SOW Sludge Rmvl-Land App Fnl.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

DISPOSAL OF LIQUID SLUDGE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

01 OCTOBER 2021

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Contractor must be fully accredited to remove sludge in accordance with the Illinois

Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, material and transportation required to remove treated sludge from the wastewater treatment plant. Sludge removal shall be required up to four times per year, disposing an estimated total of

600,000 gallons of anaerobically digested liquid sludge. The amount of 600,000 gallons of liquid sludge is only an estimate. The actual amount available for removal could be significantly less or more. Liquid sludge shall be removed from both or either of two digesters located at the Scott

AFB Wastewater Treatment Plant. Disposal methods must be land application, and the contractor must conform to all federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and IEPA rules and regulations including 40 CFR 503. Contractor is responsible for securing the plot of land utilized for the land application process.

1.2 The wastewater treatment plant foreman, Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge (NCOIC), or the Infrastructure Superintendent is authorized to place orders for sludge removal. The contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days of request to remove sludge. During the removal process, the contractor shall re- circulate the sludge in the digesters. If water is required to thin the sludge for ease of removal, the amount of water used shall be deducted from the total amount of liquid removed. The Government shall not be billed for the amount of water added to the liquid sludge. The contractor shall only bill for actual liquid sludge removed.

1.3 Contractor shall furnish all sludge disposal/application documentation to the wastewater treatment plant foreman, NCOIC, or Infrastructure Superintendent not later than 20 days from removal.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES

The Contractor may have use of Government electrical and water supplies that, in nearly all cases, are available at each site. If the Contractor needs additional utilities, special connectors, etc., the Contractor will need to provide and install these at their own expense.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

There is no Government furnished equipment provided for this SOW. The Contractor is responsible for all tools, training, supplies, materials, labor, vehicles, etc.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONTROLS

4.1. Environment Management System (EMS) Policy. Scott Air Force Base (AFB) is committed to excellence in all aspects of environmental stewardship activities using the Air Force

Environmental Management System (EMS). This commitment and use of EMS applies to all activities, products and services associated with Scott AFB partner units and Contractors.

4.2 Contractor’s personnel shall work under this contract in a manner that is consistent with Scott

AFB EMS and conforms to all applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies. Upon awarding of the contract, the Contractor shall review the Scott AFB, EMS Environmental Policy

Letter.

4.3 Waste Management.

4.3.1 The Contractor is responsible for the analysis, characterization and proper handling of waste generated by their operation. If hazardous wastes are generated, the Contractor shall properly contain the waste and it will be Government’s responsibility to properly dispose. The

Contractor shall anticipate 375 CES/CEI audits to ensure their hazardous waste program is compliant with requirements.

4.3.2 Under no circumstances shall the Contractor remove any waste from Scott Air Force Base without ensuring complete and full compliance with all applicable existing environmental laws and regulations. A.II shipments must be prepared in accordance with Department of

Transportation Regulations (40 CFR 172).

4.4 The Contractor shall notify 375 CES/CEI of all chemical materials brought on base, to include quantity and the Safety Data Sheets.

4.5 Notification of Environmental Spills.

4.5.1 If the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substance that contacts or has the potential to contact water, soil or any drain (sanitary or storm) the Contractor shall call 911 (256-

4911 utilizing telephone on base) then the CO immediately. The Contractor shall be liable for reimbursement of containment and environmental clean-up of the spill or release of such substance.

4.5.2 Spill Response. The Contractor shall be responsible for the clean-up and disposal of all spilled materials. This includes all materials used to contain and absorb the spill. Spilled material must be cleaned-up promptly and reported to the CO. If any amount of spilled material contacts or has the potential to contact water, soil or any drain (sanitary or storm), the Contractor shall call 911 (256-4911 if utilizing telephone on base) immediately. Spills of HAZMAT or hazardous waste shall be managed in accordance with the current 375 CES Wing Integrated Contingency

Plan for Oil and Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Response for Scott AFB. Disposal of wastes generated from spill clean-up shall be the Contractor's responsibility. The Contractor shall be liable for reimbursement of containment and environmental clean-up of the spills.

4.5.3 Training. The Contractor is responsible to train their employees regarding Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling. The Contractor is also required to have and maintain Safety

Data Sheets for all materials used by the Contractor in accordance with but not and/or regulations limited to federal and state laws.

4.6 Fire Safety. The Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the Scott AFB Fire

Department building 460, (256-5130) prior to welding, burning or cutting operations each day they anticipate performing this type of work. A.II welding and burning operations necessary for the completion of the OWS shall be accomplished in strict compliance with fire safety and applicable standards. The Contractor shall provide and maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA standards during all welding and burning operations.

5. PERFORMANCE OR SERVICE DURING CRISIS OR HEIGHTENED

SECURITY

All services to be performed under this contract have been determined to be non-essential for performance during a crisis according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises. The Contracting Officer (CO) will determine circumstances, which constitute a crisis based on direction from Security Forces and base leadership.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION:

6.2. Contractor Consent to Background Checks: The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified by Law Enforcement

Agency Data System (LEADS) through the National Crime Information Center. LEADS checks will verify if a person is wanted by local, state, and federal agencies. All contractor and subcontractor personnel must consent to LEADS background checks. Contractor and subcontractor personnel who do not consent to an LEADS check will be denied access to the installation. Information required to conduct an LEADS check includes: full name, driver’s license number, and/or social security number, date of birth of the person entering the installation, and completion of a background check questionnaire. The contractor shall provide this information using the Scott AFB Form 21, Contractors Consent for Background Check, and shall submit it in conjunction with the contractor’s request for either base or vehicle passes.

Completion of a successful LEADS check does not invalidate the requirement for an escort when contractor or subcontractor personnel are working within controlled or restricted areas. All identifying credentials will be compliant with the REAL ID Act.

6.3. Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Persons later found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provisions of this clause. Furthermore, nothing in this clause shall excuse the contractor from proceeding with the contract as required.

6.4. Badges: The contractor is required to provide identification badges for their employees. All contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the government site. Badges are required to identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as contractor. Size, color, style, etc. are to be mutually agreed to by contractor and government.

The contractor’s identification badge will not be used as an entry requirement for installation entry or into any government designated controlled or restricted area. All DBIDS cards/passes will be turned in to the Dixon Visitor Control Center upon expiration of pass and/or completion of contract.

6.5. Contractor Registration of Vehicles on Scott AFB: All contractor or contractor employees’ vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Additionally any pass shall be surrendered to Security Forces upon demand to positively identify a person’s need to be on Scott AFB.

6.6. Access to Installation during Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs):

Contractors will be assigned a mission essential designation IAW requirements contained in

SAFBI 31-101/Installation Security Instruction. Only the installation commander or the unit commander requesting contract support will assign the mission essential designation.

AT Level 1 training for Contractors: AFI 10-245-O published on 07 Dec 20 states 100% of contractors will complete AT Level I (Antiterrorism Awareness). This is also a federal law under

48 CFR § 252.204-7004 that all contractors that work on federally funded projects will have this training. The new AFI states:

Contracting Squadron (CONS) Commanders:

(1) Coordinate performance work statement (PWS)/statement of work (SOW) and modifications with the installation Antiterrorism Officer/Antiterrorism Program Manager (ATO/ATPM) to ensure AT considerations and measures are included in all applicable contracts and that all AT standards are in compliance. (T-1).

(2) Coordinate with the installation ATO/ATPM to ensure Level I - AT Awareness Training is completed by all contractors within 30 days of requiring access, and annually thereafter. (T-3).

Coordination for training should be done by the requiring unit after contract award.

(3) Work with ATO/ATPM to coordinate AT-specific contracting measures for inclusion in the installation‘s AT Plan. (T-2).

(4) Coordinate necessary background investigations for contractors with the installation information protection office and work with the ATO/ATPM to develop mitigation measures that limit the potential for terrorist and insider threats posed by contractors while on the installation.

(T-1)

(5) Incorporate required AT clauses, related supplements, and local AT measures as part of requirements for DoD contracts, as described in Standard 18. (T-0)

6.7. Property Protection: Property protection for facility where the contractors’ primary work center is located will be the responsibility of the local facility manager and local Government

Security Manager, or their duly authorized representative IAW AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense and command/local directives. The contractor shall safeguard all government-owned equipment and materials in his/her possession or use.

6.8. Safeguarding Classified or Unclassified Information: The contractor shall meet Air

Force standards for storing, processing, and handling classified information and systems.

Additionally, all resources (e.g. maps, publication/instructions, photos) provided by the government to assist the contractor in the performance of their contract will be surrendered upon termination of employment or the end of the contract performance period.

6.9. Non-Disclosure Agreements: To safeguard information, the contractor shall enter into non-disclosure agreements with the responsible local security manager.

6.10. Privacy Act: Work on this project requires that personnel have access to Privacy

Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

6.11. Contractors Working in Controlled or Restricted Areas

The unit requesting contract support will provide escort (s) for contractors’ at all times when within a controlled area. Contractors shall not escort other contractor employees within controlled or restricted areas. In addition, contractors shall fulfill, maintain, and comply with all security requirements IAW AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and command/local directives.

6.12. Access to Government Facilities with Controlled or Restricted Areas

The contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the installation commander and/or the agency responsible for the project location. Due to specific mission requirements inherent in the nature of controlled or restricted areas on Scott AFB, the government may direct the contractor to leave the controlled or restricted areas at any given time.

6.13. Contractors Responsibilities while Working within Controlled or Restricted Areas

Only contractor personnel with proper authority and qualifications shall enter a controlled or restricted area. Certain facilities require the issuance of an AF Form 1199CD. The government, at any time, may revoke the AF Form 1199CD. The procedures for the issuance of an AF Form

1199CD are contained in SABFI 31-1 Integrated Defense/Antiterrorism Plan. Contractors shall not escort other contractor employees within controlled or restricted areas. Upon completion of the contract, all 1199CDs will be turned into the sponsor and in turn delivered to 375th SFS/S5B, Line Badges. In addition, contractors shall fulfill, maintain, and comply with all security requirements contained in SABFI 31-1 Integrated Defense / Antiterrorism Plan.

6.14. Access to Government Facilities with Controlled or Restricted Areas for Replacement

Contractors

The unit requesting contract support will continuously escort replacement contractors, not initially possessing the proper clearances and requiring entry to controlled or restricted areas.

Replacement contractors shall submit paperwork within 30 days of being assigned to obtain an approved security clearance or favorable review. Replacement contractor personnel shall obtain a security clearance prior to working with, or having direct access to, classified material. In addition, replacement contractor personnel shall obtain a “Favorable review” prior to having access to a Controlled Area. The above information shall be submitted to 375 AMW/IP.

7. SERVICES:

Non-Personal Services and/or Inherently Governmental Services: The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the contracting officer immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, (e.g., inherently governmental functions). All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

8. ADMINISTRATIVE

8.1. The total amount of this contract shall be a “not-to-exceed” amount and service shall not exceed the dollar limitations specified on the contract without prior approval from the

Government Contracting Officer. Service provided in excess of the “not-to-exceed” amount without prior approval from the Contracting Officer are done at the Contractor’s risk and subject to non-payment.

8.2. The Contractor is not required to provide service on weekends or federal holidays, except in emergencies. Federal holidays are as follows:

New Year's Day - 1 January

Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January

President’s Day - 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

Independence Day - 4 July

Labor Day -1st Monday in September

Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October

Veteran's Day - 11 November

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day - 25 December

8.3. Hours of Operation: Contractor shall coordinate with the Point of Contact (POC) to ensure a representative is available. Base hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through

Friday.