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STATEMENT OF WORK

Cyclic Pumping of Septic Systems and Vault Toilets I. Background and Introduction: Big Cypress National Preserve (BICY) currently maintains 48 different septic tanks and vault toilets scattered throughout the park, ranging in size from 900 to 2000 gallons (see attached map/ list of tanks of BICY). Each septic tank/vault requires pump-out services when the tank is full. The septic pump-outs are not scheduled and are usually on an emergency basis due to the system backing-up or from the campgrounds being filled for the season. In accordance with local, state, and federal compliance regulations the wastewater/sludge must be transported and disposed of at an approved Treatment Center specializing in Wastewater Treatment.

II. Scope/General Description of Work: Service provider is responsible for emergency and/or preschedule response to pump-out, transport, and dispose of wastewater/sludge. All service must follow all local, state, and federal regulations. Service provider is responsible for any spills associated with the pump-out and transportation of wastewater/sludge. Spills must be immediately reported to Everglades Dispatch (305) 242-7740. Service provider shall transport to and dispose of wastewater/sludge at the closest treatment center.

A. Performance Period: The performance period associated with this contract will be from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 for the Base year. Option Year One will be from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Option Year Two will be from June 1, 2027 to May 31, 2028. Option Year Three will be from June 1, 2028 to May 31, 2029. Option Year Four will be from June 1, 2029 to May 31, 2030. Options will be exercised at the Governments discretion.

B. Standards: All service associated with this work must follow all local, state, and federal regulations. Tank and area should be inspected by the service provider for possible leaks.

C. Response Time: Service must be performed within 12 hours of notification of emergency service notification or with 2 hours of pre-scheduled request.

D. Documentation and Fees: The service provider is responsible for all documentation and cost associated with the transportation and disposal of the wastewater/sludge to include proper labeling, treatment center fees, and disposal report to the park with removal quantity, time/date, and location.

Locations: The specific locations for each vault and septic tank are located on the Google Earth map. Suggest a site visit if needed.

III. This is as needed basis. This is not a monthly service for each system. Only when they get full, and we will call out for no less than the 5000 gallon pump out a visit depending on the size of the tanks and pump out truck. BICY will provide an escort for each visit so the contractor will know exact locations. 12 pump outs per year per 5000 gallon truck. The Preserve guarantees 12 call outs for each 1 year of service.

IV. A. Government Representative.

Unless otherwise designated, the Government representatives will be as follows:

Roads & Trails Supervisor: Damien Hardgrove Big Cypress National Preserve 33100 Tamiami Trail E.

Ochopee, Fl 34141 Telephone: 239-340-0079 E-mail: damien_hardgrove@nps.gov

B. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVES:

1. The scope of this work is for the contractor only.

2. The contractor will transact contract matters solely with the Contracting Officer or her/his designated representative.

3. The contractor will be required to submit all Invoices through the IPP.gov website after review and approval is received from the COR.