PWS Waste Disposal Bldgs 761 to 764 NSO.docx

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

USAG Bavaria Garmisch Waste Disposal Bldgs. 761 to 764 NATO School Oberammergau

30 September 2024 ii

Table of Contents

USAG Bavaria Garmisch Integrated Solid Waste Management Services Enterprise-wide Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Service 403 – Solid Waste Management Services) (U)

General.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Solid Waste Disposal Services at buildings 763 and 764 from NATO School Oberammergau, USAG Bavaria Garmisch Military Community.

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 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 Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and frequencies in this PWS.

The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Background.

The NATO School is located in the city of Oberammergau in the south most part of Bavaria, Germany. This PWS refers to services required at NATO School Oberammergau Lodging buildings, Community Club and Recreation Center that are under US Army responsibility. The serviced area consists of four buildings and two waste collection points. The Solid Waste contract has been a Wertstoff Bader Entsorgungs GmbH contract for 4 years.

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 Exhibit TE-5 identifies NSO Community Club and Recreation Center solid waste and recyclables collection points serviced under the contract, 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 Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards identifies tasks and frequencies for minimum performance standards.

Scope.

The Contractor shall perform Solid Waste disposal services in accordance with the PWS and the technical exhibits, including the Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste 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.

Services include:

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

Services do NOT include:

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

Traffic Flow.

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

Restoration of Real Property Damage.

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

General Information.

Place of Performance

The work to be performed under this requirement will be performed at the NATO School Oberammergau Community Club (Bldg. 763) collection point and Recreation Center (Bldg. 764) collection point. A map of both collection points and a listing of container is in Part 8, Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing, TE-8. The Contractor shall provide the KO a schedule no later than (10) workdays prior to commencing work (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverable A1). 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.

Recognized US Holidays.

Hours of Operation.

Normal hours of operation are between the hours of 07:30 and 16:00, 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 their designated representative two (2) hours prior to curtailing operations (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverable A2).

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.

Type of Contract.

The government will award a FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) type of contract with some “As Required” CLIN’s (See Frequency Table in Part 8, Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing, TE-4 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards).

Security Requirements.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

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

Physical Security. N/A

Security Training.

In the event of a National Defense Emergency affecting NATO School Oberammergau (NSO), the NSO 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 USAG BA Garmisch POC that National Defense Emergency conditions are no longer in effect.

Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training.

IAW Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 2000.16, Vol. 1 DoD Antiterrorism Standards and Army Regulation (AR) 525-13 Antiterrorism, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete Antiterrorism (AT) Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contract employee and subcontractor employee to the KO or COR within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel on a recurring annual basis. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following site: http://jko.jten.mil (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables A11).

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 representative/COR within 30 calendar days.

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 USAG Bavaria Garmisch, 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, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables A12).

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. US Government offers the training online or in digital form. The Contractor shall provide either certificates of completion or dates of attendance 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, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables A13).

Threat Awareness and Reporting Program Training.

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. US Government offers the training online or in digital form. The Contractor shall provide either certificates of completion or dates of attendance 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, paragraph 8.2, Deliverables A14).

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 Oberammergau and in cooperation with local, state and national guidance. The Contractor shall comply with installation and higher headquarters policies aimed at mitigating the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.

Key Control.

The Government will issue no keys, key cards nor combinations to the Contractor.

Lost Keys. N/A

Prohibited use of Government provided keys or key cards. N/A

Lock Combinations. N/A

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.

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.

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.

COR or Designated Government Representative Functions.

The COR or designated Government representative shall monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

The COR or designated Government representative is authorized to perform the following functions:

assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract;

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

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

issue written interpretations of technical requirements;

monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies;

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

Specific Contractor Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities.

U.S. Residency.

N/A

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, Deliverable A3).

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.

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 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. Due to the nature of the service executed at NSO, there is no need for the Project Manager to be on site.

Quality Control Manager (QCM).

The Contractor shall designate a full time QCM.

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

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.

Phase In /Phase Out Period.

N/A

Emergency Services.

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 112 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 A4).

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 Joint German Health and Safety Strategy (GDA) 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 A5).

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.

Environment and GDA.

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 A6).

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.

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.

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 A7).

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 A8).

Spill Plan. N/A

Asbestos Awareness. N/A

Environmental Compliance.

The Contractor shall be an accredited waste management company for collection, transportation, storage, handling, recycling and disposal of waste material according to the German Cycle Management Act. A valid certificate “Entsorgungsfachbetrieb” (Special Waste Management Company) must be provided with the proposal.

Safety Data Sheets.

N/A

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

Definitions and Acronyms.

Definitions.

Agricultural solid waste

The solid waste that is generated by the rearing of animals, and the producing and harvesting of crops or trees

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)

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

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

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

Bulk container

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

Call Outs.

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

Classified Waste

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

Cleaning.

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

Collection

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

Compartmentalized Vehicle

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

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste

The waste building materials, packaging, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition operations on pavements, houses, commercial buildings, and other structures.

Contractor.

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

Contractor Acquired Property (CAP).

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

Contracting Officer (KO).

A person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

Corrugated Box

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

Cost Analysis

A study that compares the costs of the present waste collection and disposal system with segregation and sale of recyclable materials. It shall 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.

Deficient Service.

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

Deliverable.

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

Disinfect.

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

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

An independent agency in the executive branch of the federal government charged with controlling and abating environmental pollution.

Equipment.

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

Food Waste

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

Generation

The act or process of producing solid waste.

Government Furnished Property (GFP).

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

Government Property.

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

Government Project Manager.

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

High-grade Paper

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

Industrial Solid Waste

The solid waste generated by industrial processes and manufacturing.

Infectious Waste

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

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

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

Legal and Other Requirements (LOR).

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

Loss of Government Property.

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

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

Material.

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

Materials Recovery Guidelines

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

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

Household, commercial/retail, or institutional waste. Household waste includes material discarded by residential dwellings, hotels, motels, and other similar permanent or temporary housing. Commercial/retail waste includes material discarded by stores, offices, restaurants, warehouses, nonmanufacturing activities at industrial facilities, and other similar establishments or facilities. Institutional waste includes materials discarded by schools, by hospitals (nonmedical), by nonmanufacturing activities at prisons and government facilities, and other similar establishments or facilities. Household, commercial/retail, and institutional waste DOES include yard waste and refuse-derived fuel. Household, commercial/retail, and institutional waste DOES NOT include used oil; sewage sludge; wood pallets; construction, renovation, and demolition wastes (which include railroad ties and telephone poles); clean wood; industrial process or manufacturing wastes; medical waste; or motor vehicles (including motor vehicle parts or vehicle fluff).

Non-hazardous solid waste (NHSW)

Includes both non-hazardous MSW, construction, renovation, and demolition waste.

Non-Personal Services.

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

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

Identifies the key service outputs of the Contractor.

Physical Security.

Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

Post-Consumer Waste (PCW)

A material or product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery after passing through the hands of a final consumer.

Property.

All tangible property, both real and personal.

Property Records.

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

Provide.

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

Public Traffic Areas.

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

Quality Assurance (QA).

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

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

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

Quality Control (QC).

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

Real Property.

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

Recoverable Resources

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

Recyclable Materials.

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

Residential Solid Waste

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

Sensitive Property.

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

Separate Collection

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

Service Calls.

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

Sludge

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

Soil.

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

Storage

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

Subcontractor.

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

Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

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

Workday.

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

Work Week.

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

ACRONYMS.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services.

0. General. N/A

Property N/A

Equipment

Serialized Containers. N/A

Container Inventory. N/A

Container Upkeep. N/A

Dump Trucks

The Government will not provide dump trucks, or any other equipment required to fulfill the requirements under this contract.

Services: N/A

Collection Stations.

The DPW maintains a list and map of designated solid waste collection stations. The Contractor may relocate, combine, or eliminate pick-up stations ONLY after 1) providing a cost effectiveness and fill-rate analysis to the COR and KO and 2) receiving approval from the KO. (See paragraph 8.7, TE-7 – Location of Serialized/Identified Government Owned Equipment at Designated Collection Stations Map).

Cubic Meter Capacity.

Proposed capacities (in cubic meters or liters instead of cubic Yards) of containers based on historical data or estimated workload are indicated in TE-3. The Government reserves the right to change the capacity at any of the collection sites, reduce or increase the frequency of a collection site, or change the number of collection sites if it does not increase the overall tonnage capacity requirement of the individual task order.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Contractor Furnished Materials and Equipment.

General.

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

Materials.

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

Equipment.

N/A

Unserviceable Contractor Equipment.

N/A

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

Specific Tasks for General Solid Waste Management.

Overview.

Solid Waste Management is a comprehensive approach to managing non-hazardous solid waste that encompasses green procurement, waste prevention, and disposal programs. The Contractor, partnering with the installation, shall determine and utilize the most cost effective Recycle and Solid Waste Management services, emphasizing innovation and commercial best…