SOW - WASTE COLLECTION SVCS (UMUHC).pdf

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/SUPPLIES

The contractor shall be in accordance with all Federal, State, Local, Tribal and IHS regulations and shall be made with minimal divergence from the schedule established and with minimum disturbance and maximum protection of government personnel, property and general public.

SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) – Waste Removal Services

The contractor shall provide a facility waste removal services agreement with the following specifications:

• The contractor shall provide all transportation, fuel, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform refuse collection and transportation services.

• This service is being requested for the Modular Building of Ute Mountain Ute Health Center located at 239 Rustling Willow St, Towaoc, CO 81334. There will be one pickup per week for one 8-yard dumpster.

• Refuse Collection o Waste to be picked up would include food wastes, market wastes, yard wastes, plastic containers, paper waste, product packaging materials, and other miscellaneous solid wastes normally generated in a business. Explosive and incendiary wastes or contaminated wastes from medical and radiological processes are not included.

• Dumpster Rental o Contractor shall provide a refuse collection container agreement and maintain a maintenance program to include all repairs and maintenance for the duration of the rental agreement. We require one 8-yard dumpster.

• Equipment Maintenance o The contractor shall maintain all contractor-provided refuse collection containers, ensuring they are free of unpleasant odors, dirt, debris, and pests.

o All containers must remain in good, workable condition and must be easily accessible to customers (unless placement is directed elsewhere at the requirement of the Contracting Officer Representative of the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center).

o The contractor shall perform all cleaning, painting, repair and other maintenance tasks for the containers.

o Contractor shall provide maintenance service within 8 hours after notification by the contracting officer or COR.

-In the event the dumpster cannot be returned to service within 24 hours of notification, a replacement shall be delivered at no extra charge to the government.

o Contractor shall be responsible for equipment failure not arising out of abuse or negligence by the government.

• Container Maintenance o Maintenance shall be performed as required and the contractor shall furnish replacement containers for all containers removed (for more than 1 hour) for cleaning, painting, or repair to ensure that service locations have adequate refuse containers. Cleaning or painting includes minor repair and maintenance to ensure a properly-operating container. Major repairs or maintenance, as determined by the COR, shall require replacement of the container.

• Drop Off/Pick Up Location o Adjacent to the Bio-Hazard Waste Shed at the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center – North Campus, Towaoc CO.

o The contractor shall establish routes to the government facility. Collection shall be made between the hours of 7:00 AM through 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (except holidays) unless other hours are specifically approved by the contracting officer. Collection outside these hours shall require prior approval.

• Pick-Up Date o Pick up once a week on designated day between the hours of 7am and 5 pm o Contractor shall report to any issues with Pick up to the Administration Department

• Unscheduled Collections o The contractor shall make unscheduled collection, disposals, and relocation of containers for special events or other occasions such as: Emergencies; Operation movement, Special Events, etc. Unscheduled collections may include but not limited to any container and/or location within the UMUHC. The contractor will respond within 24 hours of receipt of the request for unscheduled pickup.

• Inclement Weather Schedule o The contractor shall collect refuse and solid waste during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the contracting officer may authorize exceptions. When exceptions are granted, the contractor shall make up all missed collections within 24 hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the contracting officer authorizes additional time.

• Solid Waste Disposal o The contractor shall transport and dispose of all solid waste. The contractor shall take all measures to prevent blowing of refuse debris during transport. Trucks shall be equipped with enclosed-type bodies. Disposal shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The government shall be responsible for all disposal fees associated with the disposal of solid waste.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

o The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and standards regarding the Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste. All onsite spills shall be the responsibility of the contractor with notification being made to the COR. All offsite spills/accidents shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

• QUALITY CONTROL

o The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure refuse collection and transportation are performed in accordance with commonly accepted government and commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

MINIMUM CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

1. The contractor shall maintain throughout the term of this agreement:

a. A current Solid Waste Haulers Permit issued by the Department of Transportation to perform delivery of services

b. Evidence of compliance as determined by Federal Safety Standards authorizing personnel.

2. The contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer, prior to commencement of performance, evidence of insurance coverage described as follows:

a. Evidences of worker’s compensation insurance and liability insurance for all employees, facilities, and vehicles.

b. For the purpose of fulfilling obligations under this paragraph, the Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of performance, liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. The amount of the insurance shall not be less than $100,000 each person, $300,000 each occurrence and $100,000 property damage.

c. The contractor shall indemnify and hold the government harmless for any and all losses, damages or liability on account of personal injury, death, or property damage, or claims for personal injury, death, or property damage of any nature whatsoever and by whomsoever made, arising out of the activities of the Contractor, his employees, subcontractors, or agents under this purchase order.

d. Each policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement providing that cancellation by the insurance company shall not be effective unless copies of the notice of cancellation sent via registered mail to the AAO-IHS Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by the approving COR to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections and customer complaints at the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center to determine adherence to the contract Statement of Work. The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the following Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP):

1. General

a. The contractor shall keep current all licenses and certificates necessary for compliance with regulations.

b. The contractor shall inform the COR and Contracting Officer of changes in applicable federal, state, county, or tribal regulations or licensure requirements that may affect the services that are received.

2. Contractor Equipment/Records Inspection

a. The Contracting Officer or the designated COR, reserves the right to inspect and investigate thoroughly the equipment, services and compliance assurance measures of the Contractor during the performance period.

SERVICE CONTRACT WAGE DETERMINATIONS

Wage Determination #2015-5435 Revision 19 dated 12-26-2022 are hereby incorporated.

SUBCONTRACTS:

None of the services furnished under this agreement shall be subcontracted or transferred to another contractor, or organization, without the specific prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.