W15QKN-20-Q-5009.pdf

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b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

609-562-4054

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 30 Dec 2019

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MICHAEL BUSH

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

0011403074

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND

5418 S. SCOTT PLAZA

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08640

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W25AR5 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

99TH REGION

99TH READINESS DIVISION

1000 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE

SMITHFIELD PA

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$41,500,000

NAICS:

562111

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

THIS REQUIREMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

NOTE: This requirement is being solicited with full and open competition. Both small and large businesses may submit quotes in response to this solicitation.

1. The purpose of this solicitation is to procure Refuse Services in Uniontown, PA for the 99th Readiness Division.

Refuse Collection and Recycling Services, inclusive of providing a clean, environmentally safe workplace free of debris and pests, that represents the facility in its best appearance to enhance public relation and attractiveness is required at the Smithfield United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) located at 1000 Mountain View Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478-8904 (PA222).

2. The Government intends to award a single, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. The period of performance for this effort shall consist of a 12-month base period and four, 12-month option periods from the date of contract award.

3. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. If you need to register in SAM, please do so using the following link:

https://www.sam.gov/sam. If your company is already in SAM, it’s imperative to update your SAM record with significant lead-time prior to its expiration for timely approval.

4. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items" and FAR 52.212-1, Addendum for additional information.

5. See FAR Clause 52.212-2, "Evaluation -- Commercial Items" and FAR 52.212-2, Addendum for additional information and evaluation criteria.

6. Site Visit is available at the following date/time:

Address: Smithfield USARC 1000 Mountain View Drive Smithfield, PA 15478-8904

a. Primary Site Visit:

i. On 18 December 2019 at 09:00 AM (Ante Meridian) ET (Eastern Time)

b. Secondary Site Visit:

ii. i. On 20 December 2019 at 09:00 AM ET

All notifications to attend shall be submitted via e-mail at least 24 hours prior the scheduled Site Visit date/time to Contract Specialist, Michael Bush at Michael.a.bush89.civ@mail.mil AND the Regional Facilities Operations Specialist (RFOS), Randy Baker, randy.a.baker.civ@mail.mil AND the Area Facilities Operations Specialist (AFOS), Shane Fabian - shane.e.fabian.ctr@mail.mil. If the notification to attend the Site Visit is not provided 24-hours prior to the Site Visit date/time the request will be denied. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

7. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 23 December 2019 to Contract Specialist, Michael A. Bush via email at Michael.a.bush89.civ@mail.mil AND Katie Lyons, Contracting Officer at katie.j.lyons.civ@mail.mil. The questions will be answered all at once and uploaded to the Contract Opportunities website (www.beta.sam.gov) posting after the question period has closed.

8. Completing a Quote for Submittal:

a. Quotes are due no later than the date and time listed in Standard Form (SF) 1449, Block 8 and shall be submitted via email to: Michael Bush, Contract Specialist at Michael.a.bush89.civ@mail.mil AND Katie Lyons, Contracting Officer at Katie.j.lyons.civ@mail.mil. Updates to this solicitation will be posted on the Beta SAM website (www.beta.sam.gov/).

b. The Offeror shall provide the name, title, address, email address and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding business decisions made with respect to the proposal and who can contractually obligate the company.

c. The Offeror shall submit a price for each FFP Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for the base period and option periods on the Standard Form (SF) 1449 Continuation Sheets of the solicitation. Offerors are required to submit a signed SF1449 (30a, 30b and 30c). In addition, the contractor shall sign and acknowledge any potential resulting amendments to this solicitation. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the Solicitation.

d. Pricing for each CLIN must be submitted in the proper format. The proper format consists of QUANTITY * UNIT PRICE = AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT. In the event there is a discrepancy in the calculation, the UNIT PRICE will be held to the intended price multiplied by the QUANTITY. If the offeror shows only the AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT, but fails to enter a UNIT PRICE, the AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT divided by the QUANTITY will be held to be the intended price.

e. DUNS number, CAGE code, Federal TIN and any small business preference or socio economic concern (8(a) certified, HUBZone Certified, WOSB, etc.) under the applicable NAICS code, see block SF1449 Block 10.

f. The Contractor shall submit with its offer, it’s valid Certificate of Insurance, as prime Contractor, in accordance with the requirements and applicable insurance amounts set forth within the solicitation at FAR 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation,” and “Insurance Requirements.”

g. Offerors must submit a technical approach with your quote to be considered for award. Your technical approach shall address whether you are subcontracting this effort or performing as the prime, your approach to how will you accomplish these services and equipment available for these services. The technical approach shall also include your technical capability, explanation of equipment, and manpower. Failure to provide this information may render your quote unacceptable.

9. All services shall be performed in accordance with the PWS.

10. Your proposal shall remain valid for 120 calendar days.

11. Attachment(s): Attachment 0001 – Facility Map (PA222)

12. For your convenience, below is a checklist of information required when completing a quote for submittal in accordance with these instructions:

QUOTE SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

1. (Y/N)_____ Does your quote address items 9a through 9g of this FAR 52.212-1 Addendum?

2. (Y/N)_____Does your quote include Certificate(s) of Insurance for Workers Compensation, Auto and General Liability? If not, explain why _____________________________________________________

3. (Y/N)_____Does your quote include a technical approach?

4. (Y/N)_____Does your quote include the Total Quoted Price (base and all option years included)?

5. (Y/N)_____Does your quote include reference to an authorized individual who can contractually obligate your company?

6. (Y/N)_____Does your SAM record include NAICS Code 562111.

ACC NARRATIVES

HQ AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103.

Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

• Address:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

• Fax: (256) 450-8840

• Email: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil

• The AMC-level protest procedures are found at:

Web Address: http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html

If Internet access is not available contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

DISCLOSURE OF UNIT PRICE INFORMATION

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such posting prior to submission of initial proposals.

LEVEL I ANTI-TERRORISM AWARENESS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR

EMPLOYEES (OCT 2010)

(a) All contractor employees requiring access to any Federally-controlled facility and logical access to Federally controlled information systems except for “national security systems” as defined by 44 U.S.C. 3542(b)(2), should be certified in Level I Anti-Terrorism Training. The training is accessible from any computer with access to the World Wide Web and is available at https:/atlevel1.dtic.mil/at. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that the training has been satisfactorily completed and that valid certificates of completion have been submitted to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) with a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer. The Certificates are valid for one year, therefore, training shall be completed every year for the duration of the contract.

(b) The term Federally-controlled facility is defined as:

(1) Federally-owned buildings or leased space, whether for single or multi-tenant occupancy, and its grounds and approaches, all or any portion of which is under the jurisdiction, custody or control of a department or agency;

(2) Federally-controlled commercial space shared with non-government tenants. For example, if a department or agency leased the 10th floor of a commercial building, the Directive applies to the 10th floor only;

(3) Government-owned, contractor-operated facilities, including laboratories engaged in national defense research and production activities; and

(4) Facilities under a management and operating contract, such as for the operation, maintenance, or support of a Government-owned or Government-controlled research, development, special production, or testing establishment.

(c) The term “Federally-controlled information system” means an information system (44 U.S.C. 3502(8)) used or operated by a Federal agency, or a contractor or other organization on behalf of the agency (44 U.S.C. 3544(a)).

(d) The term "contractor employee" includes employees, agents, students or student interns, or representatives and all employees, agents or representatives of all subcontractors and suppliers

(c) The term “Federally-controlled information system” means an information system (44 U.S.C. 3502(8)) used or operated by a Federal agency, or a contractor or other organization on behalf of the agency (44 U.S.C. 3544(a)).

(d) The term "contractor employee" includes employees, agents, students or student interns, or representatives and all employees, agents or representatives of all subcontractors and suppliers.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFO

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Inquiries concerning all contractual actions after award shall be directed first to the Contract Specialist. In my absence, please contact the Contracting Officer.

2. CHANGES: The Contract Specialist will incorporate all changes and other administrative actions to the contract as directed and authorized by the Contracting Officer.

3. The points of contact for this action are as follows:

Contracting Officer Katie J. Lyons Phone: 609-562-3535 Email: katie.j.lyons.civ@mail.mil

Contract Specialist Michael A. Bush Phone: 609-562-4054 Email: Michael.a.bush89.civ@mail.mil

Government Point of Contact Randy Baker Phone: 910-598-7571 Email: randy.a.baker.civ@mail.mil

4. SERVICE LOCATION:

Smithfield USARC 1000 Mountain View Drive Smithfield, PA 15478-8904

5. FUNDING SUMMARY:

Base Year: $TBD Option Year One: $TBD Option Year Two: $TBD Option Year Three: $TBD Option Year Four: $TBD Total: $TBD

6. REQUIRED INSURANCE: FAR Clauses 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation. The Government requires Contractors maintain the minimum required insurance levels throughout the life of the contract. Below is a summary of the minimum levels of insurance: the following applicable insurance amounts are required at a minimum:

(1)Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: At least 100,000.00 coverage.

(2) General Liability: Bodily injury liability insurance coverage shall be written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000.00 per occurrence.

(3) Automobile Liability: Shall provide automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy: At least $200,000.00 per person for bodily injury, $500,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, $20,000.00 per occurrence for property damage.

7. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:

Name: TBD Phone: TBD Email: TBD

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Refuse Collection and Recycling Services

FY – 2020 REV. 3

1. GENERAL. This is a non-personal services contract to provide refuse collection and recycling services in support of the 99th Regional Support Command (RSC). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract services providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, fuel and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide refuse collection and recycling services in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except as those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all local, state and federal regulations.

1.2. OBJECTIVE: The result of this contract is to provide a clean, environmentally safe workplace free of debris and pests.

1.3. SCOPE. Refuse collection and recycling services are to be performed on all contractor provided containers as detailed in the site plan.

1.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance shall be for one 12 month base year and four 12 month option years.

1.5. GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.5.1. QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall maintain effective quality control to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor’s quality control is a means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.5.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The Government will utilize the refuse collection and recycling inspection sheet found at Exhibit 2 to document quality of services provided.

1.5.3. HOURS OF OPERATION. The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar directed facility closings. No work shall be performed during non-duty hours, weekends or when the Government has no workforce on duty available for inspection of the Contractor’s work unless prior approval has been obtained. The contractor must maintain an adequate workforce for uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.5.3.1. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS: Any reference to holidays shall be construed to mean the Government holidays listed below:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King Day 3rd Monday in January Presidents 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

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday will be observed as a legal holiday.

If a holiday falls on a scheduled Contractor workday, the following proceeding workday will be used to schedule the work to be accomplished.

1.5.4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Smithfield USARC, 1000 Mountain View Drive, Smithfield PA, 15478-8904.

1.5.5. TYPE OF CONTRACT. The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract vehicle.

1.5.6. PERSONNEL. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, and the Regional Facilities Operational Specialist (RFOS) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or with a list of the names of employees or alternates to be employed in performance of the work 15 calendar days of contract award. The Contractor shall also notify the RFOS or COR with any additions or deletions to the list of employees immediately.

1.5.6.1 Employees of the contractor assigned for performance of this contract shall be capable employees with sufficient experience and training to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The employees shall be required by the Contractor to maintain themselves and their clothing in a neat and clean manner. A fully qualified workforce shall be on board no later than the second week of the contract.

1.5.6.2. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE. The contractor shall provide an onsite contractor representative who shall be physically present during normal duty hours to conduct overall management coordination and furnish liaison with the government. The contractor representative shall be the point of contact with the government and shall have authority to act or make decisions for the contractor on all matters pertaining to this contract.

1.5.6.3. CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL. The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employee shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the contracting officer that such action is in the best interests of the government. The installation commander has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this PWS.

1.5.7 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES. All contract personnel working in situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves. This may be accomplished by wearing clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing clearly written and visible nametags which contain the company name and employee name at all times, as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

1.5.8. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. The contractor shall not employ any employee of the United States Government or the Department of Defense, either military or civilian, if such employment may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary.

1.5.9. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. Contractor personnel or any representative of the contractor entering the Reserve Center shall abide by all security regulations and shall be subject to security checks. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.5.10. VEHICLE OPERATION. Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles used in performance of this contract shall have a valid state operator’s license and shall operate all motor vehicles in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Reserve Center. The contractor’s vehicles shall have an identification tag clearly visible while on site.

1.5.11. HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL WASTE. All special waste (Section 2. Definitions) and hazardous materials as defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 shall not be collected under this contract.

1.5.12. SAFETY. The contractor shall maintain a safe working environment to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of contractor personnel and Government personnel. The Contractor shall instruct employees in appropriate measures as specified by the applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1970, PL 91-596 (84 Stat 1590).

1.5.13. WORK SCHEDULE

1.5.13.1. ROUTES/SCHEDULE SUBMITTALS. The contractor shall establish vehicle routes and collection schedules. Unless specified in the contract line item, the day of pickup will be the contractor’s normal day of the week according to the route on which the government facility will fall by virtue of location. The contractor shall identify to the Contracting Officer and RFOS/COR via email the pickup day for each location listed in the line items within five days after contract award. The RFOS/COR must approve the schedule prior to the start of work. No changes are allowed to the schedule without RFOS/COR approval.

1.5.13.2. SPECIAL SCHEDULES. The contractor may be required by the RFOS/COR to make unscheduled collection, disposals and relocate containers for special events or other occasions, not to exceed the total number of frequencies per the contract line item. The government will provide the contractor a minimum of 24-hour notice of such change.

1.5.13.3. INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE. The contractor shall collect refuse and recyclable material 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. Rescheduling to provide make-up removals and disposal shall not be a basis for a claim by the contractor for additional compensation.

1.5.13.4. Except as otherwise specified, all work shall be performed during the Government’s regular working hours, as specified in section 1.5.3.

1.5.14. INTERFERENCE WITH GOVERNMENT BUSINESS. The Contractor shall schedule and arrange work so as to cause the least interference with the normal occurrence of Government business and a mission. In those cases where some interference may be essentially unavoidable, the Contractor shall be responsible to make every effort to minimize the impact of the interference and inconvenience of the customer.

1.5.15. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.5.15.1. The Contractor shall assume full liability and responsibility for any loss or damage to Government property caused by his operations and shall assume full responsibility for any and all damages or claims for damage for injury to persons, property or equipment which might result from any service performed under this contract.

1.5.15.2. The Contractor shall return areas damaged as a result of work under this contract to their original condition, to include painting, refinishing, or replacement if necessary.

1.5.16. OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

1.5.16.1. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with, and shall cause all the agents and employees of the Contractor to observe and comply with, all such existing and future laws, regulations, ordinances, by-laws, orders and decrees; and shall protect and indemnify the 99th Reserve Support Command against any claim or liability arising from or based upon the violation of any such laws, regulations, ordinances, by-laws, orders and decrees, whether by the Contractor or its agents or employees.

1.5.16.2. The Contractor shall provide the RFOS/COR with a copy of State and Federal licenses, operating permits and certifications from his contracted disposal facility, recycling facility and contingency facilities (see 1.5.16.4 below) within five working days of award of the contract.

1.5.16.3. The Contractor is required to submit a copy of monthly invoices to the RFOS/COR within five days after month of service.

1.5.16.4. The Contractor will be required to submit to the Contracting Officer a contingency plan for the disposal and/or recycling of solid waste in the event of a breakdown of the Contractor’s selected disposal site, or a breakdown of the Contractor’s supplied equipment. The contractor shall submit his contingency plan to the Contracting Officer within five working days of award of the contract. The Contractor’s contingency plan, at a minimum, shall address the following items:

• Natural disasters, i.e. earthquakes, major incapacitating storms and floods.

• Labor disputes and strikes.

• Alternative disposal and recycling options available to the Contractor, should the primary disposal and/or recycling facility be inoperable. A written agreement must be submitted to the Contracting Officer indicating an agreement has been made between the Contractor and the provider for the ultimate disposal site.

• If the Contractor selects a waste reduction method (i.e. incineration), the Contractor will be required to submit an agreement between the Contractor and the facility that would landfill the residue (i.e. ash).

• How and when the Contractor will supply the Government with an adequate replacement to the Contractor’s furnished equipment and accessories in case of emergency or breakdown.

• How and when the Contractor will furnish replacements for all transfer vehicles, equipment and accessories removed for cleaning, maintenance, or repair to ensure that the refuse collection operation will not be affected and/or interfered in any way by the Contractor.

2. DEFINITIONS. As used throughout this contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below.

2.1. CONTRACTING OFFICER. The Contracting Officer is a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer.

2.2. CONTRACTOR. The term Contractor as used herein refers to both the prime Contractor and any subcontractors. The prime Contractor shall ensure that his/her subcontractors comply with the provisions of the contract.

2.3. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE. A foreman or superintendent assigned in accordance with paragraph 1.5.6.2.

2.4. REGIONAL FACILITIES OPERATIONAL SPECIALIST (RFOS). A designated individual who shall have the primary responsibility for assuring that all supplies, service or workmanship presented to or performed for the Government meet all conditions of the contract.

2.5. CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR). The Government employee designated by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for monitoring of Contractor performance.

2.6. ACCEPTABLE WASTE. All types of combustible and non-combustible materials (excluding hazardous or special waste and sewage sludge) as normally and regularly appear in solid waste generated by offices, clubs, cafeterias, dining facilities, warehouses and other non-manufacturing activities.

2.7. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. All materials which are normally collected and sorted for reprocessing into new or different commodities. Present normal collection and sorting are aluminum or steel cans, clear and colored glass, plastics, white/mixed office paper, computer paper, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, pressed paper, and corrugated cardboard. These items may change and others items be added to the recyclable materials list as markets are developed and expanded.

2.7.1. PLASTICS #1. Resin Identification Code number 1 entitled polyethylene terephthalate. Most commonly found in beverage bottles, which are widely recyclable and accepted at most off-site disposal locations.

2.7.2. PLASTICS #2. Resin Identification Code number 2 entitled high density polyethylene. Some beverage containers, such as milk jugs, which are widely recyclable and accepted at most off-site disposal locations.

2.8. HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL WASTE. Any material which poses a hazard to health and/or environment as defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and regulations implementing those laws and similar local laws and regulations. Such wastes include but are not limited to those materials which are toxic, corrosive, ignitable or reactive, requiring special handling and procedures for disposal. This waste shall not be collected as part of this contract.

2.9. BULKY WASTE. Large waste items such as household appliances, furniture, large auto parts, tree, branches, stumps, wood, metals, and other oversize wastes whose large size precludes or complicates their handling by normal solid wastes collections, processing or disposal methods.

2.10. TRANSFER STATION. A solid waste handling facility used for the consolidation of waste in preparation for transporting to a point of further processing and ultimate disposal.

2.11. TRANSFER VEHICLE. Any vehicle used for the transportation of solid waste from the point of waste origin to a point of further processing or ultimate disposal.

2.12. QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM (QC). Contractor’s system of controlling the equipment, system or services to ensure the requirements of the contract are met. Contractor is responsible for QC and for offering to the Government for acceptance only those samples or services conforming to contract requirements.

2.13. CONTAINERS. Suitable containers include dumpsters, recycling bins and totes. Containers are labeled with items both permitted and prohibited, and are non-leaking receptacles equipped with a lid. Containers must be of a size as detailed within this PWS.

2.14. COLLECTION. Solid Waste collection is an organized and systematic method of transporting solid waste from the point of generation or from pickup points to site of disposal or a materials recovery facility.

2.15. DISPOSAL. Disposal is the process of spreading and covering in sanitary fills, spreading and covering in landfills, and dumping in public dumps, or other solid waste disposal facility.

2.16. SOLID WASTE. Solid waste means all those materials that are not liquid waste but includes recyclables, refuse, rubbish, garbage, ash debris, yard waste and under certain conditions, hazardous waste.

2.16.1 REFUSE. Is a category of solid waste. Refuse includes all garbage, ashes, debris, rubbish and other similar waste materials. Not included are explosive or incendiary wastes; recyclable materials; hazardous waste; and contaminated waste from medical or radiological processes.

2.16.2. GARBAGE. Garbage is a category of solid waste. Garbage means animal and vegetable waste (and containers thereof, but not including recyclable containers) resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods. Edible or hog food garbage is the portion of waste food which has been segregated for salvage or for composting.

2.16.3. ASH. Ash is a category of solid waste. Ash means the residue from burned wood, coal, coke and other combustible material.

2.16.4. DEBRIS. Is a category of solid waste. Debris, often referred to as “Construction and Demolition” or “bulky waste”, means roofing materials, plastic siding, stone, masonry, brick, concrete, tile, Formica, plasterboard (drywall), non-recyclable glass, etc. Not included in this category are grass clippings, leaves, and yard waste, stumps, and wood waste, scrap metal and similar waste materials.

2.16.5. RUBBISH. Is a category of solid waste. Rubbish means a variety of unsalvageable materials such as floor sweepings, paper wrappings, non-recyclable containers, cartons, and similar articles not used in preparing or dispensing food. It is easier to define rubbish as any material that is not a recyclable, not debris, not ash, not yard waste and not garbage.

2.16.6. YARD WASTE. Is a category of solid waste. Yard waste means leaves, grass clippings, brush and small stumps.

2.17. MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF). Materials Recovery Facility is a center where recovered solid waste materials are delivered for processing and marketing. MRF’s usually have a State permit to operate.

2.18. RECYCLABLE. Any material which can be recovered before final disposal, processed and marketed or used to make a new product.

2.19. COMMINGLED. Any combination of recyclable materials which, when combined in one container, do not contaminate or affect the quality of the materials.

2.20. NON-MARKETABLE MATERIAL. Recyclable material and bulky waste that is either not accepted or is rejected at the disposal center.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES. The Government will provide the property and services listed below.

3.1. The Government will maintain in safe condition roadways and motor vehicle maneuvering areas within the recycling site to facilitate the flow of vehicles and disposal of refuse/recycling.

3.2. The Government will provide snow removal within the recycling area.

3.3. Insect and rodent control measures will be provided including but not limited to use of effective insecticides and rodenticide.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

4.1. GENERAL. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS. Material, equipment, and supplies provided shall be of acceptable commercial grade and quality.

4.2. GOVERNMENT APPROVED CONTAINTERS. Collection of refuse and recyclable materials in all areas shall be from contractor-provided, government-approved containers recycling bins, and totes. At a minimum the contractor shall provide fire resistant, waterproof, rodent proof recycling containers in sufficient quantities and sizes for the requirements of this contract. The contractor shall position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, and other potential obstructions as detailed in the site plan.

4.2.1 The Government will not be responsible in any way for the Contractor’s supplies, materials, equipment or personnel belongings that may be damaged or lost by fire, theft, accident, other conditions or circumstances.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS.

5.1. The contractor shall provide the refuse collection and recycling services described herein.

5.2. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

5.2.1. CUBIC YARD CAPACITY. The government requires one eight (8) cubic yard dumpster for refuse collection and one eight (8) cubic yard dumpster for recycling items to be serviced once per week. The contractor shall notify the Government if the size of the containers stated above are inappropriate for the occupancy of the facility based on services provided during the period of performance.

5.2.2. MAINTAINING CONTAINERS AND COLLECTION AREA. The contractor shall return the containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright position with the lids securely in place (closed). The contractor shall be responsible for immediately cleaning up any spills, debris, etc., which may occur during servicing of containers. All refuse on the ground within ten feet of the container, whether spilled by the contractor or placed there by center personnel, shall be picked up by the contractor during collection. The contractor shall collect debris placed at collection stations; for example, sacks, cartons, boxes, cans, tied bundles, or other containers. The contractor will be responsible for keeping collection areas free of refuse and debris.

5.2.3. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PROCESSING. The contractor shall provide all containers, transportation and delivery of recyclable material to a licensed off-site recycling center. Contractor shall abide by all Federal, State and local laws and Army regulations as they pertain to recyclable materials processing.

5.2.4. REFUSE PROCESSING. The contractor shall provide all containers, transportation and delivery of refuse collection to a licensed off-site disposal center. Contractor shall abide by all Federal, State and local laws and Army regulations as they pertain to refuse processing. Updated ARP date from 12/9/2019 to 12/16/2019 due to RFOS availability for site-visit during Holiday.

5.3. DISPOSAL.

5.3.1. OFF-SITE DISPOSAL. The contractor shall transport and dispose of all solid waste at a licensed off-site disposal center selected by the contractor. Contractor shall abide by all Federal, State and local laws and Army regulations as they pertain to disposal. The contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of off-site disposal locations.

5.3.2. DISPOSAL OF NON-MARKETABLE MATERIALS. Disposal of non-marketable materials at an off-site licensed facility shall be the responsibility of the contractor. This includes any non-marketable material rejected for any reason.

5.4. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. The contractor shall maintain all contractor provided containers ensuring they are free of unpleasant odors, dirt, debris, and pests. All containers shall remain in good, workable condition.

Containers shall remain easily accessible to customers. The contractor shall perform all cleaning, painting, repair and other maintenance tasks off-site. Trucks and trailers used for hauling and collecting shall be washed as required to ensure they are free of odor, dirt, debris, and pests.

5.5. REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS

5.5.1. The Contractor will be required to respond on site, prepared to troubleshoot and replace or repair equipment within two hours of any request made by the Government in reference to an inoperable compaction equipment, transfer vehicles, associated equipment and accessories, should a breakdown occur.

5.5.2. The Government will in no way store rubbish, refuse and any other acceptable waste in an unlawful manner.

Therefore, should the Contractor be unable to supply a transfer vehicle or be unable to fix a permanent structure (i.e.

compactor or control panel), the Contractor will be liable for any penalties and/or fines incurred by the installation.

5.5.3. The removal, transporting and final disposal of the solid waste shall be done in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies issued by the State and Federal Government and other government entities, such as cities, counties and towns. Should the final disposal site be located in another state, the Contractor shall also be responsible for following the statutes that govern the transportation and disposal of solid waste within that state.

Solid Waste disposal is a heavily regulated activity, and the contractor should not submit a bid on this contract unless familiar with all applicable requirements.

5.5.4. The Contractor shall position the transfer vehicles to best aid in disposing of the refuse and recyclable materials. The Contractor shall also position the transfer vehicles to minimize interference with adjacent roadways, overhead utilities, and other potential administrative and maintenance activities.

5.5.5. The Contractor shall take the necessary precautionary measures to guarantee that when installing his equipment that adequate space is made available for the proper application of insecticides and rodenticides.

5.5.6. The Contractor shall take the necessary precautionary measures in the design and installation of loading hoppers to assure the prevention of scattering of refuse and windblown litter at the time of transfer from the collection vehicles to the Contractor’s compaction equipment.

5.5.7. The Contractor shall pick up all spillage around the transfer vehicles, concrete pads, and compaction equipment caused by his/her operation or operation of his/her equipment and shall insure that unsanitary or hazardous conditions are corrected immediately. The Contractor shall take all actions necessary to clean and properly dispose of any hazardous materials caused by leaks and spills from his operation and equipment (i.e. fuel, motor oil, hydraulic oil, etc.), in accordance with Section 6, Environmental Specifications.

5.5.8 The contractor is responsible to remove Dumpsters/containers upon expiration of the contract. The contractor provided equipment shall be removed within 24 hrs after expiration of the contract. The Government will not be responsible for any disposal costs after expiration of the contract.

5.6. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR).

The contractor shall report all contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the 99th RSC via secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following address: http://www.ecmra.mil, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website”.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

6.1. Reference:

6.1.1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulation, 40 CFR 268, “Land Disposal Restrictions”.

6.1.2. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act, Subtitle D - Solid Waste

6.1.3. Army Regulation (AR) 200-1 Environmental Protection and Enhancement

6.1.4. Department of Labor Regulation, 29 CFR 1919.1200, “Hazard Communication”

6.2. Under no circumstances is hazardous waste to be transported onto United States Army Property.

6.3. The scope of this contract does not include disposal of hazardous waste. If the contractor suspects that any material left for pick-up is a hazardous substance, the Contractor shall immediately contact the local Environmental Management Office (EMO). Such a substance if found, would require sampling and manifesting in accordance with State and Federal laws.

6.4. RELEASE REPORTING: Any release of oil, a hazardous waste, or a hazardous material, at the 99th RSC or at any sites supported by the 99th RSC shall be immediately reported to the local fire department and the Environmental Management Office (EMO) during normal work hours. This does not relieve the contractor of reporting requirements including local, State and Federal laws (EPA or Department of Environmental Protection).

6.5. Any hazardous substance released to the environment as a result of the contractor’s work shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor and shall be cleaned up at no expense to the government. Any release shall be cleaned up to the standards set forth in federal and state law. Neither the need to comply with this provision nor any cost or delays caused by failure to comply with applicable environmental laws will be the basis for an extension of time for task or contract completion, an equitable price adjustment, or the relaxing of a contract requirement.

7. ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

7.1. AT LEVEL 1 TRAINING. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil or non-CAC card holders -http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

7.2. ACCESS, GENERAL PROTECTION, AND SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

7.2.1 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and…