Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR REFUSE DISPOSAL AND RELATED SERVICES

AT LUCKY PEAK DAM AND LAKE BOUNDARY

GENERAL

This will be a firm-fixed-price service contract with (1) base year and three (3) option years to provide solid waste removal at vehicle accessible facilities at various locations within the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Lucky Peak Dam & Lake boundary located in Ada and Boise Counties, ID. The Contractor must be responsible for all costs related to performing this contract and its successful completion.

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES – The Contractor must provide all management, refuse containers, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary for waste and refuse disposal services at Lucky Peak Project Office, Barclay Bay, Middle Cove, Turner Gulch, Spring Shores Marina, and Macks Creek. The containers will be emptied once each week unless otherwise noted.

1.1. BASIC SERVICES FOR REFUSE CONTAINERS – The Contractor must provide refuse container

(dumpster) rental units to be delivered, placed, secured, serviced, and removed, as specified by the Government. Quantities and sizes of containers and duration of rental must be as specified in the contract.

1.1.1. REFUSE CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS – The Contractor must supply refuse containers in good operational condition with closeable covers or lids that can be secured (e.g., a bar device) in case of an air ambulance landing.

1.1.2. PROVIDE REFUSE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES – The Contractor must empty containers and haul all waste and refuse to an approved landfill for disposal.

1.1.3. PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES – The Contractor must be responsible for all repairs of containers and hardware associated with it. All repairs should be completed within seventy-two hours after damage is reported by the Government. The Contractor must provide maintenance and repair services to containers, to include furnishing replacement parts as needed. Replacement parts must include but are not limited to: wheels, covers, or lids, and any attachment hardware that facilitates the dumping of the unit into the truck for removal. If the container must be removed for repairs, Contractor must provide a replacement container at the time it removes the container needing repairs.

1.1.4. UNFORESEEN VANDALISM – In the case of extensive vandalism, the Contractor may request an equitable adjustment to be evaluated by the Government.

1.2. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2.1. Period of Performance. The period of performance must be for one Base Period of 12 months and three 12-month Option Periods. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 Option Period 1 May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028 Option Period 2 May 1, 2028 – April 30, 2029 Option Period 3 May 1, 2029 – April 30, 2030

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY.

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each objective. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

No. Location of Containers Number of Containers

Size of Containers

Description of Service

GPS Coordinates

1 Lucky Peak Project Office

1 6 Cubic Yards Emptied every other week year-round

(43.53) (-116.4)

2 Barclay Bay 2 6 Cubic Yards Emptied weekly 1 May thru 30 Sept

(43.52) (-116.05)

3 Turner Gulch 2 (1 each) 3 Cubic Yards, 6 Cubic Yards

Emptied weekly year-round

(43.52) (-116.05)

4 Spring Shores 2 6 Cubic Yards Emptied weekly 1 May thru 30 Sept

(43.593) (-115.98)

5 Macks Creek 1 6 Cubic Yards Emptied weekly 1 May thru 30 Sept

(43.61) (-115.94)

6 Additional Dumpster 1-5 (Not to Exceed 5)

3 Cubic Yards Emptied weekly year-round

Varies upon request

7 Middle Cove 1 3 Cubic Yards Emptied weekly 1 May thru 30 Sept

(43.518) (-116.052)

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

PWS

Paragraph

PERFORMANCE THRESHOLD

Deliver & pick up rented container.

1.1

100% of the time: Containers are provided as requested.

Provide refuse removal services. 1.1.2 No more than 3 customer complaints per month.

Provide maintenance & repair services. 1.1.3 90% of the time: Containers are repaired within 72 hours.

Replace container removed for repair services. 1.1.3 100% of the time: If container must be removed for repairs, replacements are provided when the damaged container is removed.

3. LOCATION OF CONTAINERS.

The Contractor must place portable dumpsters at the locations and according to the schedule below. Specific placement will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Containers not scheduled for services (October 1 through April 30 in several areas) may remain on site for convenience of the Contractor but must be emptied upon notification of the COR, as needed, at no expense to the Government or secured to prevent continued use. Consolidation of such containers at areas with ongoing service schedules is permissible for convenience of the Contractor, but numbers of containers exceeding quantities established in the following table must be serviced at no expense to the Government. For example, four containers moved from Barclay in October combined with three at Turner serviced over winter is allowable if those additional four (of seven total) are serviced at no expense to the Government.

Site Maps for Lucky Peak Dam and surrounding area attached. For specific placement location of refuse containers, see Government representative.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)

4.1. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM – The quality control program is the means by which the Contractor assures themselves and the Government representative that adequate inspections of work performance are being conducted so that all work meets contract specifications. The Contractor's Quality Control Program must be established and maintained for all services included in this contract.

4.2. GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.2.1. INSPECTIONS – The Government will evaluate performance under this contract for those tasks listed herein. The Government representative will follow the methods of surveillance specified.

Government personnel will record all QA inspections, and the Government representative will retain such records.

4.2.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE – The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance. The Government representative will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through onsite inspections and investigation of any complaints received from customers/users and base personnel. The Government representative must make final determination of the validity of customer/user complaints.

4.2.3. DEFICIENCIES – If the Contractor fails to perform according to the performance standards, the

COR will issue a Notification of Contract Deficiency. The Contractor will have three (3) days from the date of the notice of deficiency to explain, in writing, to justify why performance was not satisfactory and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. The Government may require the Contractor to perform the work again in conformity with the contract requirements at no cost to the Government. Failure to correct recurring deficiencies will be cause for termination in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(m).

4.2.4. PRE-WORK MEETING. The Contractor must meet with the COR at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake, 9723 East Highway 21, Boise, ID 83716, within ten (10) working days of contract award and prior to beginning work, at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the COR.

5. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

5.1. GENERAL – For the purpose of this specification, protection of resources is defined as the retention of the natural environment and manmade structures in their present state to the greatest possible extent.

5.2. DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS – Disposal of any materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, chemicals, etc., in areas adjacent to drainage ditches, ponds, or lakes is not permitted. If any waste material is dumped in unauthorized areas, the Contractor will remove the material and restore the area to its original condition.

5.3. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – This paragraph prescribes actions required for the prevention of environmental pollution during and as the result of operations under this contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemicals, physical or biological elements, or other agents which adversely affect human health or welfare, unfavorably alter ecological balances, affect other species, or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. In order to prevent and to provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from activities in performance of this contract, the Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement.

6. SAFETY

6.1. SAFETY STANDARDS – The Contractor must comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards, Washington State Industrial Safety Standards, and the Corps of Engineers’ Safety requirements manual EM 385-1-1, dated 15 March 2024, as amended. A copy of the Corps of Engineers Safety manual can be viewed online at https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE- Publications/Engineer-Manuals/. The Safety Standards are subject to change, and such changes may affect the Contractor in their performance under the contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to know such changes and to take immediate action to implement those changes. Any potentially hazardous condition will be corrected and a fixture posted with an appropriate sign such as “Closed” or “Out of Service.”

6.2. ACCIDENTS – The Contractor must notify the Government representative immediately of damage to Government or private property and injury to any person resulting from their operations. Should an accident or injury occur on Government lands, the Contractor must first notify the appropriate local emergency service organization and then the Government representative. See Section 2 of EM 385-1-1.

6.3. PROTECTION FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES – The Contractor must be responsible for any and all information and protective devices necessary for employees to work in and around jobs requiring cleaning and/or removal of human wastes or body fluids. Typical protection will be approved rubber gloves, disposable coveralls, etc. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all employees follow proper hygienic, disposal, and cleanliness practices.

7. CONTRACTOR’S OPERATIONS

7.1. LICENSES AND PERMITS – The Contractor must, without additional expense to the Government, obtain all necessary licenses and permits for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of work.

7.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL – The Contractor must perform all work under this contract with their own forces unless otherwise approved by the Government representative. Employees who perform this work must be qualified persons on the Contractor’s own payroll. Contractor must provide information to the Government representative to include all employees’ full names. Any changes in the contract employees’ staff will be provided to the Government representative within three (3) working days. All work under this contract must be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. Contractor personnel must at all times promote a favorable image of the Corps of Engineers through their personal appearance.

All Contractor personnel must be subject to all current regulations and policies governing the public use of the lands and waters of the project except those that are specially waived under this contract.

7.3. VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT – All vehicles must be equipped and operated in compliance with all applicable State laws governing safety, pollution control, licensing, and operation. Contractor vehicles must travel at posted speeds on roadways within the contract area and must yield to pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles. Existing access roads will be kept open to traffic at all times.

7.4. SPILLAGE ON ROADS – Spillage of foreign material on project, State, or County roads from Contractor vehicles is not permitted.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION

8.1. HOURS OF OPERATION – Work under this contract is normally performed 7:30 A.M. through 4:00

P.M., Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Contractor may be required to perform services after duty hours and weekends as required.

8.2. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS – Normally work is not required on federal holidays unless requested.

New Year’s Day Independence Day Christmas Day Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Labor Day Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) Columbus Day Memorial Day Veterans Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Thanksgiving Day

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for most Federal employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most Federal employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday. See https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview for federal holiday schedule dates.

9. Security

9.1. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters must be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel must complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor must provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation must include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor must maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel must comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor must ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

9.2. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility must comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US must be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel must comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities must coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property must comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

9.3. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say

Something): All contract personnel must receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

9.4. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

9.5. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors must comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E- Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.