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Carlisle Barracks Integrated Solid Waste Management Services Enterprise-wide Performance Work Statement (PWS) (ISR/ABSS 403 – Solid Waste Management Services) (U)

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Carlisle Barracks-Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Contents

General.

Description of Services/Introduction.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Solid Waste Management Services for the U.S. Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform all solid waste management service tasks and frequencies as described and defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services in Part 3.

Background.

Carlisle Barracks is located in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Carlisle Barracks consists of approximately 458 acres and 380 buildings. The population base consists of approximately 1,500 military and Government civilian and Contractor personnel, and 800 resident family members.

Objectives.

The Contractor shall perform Solid Waste Management services in accordance with the PWS and the Technical Exhibits (TE), including the Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Performance Standards.

The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished as fulfillment of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, directives, instructions, manuals, and other requirements (LOR) (See Definitions & Acronyms, 2.2 Acronyms - Legal and Other Requirements) to include, but not limited to the documents in Applicable Publications (Current Editions)..

Scope.

PWS 9 identifies Carlisle Barracks solid waste and recyclables dumpster stations and any constraints as to when during the day or week scheduled services can be performed. TE-3 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Performance—Tasks and Frequency Standards. identifies tasks and frequencies for minimum performance standards. During performance of the contract, the Government reserves the right to relocate, combine, or eliminate pick-up stations and/or adjust level of maintenance services required. A modification to the contract will be executed to incorporate these changes.

Services include:

Scheduled solid waste/recyclables collection and disposal, and maintenance services (for all specified collection stations and equipment).

Special Event Support.

As Ordered / Requested Tasks.

Services do NOT include:

Collection of any type of waste other than non-hazardous solid waste and waste for fuel.

Post Residential housing collection.

Period of Contracted Work The period of contracted work will be for a base period of one (1) year plus four (4) year-long option periods, plus a six (6) month option to extend IAW with FAR clause 52.217-8. All options are exercised at the unilateral discretion of the Government IAW FAR Clauses 52.217-8 and 52.217-9.

1.5.1 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 ten-(10) calendar day phase in and 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. During the Phase Out Period the Contractor shall provide necessary support to the new Contractor to assure a smooth transition for a period not to exceed 10 calendar days.

Traffic Flow.

The Contractor shall maintain the free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic while conducting Solid Waste Management service tasks.

Restoration of Real Property Damage.

Any damage to Government Real Property by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored to the original state at no additional cost to the Government (e.g., structural damage, damage to landscape or fencing, et al).

General Information.

Places of Performance The work to be performed under this requirement will be performed at locations listed in PWS 9. A list of container/dumpster stations is located in Part 9, List of Tables for Dumpster Locations/Size and Frequency of Service. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) a schedule no later than (10) workdays after award TE-2 PWS Deliverables Schedule. (DELIVERABLE 1). Schedule shall outline tasks to be performed at specific collection stations and identify the timeline for maintenance task to be accomplished.

The COR will provide the Contractor with requirements to make changes to the schedule as they occur and if needed.

Recognized Holidays.

Juneteenth Hours of Operation.

Normal hours of operation are between the hours of 0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays or when the Government facilities are closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall coordinate with COR to establish a schedule to conduct business if services are required outside of normal hours of operation. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when installations are not closed for the above reasons.

Outside Normal Duty Hours.

Except for specials events, the Contractor shall not be required to provide services after normal duty hours, weekends, and Federal holidays. Services outside of normal duty hours must be authorized by the Contracting Officer (KO).

Installation Closures.

When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor shall reschedule the work to be performed for the next business day following the closure. Vendors are not expected to ‘double up’ on pick-ups if the next pick-up cannot happen until the next scheduled pick-up (e.g., major snow event), but they will be expected to assist with any overflow associated that resulted.

Emergency Delays and Support.

If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions or work environment is cause for an interruption of services, the Contractor shall notify the COR or his/her designated representative two (2) hours prior to curtailing operation of services (DELIVERABLE 2). See TE-2 PWS Deliverables Schedule.

The Contractor shall obtain COR approval to resume operations if necessary.

The Contractor shall coordinate COR designated representative(s) in preparation for and during emergency operations situations such as inclement weather, flood, active shooter, fire or other emergency situations.

Type of Contract.

The government will award a FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) type of contract with some “As Required” CLIN’s (See Frequency Table located in Part 8, Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing, TE-3 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards).

Security Requirements.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (i.e., FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. Always follow instructions given by DES and/or Fire Department personnel. (DELIVERABLE 3) See TE-2 PWS Deliverables Schedule.

Physical Security.

At the close of each work period, the contractor shall ensure government facilities, equipment, and materials are secured.

Security Training.

In the event of a National Defense Emergency affecting Carlisle Barracks, the Contracting Officer Representative will immediately notify the contract POC. At that time, the contractor shall take immediate steps to cease all activities on the installation(s) and will cause all personnel to leave the installation(s) property until notice is given by the installation and Contracting Officer Representative that National Defense Emergency conditions are no longer in effect.

Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training. IAW Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 2000.16, Vol. 1 DoD Antiterrorism Standards and Army Regulation (AR) 525-13 Antiterrorism, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete Antiterrorism (AT) Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contract employee and subcontractor employee to the KO or COR within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel on a recurring annual basis. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following site: http://jko.jten.mil (DELIVERABLE 4) (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, TE-2.)

iWATCH Training. The Contractor shall brief the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the Installation Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)) to all its’ employees and associated subcontractors. This training is used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to Carlisle Barracks, Military Police and the COR. The Contractor shall complete the training within 30 calendar days after contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance and send to the KO or designated Government representative/COR via both electronic and paper copy within 30 calendar days of completion (DELIVERABLE 5) (See TE-2 PWS Deliverables Schedule.)

Local Health Protection Conditions. Contractor will comply with all national and DoD policies with regard to health protection issues including pandemic outbreaks. Local Health Protection Conditions (HPCON) change based on risk levels in the surrounding Carlisle Barracks area and in cooperation with local, state and national guidance. The Contractor shall comply with installation and higher headquarters policies aimed at mitigating the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.

Key Control. N/A Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings.

The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, 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 shall appraise 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.

When the KO, COR, and DPW management meet with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

If any party does not concur with any portion of the minutes, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the KO/COR within two (2) workdays following receipt of the minutes.

Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination and cooperation between the Government and the Contractor.

Government Roles and Responsibilities.

Contracting Officer (KO).

The KO is the only person authorized to make any changes in any of the requirements listed on this PWS; notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO.

In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk and expense of the Contractor.

All contract administration will be affected by the KO.

Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO.

No changes nor deviations from the terms and conditions shall be affected without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (and Alternate).

The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this requirement. One or more alternates may also be appointed.

Additional Government personnel may be designated to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13 Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions.

Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, Department of Defense (DoD) Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification.

The COR will aid in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems.

The COR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

COR Authority. A letter of designation will be issued to the COR by the KO.

A copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor.

The letter of designation states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates.

The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions regarding cost, quantity, or schedule of the resulting order.

COR or Designated Government Representative Functions.

The COR or designated Government representative shall monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR or designated Government representative is authorized to perform the following functions:

Assure 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.

Monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies.

Provides direction or assistance for site entry requests of Contractor personnel.

If appointed, Alternates have the same authorities and limitations.

Specific Contractor Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities.

U.S. Residency.

All Contractor employees shall be legal U.S. residents. The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee that is not a legal U.S. resident.

The Contractor personnel shall be able to communicate clearly in the English language.

Contractor Hiring Restrictions.

The Contractor shall not hire or subcontract with off-duty or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict of interest as defined in DOD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regulation 30 August 1993, to include change dated 17 November 2011.

Contractor Identification.

The Contractor shall ensure that personnel be identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, and/or uniform) from Government employees.

The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

Contractor-owned/leased vehicles and trailers shall be clearly identified.

Standards of Conduct.

Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation.

The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance.

All vehicles coming onto Carlisle Barracks are subject to search via K9 at random intervals. Collection vehicles shall be empty when entering installation IAW PWS 5.1.2 Co-Mingling Waste. Carlisle Barracks is a firearm-free installation.

The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner.

The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC §423, Procurement Integrity.

The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. Once removed, employee(s) may be asked not to return, at the option of the Government.

The removal of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

Contractor Key Personnel.

The vendor shall provide a minimum of two points of contact, a primary and an alternate. At least one key personnel shall be available during normal duty hours. These individuals designated as key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

Phase In /Phase Out Period.

Phase-In This contract has a 10-day phase-in/phase out period The Contractor shall prepare and submit (24 hours after contract award), a Phase In/Phase Out Plan to be implemented by the Contractor (DELIVERABLE 6) (See TE-2 PWS Deliverables Schedule.)

The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase- in and phase-out period to ensure that the services are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

During the phase-in, the Contractor shall observe all operations pertinent to the requirements of the PWS.

The Contractor shall commence all operations required by this PWS by the end of phase in period.

On the initial day of performance, the Contractor shall provide a work force which is fully qualified and capable of performing all work required under this contract.

Phase-Out During the ten (10) business day transition period immediately prior to the end of the previous contract, the Contractor shall permit the successor Contractor (and the successor Contractor's employees) to observe and become familiar with any and all operations under the contract The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the successor Contractor during Phase Out and the Government so as not to interfere with future work or duties.

Safety The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and Contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this contract.

The Contractor shall comply with AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program.

All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO to halt any and all Contractor performance until such unsafe conditions are corrected.

The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract.

Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, fuel spill, or HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally followed up with an email notification to COR and ISO (See TE-2 PWS Deliverables Schedule. (DELIVERABLE 7).

Installation Safety Office (ISO) The Safety Office serves as the principal safety and occupational health staff advisor to the installation and is responsible for all items regarding OSHA compliance, hazard tracking & reporting, accident reporting, as well as mishap investigations.

The ISO can be reached at 520-673-0534/0522 or 571-821-7536/7528 from 0730-1630 on business days, or emailed at usarmy.carlisle.awc.list.installation-safety-office@army.mil Safety Plan.

The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety plan for its employees. The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the KO, COR, & ISO for review and acceptance within 30 business days after contract award (See TE-2 PWS Deliverables Schedule. (DELIVERABLE 8) Emergency Services.

In the event of an emergency that could result in potential loss of life or limb, the contractor is to notify the Carlisle Barracks Fire Dept. All other injuries shall be treated by other than government facilities Emergency Medical Treatment. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any incident requiring immediate emergency medical treatment.

The Contractor shall be responsible for reimbursement of any cost of provided emergency medical treatment services provided to Contractor personnel.

Accident Reporting.

The Contractor shall comply with Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for record keeping and reporting of all accidents resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact.

If injuries incurred while an employee is performing work under this contract, the contractor shall verbally notify the COR no later than (NLT) one (1) hour after an emergency medical event The Contractor shall adhere to reporting of mishaps IAW AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program (Chapter 3 Accident Investigation and Reporting, Chapter 4 Contracting Safety) and DA Pam 385-40, Army Accident Investigations and Reporting. (See TE-2 PWS Deliverables Schedule. (DELIVERABLE 9) Environmental Compliance.

The contractor shall implement the following environmental objectives in accordance with FAR 23.4; FAR 23.7; FAR 52.223-1 through 52.223-5; and based on EPA-issued guidance):

Maximize the reutilization of nonhazardous and recovered materials.

The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable requirements of the Installation Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, training, transportation, and equipment for the handling and storage of hazardous materials or toxic materials (including training for the identification of).

Maximize the utilization of environmentally preferable products.

Maximize the utilization of bio-based products. See USDA-designated items at http://www.biopreferred.gov or 7 CFR part 3201.

Eliminate or reduce the generation of hazardous waste and the need for special material processing (including special handling, storage, treatment, and disposal).

Spill Plan.

The Contractor shall comply with the Carlisle Barrack’s Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (See Part 8, Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing TE-5).

The Contractor shall verbally notify the KO, COR, and ISO, followed by written notification as required in the Carlisle Barracks Spill Plan, if the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances, (i.e., substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification.)

Asbestos Awareness.

IAW 29 CFR 1910.1101 Asbestos, all personnel that may come into contact with asbestos while performing work duties shall immediately notify the COR.

This is targeted for employees who may disturb asbestos containing materials while performing normal work duties.

This includes all Solid Waste Management personnel.

Compliance Conflicts.

IAW para. 1.4 Scope, any apparent conflict between compliance (with such local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations) and the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the COR, KO and authorized representative(s) (i.e., Environmental Officer, Safety Officer, and Department of Emergency Services) verbally.

The Contractor shall notify the KO and authorized representative(s) via email outlining the details for each said conflict such that a final resolution is derived The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs that result from violations of, or failure to comply with para. 1.4 Scope.

Carlisle Barracks Integrated Solid Waste Management Services Enterprise-wide Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Definitions and Acronyms.

Definitions.

Agricultural solid waste The solid waste that is generated by the rearing of animals, and the producing and harvesting of crops or trees Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

The AQL is the maximum percent defective (or the number of defects per hundred units) that, for purposes of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory.

Baler A machine used to compress solid wastes, primary materials, or recoverable materials, with or without binding, to a density or from which will support handling and transportation as a material unit rather than requiring a disposable or reusable container. This specifically excludes briquettes and stationary compaction equipment which is used to compact materials into disposable or reusable containers.

Bulk container A large container that can either be pulled or lifted mechanically onto a service vehicle or emptied mechanically into a service vehicle.

Call Outs.

Call outs may be requested for tasks identified as a standard or enhanced service. These can include nonrecurring requests for special events, spills, and events that may be reoccurring however on an unscheduled basis such as solid waste management before and after flights which do not have a set, predetermined schedule.

Classified Waste Waste material that has been given security classification in accordance with 50 U.S.C. 401 and Executive Order 11652.

Cleaning.

Removing waste materials, spillage, stains, soil, and dirt. May be accomplished by chemical or mechanical means.

Collection The act of removing solid waste (or materials which have been separated for the purpose of recycling) from a central storage point.

Compartmentalized Vehicle A collection vehicle which has two or more compartments for placement of solid wastes or recyclable materials. The compartments may be within the main truck body or on the outside of that body as in the form of metal racks.

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste The waste building materials, packaging, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition operations on pavements, houses, commercial buildings, and other structures.

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.

Contractor Acquired Property (CAP).

Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

Contracting Officer (KO).

A person with authority to enter, 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.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO 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. If appointed, the Alternate COR (ACOR) has the same authority to act as the COR does if the COR is not available.

Corrugated Box A container for goods which is composed of an inner fluting of material (corrugating medium) and one or two outer liners of material (linerboard).

Cost Analysis A study that compares the costs of the present waste collection and disposal system with segregation and sale of recyclable materials. It shall includes all capital, operating and overhead costs (i.e., separation methods, storage and transportation costs and costs to upgrade collection and disposal practices to comply with EPA's requirements) taking into account credits for revenue from sales of military recyclables and savings from diverting recycled materials from disposal.

Deficient Service.

A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable.

Objective evidence that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured items such as meeting minutes or reports.

Disinfect.

This is the process of removing dirt and bacteria, with physically removing debris and bacteria with a chemical solution, killing any remaining germs on surfaces, which further reduces any risk of spreading infections and/or diseases.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) An independent agency in the executive branch of the federal government charged with controlling and abating environmental pollution.

Equipment.

A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

Food Waste The organic residues generated by the handling, storage, sale, preparation, cooking, and serving of foods; commonly called garbage.

Generation The act or process of producing solid waste.

Government Furnished Property (GFP).

Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government Property.

All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government- furnished property and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Government Project Manager.

The DPW Engineering Division, Project Engineer/Technician assigned to manage this PWS.

High-grade Paper Letterhead, dry copy papers, miscellaneous business forms, stationery, typing paper, tablet sheets, and computer printout paper and cards, commonly sold as “white ledger,” “computer printout” and “tab card” grade by the wastepaper industry.

Industrial Solid Waste The solid waste generated by industrial processes and manufacturing.

Infectious Waste

(1) Equipment, instruments, utensils, and fomites (any substance that may harbor or transmit pathogenic organisms) of a disposable nature from the rooms of patients who are suspected to have or have been diagnosed as having a communicable disease and must, therefore, be isolated as required by public health agencies;

(2) laboratory wastes, such as pathological specimens (e.g. all tissues, specimens of blood elements, excreta, and secretions obtained from patients or laboratory animals) and disposable fomites attendant thereto;

(3) surgical operating room pathologic specimens and disposable fomites attendant thereto and similar disposable materials from outpatient areas and emergency rooms.

Legal and Other Requirements (LOR).

Applicable Federal, State, local, DoD and Army laws, codes, regulations, instructions, manuals, directives, memorandums, and other requirements.

Loss of Government Property.

Unintended, unforeseen, or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search Theft Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair. Contractor shall prepare damage reports monthly and submit to COR.

Material.

Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

Materials Recovery Guidelines Guidelines applicable to the source separation of residential, commercial, and institutional solid wastes. Explicitly excluded are mining, agricultural, and industrial solid wastes; hazardous wastes; sludges; construction and demolition wastes; infectious wastes; classified waste. If a determination is made to not source separate as described in 40 CFR §§ 246.200-1, 246.201-1, and 246.202-1, for whatever reason, the analysis and rationale used in making that determination shall be made available to the EPA Administrator as soon as possible after such determination.

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Contract includes: Commercial/retail and institutional waste only.

Commercial/retail waste includes material discarded by stores, offices, restaurants, warehouses, nonmanufacturing activities at industrial facilities, and other similar establishments or facilities.

Institutional waste includes materials discarded by schools, by hospitals (nonmedical), by nonmanufacturing activities at prisons and government facilities, and other similar establishments or facilities.

Contract does NOT include: Household, commercial/retail, and institutional waste DOES include yard waste and refuse-derived fuel. Household waste includes material discarded by residential dwellings, hotels, motels, and other similar permanent or temporary housing.

Household, commercial/retail, and institutional waste DOES NOT include: used oil; sewage sludge; wood pallets; construction, renovation, and demolition wastes (which include railroad ties and telephone poles); clean wood; industrial process or manufacturing wastes; medical waste; or motor vehicles (including motor vehicle parts or vehicle fluff).

Non-hazardous solid waste (NHSW) Includes both non-hazardous MSW, construction, renovation, and demolition waste.

Non-Personal Services.

The personnel rendering the services are not subject; either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

Identifies the key service outputs of the Contractor.

Physical Security.

Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) A material or product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery after passing through the hands of a final consumer.

Property.

All tangible property, both real and personal.

Property Records.

Records created and maintained by the Contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

Provide.

To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in Contractor-acquired property.

Public Traffic Areas.

Lobbies, hallways, corridors, stairwells, meeting rooms, and lavatories.

Quality Assurance (QA).

The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

An organized document written by the Government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

Quality Control (QC).

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

Real Property.

See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

Recoverable Resources Materials that still have useful physical, chemical, or biological properties after serving their original purpose and can, therefore, be reused or recycled for the same or other purposes Recyclable Materials.

Materials that are separated from mixed municipal solid waste for the purpose of reuse, donation, recycling, or composting, including paper, glass, plastics, metals, automobile oil, batteries, source-separated compostable materials, and sole source food waste streams that are managed through bio-degradative processes. Please see the Army QRP Handbook (May 2020 or most current) for a list of recyclable materials.

Residential Solid Waste Wastes generated by the normal activities of households, including but not limited to, food wastes, rubbish, ashes, and bulky wastes.

Sensitive Property.

Property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

Separate Collection Collecting recyclable materials which have been separated at the point of generation and keeping those materials separate from other collected solid waste in separate compartments of a single collection vehicle or using separate collection vehicles.

Service Calls.

Service calls are One-Time/On-call Services for standard service requirements, such as taking care of a container complaint.

Sludge The accumulated semiliquid suspension of settled solids deposited from wastewater or other fluids in tanks or basins. It does not include solid or dissolved material in domestic sewage or other significant pollutants in water resources, such as silt, dissolved material in irrigation return flows or other common water pollutants.

Soil.

Includes, but is not limited to dust, dirt, stains, grease, smudges, streaks, spots, lint, or odors. Soil can be removed mechanically, chemically, manually, or by a combination of three. Manual soil removal is getting rid of soil with a broom/scrub brush. Mechanical is with a pressure washer. Chemical soil removal is removing soil with a liquid that contains cleaning agents such as detergents, surfactants, and emulsifiers. The combination is a pressure washer with a cleaning agent added to breakdown and loosen soil then the manual method picks up and carries the soil away. Which soil removal method is used depends on the cleaning objectives and on size, location, and type of surface to be cleaned and is determined by the Contractor.

Storage The interim containment of solid waste after generation and prior to collection for ultimate recovery or disposal.

Subcontractor.

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

Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

A secure web system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows Government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows Government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

Workday.

The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week.

Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise (Installation specific or as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Acronyms.

Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services.

Property The Government shall provide NO real property, equipment, or services under this contract.

Equipment Container Inventory.

The DPW maintains a historical inventory of Government-owned recycle/refuse dumpsters.

15 each - 20 Gallon sidewalk trash containers serviced weekly located in accordance with the Post Refuse Location Map TE-3.

Contractor shall inspect the 20-gallon sidewalk TRASH receptacles on an annual basis per PWS 5.2.2.1.4.

Carlisle Barracks Integrated Solid Waste Management Services Enterprise-wide Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Contractor Furnished Materials and Equipment.

General.

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS, e.g., Contractor to provide communications and utilities if the Installation provides on post facility.

Materials.

The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies required to perform work under this contract except that which is furnished by the Government (see Part 3). The Contractor shall provide all supplies, tools, and clothing (including personal protective clothing and equipment for Contractor employees when required by OSHA regulations, 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART I) required to meet the terms of the contract.

Equipment.

The Contractor shall ensure all equipment shall meet applicable Federal, State, local, DoD and Army laws, codes, regulations, and other requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain or have backup capability to provide continued service in the event primary equipment or vehicles are down for extended maintenance or repairs. Equipment failure shall not alleviate the Contractor from performing any requirement contained in this contract. Equipment shall include all necessary and customary hand and mechanical appliances routinely used for Solid Waste Management operations.

Unserviceable Contractor Equipment.

Contractor furnished equipment or items, inoperable or unserviceable for whatever reason including failure to meet Federal, State, or local safety requirements, shall be removed…