providing services outlined in the contract.

3.5. Materials. The Government shall provide no materials for this contract. The contractor is responsible for providing all materials necessary to effect services as outlined in the contract.

PART IV.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

4. Contractor Furnished Items.

4.1. General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part IV of this PWS.

4.2. Equipment. Contractor shall provide all latrines, hand-wash stations, water tanks, vehicles, and other equipment to perform all the requirements of this contract.

4.3. Toilets Classification. Portable toilets shall have the following characteristics.

Non-recirculating.

Outdoor (with cabana).

Minimum 200 usages = (based on 70 percent of capacity).

With urinal.

Open front seat.

4.3.1. Requirements. Toilets shall be the manufacturer's standard commercial products, except as herein and herewith modified.

4.3.2. Construction Materials. All materials, piping, and fittings shall be corrosion resisting.

4.3.3. Tank Assembly. Materials used for the tank assembly shall be plastic, layered polyester fiberglass, stainless steel, ceramic material; exterior grade plywood coated with a plastic resin, or fabricated from galvanized steel, 18 gauge or thicker, provided the steel has been protectively covered with a minimum of two coats of enamel.

4.3.4. Tank, Interior Finish. The interior of all toilet tanks shall have an impervious, smooth surface to facilitate cleaning. The surface shall be resistive to chemical and waste corrosion and impervious to the absorption of waste and chemical derivatives.

4.3.5. Toilet Bowl. The toilet bowl shall be constructed, formed, or fabricated from corrosion resisting steels, ceramic or ceramic metal, plastic, layered polyester fiberglass, or gel coat materials. The bowl shall have a smooth surface and shall resist burning.

4.3.6. Style.

1. Cabana, Interior Finish. The interior finish of the cabana shall have a smooth surface to facilitate cleaning. The surface shall also be impervious to the absorption of chemical and waste derivatives.

2. Color. All latrines shall be of the same color and have the Contractor’s name on the exterior.

3. Skids and Tank Under gird. Skids and tank under gird shall be fabricated from noncorrosive metal or constructed from construction grade woods.

4. Treatment. With the exception of redwood, wooden skids shall be pressure or dip treated to resist mold, rot, and insect damage.

5. Hardware. All hardware, including latches, chains, locks, and hinges shall be made from corrosion resisting steel, brass, or carbon steel. If made form carbon steel, it shall be zinc, cadmium, or chrome plated. Metals shall be selected for similarity to reduce or inhibit electrolytic corrosion.

4.3.7. Latrine Construction.

1. Toilet Seat. An open front seat design shall be provided.

2. Seat Cover (Lid). A toilet cover shall be provided.

3. Toilet Tank. The interior of the toilet tank shall be designed to provide a recess or sloping surface to facilitate pump out. The tank interior shall be free of any obstructions that might hang up waste material.

4. Interior Surfaces. There shall be no open spaces, crevices, or any other hard to clean features within the cabana.

5. Floor. The floor shall be provided with suitable anti-skid protection. If the antiskid device is

Removable, it shall be easily replaceable.

4.3.8. Urinal. The urinal shall be made of plastic, layered polyester fiberglass, corrosion resisting steel, ceramic material, exterior grade plywood coated with a plastic resin, or fabricated from galvanized steel. The steel shall be 20 gauge or thicker and protectively covered with a minimum of two coats of enamel.

4.3.8.1. Urinal Attachment, Two methods are acceptable for attachment of the urinal to the tank assembly.

Method 1. The urinal shall be located in a position relative to the tank so the urinal spout goes directly into the tank. The spout diameter shall be a minimum of 3/4 inch.

Method 2. The urinal shall be connected to the tank by a smooth hose. A minimum hose diameter of 3/4 inch is required. Without creating a trap, there shall be a curved passageway between the urinals and the tank.

4.3.9. Paper Holder. A two roll toilet tissue dispenser shall be provided. The dispenser shall be constructed to prevent "free reeling" of the toilet tissue.

4.3.10. VENTILLATION.

1. Tank Ventilation. A minimum vent area to the outside from the tank of 12.5 square inches (a circle approximately 4 inches in diameter) shall be provided, but in no case shall the tank vent area be less than the area of the bowl opening.

2. Cabana Ventilation. There shall be a minimum of two screened ventilation areas venting the cabana, each having a minimum of 50 square inches of vent area. The vents shall be provided with 16-mesh screening.

4.3.11. Hardware.

1. Hardware. Each unit shall be fitted with a securely attached inside hook and eye, or a slide bolt. The door shall be provided with a spring of sufficient strength to close the door automatically. Hardware shall be tamper resistant.

2. Hinges. Door hinges shall be piano, but design, heavy duty spring loaded, screen door hinges, or heavy duty 6 inch strap. Hinges shall be tightly attached and shall be tamper resistant.

4.3.12. OPERATION.

4.3.12.1. Operation. Units shall be of a non-recirculating design, not utilizing a mechanical flush system.

1. Usages. Minimum number of usages shall be 200 based on 70 percent capacity.

2. Pumping. Pumping out of the toilet tank shall be provided by any one of the three following methods.

Method 1. A side drain or bottom drain valve shall be provided with a 3 inch minimum diameter opening. The valve shall have a lockable, securely fitting protective cover, hinged to the unit or, a rear or side pump out port approximately 6 inches by 12 inches to provide access to the interior of the tank at the angle to reach all four corners.

Method 2. The unit shall be designed to permit pumping through the seat with a 2 inch minimum diameter suction hose.

Method 3. The unit shall be designed with a liftable seat to allow access for pumping.

4.3.13. Functional Requirement.

1. Static Load. When tested in accordance with 3.4.2, the unit shall show no visible distortion or deformation, no leaking, and no evidence of cracking or chipping.

2. Tests.

3. Manufacturing Tests, Data. Contractor shall provide submittals with bid.

4.4. Materials. Contractor shall provide all materials necessary to include paper products to perform all of the requirements of this contract.

4.4.1. Water. Contractor shall not obtain water from any source on Fort Lee without a backflow preventer and permission from Virginia American Water Company, the owner of the water distribution for Fort Lee.

PART V

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS.

5.1 Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide portable toilet (latrine) rentals and maintenance services in the quantities specified herein. Contractor shall ensure the toilet rentals provided meet federal specifications as listed herein, and that the rental units are provided by the time specified. Performance of this service shall be in accordance with the requirements and standards described here and in the Performance Requirements Summary, which summarizes the services, associated standards and the Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL).

5.2. Management.

5.2.1. Response Time. The Government reserves the right to telephone orders for delivery of portable latrines at least 24 (clock) hours in advance, except in cases of emergency, which will require delivery in the shortest time possible. At the time the order is called in, the Contracting Officer, or their designated representative, shall provide by email as soon as possible to the Contractor, the date for delivery, quantity of units required, location to which deliveries are to be made, and a point of contact (name and phone number) to coordinate delivery. The Government will also provide the date for pick-up at this time, if known. A written delivery order will confirm oral order. The Contractor shall make deliveries on the date requested.

5.2.2. Specifications for Units Delivered. The Contractor shall ensure that all units delivered under this contract meet specifications as defined in Part IV of the PWS. Certifications that the rental units have passed the static load test IAW the federal specification shall be provided with Contractor’s proposal. Delivery of units not in compliance with this specification shall be documented as unsatisfactory performance of this contract requirement.

5.2.3. Rental Units. Contractor shall provide portable rental units on short, long, and emergency term basis.

5.2.3.1. Short Term Rentals. Units ordered for periods of time which do not remain through the end of the contract period. The time requirements for these units vary from a few days up to 6 months. The number of units requested varies for a specific period of time. Regular and handicapped shall be priced separately.

5.2.3.2. Long Term Rentals. Units ordered that will remain on post through the end of the contract period. Some long term units may be removed prior to the end of the contract period without penalty to the Government. This shall include Handicap and regular units.

5.2.3.3. Emergency Rentals. Emergency rentals shall be delivered on the day of, or after an event starts, but must be approved by the KO prior to delivery. Under no circumstances will the customer negotiate additional equipment of service requirements directly with the Contractor unless the customer intends to use his GPC (Government Purchase Card) as a means of payment.

5.2.3.4. Relocation of units. Contractor shall not relocate, shorten, or extend the time period of any unit without notification by the KO or COR.

5.2.3.5. Servicing Portable Units. Contractor shall provide maintenance and repair service to all portable rental units delivered and placed on post. The Contractor shall repair the rental units as required, i.e., replace locks, hinges, etc., to maintain a serviceable condition of each unit. These services shall be in accordance with specifications provided herein. Units must be serviced in a timely manner to continue use of the unit or the unit must be replaced with a serviceable replacement unit. Upon replacing units, the COR must be notified of the unit replaced and reason for replacement, especially if the unit is damaged beyond repair.

5.2.4.1. Weekly Cleaning. All Portable units shall be pumped out, cleaned and supplied with two (2) rolls of toilet tissue. Units shall be free of all debris (paper, bottles, cans etc.) and have a uniform finish. A disinfectant shall also be applied. Contractor shall provide the KO and COR with a safety data sheet (SDS), with any chemicals used in this contract. This weekly service is required for short and long term rental units and is included in the price per latrine per month. The contractor shall provide a written list to the COR of portable latrines cleaned on a weekly bases. Each latrine shall have a sticker inside the unit CLEARLY identifying the date the unit was last cleaned and by whom. Handwashing stations shall be cleaned and refilled with water, hand towels, and soap.

5.2.4.2. Additional Servicing. Units specified as heavily used may require additional servicing. Additional servicing is defined as pumping out, cleaning the unit, providing toilet tissue, disinfectant, and removal of all debris for the specified number of cleanings per week, in addition to the normal weekly cleaning. Contractor shall provide additional servicing to those units identified as heavily used latrines in the Delivery Order (DO).

5.2.4.2.1. Weekend servicing. Contractor shall provide weekend additional servicing of units on Saturday, Sunday and on holidays as requested by delivery order. A minimum of ten units to be serviced will be ordered and invoiced for weekend additional servicing.

5.2.5. Waste Water Pumping. The Contractor shall pump waste water from a, 325 gallon in ground holding tank from kitchen operations in Training Areas. Environmental, for the procedure for the proper disposal of waste water.

5.2.6. Rework Calls. Service that has not been performed or has been performed in a manner which does not conform to the requirements of this contract, shall be performed or re-performed as directed by the KO or COR. Rework shall be completed within 4 hours of notification, at no additional cost to the Government. For example, if a call is placed to the Contractor at 1:00 P.M., the Contractor has until 5:00 P.M. to re-perform service.

5.2.7. Standby Service. Contractor shall be required, for special events, to provide a service employee on site for a specified period of time. This could occur on a weekend or holiday, during normal working hours, or outside normal working hours. The Contractor’s employee shall inspect the latrines at least once every hour to ensure that the latrines are clean and toilet tissue is available. Any latrine that becomes unusable shall be removed or secured to prevent use. The Contractor shall pump, clean, and resupply latrines as required during this period of time.

5.3. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR)

Contract Manpower Report (CMR). The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2015. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website at http://www.ecmra.mil. The required data fields include:

(1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative;

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

(3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

(4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors);

(6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub- contractors);

(7) Total payments (including sub-contractors);

(8) Predominant Product Service Code (PSC)/Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant PSC/FSC for each sub-contractor if different);

(9) Estimated data collection cost;

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Supported Activity (the Army Supported Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

(11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

(13) Number of contractor, and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

PART VI

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Required Service
Reference Paragraph No.
Standard
Maximum Allowable Degree of Deviation from Required (AQL)
Method of Surveillance
Deductions From Contract Price Exceeding the AQL
Provide portable self-contained toilet rentals
1.3, 4.2
Units provided meet PWS.
2.5 percent of units
100% Inspection
10% of total delivery order amount
Delivery and Pick-up
5.2.1
Units delivered/

picked up on date specified

Zero units
100% Inspection
10% of total delivery order amount
Weekly Cleaning
5.2.4.1
Units pumped, cleaned and supplied
Zero units
25% Random Inspection per month
10% of total delivery order amount
Repair of Units
5.2.3.4
Rental units repaired as specified
2.5% of total
10% Random Inspection per month
10% of total delivery order amount
Hand wash
5.2.4.1
Clean and supply weekly.
0%
10% Random inspection per month
10% of total delivery order amount
Pumping of Holding Tanks (Gray Water)
5.2.5
Pump 325 gallon waste water tank
0%
10% Random Inspection based on the total number of tanks pumped
10% of line item amount
Identification Badge
1.6.12
ID
0%
100% Inspection
5% of delivery order amount
Additional Servicing
5.2.4.2
Additional Servicing
0%
20% Random sample of services
10% of line item amount
Facilities
1.7.4; 3.2
Waste Dumping
0%
Bi-weekly inspection of Dump Site
30% of total delivery amount
Special Service
5.2.7
Weekend and Stand-by Services
0%
100% Inspection-Call in to COR/KO
30% of line item amount

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable
Frequency
# of Copies
Medium/Format
Submit To
Employee Listing, Para.1.6.11
5 days prior to start of contract

1 copy each for the KO, CS, and COR

Hard copy

KO and COR of the contract, Fort Lee.

Project Manager Designation, Para. 1.6.11.2
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
Schedules, Para. 1.6.4.1
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
Security Training, para. 1.6.7.3
Within the first 30 days of start of contract, and once every year afterwards. All new employees must pass all training to work this contract.
1 EACH PER EMPLOYEE
SAME AS ABOVE
RETAIN CERTIFICATES FOR INSPECTION BY COR OR KO
Contractor Provided Environmental Training, para. 1.7
5 days prior to start of contract for all employees. Within 14 days of new employee arrival.
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
Contractor Environmental Officer, Para. 1.7.1
5 days prior to start of contract. Notify COR/KO within 48 hours if any change occurs.
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
Safety Data Sheets, Para. 1.7.1
With 10 days of Award of Contract
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
SAME AS ABOVE
Clearly Marked Labels Stating Servicing Has Been Completed, para.5.2.4.1
At Every Service
No Copies Required
Hardcopy Attached to Unit (Latrines Only)
Available to the COR for Inspection
Written List of Latrines Cleaned Weekly, para.5.2.4.1
Once a Week
1 Copy
Hard Copy
COR
Check-in, Check-out Procedures. Para. 1.7.4
Every Visit to Fort Lee for cleanings
1 Copy
Hard Copy
COR for Inspection and Surveillance

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