PWS for Construction Waste Management_Final.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND

15 DEC 2024

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduc�on…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1

1.1 Background

1.2 Objec�ves

1.3 Clima�c Condi�ons………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Descrip�on of Services

2.1.2 General Informa�on

2.1.3 Contract Administra�on and management

2.1.4 COR/ACOR Func�ons

2.1.5 Quality Control (QC)

2.1.6 Business Rela�ons

2.2 Coordina�on

2.3 Special Requirements

2.3.1 Safety

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS) MATRIX

3.1 Quality Assurance

3.2 Quality Control Plan (QCP)

4.0 DELIVERABLES

5.0 RELATED DOCUMENTS

5.1 Defini�ons and Acronyms

5.1.1 Defini�ons

5.1.2 Acronyms

5.2 Technical Exhibit (TE)

5.3 Government-Furnished Material (GFM)/Property (GFP)/Equipment (GFE)

5.3.1 U�li�es

5.4 Contractor-Furnished Material (CFM)/Property (CFP)/Equipment (CFE)

5.4.1 Contractor-Furnished Material and Responsibili�es

5.4.2 Contractor-Furnished Items

INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

1.0 Introduc�on. This is a contract to provide Construc�on Waste Management (Landfill) capabili�es. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract providers. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. the Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facili�es, transporta�on, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary as defined in this PWS.

1.1 Background. Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is in Maryland and consist of four loca�ons to include APG North, APG South (Edgewood), Adelphi Laboratory Center (Adelphi), and Blossom Point Field Test Area (LaPlata) and consists of approximately 75,580 acres and 1,702 buildings. The workforce has more than 23,000 military, civilian and contactor employees who are responsible for numerous technical achievements in military intelligence, medical research, engineering, and computer technology. There are approximately 2,000 resident family members.

APG - Directorate of Public Works (DPW) operates and maintains facili�es, structures, u�li�es, roads, land, and all the related equipment located on APG. DPW currently has inventoried approximately 4,445 facili�es, structures, u�li�es, and land, iden�fied at over 30,000 separate loca�ons with over 25,000 pieces of equipment. DPW provides the following programs and services: facility opera�ons and maintenance, design, construc�on, u�lity and energy conserva�on, recycling; solid waste management, custodial services, landscaping, and environmental, safety and occupa�onal health. DPW serves over 80 Garrison Supported Organiza�ons (GSO) with over 16 million square feet of space.

1.2 Objec�ves. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished during performance of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regula�ons, and direc�ves.

The contractor shall provide landfill space for disposal of construc�on waste debris generated from Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) which must be disposed of in a lined landfill.

The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare required reports, and submit all informa�on as specified by the Deliverables presented in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure all work tendered to the Government for acceptance in support of mission requirements conform to the measurable performance standards of quality, �meliness, and quan�ty specified in the PWS.

The Contractor shall determine the best and most cost-effec�ve ways to fulfill construc�on waste management, emphasizing innova�on and commercial best prac�ces.

1.3 Clima�c Condi�ons. The average annual rainfall is 42.87 inches; with the wetest months being June - September. The average annual snowfall is 18 inches, with snowfall expected during the months of November to March. The average frost-free period (growing season) during the year is about 215 days. The first killing frost may be expected about October, and the last killing frost generally occurs in April. The average annual maximum and minimum temperatures are approximately 65.2°- and 45.4°-degrees Fahrenheit, respec�vely. Monthly normal temperatures range from a low of 24.7°F degrees in the month of January to a high of 86.7°F degrees in the month of July. Summer temperatures o�en reach 84.8°degrees Fahrenheit, while sub-freezing weather is common during the winter months.

2.0 Requirements.

2.1 Descrip�on of Services.

2.1.1. The purpose of this contract is to Provide landfill space for disposal of construction waste debris generated from Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) which must be disposed of in a lined landfill. This is charged by ton as a tipping/disposal fee. This debris is hauled to the landfill by the APG garrison and Government Supported Organizations (GSOs) via government vehicles/containers. All Construction Waste will NOT include any hazardous waste.

2.1.1.0. Construction Waste debris includes:

a. Construction and Demolition Debris

b. Clean concrete to recycle

c. Non-Friable Asbestos

d. Creosote/Treated Wood

e. House/Office trailers, shells only. The Government shall remove all furnishings and appliances before delivery to the landfill. Transportation wheels are to be removed after delivery to the landfill by the Government.

f. Boat hulls, shells only (Wood, Aluminum, Fibre-Reinforced Plastic FRP, and Polyethylene). The Government shall remove all propulsion systems, tanks and appurtenances before delivery to the landfill.

NOTE: The Government will notify the landfill in advance 24 hours prior to the delivery of the house/office trailer shells and boat hull shells.

2.1.1.1. The landfill shall be within a 25-mile radius of Aberdeen and Edgewood Areas of Aberdeen Proving Ground.

2.1.1.2. The landfill shall be accessible from Aberdeen and Edgewood Areas of Aberdeen Proving Ground without toll fees and interstate highways.

2.1.1.3. The landfill scale shall be able to accommodate trucks less than 70 feet in length.

2.1.1.4. The contractor shall provide disposal tickets to the Government for correct data tracking for invoice purposes only. The disposal tickets shall annotate weight (pounds and tons), type of debris per PWS, date/time of disposal, driver name, vehicle number, and ticket number. These tickets are to be generated by the scales that weigh the truck. Tickets will be provided daily upon disposal of waste. If applicable, disposal tickets shall also be sent to the COR via email weekly.

2.1.1.5. Invoices will be submitted in PIEE (WAWF) no later than (NLT) the 2nd week of the succeeded month. Example: Invoice for March will be submitted NLT 2nd week of April.

2.1.1.6. Creosote/Treated Wood Waste – The Government will contact the landfill before the Government delivers this type of debris. The Government will coordinate all forms and testing required for this material before hauled to the landfill for disposal.

2.1.1.7. The contracted landfill shall be liable for all EPA Violations for all operations at the landfill.

2.1.1.8. The landfill shall ensure all local, state and federal permits are in good standing and provide documentation to verify. To include the following:

a. A copy of all permits (refuse disposal permit including all terms and conditions, air permit, NPDES permit, groundwater and surface e discharge permits).

b. State and EPA audits and inspection reports for the last 3 years.

c. Any Notices of Violation and Consent Orders, any other correspondence between state, local government and federal regulatory agencies.

d. Records of any permit modifications and modification documentation or corrective action to deficiencies identified during regulatory audits and inspections.

e. Records of any operational restrictions.

f. Financial assurance documentation including surety bond to ensure the company has funds to cover compliance problems, insurance policy.

2.1.1.9. The landfill shall be available Monday through Friday, except for holidays assigned by Contractor. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide APG with Landfill Facility Address, Hours of Operations, Holiday Schedule, Phone Number, and Point of Contract for General Operations and Invoicing.

2.1.1.10. The landfill shall accept deliveries ONLY from authorized APG personnel. COR will provide the Contractor all authorized personnel for deliveries within five (5) workdays upon contract award and changes. APG will not be billed/invoiced for any non-authorized personnel deliveries/disposals at the landfill.

2.1.1.11. The landfill shall report any changes and/or removal of Construction Waste debris task annotated in paragraph 2.1.1.0. within then (10) working days of update(s) to contractor’s landfill policies/procedures.

2.1.1.12. Historical Data is available in Technical Exhibit 1 (TE), para. 5.2.

2.1.1.13. CONTACTS: Upon award of the contract, the contractor shall schedule a Kick-Off Coordina�on Mee�ng with the COR within five (5) days a�er contract award. The contractor shall provide a 24-hour emergency contact phone number and an office contact sheet consis�ng of name, posi�on, telephone landline, cell phone number and email address to the COR at the ini�al coordina�on mee�ng.

2.1.2 General Informa�on.

2.1.2.1 Period of Performance (PoP). Base Year, four (4) Op�on Year, and six (6) month extension period will be determined at the �me of Contract award.

2.1.3 Contract Administra�on and management.

2.1.3.1 Post Award Conference/Performance Evalua�on Mee�ngs. The Contractor shall atend the post award conference convened by the contrac�ng ac�vity in accordance with FAR Subpart

42.5. The KO and COR/ACOR will meet quarterly with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. Writen minutes of mee�ngs will be recorded by the Government and signed by both the Program Manager and the KO. The writen minutes will be distributed within five (5) workdays a�er the mee�ng. If the Contractor does not concur with any por�on of the minutes, recorded by the Government, the non-concurrence shall be provided in wri�ng to the KO within two (2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

2.1.3.2 Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administra�on of the contract requires maximum coordina�on and coopera�on between the Government and the Contractor.

2.1.3.3 The following provides the roles and their respec�ve authority during the performance of the contract:

2.1.3.3.1 Contrac�ng Officer (KO). The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, 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 direc�on of any person other than the KO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk to the Contractor.

The KO shall provide all contract administra�on Communica�ons pertaining to contractual administra�ve maters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or devia�on from the terms and condi�ons shall be affected, without a writen modifica�on to the contract, executed by the KO. The KO will approve all submitals and plans required in this PWS.

2.1.3.3.2 Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve (COR). The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract. Addi�onal Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisi�ons. Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR or ACOR, and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, DoD Standard for Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve (COR) Cer�fica�on and DFARS 201.602-2. The ACOR shall be appointed by the KO and will serve as an on- site representa�ve of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance, The COR/ACOR will aid in iden�fica�on and resolu�on of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement defini�ons, and other opera�ons type problems. The COR/ACOR will perform IAW the responsibili�es and du�es iden�fied in the appointment leter.

2.1.3.3.2.1 COR Authority. A leter of designa�on will be issued to the COR/ACOR by the KO.

A copy of the leter will be sent to the Contractor. The leter of designa�on states the responsibili�es and limita�ons of the COR/ACOR, especially about changes in cost, price es�mates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR/ACOR is not authorized to change any of the terms and condi�ons of the contract, to include changes affec�ng cost, quan�ty, or schedule of any order issued under this contract.

2.1.4 COR/ACOR Func�ons. The COR/ACOR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administra�on. The COR/ACOR is authorized to perform the following func�ons: monitor contractor performance to ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform regular inspec�ons; maintain writen and oral communica�ons with the Contractor to ensure technical aspects of the contract are clarified and completed; issue writen interpreta�ons of technical requirements; monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and no�fy both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies;

coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

2.1.5 Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) five (5) business days before contract start. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a QASP that is acceptable to the KO. Changes to the Contractor’s QASP shall be submited to the KO for review and approval within five (5) business days prior to implementa�on.

2.1.6 Business Rela�ons. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all ac�vity needed to execute the requirement of this PWS. The Contractor shall manage the �meliness, completeness, and quality of problem iden�fica�on to a degree acceptable to the Government.

The Contractor shall provide to the COR/ACOR correc�ve ac�on plans, �mely iden�fica�on of issues, and effec�ve management of subcontractors within (30) days or at a mutually agreed upon date. The Contractor shall ensure customer sa�sfac�on and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

2.2 Coordina�on. The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate with the COR/ACOR to minimize disrup�ons to the facility mission.

2.3 Special Requirements

2.3.3.1 Occupa�onal Safety and Health. The Contractor shall comply with the Occupa�onal Safety and Health Administra�on (OSHA) standards. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regula�ons, and direc�ves.

3.0 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix.

Required Services Performance

Standard Acceptable

Quality Level

(AQL)

Method of Surveillance

Incentive (Positive and/or

Negative) #1 Work Control, Records, Reports, and Invoices PWS Para 2.1.1.4 and Para 2.1.1.5

The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate files of documentation, records, and reports.

Maximum Allowable Degree of Deviation from Requirement is 4%

100 Percent Inspection of all submittals

Non-conforming services will result in Non- Conforming Reports issued to Contractor and potential negative CPARS report. Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in reductions of payments.

# 2 Contractor shall ensure all task accomplished meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives.

The Contractor shall provide services IAW PWS, para. 1.2, and 2.0

2% Deviation from performance Standard.

% Calculated by dividing the number of defects by the number of observations.

Random Sampling and complaint validations performed by the

COR/ACOR.

Contractor compliance rate shall be utilized as objective evidence of contract compliance and documented into the CPAR System.

Contractor shall re-perform the service.

Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in reductions of payments.

# 3 The Project Manager or designated representative shall be available after normal duty hours to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations.

The Contractor shall provide a central point of contact

IAW PWS,

para.

2.1.1.9

Zero Deviation from performance standard

100% daily and verification/confirmatio n by the COR/ACOR.

Non-conforming services will result in Non- Conforming Reports issued to Contractor and potential negative CPARS report. Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in reductions of payments.

Required Services

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Method of Surveillance

Incentive (Positive and/or Negative)

#4 The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan approved by the KO.

The Contractor shall provide a

QCP IAW

PWS,

para, 3.2.

Zero Deviation from performance standard.

Review and acceptance by the by the KO on submission of QCP and each revised

QCP.

Non-conforming services will result in Non- Conforming Reports issued to Contractor and potential negative CPARS report.

Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in reductions of payments.

# 5 The Contractor shall not accept any deliveries from non-authorized personnel.

Integrity, IAW PWS para.

2.1.1.10.

Zero Deviation from performance standard.

The COR/ACOR will review 100% of Contractor reported occurrences of Contractor accepting non-authorized deliveries.

Non-conforming services will result in Non- Conforming Reports issued to Contractor and potential equitable adjustment by the Contracting Officer.

3.1 Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under the contract in accordance with the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

QASPs are "living documents," dynamic, adaptable, and subject to modifica�on based on Contractor performance surveillance results. The QASP is not part of the PWS and will not be issued with the solicita�on. The QASP focuses on the procedures and processes the Government will implement to ensure the Contractor is performing in accordance with the performance standards within the PWS. The Government’s plan defines the criteria by which the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated, the frequency of surveillance, and the items to be inspected. Although the Government will develop a QASP, Government surveillance of Contractor performance is not limited to the QASP, or the performance objec�ves, outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Government retains the right to evaluate all services required by the contract. The Government will perform inspec�ons and tests in a manner that will not delay work to exceed the agreed upon schedule. If any of the services performed do not conform to contract requirements, the Contractor shall perform the services again at no addi�onal cost to the Government.

3.2 Quality Control Plan (QCP). Quality control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effec�ve quality control program which shall be documented in a QCP to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to iden�fy and prevent the recurrence of defec�ve services. The Contractor’s QCP is how they assure themselves that the work conforms to contract requirements. The QCP shall be constructed so each Common Level of Service (CLS) is specifically addressed and can be extracted and used only for that func�on. The Contractor's QCP shall include a separate sec�on, which addresses the Contractor's method of managing quality of the work performed. The QCP shall include a descrip�on of the inspec�on system to address services listed in this PWS, and a descrip�on of the methods to be used for iden�fying and preven�ng defects in the quality of services performed. The plan shall include a descrip�on of the Contractor’s inspec�on system to include specifics as to areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspec�ons, and the �tle and organiza�onal placement of the Contractor’s inspectors. No person assigned as a lead, or first line supervisor shall be considered a Quality Control Inspector. The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and submit a QCP to the KO for acceptance within thirty (30) calendar days a�er the contract is awarded. The Contractor shall submit any proposed changes to the QCP to the KO for writen approval five (5) working days prior to implementa�on.

4.0 Deliverables.

DELIVERABLE FREQUENCY COPIES MEDIUM

/FORMAT

DISTRIBUTI

ON

A001 PWS Para. 2.1.1.4 Delivery Tickets

Daily/Weekly

Upon delivery

1 Hard and Electronic

Copy

Paper and/or

PDF

COR/ACOR

A002 PWS Para. 2.1.1.5 WAWF Invoicing

Monthly NLT ten (10) business days after last business day of each month.

1 Electronic

A003 PWS Para. 2.1.1.9 Landfill Operation Hours

Initial Award NLT ten (10) business days of contract award

A004 PWS, para.2.1.1.10 Authorized Personnel

Initial Award and Updates NLT five (5) business days award and changes

PDF or Email

KO/COR

A005 PWS Para. 2.1.1.11 Debris changes

Upon Changes NLT ten (10) business days of changes to policies/procedures

A006 PWS Para.2.1.1.13 / Para. 2.1.3.1 Coordination/Kick Off Meeting and Post Award

Once per Contract

Within 5 business days of contract award

Email /

TEAMS

A007 PWS, para 2.1.5 Quality Control (QC) Within 5 business days prior to contract implementation

1 Electronic Copy

MS Word or

PDF KO

A008 PWS, para. 3.2 Quality Control Plan

Ini�al: within 30 days of contract award Updates: All QCP updates shall be accepted by the

KO

Copy MS Word or

KO

5.0 Related Documents.

5.1 Defini�ons and Acronyms.

5.1.1 Defini�ons.

5.1.1.2 Alternate Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve (ACOR). An employee of the U.S.

Government provided by the RA and appointed by the KO to provide support to CORs in monitoring and documen�ng the Contractor’s performance. These alternate surveillance support personnel will serve as on-site representa�ves of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR training, experience requirements, and are appointed by the KO as an ACOR.

5.1.1.3 Ashes. The residue from burned wood, coal, coke, and other combus�ble material.

5.1.1.4 Bulk Waste. Large items of solid waste such as household appliances, furniture, auto parts, pallets, shelving, piping, stone, concrete rubble, brick, lumber, toys, and other wastes; the size or weight of which, precludes or complicates the handling by normal collec�on, processing, or disposal methods.

5.1.1.5 Bulky Waste. The waste placed at the collec�on point or curbside that doesn't fit or is too heavy to be placed in the rou�ne collec�on container. These wastes include but are not limited to: lumber, scrap metals, bricks, blocks, concrete rubble, stones, toys, furniture, appliances, logs, limbs, televisions, cabinets, automo�ve components, power equipment, crates, wheels, de-rimmed �res, electronics and their components, etc.

5.1.1.6 Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installa�on on other Government property.

5.1.1.7 Carpet Care. Cleaning and maintenance to keep carpet reasonably free of all stains, soil, and dirt. Methods used for carpet care are vacuum cleaners and carpet shampooers.

5.1.1.8 Child, Youth and School Services (CYS). Overarching naming conven�on for Child Development Center (CDC), Youth Ac�vity Center, and School Age Services (SAS). CYS is used when referencing all programs.

5.1.1.9 Cleaning. Removing stains, soil, and dirt; accomplished by chemical or mechanical means.

5.1.1.10 Collec�on. The pickup of accumulated recyclable material, solid waste, including bulky waste, from any collec�on point, regardless of quan�ty.

5.1.1.11 Collec�on Frequency. The number of �mes collec�on is performed during a specific �me frame.

5.1.1.12 Collec�on Point. The loca�on designated on the drawings or maps or described in this performance work statement where solid waste, including bulky materials, will be temporarily stored for collec�on by the Contractor.

5.1.1.13 Commercial Solid Waste. All types of solid waste generated by stores, offices, restaurants, warehouses, and other non-manufacturing ac�vi�es, excluding residen�al and industrial waste.

5.1.1.14 Construc�on and Demoli�on (C&D) Waste. The waste building materials, packaging and rubble resul�ng from construc�on, remolding, repair, and demoli�on opera�on on pavement, housing, commercial buildings and other structures.

5.1.1.15 Contract Administrator (CA). The official Government representa�ve delegated authority by the KO to administer a contract. This individual, normally working in an appropriate contrac�ng or procurement career field, advises on all technical contractual maters.

5.1.1.16 Contract Discrepancy. A failure of the Contractor to perform IAW contract requirements and specifica�ons, e.g., a failure of the Contractor to provide, or provide on �me, the required contract products or services; or it may result because delivered products or services do not meet specific contract requirements.

5.1.1.17 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A report used to document other than sa�sfactory Contractor performance. The CDR requires the Contractor to explain, in wri�ng, why performance is other than sa�sfactory; how performance shall be returned to sa�sfactory levels; and how recurrence of the problem shall be prevented in the future.

5.1.1.18 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.

5.1.1.19 Contractor Acquired Property (CAP). Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract. Contractor retains �tle.

5.1.1.20 Contrac�ng Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determina�ons and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

5.1.1.21 Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to help administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in wri�ng and shall state the scope of authority and limita�ons. This individual has authority to provide technical direc�on to the Contractor as long as that direc�on is within the scope of the contract, does not cons�tute a change, and has no funding implica�ons. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and condi�ons of the contract.

5.1.1.22 Curb Side Pick-Up. Collec�on of solid waste or recyclable materials (to include bulky waste) that is placed next to curb, doorway, or alley by the supported ac�vity. This refers to loca�ons that are not serviced by bulk containers (dumpsters or compactors).

5.1.1.23 Debris. Includes, but is not limited to, paper, cans, botles, cigarete buts, cardboard, plas�c, limbs and branches, pine straw and pinecones, leaves, rocks, and other similar items.

5.1.1.24 Defec�ve Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

5.1.1.25 Deliverable. Anything that can be delivered; can include non-manufactured things, such as mee�ng minutes or reports.

5.1.1.26 Equipment. A tangible item that is func�onally 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 iden�ty or become a component part of another ar�cle, when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

5.1.1.27 Fer�liza�on. Fer�liza�on is the process of applying nutrient elements to the soil where the soil has become deficient in nutrients essen�al for proper plant growth.

5.1.1.28 Food Waste. Organic residue generated by the handling, storage, sale, prepara�on, cooking and serving of foods.

5.1.1.29 Garbage. Animal and vegetable waste resul�ng from the handling, prepara�on, cooking and consump�on of foods.

5.1.1.30 General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). GFEBS is the U.S. Army's web-based enabled financial, asset, and accoun�ng management system that standardizes, streamlines, and shares cri�cal financial data across the Ac�ve Army, the Army Na�onal Guard, and the Army Reserves. GFEBS is the work management system that the Directorate of Public Works uses for all order types and projects.

5.1.1.31 Genera�on. The act or process of producing refuse (solid waste) or recyclable materials.

5.1.1.32 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 modifica�on. 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 con�nued use under the contract.

5.1.1.33 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government.

Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Government purchased Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and so�ware.

5.1.1.34 Grass Cu�ng. Grass cu�ng includes cu�ng and trimming, within the designated area, all grasses, weeds, and other vegeta�on which is one inch or less in diameter (at ground level).

5.1.1.35 Hard Surface Floor Care. Hard surface floor care includes, but is not limited to �le, vinyl, rubber �le, mosaic �le, quarry �le, ceramic �le, marble, concrete, terrazzo, and linoleum. Floor care includes, but is not limited to dust mopping, wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, re-finishing, or sealing.

5.1.1.36 Hazardous Material. Any item or chemical, which is a “health hazard”, or “physical hazard”, as reflected in Federal Standard (FED-STD) 313 Material Safety Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Ac�vi�es, defined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and pursuant to FAR 23.301 (Hazardous Materials) Defini�on. It also includes any other material designated by a Government COR/technical representa�ve as poten�ally hazardous and requiring safety controls (e.g., pes�cides, fer�lizers).

5.1.1.37 Installa�on Design Guide (IDG). IDGs provide standards for site planning, buildings, vehicular and pedestrian circula�on, landscaping, site elements (e.g., signage, u�li�es), force protec�on, and sustainable design. The IDGs are specific to each Army installa�on.

5.1.1.38 Ins�tu�onal Solid Waste. Waste that is generated by educa�onal, health care, correc�onal and other ins�tu�onal facili�es.

5.1.1.39 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel evaluated in a source selec�on process and are used in the performance of a contract. When key personnel are used as an evalua�on factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons who are listed in the proposal. The prime Contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

5.1.1.40 Lavatories, Latrines, or Bathrooms. Commodes, urinals, wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, sinks, and shower curtains.

5.1.1.41 Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen, or accidental loss, damage, or destruc�on 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 destruc�ve tes�ng, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

a. Items that cannot be found a�er a reasonable search,

b. The�,

c. Damage resul�ng in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condi�on, or

d. Destruc�on resul�ng from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

5.1.1.42 Lot. A collec�on of service outputs from which a sample is to be drawn and inspected to determine conformance with the standard. This defini�on applies to the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), not the word "lot" in Sec�on B of the contract.

5.1.1.43 Lot Size. The number of service outputs in a lot. This defini�on applies to the PRS, not the words "lot size" in Sec�on B of the contract.

5.1.1.44 Material. Property that is consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual iden�ty through incorpora�on into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

5.1.1.45 Material Handling Area. The material handling area is used for the accumula�on and prepara�on of bulk solid waste or recyclable materials for transporta�on to a solid waste management facility.

5.1.1.46 Non-Combus�ble Material. Material that doesn’t burn at ordinary temperatures.

5.1.1.47 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administra�on, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in rela�onships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government IAW FAR 37.104, under general contrac�ng authority, and do not require specific statutory authoriza�on.

5.1.1.48 Organic Storage Site. Area of accumula�on for organic materials (e.g., leaves, logs, limbs, and grass clippings).

5.1.1.49 Performance Indicator. The characteris�c of an output of a work process that can be measured.

5.1.1.50 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). Iden�fies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to ensure contract performance standards are met by the Contractor (other services may also be inspected under the authority of the Inspec�on of Service Clause).

5.1.1.51 Physical Security. Ac�ons that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

5.1.1.52 Plant. A living organism, of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots.

5.1.1.53 Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

5.1.1.54 Property Administrator (PA). An authorized representa�ve of the KO, appointed IAW agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obliga�ons rela�ng to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

5.1.1.55 Property Records. Records created and maintained by the Contractor in support of its stewardship responsibili�es for the management of Government property.

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

5.1.1.57 Pruning. Pruning is selec�vely removing unwanted growth to make a plant or tree grow or respond in a desired manner. Pruning differs from "shearing". Pruning involves selec�on and judgment. "Shearing" means clipping all growth on a plant at a uniform distance and shape.

5.1.1.58 Public Traffic Areas. Lobbies, hallways, corridors, stairwells, mee�ng rooms, and lavatories.

5.1.1.59 Quality Assurance (QA). Verifica�on that services being performed by the Contractor are IAW acceptable standards.

5.1.1.60 Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE). A Government representa�ve responsible for performing surveillance and inspec�on of Contractor performance.

5.1.1.61 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized document writen by the Government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

5.1.1.62 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

5.1.1.63 Raise. Selec�ve pruning of limbs, iden�fied by the COR, or limbs that pose a public safety hazard with a minimum clearance of 14 feet over streets, parking lots, and driveways; eight (8) feet over walk areas; four (4) feet over buildings and three (3) feet from buildings and streetlights, IAW established industry standards.

5.1.1.64 Random Number Table. A table of numbers arranged in random fashion; a table used to select random samples.

5.1.1.65 Random Sample. A sampling method whereby each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected.

5.1.1.66 Random Sampling. A method for looking at a few individual items in a lot to measure the quality of that lot against a standard.

5.1.1.67 Real Property. DOD Lands, buildings, structures, u�lity systems, improvements, and appurtenances, thereto that includes equipment atached to and made part of buildings and structures, but not movable equipment. See Federal Management Regula�on 102-71.20 (41

CFR 102-71.20).

5.1.1.68 Recycling. The act of recovering materials from the solid waste stream, separa�ng them by commodity, and returned to the economic mainstream as raw material.

5.1.1.69 Recycling Materials. Commodi�es include corrugated cardboard, wood, and plas�c pallets.

5.1.1.70 Recycling Facility. Any facility employed, beyond the ini�al collec�on processes and managing recycling which include, but not limited to electronics, organics, plas�cs, metals, paper, and cardboard.

5.1.1.71 Regulated Medical Waste. Waste not specifically excluded from the restric�ons of Federal regula�ons, and which meets the criteria listed in 40 CFR 259.

5.1.1.72 Refuse. All garbage, ashes, debris, trash, rubbish, and items intended for disposal that are generated in conjunc�on with the ac�vi�es in the areas covered in this contract. Items excluded are explosives, incendiary waste, hazardous waste, and pathological waste resul�ng from medical and radiological processes.

5.1.1.73 Refuse Collec�on. A system of collec�ng and transpor�ng solid waste from pick-up sta�ons to points of disposal.

5.1.1.74 Refuse/Recycling Storage Containers. Cans, drums, bins, bags, boxes, crates, sidewalk liter containers, dumpsters, roll-off containers, or similar receptacles which are used for the temporary storage of solid waste while awai�ng collec�on. The term "container" used in this document shall have the same meaning as solid waste storage container.

5.1.1.75 Residen�al Solid Waste. Waste generated by the normal ac�vi�es of households, including, but not limited to food waste, rubbish, ashes, and bulky waste.

5.1.1.76 Sample Size. The number of outputs in the sample; a group of one or more tasks drawn from the specified performance.

5.1.1.77 Sampling. A sample consists of one or more service outputs drawn from a lot IAW random sampling procedures to be evaluated by Government personnel.

5.1.1.78 Scavenging. The uncontrolled and unauthorized removal of materials at any point of the solid waste management stream.

5.1.1.79 Sensi�ve Property. Property poten�ally dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to excep�onal physical security, protec�on, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammuni�on, explosives, controlled substances, radioac�ve materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

5.1.1.80 Service/Maintain. These words are interchangeable.

5.1.1.81 Shrub. A woody plant with several perennial stems. It will usually have a height less of than 13 feet and stems no more than about three (3) inches in diameter.

5.1.1.82 Soil. Includes, but is not limited to dust, dirt, stains, grease, smudges, streaks, spots, lint, or odors. Soil can be removed chemically, mechanically, or by a combina�on of both.

Mechanical soil removal is removing soil with a machine such as a vacuum cleaner. Chemical soil removal is removing soil with a liquid that contains cleaning agents such as detergents, surfactants, and emulsifiers. The combina�on of chemical and mechanical methods such as an automa�c floor scrubbing machine, uses the chemical method to breakdown and loosen soil which then the mechanical method picks up and carries the soil away. Which soil removal method is used depends on the cleaning objec�ves and on size, loca�on, and type of surface to be cleaned and is the preroga�ve of the Contractor.

5.1.1.83 Solid Waste. Garbage, refuse, sludge, and other waste materials not excluded by Federal regula�ons. Solid waste is any solid, liquid, semi-solid, or contained gaseous material resul�ng from ins�tu�onal, industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, or community opera�ons and ac�vi�es. Solid wastes are accumulated, stored, or treated before being discarded. A material is discarded if abandoned and not used, reused, reclaimed, or recycled by being disposed of, burned, or treated. Regulated medical wastes are not included in this category.

5.1.1.84 Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF). Any facility employed, beyond the ini�al collec�on processes and managing solid waste including, but not limited to: storage areas or facili�es, transfer sta�ons, rail haul or barge haul facili�es, landfills, disposal facili�es, solid waste facili�es, surface impoundment and waste oil storage, repossessing, refining facili�es, recyclable handling, recovery facili�es and waste �re storage facili�es.

5.1.1.87 Source Separa�on. Source separa�on is the act of separa�ng recyclable materials at their point of genera�on by the waste generator.

5.1.1.88 Spray Buffing. Procedure to apply a light coat of wax to maintain the waxed floor a�er removing minor scratches and scuff marks.

5.1.1.89 Spot Cleaning. Cleaning small areas of carpet by vacuuming, hot water extrac�on, or shampooing due to accumula�on of dirt or soil on heavy traffic paterns or due to leaks or spillage on small areas of floor surface. Spot cleaning is also removal of spots from walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture surfaces.

5.1.1.90 Standard. A measure of comparison; an acceptability criterion; a benchmark or yards�ck against which a service will be measured.

5.1.1.91 Stairwell Cleaning. Cleaning of all stairwells in any building. This process includes steps, landing, walls, and handrails.

5.1.1.92 Street Wastes. Materials picked up by manual or mechanical sweepings of alleys, streets, and sidewalks. Waste from solid waste receptacles and catch basins.

5.1.1.93 Stripping. The removal of floor finishes down to the flooring material. Stripping of a floor means floor surfaces are free of dirt, stains, deposits, cleaning solu�ons, standing water, and have a uniform appearance when dry. Stripping of floor surfaces includes u�lizing procedures and equipment to prevent safety hazards.

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

5.1.1.95 Tonnage. Weight measured in tons (not imperial).

5.1.1.96 Transfer Sta�on. A transfer sta�on is a facility which processes collected solid waste in a par�cular area for transporta�on to a solid waste management facility.

5.1.1.97 Trash Removal. Trash removal includes the pickup and removal of all papers and other debris in buildings. This includes but is not limited to wastebaskets, boxes, or any substance used for refuse.

5.1.1.98 Tree. A woody plant having one erect perennial stem (trunk), at least three inches in diameter, at a point 4-1/2 feet above the ground, a formed crown of foliage, and mature height of at least 13 feet.

5.1.1.99 Trimming. Cu�ng of grass and other vegeta�on around grounds obstacles that prevent mowing.

5.1.1.100 Unit Acquisi�on Cost.

a. For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and iden�fied in the contract; and

b. For Contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the Contractor’s records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accoun�ng principles.

5.1.1.101 Vector. A carrier, usually an arthropod, which can transmit a pathogen from one organism to another.

5.1.1.102 Wash. The act of cleansing using water and soap or detergent.

5.1.1.103 Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). A secure web-based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows Government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt or acceptance documents over the web allowing Government personnel to process those invoices in a real-�me, paperless environment.

5.1.1.104 Workday. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services IAW the contract.

5.1.1.105 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

5.1.2 Acronyms.

ACC Army Contrac�ng Command

ACOR Alternate Contrac�ng Officer's Representa�ve

AFARS Army Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on Supplement AMC Army Materiel Command

ANSI American Na�onal Standards Ins�tute

AQL Acceptable Quality Level

AR Army Regula�on

ARC Army Resource Center

ATO An�-Terrorism Officer

CAP Contractor Acquired Property

CDC Child Development Center

CDRL Contract Data Requirements List

CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment

CFM Contractor Furnished Material

CFP Contractor Furnished Property

CFR Code of Federal Regula�ons

CLIN Contract Line-Item Number

CMRA Contractor Manpower Repor�ng Applica�on

CONUS Con�nental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve

CORT Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve Tool

CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Repor�ng System

DA Department of the Army

DCMA Defense Contract Management Agency

DES Directorate of Emergency Services

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on Supplement DID Data Item Descrip�on

DOD Department of Defense

DOL Department of Labor

DOT Department of Transporta�on

DPW Directorate of Public Works

ECO Environmental Compliance Officer

EM Engineering Manual, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

EO Execu�ve Order

EPA Environmental Protec�on Agency

ERDC Engineering Research Development Center

FAR Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on

FIPS Federal Informa�on Processing Standards

FPCON Force Protec�on Condi�on

GFE Government-Furnished Equipment

GFEBS General Fund Enterprise Business System

GFM Government-Furnished Material

GFP Government-Furnished Property

HLO High Level Objec�ve

HQDA Headquarters Department of the Army

HSPD Homeland Security Presiden�al Direc�ve

IAW In Accordance With

IMCOM Installa�on Management Command

IPM Integrated Pest Management

IPMC Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

IPMP Integrated Pest Management Plan

IT Informa�on Technology

KO Contrac�ng Officer

N/A Not Applicable

NGB Na�onal Guard Bureau

NLT Not Later Than

NFPA Na�onal Fire Protec�on Associa�on

OCI Organiza�onal Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Con�nental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

OMB Office of Management and Budget

OSHA Occupa�onal Safety and Health Administra�on

PAM Pamphlet

PM Preven�ve Maintenance

POC Point of Contact

PoP Period of Performance

PPIRS Past Performance Informa�on Retrieval System

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PUB Publica�on

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Plan

RCRA Resource Conserva�on and Recovery Act

SDS Safety Data Sheets

SF Standard Form

TE Technical Exhibit

USARC U.S. Army Reserve Command

U.S.C. United States Code

VCE Virtual Contrac�ng Enterprise

VIP Very Important Person

WAWF Wide Area Workflow

WD Wage Determina�on

5.2 Technical Exhibit (TE).

TE 1 - Historical Data.

5.3 Government-Furnished Material (GFM)/Property (GFP)/Equipment (GFE). The Government will provide all vehicles, containers, and labor to transport Construc�on Waste to the landfill.

5.3.1 U�li�es. N/A

5.4 Contractor-Furnished Material (CFM)/Property (CFP)/Equipment (CFE). All Contractor furnished, material, property and equipment shall meet applicable Federal, State, local, DOD and Army laws, codes, and regula�ons.

5.4.1 Contractor-Furnished Material and Responsibili�es. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facili�es, and services required to perform opera�ons under this contract.

5.4.2 Contractor-Furnished Items. N/A