PWS Gordon Gillem Solid Waste Recycling Collection.pdf

Army Performance Work Statement Template For Service Requirements

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SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING AND RECYCLING MANAGEMENT

SERVICES

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Fort Gordon, GA and Fort Gillem, GA

01 April 2027

Fort Gordon, GA and Fort Gillem, GA Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling and Recycling Management Services Enterprise-wide Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Service 403 – Solid Waste and Recycling Management Services) (U) i

Table of Contents

1.0 General

Description of Services/Introduction

Background

Objectives

Scope

Period of Contracted Work. ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

Traffic Flow

Restoration of Real Property Damage

General Information

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1.8.2 Place of Performance

1.8.3 Recognized Holidays

1.8.4 Hours of Operation

Installation Closures

Emergency Delays and Support

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1.8.6 Type of Contract

1.8.7 Security Requirements

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

Physical Security

Security Training

Key Control

Lock Combinations

1.8.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

1.8.9 Government Roles and Responsibilities

Contracting Officer (KO)

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

1.8.10 Specific Contractor Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities

U.S. Residency

Contractor Hiring Restrictions

Contractor Identification

Standards of Conduct

Contractor Key Personnel

Phase In /Phase Out Period

Recycling Management Services Enterprise-wide Performance Work Statement (PWS) (ISR/ABSS 403 – Solid Waste and Recycling Management Services) (U) ii

Emergency Services

Accident Reporting

Environment and OSHA

Asbestos Awareness

1.8.11 Environmental Compliance

1.8.12 Safety Data Sheets

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

Definitions

2.1.1 Agricultural Solid Waste and Recycling

2.1.2 AbilityOne Commission

2.1.3 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

2.1.4 Baler

2.1.5 Bulk container

2.1.6 Call Outs

2.1.7 Classified Waste

2.1.8 Cleaning

2.1.9 Collection

2.1.10 Compartmentalized Vehicle

2.1.11 Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste

2.1.12 Contractor

2.1.13 Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)

2.1.14 Contracting Officer (KO)

2.1.15 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

2.1.16 Corrugated Box

2.1.17 Cost Analysis

2.1.18 Deficient Service

2.1.19 Deliverable

2.1.20 Disinfect

2.1.21 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2.1.22 Equipment

2.1.23 Food Waste

2.1.24 Generation

2.1.25 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

2.1.26 Government Property

2.1.27 Government Project Manager

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2.1.28 High-grade Paper

2.1.29 Industrial Solid Waste and Recycling

2.1.30 Infectious Waste

2.1.31 Legal and Other Requirements (LOR)

2.1.32 Loss of Government Property

2.1.33 Material

2.1.34 Materials Recovery Guidelines

2.1.35 Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling (MSW)

2.1.36 Non-hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling (NHSW)

2.1.37 Non-Personal Services

2.1.38 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

2.1.39 Physical Security

2.1.40 Post-Consumer Waste (PCW)

2.1.41 Property

2.1.42 Property Records

2.1.43 Provide

2.1.44 Public Traffic Areas

2.1.45 Quality Assurance (QA)

2.1.46 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

2.1.47 Quality Control (QC)

2.1.48 Real Property

2.1.49 Recoverable Resources

2.1.50 Recyclable Materials

2.1.51 Residential Solid Waste and Recycling

2.1.52 Sensitive Property

2.1.53 Separate Collection

2.1.54 Service Calls

2.1.55 Sludge

2.1.56 Soil

2.1.57 Storage

2.1.58 Subcontractor

2.1.59 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

2.1.60 Workday

2.1.61 Work Week

ACRONYMS

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3.0 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services

General

Property

Equipment

3.3.1 Serialized Containers

3.3.2 Container Inventory

3.3.3 Container Upkeep

3.3.4 Dump Trucks

Services:

Collection Stations

Cubic Yard Capacity

Materials ............................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Services

General

Materials

Equipment

4.3.1 Unserviceable Contractor Equipment

5.0 Specific Tasks for General Solid Waste and Recycling Management

Overview

5.1.1 Deliverables

5.1.2 Co-mingling Waste

Outside Normal Duty Hours

Description of Services

5.2.1 Scope

Ordnance

Hazardous Materials

Scavenging

5.2.2 Schedules

Recycle/Solid Waste Collection Schedule

Specific Tasks Routes/Schedules Submittals

Weekly Solid Waste Work Schedule

Changes to Pick-up Schedule

5.2.3 Recycle Support

Recyclables Segregation

5.2.4 Collection Containers

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Container Management

Containers and Installation Access

Containers in Field Training Areas

HAZMAT in Containers

Container Approval

Serviceable Containers

Container Lids

Evaluating Containers

Container Replacements

Container Spillage

Condition Complaints

Container Cleaning Schedule

5.2.5 Collection Vehicles

Vehicle Maintenance

Unserviceable Vehicles

Scales

5.2.6 Special Events/Tasks

Special Events Planning

Additional Services

5.2.7 Airfields

5.2.8 Other Events

Storms and Natural Disasters

Inclement Weather Planning

Inclement Weather Delay

Unscheduled Clean-Ups

Examples of Scheduled and Unscheduled Requirements

Emergency Work

Installation Closures

5.2.9 Reports

Monthly Summary Report

Work Control, Records, and Reports Plan (WCRRP)

Container Condition Report

Weekly Skip Reports

Regulatory Agency Inspections

Other Reports vi

6.0 Applicable Publications (Current Editions)

Regulations, Publications, Manuals, Local Policies and Procedures

7.0 Mandatory Records and Report Forms

8.0 Attachment/Technical Exhibits (TEs)

Attachment 1/TE-1 – Performance Requirements Summary

Attachment 2/TE-2 – Deliverables Schedule

Attachment 3/TE-3 – Estimated Workload Data

Attachment 4/ TE-4 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Management Services Performance—Tasks and Frequency Standards

Attachment 5/TE-5 – Inventory of Government Owned Property

Attachment 6/TE-5 – Solid Waste and Recycling Disposal Services, Cleaning of Multiple Containers – Food Service Facilities (Green Service Level)

Attachment 7/TE-7 – Army Family Housing (AFH/MFH) 90 Gallon Container Pick-up List (Green Service Level). ........................... Error! Bookmark not defined.59

Attachment 8/TE-8 – Fort Gillem Refuse Container Pick-Up List. (Green Service Level)s. .......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.0

Attachment 9/TE-9 – Fort Gordon Solid Waste Container Location and

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1.0 General.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Solid Waste and Recycling Management Services for the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Gordon and Fort Gillem Georgia.

• 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 complete the requirements as outlined and defined in this

PWS.

Description of Services/Introduction.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform all Solid Waste and Recycling management service tasks and frequencies as described and defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Part 5 Specific Tasks and Part 8 Attachment/Technical Exhibits, TE-4 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards, except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services in Part

3. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and frequencies in this PWS.

The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Background.

Fort Gordon is located in Augusta, Georgia and covers approximately 55,857 acres. The population of Fort Gordon is approximately 9700 personnel consisting of permanent party, Federal Civilian and Contractor Employees. The installation supports more than 41,000 active duty dependents and military personnel and dependents. Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West) at Leah, Georgia, is approximately 25 miles from the Fort Gordon Installation at the Georgia/South Carolina state line. Fort Gillem Enclave is home to the Defense Forensic Science Center, the 81st Regional Support Command, Military Entrance Processing Station, Georgia National Guard Readiness Center, and many other Army, Department of Defense and Government organizations. Gillem Enclave is located in Georgia, Clayton County, city of Forest Park and consists of approximately 240 acres and 34 buildings. The population base consists of approximately 1100 Military, Government civilian, and Contactor personnel, as well as 1000 recruits and family members. Weekend activity includes 2500 reserve personnel. Gillem Enclave is what remains of Fort Gillem, which served as a major supply center serving Army needs worldwide beginning as early as 1917, in support of WWI.

Objectives.

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 Part 6 Applicable Publications.

Technical Exhibits (TEs- 10 and 11) identifies Solid Waste and Recyclables and recyclables collection stations, any special security considerations, and any constraints as to when during the day or week scheduled services can be performed. TE-4 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards identifies tasks and frequencies for minimum performance standards.

• Collect Solid Waste and recycling from Fort Gordon and Army Recreational Area (Pointes West) and Fort Gillem.

• Transport Solid Waste and recycling to a properly permitted landfill.

Scope.

The Contractor shall perform Solid Waste and Recycling Management services for Fort Gordon and Fort Gordon Recreation Area (Pointes West) and Fort Gillem in accordance with the PWS and the technical exhibits, including the Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Management Services Performance Standards. During performance of the contract, the Government reserves the right to relocate, combine, or eliminate pick-up stations and/or add/delete level of maintenance services required. A modification to the contract will be executed to incorporate these changes. The contractor shall accomplish [developing pickup routes, transporting and disposing all Solid Waste and recycling collected in the performance of this contract to an approved and permitted sanitary landfill.

• Services include:

o Scheduled Solid Waste and Recycling collection and diversion/disposal, and maintenance services (for all specified collection stations and equipment).

o Special Event Support.

o As Ordered / Requested Task.

• Services do NOT include:

o Collection of any type of waste other than non-hazardous Solid Waste and

Recycling, recyclables, and waste for fuel.

Traffic Flow.

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

1.7.1 Place of Performance

The work to be performed under this requirement will be performed throughout the entire area occupied by Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem and at any pertinent locations in and around Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem. A map of Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem and listing of container/collection stations is located in Part 8, Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing, TEs 10 and 11. The Contractor shall provide the KO a schedule no later than (10) workdays prior to commencing work. Schedule shall outline tasks to be performed at specific collection stations and identify the timeline for maintenance task to be accomplished. The KO will provide the Contractor with requirements to make changes to the schedule as they occur.

1.7.2 Recognized Holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

1.7.3 Hours of Operation.

Normal hours of operation are between 0500 AM through 1700 PM 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.

Installation Closures.

When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor shall reschedule the work to be performed the following day unless the following day is a Saturday, Sunday, a recognized Federal holiday, and when routine work is not scheduled for that day; or reschedule the work for the next business day following the closure.

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 KO or his/her designated representative two (2) hours prior to curtailing operations (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 5, TE 02).

o The Contractor shall obtain KO approval to resume operations.

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

1.7.4 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-4 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards).

Period of Performance.

The period of performance shall be one (1) Base Year of 12 months and six (6)12- month option years.

Base Year: 01 April 2027 – 31 March 2028 Option Year I: 01 April 2028 – 31 March 2029 Option Year II: 01 April 2029 – 31 March 2030 Option Year III: 01 April 2030 – 31 March 2031 Option Year IV: 01 April 2031 – 31 March 2032 Option Year V: 01 April 2032 – 31 March 2033 Option Year VI: 01 April 2033 – 31 March 2034

1.7.5 Security Requirements.

The following information is provided on security related matters. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a National Crime Information Center background check at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

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 Deliverable 3, TE 02.

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 Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem, the Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem POC 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 Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem POC that National Defense Emergency conditions are no longer in effect Deliverables 6, TE 02.

Security Program.

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a National Crime Information Center background check at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), which is currently accessible at the following link:

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf.

1.7.5.4.1 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 (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 6, TE 02).

• If access to a computer is not available, the Government will provide AT Level I training to Contractor employees within 30 business days after contract start and maintain a copy of the attendance roster for one (1) year. Any Contractor hired after contract start will be required to receive AT Level I training within 30 calendar days either on line or as provided by the Government. The Contractor must present the training certificate to the KO or designated Government http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf http://jko.jten.mil/ representative/COR within 30 calendar days (See Deliverables Schedule, Deliverables 6, TE 02).

1.7.5.4.2 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 Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem, 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 (See Deliverables Schedule, Deliverables 6, TE 02). Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site:

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.as px

1.7.5.4.3 Operational Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training.

For contracts that require OPSEC Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor’s employees, requiring access to Army installation, facilities, controlled, access areas, and/or installation computers shall complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract. The Contractor shall provide either certificates of completion or dates of attendance at the OPSEC training. All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 days of employment under this contract (Deliverables 6, TE 02). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 30 days after completion of the training (Deliverable # TE- B). OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months (Deliverables 6, TE 02). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 30 days after completion of the training (Deliverables 6, TE 02).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 30 days after completion of the training (Deliverable # TE-B).

(see above), for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR, or to the Contracting Officer if a COR is not assigned, with 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (See Deliverables Schedule, Deliverables 6, TE 02).

1.7.5.4.4 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program Training.

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html

For all DA contractors. Training will be completed within 30 days of assignment or employment to an organization and will undergo live environment TARP training will be completed annually IAW AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program. The Contractor shall provide either certificates of completion or dates of attendance at the (to be determined when scheduled for contract employees to attend, for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR, or to the Contracting Officer if a COR is not assigned, with 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (See Deliverables Schedule, Deliverables 6 TE 02.

1.7.5.4.5 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 area Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem 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.

The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)), and applicable Safety Laws and Regulations.

Key Control.

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards.

• No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated.

• The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP.

• Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

1.7.5.5.1 Lost Keys.

• No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated.

• The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost keys/key cards to the KO in the event keys, other than master keys are lost or duplicated.

• In the event a key is lost, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, have the Government re-key or replace the affected lock or locks.

• When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

• In the event a master key is lost, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.7.5.5.2 Prohibited use of Government provided keys or key cards.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees.

• No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated.

• The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

Lock Combinations.

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons.

• Whenever the contractor personnel who having access to the combination(s), no longer have a need to know such combination(s), the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR as soon as they become aware of the situation.

• These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.7.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings.

The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the Contracting Activity or Contract Administration Office as agreed upon and stated in the contract award document.

• When the KO, COR and DPW management meets with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance, written minutes of meetings will be recorded by the Government and signed by the Requirements Authority (RA) and the KO.

• The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) business after the meeting.

• 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.

1.7.7 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 in or deviations from the terms and conditions shall be affected without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes.

• The KO will approve all Deliverables and plans required in this PWS.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this requirement.

• 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.

1.7.7.2.1 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 with regard to changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates.

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

1.7.7.2.2 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:

o assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract;

o perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

o maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract;

o issue written interpretations of technical requirements;

o monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the

KO and Contractor of any deficiencies;

o coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property and provides direction or assistance for site entry requests of Contractor personnel.

1.7.8 Specific Contractor Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities.

U.S. Residency.

All CONUS 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.

OCONUS Contractors employees should primarily U.S. residents but may utilize legal host nation residents.

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.

• 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 remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security.

• 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 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.

Contractor shall provide a resume of key personnel, who will be designated in writing, to the KO within one week of the contract award (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 7, TE 02).

These 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.

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

• Program Manager and refuse and recycling Collection Truck Driver.

1.7.8.5.1 Project Manager (PM).

The Contractor shall provide a PM who is responsible for the performance of the work.

• A minimum of two (2) years of documented experience of relative Solid Waste and Recycling Management service and scheduling of workflow is required.

• The PM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract.

• The name and contact information of the PM shall be provided to the KO.

• In the circumstances when the PM is not available, the Contractor shall designate an alternate who can perform the same duties during the absence.

1.7.8.5.2 Quality Control Manager (QCM).

The Contractor shall designate a full time QCM on site during normal duty hours.

• As a minimum, the QCM shall have at least two (2) years of documented relative Solid Waste and Recycling Management services experience and shall be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Contractor's Quality Control Plan.

1.7.8.5.3 Quality Control Inspectors (QCI).

The Contractor shall designate QCI personnel sufficient to monitor Contract work to assure compliance with Government requirements.

• Depending on the size of the contract, the QCM may also serve as the QCI.

1.7.8.5.4 Identification of Contractor Employees. All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

Contractor shall obtain ID badges to identify themselves as contract employees.

1.7.8.5.5 Contractor workspace. (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.)

shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance 10 calendar days after contract award (Deliverable TE-B).

Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name.

Requirements for Contractor vehicles is addressed under Part 4 paragraph 4.4.

Phase In /Phase Out Period.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit (within ten (10) business days after contract award), a Phase In/Phase Out Plan to be implemented by the Contractor (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 8, TE 02).

• 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.

• 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.

Emergency Services.

1.7.8.7.1 Emergency Medical Treatment.

The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any incident requiring immediate emergency medical treatment.

• The Government may provide 911 emergency support ambulance service and/or DoD medical facility, if available.

• If injuries incurred while an employee is performing work under this contract, the contractor shall verbally notify the KO/COR no later than (NLT) two (2) hours after an emergency medical event, followed by a documented summary of events (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 9, TE 02).

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

• Reimbursement shall be paid to the U.S. Treasury.

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.

• The Contractor shall provide a verbal report to the KO/COR within two (2) hours of each such occurrence followed up by an email documenting each such occurrence (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 9, TE 02).

• 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. Seek Safety Office input.

Environment and OSHA.

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 KO and authorized representative(s) (i.e., Environmental Officer, Safety Officer, and COR ) 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 (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 9, TE 02).

• 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.

1.7.8.9.1 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, or fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and designated authorized representatives verbally followed up with an email notification (See Deliverables Schedule, Deliverables 5, TE 02).

1.7.8.9.2 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 for review and acceptance within 30 business days after contract award (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 5, TE 02).

• Revisions shall be submitted to the KO/COR five (5) business days prior to the effective date of change (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 5, TE 02).

1.7.8.9.3 Spill Plan.

The Contractor shall comply with the Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (See Part 8, Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing TE 02 Deliverable 10).

• The Contractor shall submit a Spill Plan to the KO or designated Government representative/COR for approval within 30 calendar days of contract award (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 10, TE 02).

• The Contractor shall verbally notify the KO and COR, followed by written notification as required in the Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Recreational Area (Pointes West), and Fort Gillem Spill Plan, if the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances, (i.e., substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification.)

• The Contractor shall notify the CO/COR in the event his Solid Waste and recycling and recycling collection truck is involved in any Solid Waste and recycling and recycling spill, hydraulic fluid spill, fuel spill, or oil spill on Fort Gordon and Fort Gillem. The contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup of all spilled Solid Waste and recycling and recycling, hydraulic fluid spills, fuel spills, or oil spills immediately or to bear the cost of the cleanup of all spills.

Asbestos Awareness.

IAW 29 CFR 1910.1101 Asbestos, all personnel that may come into contact with asbestos while performing work duties shall attend asbestos awareness training annually (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 6, TE 02).

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

• This includes all Solid Waste and Recycling Management personnel.

See Part 8 Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing, Deliverable6,TE-02 for a list of building containing asbestos materials. The Contractor shall notify the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division immediately after asbestos or other HAZMAT has been identified.

1.7.9 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 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.

• Maximize the reutilization of nonhazardous and recovered materials.

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

1.7.10 Safety Data Sheets.

For materials that have Safety Data Sheets (SDS) associated with them, the Contractor shall submit the SDS to the KO or designated Government representative (i.e., COR) for approval five (5) business days after contract award (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables 5, TE 02).

• 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.

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms.

Definitions.

2.1.1 Agricultural Solid Waste and Recycling

The Solid Waste and Recycling that is generated by the rearing of animals, and the producing and harvesting of crops or trees

2.1.2 AbilityOne Commission.

Formally known as “The Committee For Purchase For People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled”. This is the independent Government Agency responsible for the AbilityOne Program. (For more information, go to website http://www.AbilityOne.gov)

2.1.3 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.

2.1.4 Baler

A machine used to compress Solid Waste and Recycling, 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.

2.1.5 Bulk container

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

2.1.6 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 and Recycling management before and after flights, which do not have a set, predetermined schedule.

2.1.7 Classified Waste

Waste material that has been given security classification in accordance with 50 U.S.C.

401 and Executive Order 11652.

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2.1.8 Cleaning.

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

2.1.9 Collection

The act of removing Solid Waste and Recycling (or materials which have been separated for the purpose of recycling) from a central storage point.

2.1.10 Compartmentalized Vehicle

A collection vehicle which has two or more compartments for placement of Solid Waste and Recyclings 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.

2.1.11 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.

2.1.12 Contractor.

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

2.1.13 Contractor Acquired Property (CAP).

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

2.1.14 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.

2.1.15 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.

2.1.16 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).

2.1.17 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 include 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..

2.1.18 Deficient Service.

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

2.1.19 Deliverable.

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

2.1.20 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.

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