Solicitation_Prescott_Trash_2010.doc

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SOL NO. AG-94TZ-S-09-0067

PROJ NAME: REFUSE COLLECTION

UNIT: PRESCOTT

7/28/2009

INFORMATION CALL:

8/25/2009

UNRESTRICTED OR FORMCHECKBOX

SET ASIDE: % FOR

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EMERGING SMALL

BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

NAICS: 562111 BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN- FORMCHECKBOX

8(A)

SIZE STANDARD: $11.5 million OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

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SEE SCHEDULE

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE N0.

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

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SEE ADDENDUM

Technical Point of Contact:

Elroy Brown: 928-443-8080

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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ARE NOT ATTACHED

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ARE NOT ATTACHED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: ____________________

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.3/2005)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA ‑ FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

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AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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RECEIVED

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INSPECTED

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ________________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

CORRECT FOR

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41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER

FOR PAYMENT

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.3/2005) BACK

THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED. IT IS NOT SET-ASIDE

FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Quotations for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the address specified in Block 9, or if hand-carried, to USDA Forest Service, Western Zone Contracting Office, 2324 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006

QUOTERS ARE TO RETURN:

1. Completed SF 1449

2. Completed Section B-Pricing

3. Address The Evaluation Factor (See FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

4. Completed Representation and Certifications (See FAR 52.212-3)

5. This page with the questions answered as below

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modification, and Withdrawals: See provision 52.212-1. All offers are subject to terms and conditions in this solicitation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The quoter acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

HAVE YOU OBTAINED A DUNS NUMBER?____________________________________

WHAT IS YOUR DUNS NUMBER?_____________________________________________

SEE FAR Clause 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration

HAVE YOU REGISTERED IN CCR?____________________________________________

SEE FAR Clause 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration

If you are registered in CCR have you completed your annual recertification requirements?________ NOTE: Failure to obtain a DUNS number and register in CCR, within 5 days of the government’s offer to award will result in the quoter not be awarded the contract. Quoters are encouraged to promptly obtain a DUNS number and register in CCR now, if submitting a quotation to this solicitation.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED IN ORCA?__________________________________________

SEE FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items

HAVE YOU ADDRESSED THE PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FACTOR?____________

See FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (JAN 1999)

SECTION B- SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS: Furnish all receptacles, labor, transportation, materials, incidentals, equipment and supervision required to provide refuse collection services, load, haul, and dump refuse from recreation and administration sites on the Bradshaw, Chino, and Verde Ranger Districts of the Prescott National Forest in accordance with all specifications, terms, conditions, provisions and the schedule of this solicitation. Contractor is responsible for and shall include all applicable federal, state, and local taxes insurance, tipping fees, and required permits in the line item pricing. For all line items, the quantities are estimated. Payment will be made for actual quantities provided to the government.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

BASE PERIOD: October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010

SCHEDULED COLLECTIONS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS

1a.

10/1/09-09/30/10

2a.

10/1/09-11/02/09

3a.

10/01/09-03/29/10

4a.

04/02/10-05/03/10

5a.

04/30/10-9/30/10

6a.

5/28/10;7/2/10;9/30/10

7a.

10/01/09-09/30/10

OPTION PERIOD ONE: 10/1/2010 – 9/30/2011

SCHEDULED COLLECTIONS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS

2b.

10/01/10-11/01/10

3b.

10/01/10-3/29/11

4b.

04/02/10-05/03/10

5b.

04/29/11-09/30/11

6b.

5/27/11;7/1/11;9/2/11

7b

10/01/10-09/30/11

OPTION PERIOD TWO 10/1/2011 – 9/30/2012

SCHEDULED COLLECTIONS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS

1c.

10/01/11-09/30/12

2c.

10/01/11-10/31/11

3c.

10/29/11-3/29/12

4c.

03/30/12-04/30/12

5c.

05/04/12-09/30/12

6c.

5/25/12;7/6/12;8/31/12

7c.

10/01/11-09/30/12

OPTION PERIOD THREE 10/1/2012 – 9/30/2013

SCHEDULED COLLECTIONS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS

1d

10/01/12-09/30/13

2d.

10/01/12-11/04/12

3d.

10/29/12-3/29/13

4d.

03/29/13-04/29/13

6d.

5/24/13;7/5/13;8/30/13

7d.

10/01/12-09/30/13

OPTION PERIOD FOUR 10/1/2013 – 9/30/2014

SCHEDULED COLLECTIONS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS

Continuation of SF1449 Block 27: The full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far/

CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (JUN 2009)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer shall check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

___ (4) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5).

___ (5) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

X___ (6) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (7) [Reserved]

___ (8) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.

___ (9) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

X___ (10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (11) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Apr 2008)(15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4).)

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (12) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (13) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (14) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008)(10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

___ (15) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Apr 2008)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (16) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (17) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

X___ (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

X___ (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755).

___ (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126).

X___ (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

X___ (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246).

X___ (23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

X___ (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).

X___ (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

X___ (26) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

X___ (27) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (28) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)(42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (29) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (30) (i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16.

X___ (31) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

___ (32) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act –Free Trade Agreements – Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-301, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (33) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Jun 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

___ (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (35) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (36) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (37) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (38) 52.232.30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

X___ (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (40) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (41) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (42) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)(5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (43) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X___ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

X___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

X___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006)(29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Feb 2002)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

___ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008)(31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (e)(1) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause--

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) [Reserved]

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009).

(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with FAR Part 28.307-2 and the previous clause, the following minimum coverage shall apply to the contract:

(a) Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers. (See 28.305(c) for treatment of contracts subject to the Defense Base Act.)

(b) General liability.

(1) The contracting officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) Property damage liability insurance shall be required only in special circumstances as determined by the agency.

(c) Automobile liability. The contracting officer shall require automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days. (End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 45 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. (End of clause)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)

52.246-20 -- Warranty of Services (May 2001)

(a) Definitions.

"Acceptance," as used in this clause, means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government assumes for itself, or as an agent of another, ownership of existing and identified supplies, or approves specific services, as partial or complete performance of the contract.

(b) Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government or any provision concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the Contractor warrants that all services performed under this contract will, at the time of acceptance, be free from defects in workmanship and conform to the requirements of this contract. The Contracting Officer shall give written notice of any defect or nonconformance to the Contractor within 30 days from the date of acceptance by the Government. This notice shall state either --

(1) That the Contractor shall correct or reperform any defective or nonconforming services; or

(2) That the Government does not require correction or reperformance.

(c) If the Contractor is required to correct or reperform, it shall be at no cost to the Government, and any services corrected or reperformed by the Contractor shall be subject to this clause to the same extent as work initially performed. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct or reperform, the Contracting Officer may, by contract or otherwise, correct or replace with similar services and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned to the Government thereby, or make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

(d) If the Government does not require correction or reperformance, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

PERFORMANCE STATEMENT OF WORK (PWS)

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST REFUSE COLLECTION

2008/2009

SECTION 1

GENERAL

SECTION 1

GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK. The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, and licenses necessary to perform _REFUSE COLLECTION AT DESIGNATED PICK UP AREAS ON THE PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST during the period of OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 with the provisions for four (4) option year periods. The contractor shall have: 1) Motorized equipment in good condition for removal of refuse from each designated collection area. Equipment/trucks shall not allow refuse to blow out as the vehicle travels down the road. Equipment/trucks shall be watertight so as to not allow wet refuse material leak out while traveling down the road. 2) Waste recepticals (except for 30 yd Roll-ons) will be 3 to 6 cubic yds. Each. 3) Refuse containers shall be enclosed by water tight lids and have locking devices to prevent lid from being opened when not in use.4) All provided refuse containers shall be painted brown. The intent of this contract is to provide scheduled and non-scheduled refuse collection under a single award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. Contractor is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, insurance, tipping fees, and required permits.

1.1.1 LOCATION DESCRIPTION.

The designated pickup areas are located within areas of concentrated public use for the Bradshaw Ranger District at White Spar Campground, Lower Wolf Creek Campground, Granite Basin Recreation Area, Lynx Campground, Hilltop Campground, the Northshore and Southshore of Lynx Lake Day Use Area, the Thumb Butte Picnic Area, Alto Pit OHV Area, the Groom Creek Work Center, Willow Creek Administrative site, and the Groom Creek Horsecamp. The Lynx Lake recreation area, including Lynx Campground, is located east of downtown Prescott, with the Groom Creek Work Center, Groom Creek Horsecamp, White Spar Campground, Lower Wolf Creek Campground and Upper Wolf Group Camp, located to the southwest. Thumb Butte Picnic Area is located due west of downtown Prescott, with Granite Basin Recreation Area and Willow Administrative Site being in a northwesterly direction. The 6 cu.yd. covered dumpster for the Crown King site is located at the Crown King Work Center and is approximately 65 miles south of Prescott. The best access to the center is via SR 69 and Co. Rd. 59 to Crown King. The Chino Ranger District is located approximately 15 miles north of Prescott, Arizona on SR 89. Areas located on the Verde Ranger District are the Mingus Summit Area, Mingus Day-Use site, Mingus Campground, Mingus Lake Day-Use site, Hayfield Draw OHV Area, Potato Patch Campground, and Playground Group Camp. Mingus Day-Use site and Mingus Campground are located 27 miles east of Prescott, off SR 89A. Playground Group Campground is located 26 miles east of Prescott, off SR 89A. Potato Patch Campground is located 24 miles east of Prescott, off SR 89A. Mingus Lake and Mingus Summit Area are located 25 miles east of Prescott, off SR 89A. Hayfield Draw OHV Area is located west off Interstate 17 and 8 miles west on SR 260. All pickup areas are located within Yavapai County.

Collection Points (As shown on Maps, Attachment A) Map

No. of

Symbol Collection Point

Trash Receptacles 1 Granite Basin Rec. Area 5 (includes Group Camp)

2 Thumb Butte Picnic Area 1

3 White Spar Campground 6

4 Groom Creek Work Center 2 (includes one roll on)

5 Groom Creek Horsecamp 6

6 Hayfield Draw OHV Area 1

7 Lynx Lake Northshore 1

8 Lynx Lake Southshore 3

9 Lynx Lake Campground 7

10 Hill Top Campground 5

11 Lower Wolf Creek 1

12 Alto Pit OHV Area 2

13 Chino Ranger District 2

14 Mingus Day Use 1

15 Mingus Campground 4

16 Mingus Summit Area 1

17 Mingus Lake 1

18 Playground Group 1

19 Potato Patch Campground 3

20 Willow Creek Administrative Site 1

21 Crown King Administrative Site 1 (6 YD Covered Dumpsters)

Total # Receptacles 55

COLLECTION SCHEDULES AND TIMES

Item 1a: 10/01/2009 thru 9/30/2010 - One collection per week at the following locations: Thumb Butte Picnic Area (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Northshore Day-Use Site (1 receptacle), Chino Ranger District (1 receptacle), Hayfield Draw OHV Area (1 receptacle), Alto Pit OHV Area (2 receptacles),Willow Creek Administrative Site (1 receptacle), and Granite Basin Recreation Area [Yav-2, Wek-1, B.Lau-1 (4 receptacles), Groom Creek Work Center (1 receptacle) Hilltop Campground Loop B&C

(3 recepticals)].

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 15. Period is 52 weeks.

Item 1b: 10/01/2010 thru 9/30/2011 - One collection per week at the following locations: Thumb Butte Picnic Area (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Northshore Day-Use Site (1 receptacle), Chino Ranger District (1 receptacle), Hayfield Draw OHV Area (1 receptacle), Alto Pit OHV Area (2 receptacles),Willow Creek Administrative Site (1 receptacle), and Granite Basin Recreation Area [Yav-2, Wek-1, B.Lau-1 (4 receptacles), Groom Creek Work Center (1 receptacle) Hilltop Campground Loop B&C

(3 recepticals)].

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 15. Period is 52 weeks.

Item 1c: 10/01/2011 thru 9/30/2012 - One collection per week at the following locations: Thumb Butte Picnic Area (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Northshore Day-Use Site (1 receptacle), Chino Ranger District (1 receptacle), Hayfield Draw OHV Area (1 receptacle), Alto Pit OHV Area (2 receptacles),Willow Creek Administrative Site (1 receptacle), and Granite Basin Recreation Area [Yav-2, Wek-1, B.Lau-1 (4 receptacles), Groom Creek Work Center (1 receptacle) Hilltop Campground Loop B&C

(3 recepticals)].

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 15. Period is 260 weeks.

Item 1d: 10/01/2012 thru 9/30/2013 - One collection per week at the following locations: Thumb Butte Picnic Area (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Northshore Day-Use Site (1 receptacle), Chino Ranger District (1 receptacle), Hayfield Draw OHV Area (1 receptacle), Alto Pit OHV Area (2 receptacles),Willow Creek Administrative Site (1 receptacle), and Granite Basin Recreation Area [Yav-2, Wek-1, B.Lau-1 (4 receptacles), Groom Creek Work Center (1 receptacle) Hilltop Campground Loop B&C

(3 recepticals)].

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 15. Period is 52 weeks.

Item 1e: 10/01/2013 thru 9/30/2014 - One collection per week at the following locations: Thumb Butte Picnic Area (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Northshore Day-Use Site (1 receptacle), Chino Ranger District (1 receptacle), Hayfield Draw OHV Area (1 receptacle), Alto Pit OHV Area (2 receptacles),Willow Creek Administrative Site (1 receptacle), and Granite Basin Recreation Area [Yav-2, Wek-1, B.Lau-1 (4 receptacles), Groom Creek Work Center (1 receptacle) Hilltop Campground Loop B&C

(3 recepticals)].

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 15. Period is 52 weeks.

Item 2a: 10/01/2009thru 11/02/2009- One collection per week at the following locations: Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Lynx Lake Southshore Day-Use Site (3 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp(6 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), Lower Wolf Campground(1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) ,Mingus Summit (1 receptacle),Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Day Use Area (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake(1 receptacle), and Potato Patch Campground(3 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 32. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 2b: 10/01/2010thru 11/01/2010- One collection per week at the following locations: Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Lynx Lake Southshore Day-Use Site (3 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp(6 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), Lower Wolf Campground(1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) ,Mingus Summit (1 receptacle),Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Day Use Area (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake(1 receptacle), and Potato Patch Campground(3 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 32. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 2c: 10/01/2011thru 10/31/2011- One collection per week at the following locations: Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Lynx Lake Southshore Day-Use Site (3 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp(6 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), Lower Wolf Campground(1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) ,Mingus Summit (1 receptacle),Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Day Use Area (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake(1 receptacle), and Potato Patch Campground(3 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 32. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 2d: 10/01/2012thru 10/29/12- One collection per week at the following locations: Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Lynx Lake Southshore Day-Use Site (3 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp(6 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), Lower Wolf Campground(1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) ,Mingus Summit (1 receptacle),Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Day Use Area (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake(1 receptacle), and Potato Patch Campground(3 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 32. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 2e: 10/01/2013thru 11/03/2013- One collection per week at the following locations: Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Lynx Lake Southshore Day-Use Site (3 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp(6 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), Lower Wolf Campground(1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) ,Mingus Summit (1 receptacle),Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Day Use Area (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake(1 receptacle), and Potato Patch Campground(3 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period for all locations is 32. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 3a: 10/01/2009 thru 3/29/2010- One collection per week at White Spar Campground(1 receptacle), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-Use site (1 receptacle).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 2. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 3b: 10/01/2010 thru 3/29/2011- One collection per week at White Spar Campground(1 receptacle), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-Use site (1 receptacle).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 2. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 3c: 10/01/2011 thru 3/29/2012- One collection per week at White Spar Campground(1 receptacle), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-Use site (1 receptacle).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 2. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 3d: 10/01/2012 thru 3/29/2013- One collection per week at White Spar Campground(1 receptacle), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-Use site (1 receptacle).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 2. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 3e: 10/01/2013 thru 3/29/2014- One collection per week at White Spar Campground(1 receptacle), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-Use site (1 receptacle).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 2. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 4a: 04/02/2010 thru 5/03/2010- one collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 recepticals) Hill top campground (2 recepticals) Lynx Southshore(3 receptacles) White Spar Campground (4 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 16. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 4b: 04/01/2011 thru 5/02/2011- one collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 recepticals) Hill top campground (2 Recepticals) Lynx Southshore(3 receptacles) White Spar Campground (4 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 16. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 4c: 3/30/2012 thru 04/30/2012- one collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 recepticals) Hill top campground (2 Recepticals) Lynx Southshore(3 receptacles) White Spar Campground (4 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 16. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 4d: 3/29/2013 thru 04/29/2013- one collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 recepticals) Hill top campground (2 Recepticals) Lynx Southshore(3 receptacles) White Spar Campground (4 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 16. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 4e: 3/28/2014 thru 04/28/2014- one collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 recepticals) Hill top campground (2 Recepticals) Lynx Southshore(3 receptacles) White Spar Campground (4 receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required during this period is 16. Period is 5 weeks.

Item 5a: 04/30/2010 thru 9/30/2010 - One collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp (6 receptacles), Lower Wolf Creek Campground (1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) , Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Summit Area (1 Receptacle) Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Mingus Day Use site (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake (1 receptacle), Potato Patch Campground (3 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), White Spar Campground (6 receptacles), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-use site (3 receptacles)Chino RD. Office(1 receptical).

Total number of receptacles required during this time period is 39. Period is 22 weeks.

Item 5b: 04/29/2011 thru 9/30/2011 - One collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp (6 receptacles), Lower Wolf Creek Campground (1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) , Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Summit Area (1 Receptacle) Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Mingus Day Use site (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake (1 receptacle), Potato Patch Campground (3 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), White Spar Campground (6 receptacles), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-use site (3 receptacles) Chino RD. Office(1 receptical).

Total number of receptacles required during this time period is 39. Period is 22 weeks.

Item 5c: 05/04/2012 thru 9/30/2012 - One collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp (6 receptacles), Lower Wolf Creek Campground (1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) , Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Summit Area (1 Receptacle) Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Mingus Day Use site (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake (1 receptacle), Potato Patch Campground (3 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), White Spar Campground (6 receptacles), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-use site (3 receptacles) Chino RD. Office(1 receptical).

Total number of receptacles required during this time period is 39. Period is 22 weeks.

Item 5d: 0 5/03/2013 thru 9/30/2013 - One collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp (6 receptacles), Lower Wolf Creek Campground (1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) , Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Summit Area (1 Receptacle) Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Mingus Day Use site (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake (1 receptacle), Potato Patch Campground (3 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), White Spar Campground (6 receptacles), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-use site (3 receptacles) Chino RD. Office(1 receptical).

Total number of receptacles required during this time period is 39. Period is 22 weeks.

Item 5e: 05/02/2014 thru 9/30/2014 - One collection per week at Lynx Campground (7 receptacles), Hilltop Campground (2 receptacles), Groom Creek Horsecamp (6 receptacles), Lower Wolf Creek Campground (1 receptacle) Upper Wolf Creek Campground (1 Receptacle) , Playground Group Camp(1 receptacle), Mingus Summit Area (1 Receptacle) Mingus Campground (4 receptacles), Mingus Day Use site (1 receptacle), Mingus Lake (1 receptacle), Potato Patch Campground (3 receptacles), Granite Basin Group Camp(1 receptacle), White Spar Campground (6 receptacles), Lynx Lake South Shore Day-use site (3 receptacles) Chino RD. Office(1 receptical).

Total number of receptacles required during this time period is 39. Period is 22 weeks.

Item 6a: 5/28/10; 7/2/10; 09/03/10 – one pick-up on Friday prior to holiday weekend. - at Lynx Lake Campground (7 receptacles), Lynx Lake Northshore (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Southshore (3 receptacles),Hill Top Campground (5 receptacles), Lower Wolf campground ( 1 receptacle)Groom Creek Horse Camp (6 receptcales) White Spar CG ( 6 receptacles), Thumb Butte DU (1 receptacle) Alto Pit OHV Aera (2receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 32 Period is 3 weeks.

Item 6b: 5/27/11; 7/1/11; 09/02/11 – one pick-up on Friday prior to holiday weekend. - at Lynx Lake Campground (7 receptacles), Lynx Lake Northshore (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Southshore (3 receptacles),Hill Top Campground (5 receptacles), Lower Wolf campground ( 1 receptacle)Groom Creek Horse Camp (6 receptcales) White Spar CG ( 6 receptacles), Thumb Butte DU (1 receptacle) Alto Pit OHV Aera (2receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 32 Period is 3 weeks.

Item 6c: 5/25/12; 7/6/12; 08/31/12 – one pick-up on Friday prior to holiday weekend. - at Lynx Lake Campground (7 receptacles), Lynx Lake Northshore (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Southshore (3 receptacles),Hill Top Campground (5 receptacles), Lower Wolf campground ( 1 receptacle)Groom Creek Horse Camp (6 receptcales) White Spar CG ( 6 receptacles), Thumb Butte DU (1 receptacle) Alto Pit OHV Aera (2receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 32 Period is 3 weeks.

Item 6d: 5/24/13; 7/5/13; 08/30/13 – one pick-up on Friday prior to holiday weekend. - at Lynx Lake Campground (7 receptacles), Lynx Lake Northshore (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Southshore (3 receptacles),Hill Top Campground (5 receptacles), Lower Wolf campground ( 1 receptacle)Groom Creek Horse Camp (6 receptcales) White Spar CG ( 6 receptacles), Thumb Butte DU (1 receptacle) Alto Pit OHV Aera (2receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 32 Period is 3 weeks.

Item 6e: 5/23/14; 7/4/14; 08/29/14 – one pick-up on Friday prior to holiday weekend. - at Lynx Lake Campground (7 receptacles), Lynx Lake Northshore (1 receptacle), Lynx Lake Southshore (3 receptacles),Hill Top Campground (5 receptacles), Lower Wolf campground ( 1 receptacle)Groom Creek Horse Camp (6 receptcales) White Spar CG ( 6 receptacles), Thumb Butte DU (1 receptacle) Alto Pit OHV Aera (2receptacles).

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 32 Period is 3 weeks.

Item 7a: 10/01/2009 thru 9/30/2010 – One Collection Every 2 Weeks at Crown King Administrative Site. Receptacle will be the 6 yard type covered Dumpster.

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 1. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 7b: 10/01/2010 thru 9/30/2011 – One Collection Every 2 Weeks at Crown King Administrative Site. Receptacle will be the 6 yard type covered Dumpster.

Total number of receptacles required for this period is1. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 7c: 10/01/2011 thru 9/30/2012 – One Collection Every 2 Weeks at Crown King Administrative Site. Receptacle will be the 6 yard type covered Dumpster.

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 1. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 7d: 10/01/2012 thru 9/30/2013 – One Collection Every 2 Weeks at Crown King Administrative Site. Receptacle will be the 6 yard type covered Dumpster.

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 1. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 7e: 10/01/2013 thru 9/30/2014 – One Collection Every 2 Weeks at Crown King Administrative Site. Receptacle will be the 6 yard type covered Dumpster.

Total number of receptacles required for this period is 1. Period is 26 weeks.

Item 8: 10/01/2009 thru 9/30/2014- Unscheduled Collections at Groom Creek Workcenter as an on call basis. Receptacle will be the 30+ yard type (1 receptacle).

Total number of receptacles required for this period is approximately 1 per year.

Item 9: 10/01/2009 thru 9/30/2014 - Unscheduled Collections for All Prescott sites(Estimate 1).

Item 10: Movement of Receptacle in excess of one mile: Estimated at 3 receptacles per contract period.

1.1.2 ACCESSIBILITY (Describe here the access to the site.)

See Maps provided, Attachment A. See also, Location Description, 1.1.1

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

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