Scope_of_Work_1.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY FOR

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES

A. BACKGROUND

Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (SFMNHP), Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS), John Muir National Historic Site (JMNHS), Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park (RRNHS), Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (EONHS), and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (PCNMNM), referred to as parks in this Statement of Work (SOW), will enter into an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for the delivery of hazardous waste disposal and emergency response services. This IDIQ contact is valid for a year with a possible extension for up to 5 years.

The IDIQ contract issued pursuant to this Statement of Work (SOW) will provide National Park Service (NPS) units with a source for use as the first option for satisfying the majority of parks routine and non routine hazardous waste disposal needs and emergency response services.

GGNRA currently operates five hazardous waste accumulation and satellite accumulation sites: Fort Mason, Marin Headlands, Stinson Beach, Muir Woods, and Fort Miley. The rest of the park units manage at least one accumulation site each.

The hazardous waste generated by all parks includes but not limited to universal waste, California hazardous waste, RCRA hazardous waste, biohazardous waste, treated wood waste, and other regulated hazardous and non hazardous wastes. Every park is a small quantity generators under California laws and regulations and exempt small quantity generators under Federal laws and regulations.

Most of the hazardous waste generated by the parks is a non-RCRA hazardous waste. All parks are subject to common occurrences of abandoned waste. The most common abandoned wastes include but not limited to drums and flares wash ups, universal waste, lead acid batteries, paint related wastes, illegal encampments, and unknown wastes.

All park units are subject to hazardous materials release incidences involving both landbased and marine/freshwater releases. Land-based releases are much more common however. Examples of past incidences requiring emergency response include but not limited to: coastal wash-ups of hazardous materials including unknowns, releases of petroleum hydrocarbons due to motor vehicle accidents, and releases of petroleum hydrocarbons into small creeks due to equipment failure.

B. SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

See Exhibit I for each park unit geographic location.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area GGNRA is both a congressionally designated boundary and an administrative unit (GOGA) of NPS and is referred to as GOGA in this SOW. GOGA constitutes one of the largest urban national parks in the world. Established in 1972, the 80,400 acres of Golden Gate National Recreation Area extend north of the Golden Gate Bridge to Tamales Bay in Marin County and south to Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County. These lands represent one of the nation’s largest coastal preserves, encompassing 75 miles of bay and ocean shoreline.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park SFMNHP is both a congressionally designated boundary and an administrative unit (SAFR) of NPS and is referred to as SAFR in this SOW. SAFR was created to preserve and interpret the history and achievements of seafaring Americans and of the Nation’s maritime heritage, especially on the Pacific coast. Located along world famous Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, California, the park has the 12th largest visitation in the system exceeding over 4 million visits annually. The park consists of a complex array of cultural resources.

Point Reyes National Seashore PRNS is both a congressionally designated boundary and an administrative unit (PORE) of NPS and is referred to as PORE in this SOW. Established in 1962 in Marin County, PORE preserves and protects over 71,000 acres including 32,000 acres of designated wilderness and 80 miles of wild, undeveloped coastline. With its rich biological diversity and cultural history, Point Reyes provides critical habitat to wildlife and is a repository for over 3,000 years of cultural history.

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site EONHS is both a congressionally designated boundary and an administrative unit (EUON) of NPS and is referred to as EUON in this SOW. Established in 1976 in Contra Costa County, EUON protects and preserves Tao House where Eugene O'Neill, the first and only American playwright to be awarded the Nobel Prize, lived in worked from 1937 to 1944.

The park grounds comprise of approximately 13 acres.

John Muir National Historic Site JMNHS is both a congressionally designated boundary and an administrative unit (JOMU) of NPS and is referred to as JOMU in this SOW. The site was designated as a National Historic Site in 1964 and is located in Martinez, California. The site preserves the 14room mansion where the naturalist and writer John Muir lived, as well as a nearby 325 acres tract of native oak woodlands and grasslands historically owned by the Muir family.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial PCNMNM is both a congressionally designated boundary and an administrative unit (POCH) of NPS and is referred to as POCH in this SOW. The site is a memorial dedicated in 1994 recognizing the dead of the Port Chicago disaster, and the critical role played by Port Chicago, California during World War II, in serving as the main facility for the Pacific Theater of Operations. The memorial is located at the Concord Naval Weapons Station near Concord, California. The size of the site is approximately .5 acres.

Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park Established in 2000, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park is both a congressionally designated boundary and an administrative unit (RORI) of NPS and is referred to as RORI in this SOW. RORI is located in the wartime boomtown of Richmond, California and preserves and interprets the stories and places of the United States’ home front response to World War II. The park is a "partnership park" and no land or buildings are actually owned by the NPS, which only administers the park.

C. STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 Objectives

This SOW will provide SF Bay Area NPS Units with routine and non routine hazardous waste (including non hazardous regulated waste) and hazardous debris management and disposal and emergency response services. Services include but not limited to identification, sampling, removal, packaging, transportation, labeling, laboratory analysis, fate determination, documentation, emergency response and audit trails until ultimate treatment, recycling and/or disposal of hazardous wastes. Emergency cleanup services for emergency and time critical removal actions, which include the release or threat of release of oil, petroleum products, hazardous substances, or pollutants and contaminants that pose an actual or potential threat to human health or welfare, or to the environment. Environmental cleanup/response to natural and manmade disasters, including nuclear, biological or chemical incidents are covered under the scope of services.

2.0 Requirements

The Contractor shall adhere to all requirements outlined in this section.

2.1 General Requirements

2.1.1 The Contractor, as an independent Contractor and not an agent of NPS shall, on an as required or as needed basis, supply the necessary personnel, materials and all other necessities for performance of waste disposal and emergency response services. All routine hazardous waste disposal projects require on site “labpacking” prior to off site transportation and disposal.

2.1.2 All work performed by the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those promulgated under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and all other applicable California laws and regulations.

2.1.3 The Government affirms that all hazardous materials placed for disposal will be accompanied by documentation and markings to properly identify the waste. The exception may be in the case of wastes generated from broken or leaking containers or unidentified containers where it may be necessary to determine whether such wastes and cleanup materials exhibit the characteristics of hazardous wastes as defined by Federal and state laws and regulations. In these instances, the Contractor will provide for any additional testing and/or analysis required for characterization, transportation, treatment, recycling, and/or disposal of such waste.

2.2 Specific requirements

2.2.1 Service frequency. The Contractor shall routinely service each GGNRA hazardous waste accumulation site every 180 days at a minimum or as requested by the CO. The Contractor shall also provide non routine hazardous waste/debris disposal services on an as needed basis. Services for other parks shall be provided on as needed/requested basis.

2.2.2 Materials and Labor. The Contractor shall provide all services necessary for the recycling and final treatment/disposal of none recyclable hazardous wastes in accordance with all local, state, and Federal laws, and regulations, and the terms and conditions of this IDIQ. These services shall include all necessary personnel, labor, transportation, packaging, equipment and the compilation and submission of all documents as required under this IDIQ and as warranted by all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

2.2.3 “Labpacking”. The Contractor shall be able to provide effective and efficient “labpacking” services.

2.2.4 Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the CO by an insurance company which is acceptable to the CO. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America.

Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the CO 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the CO, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the CO with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

2.2.5 Recycling. NPS Units are dedicated to cost-effective waste reduction and recycling of materials generated by their operations and facilities. Recycling and reuse of materials is preferable to incineration and/or land filling. Thus the Contractor shall maintain a list of recycling vendors, haulers, and landfills that are authorized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the State of California. The Contractor shall ensure that at the very minimum the following materials are recycled, once they leave Government’s property:

1. Spent solvents

2. Antifreeze

3. Batteries (dry and wet)

4. Latex and oil based paints

5. Used oil or used oil contaminated with gasoline, water, dirt, etc.

6. Used oil filters

7. Mercury

8. Electronic waste

9. Non-empty aerosol cans

10. Empty containers

11. Universal waste lamps

12. Major appliances Additional materials might be added to this mandatory list as new technologies evolve and new laws and regulations are promulgated by the Federal and State regulatory agencies. If the Government decide that the recycling of certain materials is cost prohibitive, conventional/alternative disposal methods will be allowed.

In order to receive a credit for recycling hazardous waste, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to make sure that the final destination recycles the materials and uses appropriate treatment recycling codes such as H010, H020, H039, H050, and H061. Treatment code H141 for recyclable hazardous wastes will not be accepted unless recycling is not feasible and/or cost effective. It will be Contractor’s responsibility to justify why recycling of hazardous waste is not feasible and/or cost effective. If the final destination, as listed on the.

Major appliances shall be sent to a DTSC Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR). If major appliance contains refrigerants, the recycler must be in compliance with regulations contained in 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act and provide the Government with compliance certificates and bills of lading.

2.2.6 Department Of Transportation Requirements. The Contractor shall comply with, and ensure that all applicable subcontractors comply with, all requirements of DOT regulations contained in 49 CFR Parts 100-199. Compliance with these regulations shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring that emergency response information is carried on transport vehicles and maintained at facilities where hazardous materials are received, stored, or handled during transportation. Shipping papers will contain an emergency response telephone number which is monitored 24 hours a day in order to provide immediate, detailed emergency information to personnel reacting to emergencies. Contractor shall ensure that off-site shipments of hazardous waste are labeled, marked, and placarded according to DOT requirements. Contractor shall remain responsible for proper management of waste even after it leaves Government’s property, including the responsibility for any spills while in transit.

2.2.7 Spill Responsibility. The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks and subsequent clean ups that may be required during the performance of this contract which occur as a result of, or are contributed to, by the actions of its agents, employees, or subcontractors. The Contractor shall clean up such spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the Government and in a manner that complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including National Park Service directives. The clean up shall be at no cost to the Government.

2.2.8 Spill Reporting. The Contractor shall report all such spills or leaks, regardless of their quantity, to GOGA Communication Center at (415) 561-5505 immediately upon discovery. A written follow-up report shall be submitted to the CO and/or COR no later than 24 hours after the initial notification. The written report shall be in narrative form and at a minimum shall include the following:

1. Description of the items spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest no., etc) and the cause of a spill.

2. Whether amount spilled is reportable under Federal and state laws and regulations, and if so, whether it was reported, and to whom.

3. Exact time and location of the spill including a description of the area involved.

4. Containment procedures initiated.

5. Summary of any communications Contractor had with other organization including press, state officials, or NPS officials.

6. Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

7. Any follow up environmental sampling proposed for CO approval.

2.2.9 Safety. The Contractor shall perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner. The Contractor shall develop Health and Safety Plan (HASP) tailored to the scope of work covered by this IDIQ and in accordance with OSHA requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1910.120.

2.2.10 Permits. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of this statement of work.

2.2.11 Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities. The Contractor shall identify each treatment, storage and disposal facility (TSDF) which may perform recycling, treatment, storage or disposal services under this IDIQ. Each facility must have, as a minimum, EPA RCRA interim status or state approval as a recycling, treatment or disposal facility and have no significant violations issued by either Federal or State regulatory agencies. The Contractor agrees that no facility other than those initially approved for use under this contract will be used, without first obtaining the written approval from the CO or COR. The appropriate permit/license number, name and address of the permitting/licensing agency shall be provided. The TSDFs approved for use under this IDIQ are only approved subject to all services being performed in accordance with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations and the TSDF's permit.

Electronic waste shall be sent off for recycling to a facility that carries certification of either e-Stewards or Responsible Recycling (R2).

2.2.12 Manifesting and Shipping Documents. A uniform hazardous waste manifest is required for the removal of hazardous waste. The Contractor shall obtain, complete, and review all manifests for completeness and accuracy prior to removal of any hazardous waste from the Government’s property according to all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of the manifest(s), land disposal restriction notification(s), and any other shipping documents for review and signature by the appropriate Government official. Completed copies of all manifests shall be furnished, as well as submitted as attachments to all invoices. Manifests shall be submitted in such a manner as to comply with the timeframes prescribed by the state of California and EPA regulations. Government will be responsible for furnishing a copy of each manifest to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).

A Bill of Lading shall be used for all hazardous and non hazardous waste that do not require the use of a uniform hazardous waste manifest as mandated by all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor shall obtain, complete, and review all Bills of Lading for completeness and accuracy prior to removal of any wastes from park’s property. The Contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of each bill of lading and any other shipping documents for review and signature by the appropriate Federal official. Completed copies of all Bills of Lading shall be furnished to the Government, as well as submitted as attachments to all invoices. Bills of Lading shall be submitted in such a manner as to comply with the timeframes prescribed by the state of California and EPA regulations. All Bills of Lading shall be completed in a uniform and consistent manner.

2.2.13 Land Disposal Restrictions. The Contractor, on behalf of the Government, shall generate and sign Land Disposal Restriction certification for each manifest containing wastes that require LDRs per Federal and State regulations. Approval from the Government shall be obtained prior to Contractor’s certification of LDRs.

2.2.14 Waste Profiles. On behalf of the Government, the Contractor shall in advance generate and submit waste profiles to the appropriate TSDF. The Government will review and approve waste profiles prior to TSDF submittal. One time submittal will be allowed if the same TSDF is used on recurring basis for the same waste stream. If new TSDF is to be used and/or new type of waste is generated, a new waste profile shall be generated and submitted to the CO or COR for review and approval.

2.2.15 Sampling and Analysis. On as needed basis, the contractor shall provide services to sample and analyze a wide variety of materials for waste determination purposes including but not limited to expired chemical, unknown chemicals, unknown wastes, soils (in situ and stockpiles), treated wood waste, structures/materials planned for demolition/removal, burned debris, mold contaminated debris, lead and asbestos contaminated debris, etc. As appropriate and applicable, the Contractor shall use CA certified technicians to collect samples (i.e., Certified Asbestos Consultant, CDPH Lead Assessor, etc.). The Contractor shall also use NELAP and ELAP certified laboratories for samples analysis. Complex sampling projects will require preparation of a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for review and approval by the CO.

2.2.16 Containers. Government does not warrant that the drums or containers used for accumulation of waste are suitable for transportation in accordance with DOT regulations. The offeror is cautioned to ascertain and assess the need for overpacking or recontainerizing to ensure compliance with EPA and DOT provisions.

2.2.17 Treated Wood Waste. On as needed basis, the Contractor shall provide services to collect, transport and dispose of hazardous debris, such as treated wood waste, that frequently washes up on Parks’ coastlines.

2.2.18 Homeless Encampments. On as needed basis, the Contractor shall provide services to clean up abandoned homeless encampments.

2.2.19 Government Furnished Equipment and Personnel. Government will not furnish any equipment or personnel to assist the Contractor in the performance of the Contractor's responsibilities under this IDIQ. The Contractor understands that any such offers of assistance are unauthorized, and the Contractor shall not accept any such offers, unless advanced authorization is granted in writing by CO or COR.

2.2.20 On-site Treatment of Hazardous Waste. Treatment of hazardous waste on Government’s property is not permitted. Treatment is defined as any process which meets the definition of treatment as set forth by all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

2.2.21 Loading. The Contractor is responsible for loading, including furnishing all the equipment necessary for loading.

2.2.22 Bulk Removal. On some occasions, it will be necessary to pump liquids, solids, and sludges. Contractor shall furnish a collection vehicle equipped with vacuum pumps and hoses. Pumps and hoses shall have the capability to safely handle the types of wastes to be collected and be able to remove all liquids, solids, and sludges from tanks that can be removed without agitation or introduction of other materials into the tanks.

2.2.23 Packaging, Marking and Labeling. The Contractor shall package, mark, label and placard all items in such a manner that all applicable Federal, state, and local EPA and DOT regulations are met. Packaging, shipping names, marking, labeling, placarding, etc., under the terms of this IDIQ, shall be in accordance with 49 CFR, 40 CFR, and any other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

If items must be repackaged for proper shipment, the Contractor shall perform such repackaging and furnish all required materials. When repackaging is necessary, the Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of original containers, unless directed otherwise by the COR, and placarding in a manner that complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor shall also provide and affix appropriate placards to each vehicle prior to leaving park’s premises and ensure that all other DOT transporter requirements are met.

If the Contactor elects to transport waste in containers used by the Government for accumulation purposes, such containers shall be replaced in kind by the Contractor.

2.2.24 Emergency Response Services. In the event of an emergency situation requiring Contractor’s services, the CO will notify the Contractor of the type and classification of the situation. Notification will be made in writing by the Contracting Officer. Classifications of emergency situations are described below.

2.2.24.1 Emergency Response: Immediate

In the event of an emergency situation requiring immediate response actions, the supervisory hazmat technician will be required to respond within a maximum of three hours and hazmat technicians and equipment on-site within six-hours from the time of initial notification. The Contractor shall be required to meet this response time on a 24-hour, 7 days a week basis. Response time shall begin upon notification. The scope of the Contractor's initial response shall be discussed with and approved by the CO prior to the Contractor's mobilization.

Within eight hours of the Contractor's initial response, the Contractor's supervisory technician shall supply the CO and/or COR a plan of action. The Contractor shall maintain daily logs documenting personnel activities and equipment/supplies used for the project. Completed logs shall be provided to the CO within 14 days of completion of the project.

2.2.21.2 Emergency Response: Delayed

For emergency situations which do not require immediate mobilization of Contractor resources, the Contractor's project manager shall coordinate with the CO and/or COTR to develop a plan of action. Response time shall begin upon mobilization of Contractor resources for response activities.

Once response activities begin, Contractor services shall be available 24-hours, 7 days a week if needed based on necessary response activities for the incident. The Contractor shall maintain daily logs documenting personnel activities and equipment/supplies used for the project. Completed logs shall be provided to the COTR within 14 days of project’s completion.

2.2.25 Billing and Electronic Invoicing. The Contractor shall submit an invoice after work has been completed. The invoice, at the very least, shall contain the date and the location of services, an invoice number, itemized billing for the waste disposed (i.e. used oil, used batteries, etc.), personnel time, materials, and all other necessities involved in the performance of services. Each invoice shall also be accompanied by copies of all hazardous waste manifests and bills of lading generated as part of the service, personnel time logs, certificates of recycling, LDRs (where applicable), and waste profiles (where applicable).