Specification Matrix.pdf

Statement of Work - Project 26Z1AY2 FSA Horticulture and Composting Program Alderson

SPECIFICATIONS MATRIX

Please list if your quoted machine offers the following based on the statement of work:

• Accept mixed organic waste streams including food waste, shredded paper, lawn clippings, and fall leaves.

Yes_____________Where in cut sheet/specifications submittal No

• Minimize downtime, allowing frequent or continuous flow of waste additions with minimal interruptions. Not batch sessions, due to the nature of a prison environment, the composter must be able to accept food scraps 365 days a year as well as any time of day such as 7am, 10am, 11am, and 3pm, etc.

• The ability to handle a minimum of 1 cubic yard of waste inputs daily.

• Produces usable compost appropriate for institutional horticultural needs.

• Operate reliably in both an indoor and outdoor location.

• Safety features described in Section 2.2

• Efficient loading mechanisms to minimize injuries of staff and inmate workers.

• Provides estimated/average electrical consumption as this is a cost savings initiative.

Statement of Work - Project 26Z1AY2 FSA Horticulture and Composting Program Alderson

Yes_____________Where in cut sheet/specifications submittal No

2.2 Safety and Operational Features

The composting system must include safety features appropriate for an institutional environment to protect staff and inmates participating in the vocational program.

Contractors are encouraged to propose the safest version of their technology, describing how their system:

• Prevents operator injury during loading, operation, and maintenance.

• Uses lockable or restricted-access components to limit unauthorized access to the machine.

• Protects individuals from internal mechanisms and heat concerns.

The government seeks solutions with comprehensive safety designs and contractors should demonstrate how their system achieves high protection levels through their own best practices and innovations.