PWS BIOMEDICAL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT_BM.pdf

USMC Blount Island Command Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Biomedical Waste Disposal

1.0 Background

Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island (MCSF-BI) is an approximately 1,241 acre maritime industrial development located 10 miles northeast of downtown Jacksonville in northeast Duval County, Florida. MCSF-BI provides facilities to support Blount Island Command’s (BICmd) primary mission to coordinate and execute the logistics efforts to support Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPSs) and the Maritime Prepositioning Force Program (MPFP). MCSF-BI’s biomedical waste is generated from the activities of the command’s medical corpsman and tenant contractor. The regulatory rules prescribe the minimum sanitary practices for management of biomedical waste, including segregation, handling, labeling, storage, transport and treatment or disposal to protect public health.

2.0 Scope

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to provide removal and disposal services for biomedical waste per the guidelines for management of biomedical waste found in Chapter 64E-16, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), and in section 381.0098, Florida Statues.

3.0 General Requirements

The Government plans to award a firm fixed-price contract to obtain required biomedical waste removal and disposal services. The contractor must perform services in accordance with Marine Corps Order

5090.2 Vol 9, MCSF-BI’s Biomedical Waste Management Plan, MCSF-BI Work Instruction ESOP-W- NBW.1002 – Biomedical Waste, and applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

In accordance with Chapter 64E-16.003(2), Facility Policies and Procedures of the F.A.C, “Each biomedical waste facility shall implement a written operating plan to manage biomedical waste, in accordance with this chapter. This plan shall be available for review by the department and facility personnel. The plan shall include the following: a description of training for personnel; procedures for segregating, labeling, packaging, transporting, storing, and treating, biomedical waste; procedures for decontaminating biomedical waste spills; and a contingency plan for emergencies. Facilities which have multiple specialty services shall include procedures specific to each specialty if procedures vary. Plans shall be updated when regulations, facility policies, or procedures change.”

The Contractor shall furnish the written operating plan prior to the period of performance start date.

4.0 Tasks

4.1 Contractor shall provide containment, removal and disposal services for biomedical waste that include but are not limited to the following:

• Waste sharps (contaminated and uncontaminated discarded)

• Scalpels, needles, lancets and other devices capable of penetrating the skin

• Discarded blood

• Bandages and dressings

• Unwanted microbiological cultures and stocks

• Discarded gloves and other medical supplies that may have been in contact with blood and bodily fluids

• Identifiable and unidentifiable body parts

• Human or animal tissue

• Laboratory waste

• Biomedical waste that visually appears to be of medical packaging, (e.g. unused bandages, infusion kits, etc.)

• Research laboratory waste and other waste containing biomolecules or organisms that are restricted from environmental release

Service frequency of biomedical waste shall occur as represented in Table 5-1. An annual schedule of monthly pick-up services shall be provided to MCSF-BI Installation Department Environmental Section at the beginning of each contract year. Any service schedule changes or updates must be notified to MCSF-BI Installation Department Environmental Section at least 7 calendar days prior to service date.

5.0 Containment and Storage

5.1 The Contractor shall provide sharps containers in accordance with F.A.C. Chapter 64E-16, a rigid, leak and puncture resistant container, designed primarily for the containment of sharps.

5.1.1 Each container shall be properly labeled with the universal biohazard symbol and one of the following phrases: “BIOMEDICAL WASTE”, “BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE”, “BIOHAZARD”, “INFECTIOUS WASTE”, OR “INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE”. The symbol shall be red, orange, or black and the background color shall contrast with that of the symbol or comply with the requirements cited in subpart Z of 29 C.F.R. subparagraph 1910.1030(g)(1)(C), Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Reference the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and F.A.C. Chapter 64E-16.004, Storage and Containment.

5.1.2 The Contractor shall supply sharps container(s) at each location and remove and replace containers containing biomedical waste each service date. The sharps containers shall meet the specifications in section 5.1. Locations, number of containers, and the frequency of services are listed in the table below.

Table 5-1 Sharps Container Requirements

Site Address Containers Onsite

Size Requirements Service Frequency

1 MCMC Nurses Station 9795 Slipway Dr. BLDG 151 Jacksonville, FL 32226

1 Minimum 3 Quarts Maximum 4 Quarts

Monthly

2 Navy Corpsman Office 5880 Channel View Blvd.

BLDG 100

1 Minimum 3 Quarts Maximum 4 Quarts

Scheduled as needed

5.2 The Contractor shall provide biomedical waste storage containers as needed.

5.2.1 The container shall be properly labeled with the universal biohazard symbol and one of the applicable phrases. The international biological hazard symbol shall be at least six inches in diameter on bags 19'' × 14'' or larger, and at least one inch in diameter on bags smaller than 19'' × 14''.

5.2.2 Biomedical waste shall be packaged and sealed at the point of origin in impermeable, red plastic bags or, at the discretion of the generator, into sharps containers.

5.3 The Contractor shall supply 20-gallon sized biomedical waste grade bags for the storage container located at Site 1. The storage bags containing biohazardous waste shall be removed and replaced each month.

5.4 The Contractor shall supply 10-gallon sized biomedical waste grade bags for the storage container located at Site 2. The storage bags containing biohazardous waste shall be removed and replaced each scheduled service date.

Tabel 5-2 Biomedical Waste Storage Container Requirements

Site

Address

Containers

Onsite

Size Requirements

Service

Frequency 1 MCMC Nurses Station

9795 Slipway Dr. BLDG 151 Jacksonville, FL 32226

1 20 Gallons (Contractor to supply container and bag)

Monthly

2 Navy Corpsman Office 5880 Channel View Blvd.

BLDG 100

1 10 Gallons (Contractor to supply bag)

Scheduled as needed

6.0 Transportation

6.1 The contractor shall transport the waste from BICmd to the permitted Treatment, Storage and

Disposal Facility (TSDF) and comply with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

No registered transporter shall knowingly deliver biomedical waste for storage or treatment to a facility which does not have a valid permit issued by the department.

6.2 The contractor shall provide a waste manifest or receipt of pickup for each service. The waste manifest or receipt of pick-up is generated prior to departure from the facility. The document must be fully completed inclusive of all dates and signatures. Upon receiving the final completed form, the Contractor will notify MCSF-BI Installation Environmental Section via electronic notification at bic.environmental@usmc.mil.

6.3 Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) Only applicable if Contractor will use a landfill as a method of disposal.

The Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) document is generated prior to departure from the facility.

(The document must be fully completed inclusive of all dates and signatures. Upon receiving the mailto:bic.environmental@usmc.mil final completed form, the Contractor will mail the form no later than three business days from the date of receipt. The document will be mailed to the following address:

ATTN: Installation Department – Environmental Section 5880 Channel View Blvd. Building 100 Jacksonville, FL 32226

7.0 Quality Control

The applicable contract quality requirements are for commercial standards. The contractor shall maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS and commercial industry standards. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. IAW FAR 46.202-1, the Government shall rely on the contractor’s existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for Government inspection and testing before tendering for acceptance unless customary market practices for the commercial services being acquired include in-process inspection. The Government reserves the right to conduct site visit of the disposal location anytime during the performance of the contract. In the event that there are nonconforming services, the Government shall request a copy of the written Quality Control Plan (QCP).

8.0 Reports

8.1 Contractor shall provide the following reports during the performance of the contract:

Report Frequency

Waste Manifest or Pickup Receipt

Each pick-up. Refer to section 6.2.

Land Disposal Restriction Documents

Each pick-up. (Only applicable if Contractor uses this method of disposal.) If applicable, refer to mailing instructions in section 3.4.2.1.

Operating Permits Day one of contract and when a change occurs.

Licenses Day one of contract and when a change occurs.

Insurance Prior to day one of the contract.

Annual Schedule of Pick-Up Service

Service frequency of biomedical waste shall occur as represented in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. An annual schedule of monthly pick-up services shall be provided to MCSF-BI Installation Department Environmental Section at the beginning of each contract year. Any service schedule changes or updates must be notified to MCSF-BI Installation Department Environmental Section at least 7 calendar days prior to service date via bic.environmental@usmc.mil.

mailto:bic.environmental@usmc.mil

9.0 Points of Contact

State: Florida Department of Health in Duval County Department of Health 900 University Blvd. North Jacksonville, FL 32211

(904) 253-1000 CHD16_DCHD_Contact@flhealth.gov

Contracting Officer: Ellen Phelps

Marine Corps Logistics Base (MARCORLOGCOM) Contracts Department 814 Radford Boulevard Building 3700 Albany, GA 31704

(229) 639-6752

Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR): Brandie Moser MCSF-BI Installation Department, Environmental Section

5880 Channel View Blvd, Bldg. 100 Jacksonville, FL 32226

(904) 696-5688

10.0 Regulatory Authority

The Florida Department of Health, Duval County Health Department, oversees biomedical waste handling and disposal practices.

11.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance is a base year of 12-months and four, 12-month option years. The dates are as follows:

Year of Service Period of Performance

Base Year 19 May 2026 – 18 May 2027

Option Year One 19 May 2027 – 18 May 2028

Option Year Two 19 May 2028 – 18 May 2029

Option Year Three 19 May 2029 – 18 May 2030

Option Year Four 19 May 2030 – 18 May 2031

FAR 52.217-8 19 May 2031 – 18 Nov 2031 mailto:CHD16_DCHD_Contact@flhealth.gov

12.0 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 Juneteenth National Independence Day Christmas Day Independence Day

13.0 Hours of Operation

The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0700 –1400 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, 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.

14.0 Base Access

All Contractors accessing MCSF-BI are subject to a background check. Persons with felonies or a criminal history may be denied access. All Contractors must have a valid driver’s license or state issued identification card. All drivers are required to provide the following information:

• A valid driver’s license (REAL ID)

• Current vehicle registration

• Current vehicle insurance

Failure to pass a background check and/or furnish the documents listed above will result in base access denial.

15.0 Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

Services Contract Reporting (SCR) requirements apply to this contract. The contractor shall report required SCR data fields using the SCR section of the System for Award Management (SAM) at following web address: https://sam.gov/SAM/.

SF 1449 CONTINUATION

Questions regarding the requirements identified herein must be submitted no later than 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on 23 April 2026. Questions must be submitted by email to sara.johnson@usmc.mil and carbon copy (cc) ellen.phelps@usmc.mil. Offerors are responsible for confirming receipt of questions submitted.

https://sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:sara.johnson@usmc.mil mailto:ellen.phelps@usmc.mil

All prices submitted in response to this Request for Quote will be Firm Fixed Price inclusive of all material(s), services, transportation, and disposal costs etc.

During the performance of this contract the Contractor must comply and operate in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations including maintaining any and all permits, licenses and insurance required to operate in the state of Florida. The Contractor may be required to furnish such documents during the performance of this contract.