PWS

Performance Work Statement

1. SPECIFIC TASKS.

1.1 Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide portable toilet (latrine) rentals and maintenance services in the quantities specified herein.

Contractor shall ensure the toilet rentals provided meet federal specifications as listed herein, and that the rental units (portable toilets:

both regular and ADA compliant/handwashing stations) are provided by the time specified. Portable latrines shall be built/serviced to industrial standards. Performance of this service shall be in accordance with the requirements and standards described here and in the Performance Requirements Summary, which summarizes the services, associated standards and the Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL).

5.2. Management.

5.2.1. Response Time. The Government reserves the right to telephone orders for delivery of portable latrines at least 24 (clock) hours in advance, except in cases of emergency, which will require delivery in the shortest time possible. At the time the order is called in, the Contracting Officer, or their designated representative, shall provide by email as soon as possible to the Contractor, the date for delivery, quantity of units required, location to which deliveries are to be made, and a point of contact (name and phone number) to coordinate delivery.

The Government will also provide the date for pick-up at this time, if known. A written delivery order will confirm oral order. The Contractor shall make deliveries on the date requested.

5.2.2. Specifications for Units Delivered. The Contractor shall ensure that all units (portable toilets: both regular and ADA compliant/handwashing stations) delivered under this contract meet the specifications as defined in the PWS. Delivery of units not in compliance with this specification shall be documented as unsatisfactory performance of this contract requirement.

5.2.3. Rental Units. Contractor shall provide portable rental units (portable toilets: both regular and ADA compliant/handwashing stations) on short, long, and emergency term basis.

5.2.3.1. Short Term Rentals. Units ordered for periods of time which do not remain through the end of the contract period. The time requirements for these units vary from a few days up to 6 months. The number of units requested varies for a specific period of time. Regular and handicapped shall be priced separately.

5.2.3.2. Long Term Rentals. Units ordered that will remain on post through the end of the contract period. Some long-term units may be removed prior to the end of the contract period without penalty to the Government. This shall include Handicap and regular units.

5.2.3.3. Emergency Rentals. Emergency rentals shall be delivered on the day of, or after an event starts, but must be approved by the KO prior to delivery. Under no circumstances will the customer negotiate additional equipment of service requirements directly with the Contractor unless the customer intends to use his GPC (Government Purchase Card) as a means of payment.

5.2.3.4. Relocation of units. Contractor shall not relocate, shorten, or extend the time period of any unit without notification by the KO or COR.

5.2.3.5. Servicing Portable Units. Contractor shall provide

maintenance and repair service to all portable rental units delivered and placed on post. The Contractor shall repair the rental units as required, i.e., replace locks, hinges, etc., to maintain a serviceable condition of each unit. These services shall be in accordance with specifications provided herein. Units must be serviced in a timely manner to continue use of the unit, or the unit must be replaced with a serviceable replacement unit. Upon replacing units, the COR must be notified of the unit replaced and reason for replacement, especially if the unit is damaged beyond repair.

5.2.4.1. Weekly Cleaning. All Portable units shall be pumped out, cleaned, and supplied with two (2) rolls of toilet tissue. Units shall be free of all debris (paper, bottles, cans etc.) and have a uniform finish. A disinfectant shall also be applied. Contractor shall provide the KO and COR with a safety data sheet (SDS), with any chemicals used in this contract. This weekly service is required for short- and long-term rental units and is included in the price per latrine per month. The contractor shall provide a written list to the COR of portable latrines cleaned on a weekly basis. Each latrine shall have a sticker inside the unit CLEARLY identifying the date the unit was last cleaned and by whom.

Handwashing stations shall be cleaned and refilled with water, hand towels, and soap.

5.2.4.2. Additional Servicing. Units specified as heavily used may require additional servicing. Additional servicing is defined as pumping out, cleaning the unit, providing toilet tissue, disinfectant, and removal of all debris for the specified number of cleanings per week, in addition to the normal weekly cleaning. Contractor shall provide additional servicing to those units identified as heavily used latrines in the Delivery Order (DO).

7.5.5 Equipment.

Contractor shall provide all latrines, hand wash stations, water tanks, vehicles, and other equipment to perform all the requirements of this contract.

7.5.5.1 Toilets Classification. Portable toilets shall have the following characteristics. Non-recirculating.

Outdoor (with cabana).

Minimum 200 usages = (based on 70 percent of capacity). With urinal.

Open front seat.

7.5.5.2 Requirements. Toilets shall be the manufacturer's standard commercial products, except as herein and herewith modified.

7.5.5.3 Construction Materials. All materials, piping, and fittings shall be corrosion resisting.

7.5.5.4 Tank Assembly. Materials used for the tank assembly shall be plastic, layered polyester fiberglass, stainless steel, ceramic material;

exterior grade plywood coated with a plastic resin, or fabricated from galvanized steel, 18 gauge or thicker, provided the steel has been protectively covered with a minimum of two coats of enamel.

7.5.5.5 Tank, Interior Finish. The interior of all toilet tanks shall have an impervious, smooth surface to facilitate cleaning. The surface shall be resistive to chemical and waste corrosion and impervious to the absorption of waste and chemical derivatives.

7.5.5.6 Toilet Bowl. The toilet bowl shall be constructed, formed, or fabricated from corrosion resisting steels, ceramic or ceramic metal, plastic, layered polyester fiberglass, or gel coat materials. The bowl shall have a smooth surface and shall resist burning.

7.5.5.7 Handwash Stations. The handwashing station shall be of two or four-position design and operated by a foot pump for hands-free washing.

The unit shall have fresh and gray water holding tanks, paper towel holders, and soap dispenser. Contractor shall clean and resupply as scheduled.1003

7.5.6 Style.

7.5.5.7 Structure. The portable toilet shall be a cabana styled/structured portable facility.

7.5.7 Identifiers. All portable toilets shall have the Contractor’s name on the exterior portion.

7.6 Latrine Construction.

7.6.5 Toilet Seat. An open front seat design shall be provided.

7.6.6 Seat Cover (Lid). A toilet cover shall be provided.

7.7 Toilet Tank. The interior of the toilet tank shall be designed to provide a recess or sloping surface to facilitate pump out. The tank interior shall be free of any obstructions that might hang up waste material.

7.8 Interior Surfaces. There shall be no cracks, or open broken spaces within the cabana.

7.8.5.5 Floor. The floor shall follow the same protocol as Interior Surfaces.

7.8.5.6 Urinal. A urinal shall be made available in all portable toilets.

7.8.5.7 Urinal Attachment. The urinal shall be located in a position relative to the tank, so the urinal spout goes directly into the tank.

7.8.5.8 Paper Holder. A two-roll toilet tissue dispenser shall be provided.

7.9 VENTILLATION.

1.6.1. Tank Ventilation. A vent area to the outside from the tank of shall be provided.

1.6.1. Cabana Ventilation. There shall be a minimum of one screened ventilation opening providing ventilation to the cabana.

7.5.6 OPERATION.

7.10 Operation. Units shall not utilize a mechanical flush system.

7.5.7 Usages. Minimum number of usages shall be 200 based on 70 percent capacity.

5.2 Rework Calls. Service that has not been performed or has been performed in a manner which does not conform to the requirements of this contract, shall be performed, or re-performed as directed by the KO or COR. Rework shall be completed within 4 hours of notification, at no additional cost to the Government. For example, if a call is placed to the Contractor at 1:00 P.M., the Contractor has until 5:00 P.M. to re-perform service.

5.2.5. Standby Service. Contractor shall be required, for special events, to provide a service employee on site for a specified period of time. This could occur on a weekend or holiday, during normal working hours, or outside normal working hours. The Contractor’s employee shall inspect the latrines at least once every hour to ensure that the latrines are clean and toilet tissue is available. Any latrine that becomes unusable shall be removed or secured to prevent use. The Contractor shall pump, clean, and resupply latrines as required during this period of time.