Statement_of_Work.pdf

Buffalo National River

Septic Pumping

Statement of Work

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

4/17/2026

Statement of Work

ITEM 1 – DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: The project is located in the upper and middle districts on the Buffalo National River.

The project consists of on call pumping of specified septic tanks associated with flush restrooms and vault (pit toilet) tanks throughout campgrounds and launches spread across the Buffalo National River. The contractor will be responsible for disposing of all waste outside the park in a licensed treatment plant or other methods as specified by contractors license provided by state of Arkansas. The contractor must be an Arkansas licensed septic pumping contractor with proven expertise in removal of waste solids from underground tanks.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. See Flush Restroom Locations Below w/tank sizes:

• Steel Creek Launch (1,000 Gallon Tank)

1599 NC 2100

Jasper, AR 72641

• Steel Creek Campground (1,000 Gallon Tank)

1599 NC 2100

• Ozark Campground (2,000 Gallon Tank)

1691 NC 2470

• Kyles Landing Campground (2,000 Gallon Tank)

2618 NC 2300

B. See Vault Restroom Locations Below w/tank sizes:

• Lost Valley Vault/ Flush (1,750 Gallon Tank)

550 NC 1015

Ponca, AR 72670

• Ponca Access Vault (750 Gallon Tank)

200 NC 8,000

• Steel Creek Campground Vault (1,000 Gallon Tank)

200 NC 8,000

• Kyles Landing Campground/ Launch Vault (2- 1,000 Gallon Tanks)

• Ozark Campground Vault (1,000 Gallon Tank)

1691 NC 2470

• Erbie Campground/ Launch Vault (3- 1,000 Gallon Tanks)

• Pruitt Launch Vault (1,000 Gallon Tank)

CO Rd. 472 Marble Falls, AR 72648

• Hasty Launch Vault (1,000 Gallon Tank)

N. 3850

• Gilbert Launch Vault (1,000 Gallon Tank)

Frost Road Gilbert, AR 72636

• Grinders Ferry Vault (1,000 Gallon Tank)

River Road St. Joe, AR 72675

• Woolum Launch Vault (2- 1,000 Gallon Tanks)

Searcy 14/South Woolum Rd.

• Shine Eye Launch Vault (1,000 Gallon Tank)

Shine Eye Road

C. Description of Work/Scope: The contractor will be responsible for pumping all tanks free of solid waste. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items/services necessary to complete tasks. All vault and flush locations will be pumped approximately 3 times annually other then Kyles Campground flush restroom which will only be pumped 1 time annually.

a. Contractor will be responsible for pumping all septic tanks listed within 72 hours of request by project COR.

b. Contractor will be responsible for pumping all solid waste, sludge, and sewage liquids from each location until tanks are empty. See tank size listed below each location above.

c. Contractor will be responsible for securing septic tank lids after each pumping service is completed.

d. Contractor shall hold a valid CDL driver’s license and sewage disposal license to perform requirements.

e. Contractor will be responsible for providing pumping services and qualified personnel who have been fully trained in septic sewage removal as well as licensed by the state of Arkansas.

f. Contractor will haul all waste off site to an ADEQ approved location.

g. All work will be performed under a single contract.

ITEM 2 – PROTECTING EXISTING UTILITIES

2.2 Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated below:

A. Notify CO and COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

B. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shutdowns shall not exceed 4 to 6 hours. Temporary provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance or if required for critical systems as determined by COR. The contractor will need to arrange with site COR to determine if the residence is vacant or occupied during services.

ITEM 3 – CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

Superintendent's Compendium - Buffalo National River (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) https://www.nps.gov/buff/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm

A. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

B. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of

6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

https://www.nps.gov/buff/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm

A. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

The following Federal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

B. Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding

Friday; holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site specifically to sewer plant grounds.

B. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles always

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas: N/A

3.5 Hauling Restrictions: N/A

3.6 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

1. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor shall not use park dumpsters

3.7 Fire and Life Safety: N/A

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2022 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2022

ITEM 4 – COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Contractor shall coordinate and incorporate long lead and delivery time items within the schedule.

ITEM 5 – EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids.

Contractors will be accountable for understanding existing conditions. No cost changes for items viewable during site visit will be allowed.

ITEM 6 – ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The list of abbreviations, standards and organizations which may be used in/referred within the

Construction Specifications or Special Provisions, may be found linked from the listed page below. On the home page, follow the link under “Contracting and Procurement” labeled “NPS Reference Standards.” https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

ITEM 7 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

7.1 Description: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program (APP) and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

7.2 Submittals:

A. Disposal License B. Disposal Location

7.3 Qualification of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner to include operators of vehicles and equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

B. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

7.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the CO and COR as soon as safely possible and assist the CO and COR and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide access to facilities for the number of employees and appropriate to the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

7.6 Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

7.7 Hazardous Materials: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources. Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state, and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak, or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the local 911 Emergency Response, COR and or the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch.

ITEM 8 – PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

8.1 The contract will establish a Base Year with 4 Option Years. The below listed dates are contract perform dates for the Base and each Option Year:

9/15/2026 - 9/14/2027 – Base Year 9/15/2027 - 9/14/2028 – Option Year (1) One 9/15/2028 - 9/14/2029 – Option Year (2) Two 9/15/2029 - 9/14/2030 – Option Year (3) Three 9/15/2030 - 9/14/2031 – Option Year (4) Four

ITEM 9 –PAYMENT

9.1 Invoices shall be processed monthly through IPP. Invoices must be attached to IPP showing the dates and which locations were serviced.

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas: N/A