Attachment 0001 Performance Work Statement.pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services for the Pine Bluff Arsenal

Directorate of Public Works Engineering Plans and Services Division

Pine Bluff Arsenal 10020 Kabrich Circle

Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71606-9500

December 2, 2019

Performance Work Statement – Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services ii | P a g e 06/20/19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.2 BACKGROUND

1.3 OBJECTIVES

1.4 SCOPE

1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1 DEFINITIONS

2.2 ACRONYMS

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 FACILITIES

3.2 SERVICES

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 GENERAL

4.2 MANAGEMENT

4.3 EQUIPMENT

5.0 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

5.2 DISPOSAL

5.3 REPORTS AND RECORDS

6.0 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

7.0 ATTACHMENT LISTING

ATTACHMENT 7. 1 - DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

ATTACHMENT 7. 2 - CONTRACT TASK LIST (SUMMARY OF LOCATIONS).…………………………………………….27

ATTACHMENT 7. 3 - BID SHEET…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..30

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES

PART 1

1.0 OVERVIEW

This is a non-personal services contract to provide solid waste collection and disposal services.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Pine Bluff Arsenal requires solid waste collection and disposal services. The contractor shall provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, materials, and other non-personal services necessary to perform this service to the standards defined in this Performance Work Statement as well as all Federal, State, and local regulations. The collection route is anticipated to consist of 116 collection points with 6 yard containers and five residential collection points each with a 96 gallon container. The length of the current route is approximately 50 miles. The route would be run weekly. The annual disposal weight historically averages for the last 4 years have been as low as 419 tons and as high as 557 tons.

1.2 BACKGROUND

The Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas which is in Jefferson County approximately 40 miles southeast of downtown Little Rock and consists of approximately 13,493 acres and eight-hundred and fifty (850) buildings – totaling an estimated 3.7 million square feet

– the majority of which is used for warehousing. The population base consists of approximately seven-hundred and fifty (750) military, Government civilian, and Contactor personnel. PBA tenants and other facility occupants consist of U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (ECBC), Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and Child and Youth Services (CYS), and Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate (RCMD). PBA is an ammunition and chemical and biological defense manufacturing and storage installation. PBA strives to maintain facilities and services at levels reflective of the installation Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System Policy:

“Right Today -Better Tomorrow”.

1.3 OBJECTIVES

The contractor shall accomplish all tasks to meet the requirements of this PWS.

1.4 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide services for the Pine Bluff Arsenal in accordance with the terms, conditions, and standards contained herein. Services required, the locations to be serviced, and the collection frequencies are established in the Contract Task List. All requirements provided by the government are estimates only.

1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.5.1. QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor

2 | P a g e delivers the Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the contractor’s proposal and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his Quality Control system.

1.5.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.3. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS. Facilities will be closed on Federal Holidays. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the contractor shall reschedule in the same week to either the workday preceding or following the holiday. The scheduled holidays are:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.5.4. HOURS OF OPERATION. The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday thru Thursday.

1.5.4.1. When an unforeseen facility closure, inclement weather, or other event found to be an acceptable delay by the KO precludes completion of services on a regularly scheduled workday, the KO shall have the following options: Reschedule the work to be performed the following day, or other day as determined by the KO; or, forego the work and reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

1.5.5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Pine Bluff Arsenal; postal address is U.S. Army, Pine Bluff Arsenal, 10020 Kabrich Circle, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71602-9500. The Arsenal is located off Interstate Highway 530, about 12 miles west of Pine Bluff and 35 miles southeast of Little Rock. Service locations are across the installation.

1.5.6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

Base Year: 1 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2020 Option Year 1: 1 Jan 2021 – 31 Dec 2021 Option Year 2: 1 Jan 2022 – 31 Dec 2022 Option Year 3: 1 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2023 Option Year 4: 1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024

1.5.7. TYPE OF CONTRACT. The government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract.

1.5.8. PHYSICAL SECURITY. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government provided passes and badges. The Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification (PIV) requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and local policy.

1.5.8.1. Passes and Badges. All contractor employees shall obtain the required

3 | P a g e employee passes. The contractor shall, prior to the start of the contract, submit to the KO an estimate of the number of personnel expected at any one time on the contract.

The Government will issue badges without charge. Each employee shall wear the Government issued badge over the front of the outer clothing above the waist. The contractor shall return the employee's pass and badge within five days when an employee leaves the contractor's service. The contractor will be assessed $44.00 for each employee pass and badge not returned to the Government. Passes and badges issued to contractor employees shall not negate the requirement for employee identification required in the "Identification of Contractor Employees" paragraph.

1.5.8.2. Security Vetting Requirements. The Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) Vetting Program is being changed to comply with installation access requirements identified in AR 190-13, HSPD-12 and DTM 09-012. Access policy requires all unescorted persons entering DOD installations to have a valid purpose to enter, have their identity verified and vetted to determine the fitness of the individual requesting and/or requiring access to the installation, and be issued or in possession of an authorized and valid access credential. They also require local passes only be issued to non-DOD cardholder personnel who have successfully passed an NCIC check. The Directorate of Law Enforcement and Security (D/LE&S) requires background checks to be conducted on all individuals 16 years of age or older who do not possess a valid DOD Identification (ID) credential (i.e. CAC, Military Id) prior to being granted access onto PBA. This change includes 100% of contractors, vendors, commercial carriers, visitors, Natural Resources customers, MWR customers and CYS customers. The following criteria will prevent access to PBA: Violent Offense Conviction within the last ten (10) years, Felony or Misdemeanor Class A Conviction within the last five (5) years, Current Pending Charges, Active Warrant or Convicted Sex Offender. Habitual Offenders with three (3) or more criminal convictions may also be denied access at the mutual discretion of two Certified ACIC/NCIC Operators. In addition, the following criteria will prevent hunting on PBA: Felony Conviction, Domestic Violence Conviction, DUI/DWI Conviction within the last five (5) years or Active Order of Protection.

1.5.8.3. The company name shall be displayed on the contractor's vehicles in a manner and size that is clearly visible. All vehicles shall display a valid state license plate and shall be maintained in good repair. Privately owned vehicles are allowed at this job site.

1.5.9. ANTI-TERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY

1.5.9.1. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or 15 days of hire date, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 10 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.

1.5.9.2. The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by

4 | P a g e the installation Provost Marshal Office or Security Office. The 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.

1.5.9.3. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR.

This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 10 calendar days after completion of training.

1.5.9.4. All technical data included in this solicitation for bid or performance/scope of work is covered under Army Regulation (AR) 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC) and the Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) OPSEC Plan. Information will not be released to additional subcontractors or the general public without prior approval from the applicable PBA OPSEC Action Officer (OAO), the PBA OPSEC Officer and applicable Public Affairs Officer. Contract awardee will be required to submit written documentation explaining procedures to be taken by awardee for the protection of this information. This documentation (titled {Name of Contract Individual/Company} OPSEC Plan for Contract Number: ______) will be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative for PBA OPSEC Officer for review and approval.

Documentation will be submitted no less than ten working days prior to contractor accessing controlled and/or sensitive information protected under AR 530-1 and the PBA OPSEC Plan. Contract work will not commence until written protective procedures have been approved by PBA OAO and PBA OPSEC Officer. Access by contractor to this protected information prior to approval will be in violation of contract.

1.5.10. POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The KO, KOs representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.5.11. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; Perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; Maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; Issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; Monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the

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KO and contractor of any deficiencies; Coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.5.12. KEY PERSONNEL. The Government considers the contract manager and alternate contract manager to be key personnel. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, and speak English.

1.5.13. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All contractor and subcontractor employees working under this contract shall be identified by a distinctive nameplate, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment. Employee identification shall not be substituted for Arsenal badges.

1.5.14. FIRE PROTECTION. The contractor and his/her employees shall know where fire alarms are located and how to turn them on. Contractor employees operating critical equipment shall be trained to properly respond during a fire alarm or fire per local activity instructions.

1.5.14.1. No fire or flame producing device will be used on the Arsenal without prior approval of the KO and the Fire Chief.

1.5.14.2. Smoking will be permitted only in authorized/designated smoking areas with the approval of the KO. Smoking is not permitted inside or within 50 feet of any Arsenal building.

1.5.15. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement, or Status-of-Forces Agreement. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.5.15.1. COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall obtain all license and certification required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, 6 | P a g e reports, submittal documents, and fees required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specification of this contract. All required licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and/or regulations shall be considered a contract deliverable upon award.

1.5.15.2. NOTIFICATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATORS. Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, and/or DoD environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

1.5.15.3. REPORTING NONCOMPLIANCE. Contractor shall immediately report any nonconformance and/or noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations or policies to the COR and KO.

1.5.15.4. VERIFICATION OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT

DOCUMENTS. Contractor shall obtain from the COR, a copy of AMC's National Environmental Policy Act Policy and 32 CFR 651 which addresses actions to be taken by contractor. These documents include but is not limited to the analysis-associated decision document of an Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision;

Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact or Notice to Proceed;

or Record of Environmental Consideration on the proposed contract actions prior to commencement of such actions.

1.5.15.5. CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

Contractor shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those contract operations and activities that pose risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural and/or human environment.

1.5.15.6. COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks on AMC installations without proper and adequate qualifications or job competency training. In the event of any identified noncompliance, the Contractor shall, if requested, provide proof of contract personnel training or qualification (individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified noncompliance.

1.5.15.7. REMOVAL OF SOLID WASTE. Contractor shall remove from the installation and dispose of all solid waste generated, which cannot be recycled to an approved and permitted off-post disposal facility. Contractor shall make every effort to divert construction, demolition debris, and all other solid waste to comply with the Army Integrated Solid Waste Management Policy. Prior to removing any waste from the installation for disposal, the Contractor shall coordinate with the installation COR to arrange for recyclable materials to be removed and diverted from the waste stream.

Submit in writing the quantities of waste removed and recycled to the COR on a monthly basis. The submittal shall include the date of disposal/recycling, the disposal/recycling facility, the types of material disposed/recycled and the quantities of materials disposed/recycled by weight. The Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by the contract. This includes collection, separation, and processing products or other

7 | P a g e materials recovered from solid waste streams for use in the form of raw materials. The Contractor shall make maximum effort to reduce and prevent waste.

1.5.15.8. PREVENTION OF SPILLS. Contractor shall adopt the installation's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) if transporting, processing, storing, or in any way managing hazardous waste, hazardous material, petroleum-oils-lubricants, or other restricted items. In case of a spill, the person in control of the spill site or their designated representative shall take appropriate action to protect workers and bystanders; contain the spill (if it can be done safely); secure the spill site; restrict ignition sources; and immediately contact the installation Fire and Emergency Services (Fire Department) and COR.

1.5.15.9. PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE AREAS. Contractor shall comply with all installation designated sensitive and/or off-limit area restrictions. Sensitive areas are generally demarked indicating what activities (e.g., driving, digging, foot traffic) are prohibited. The Contractor shall also adhere to the following installation sensitive areas requirements:

• Cultural Resources Sites: Do not excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise deface any archeological resource located on public lands.

• Endangered Species Habitats: Do not initiate any action that may disturb, endanger, or damage to any degree the habitat of a threatened and endangered species.

• Wetlands: Do not excavate or take any action that could fill or damage any wetland unless working under a project specific Corps of Engineers 404 permit. Wetlands include streams, riparian areas, bogs, marshes, and swamps.

1.5.15.10. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. Contractor shall when given a verbal and/or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the KO or COR, take immediate corrective action. Failure or refusal to comply promptly may be grounds for the KO to invoke the appropriate contractual remedies. This may cause all or part of the work to be stopped immediately until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

1.5.15.11. UNIVERSAL WASTE/E-WASTE MANAGEMENT. Universal waste including but not limited to some mercury containing building products such florescent lamps, mercury vapor lamps, high pressure sodium lamps, CRTs, batteries, aerosol paint containers, electrical equipment containing PCBs, and consumed electronic devices, shall be managed in accordance with applicable environmental law and installation instructions.

1.5.15.12. POLLUTION PREVENTION/HAZARDOUS WASTE MINIMIZATION.

Minimize the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste.

Consult with the Environmental Office for suggestions and to obtain a copy of the installation's pollution prevention/hazardous waste minimization plan for supporting waste minimization goals.

1.5.16. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall comply with local, state, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health requirements and provide report of accidents and citations to the KO within 72 hours of occurrence.

1.5.16.1. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall meet with the KO to discuss and develop mutual understandings relative to administration of the Safety Program of the Arsenal.

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1.5.16.2. All contractor personnel shall receive the Pine Bluff Arsenal General Safety Briefing prior to commencing contract performance. If proof of briefing attendance cannot be provided for any employee, that employee shall not be available to work until proof of attendance is provided. Time and location of briefing will be provided to the contractor at the Post Award meeting.

1.5.16.3. The contractor shall ensure compliance with PBA Policy Letter 385-3, “Wearing of Safety Clothing and Equipment in Manufacturing Areas of Pine Bluff Arsenal”. All contractor personnel will comply with ANSI Z133.1; wear reflective bright orange or lime green vests while conducting operations on roadways.

1.5.16.4. The contractor shall ensure compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 and provide the COR with verification that each contract employee has been provided this training prior to beginning work on the installation.

The COR will provide site specific hazard communication information as requested by the contractor.

1.5.16.5. Equipment shall be maintained in a safe operating at all times. The contractor shall secure vehicles and mobile equipment by removing the keys from key operated ignition or by other physical means when not in use.

1.5.16.6. Work sites shall be kept free of debris and material which could cause injury to workmen or others in the area. When deemed advisable by the KO or COR, signs shall be posted to warn of specific hazards.

1.5.16.7. Work will be performed in a manner which will allow the passage of traffic, especially emergency vehicles, at all times.

1.5.16.8. Contractor shall provide the names and personnel data on all employees scheduled for this contract work at PBA, to the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to actual work. This is necessary for proper identification and issue of security pass to each employee for access to PBA job site.

1.5.17. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR). The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor shall report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://www.ecmra.mil/Default.aspx. The required information includes. (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the COR; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, https://www.ecmra.mil/Default.aspx

9 | P a g e when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

(13) Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

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PART 2

2.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1 DEFINITIONS

2.1.1. CONTRACT TASK LIST. The Contract Task List details the work and service frequency that is to be performed in each room of each building. Line items, including service frequency are subject to change to meet the needs of the Government. Changes to the Contract Task List included in this contract will result in an appropriate change to the cost of this contract unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Government and contractor. No change in service area or service frequency is authorized unless the KO issues a change order before such services are performed.

2.1.2. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note. The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5. COLLECTION STATION. The designated points where solid waste will be placed for collection by the contractor. May also be referred to as collection point, pick-up stations, or collection site.

2.1.6. DEBRIS. Includes, but is not limited to, grass cuttings, paper, cans, bottles, limbs and branches, pine straw, pinecones, leaves, rocks, stumps, street sweepings, roofing and construction wastes, and other similar items.

2.1.7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). The federal agency delegated authority to enforce the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

2.1.8. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.9. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.10. FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION. The frequency of collection for each collection station shall be in accordance with the Contract Task List.

2.1.10.1. The following frequency codes are used on the Contract Task List. The day each service is performed may be changed upon mutual agreement of the contractor and COR. If a mutually agreed change in schedule is not set in place, the following will be used without deviation. The service frequency shown on the task list shall not be exceeded without authorization of the KO.

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2.1.10.2. W Once Weekly. Services performed 52 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 6 to 8 calendar days

2.1.10.3. 2W Twice Weekly. Services performed 104 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 3 to 4 calendar days.

2.1.10.4. M Monthly. Services performed 12 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 28 to 31 calendar days.

2.1.11. GARBAGE. Animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of foods. Edible or hog food garbage is that portion of waste food which has been segregated for salvage.

2.1.12. GREEN WASTE. Green Waste includes leaves, limbs, etc. removed from plants and shrubs.

2.1.13. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.14. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.15. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.16. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.17. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.18. RECYCLABLE WASTE. Material which can be transformed into new products in such a manner that the original product may lose its identity.

2.1.19. REFUSE. All garbage, ashes, debris, rubbish, and other similar waste materials.

Not included are explosive and incendiary waste and contaminated waste from medical and radiological processes.

2.1.20. REFUSE COLLECTION. A system of transporting refuse including non-accountable salvage, from pick-up stations to point of disposal. It includes hauling garbage to a transfer station if required.

2.1.21. RESPONSE TIME. The time allowed the contractor after initial notification of a work requirement to be physically on the premises at the work site with appropriate tools, equipment, and materials, ready to perform the work required.

2.1.22. SOLID WASTE. Refuse and other discarded solid materials resulting from commercial, industrial, residential and community activities. It does not include hazardous wastes, infectious/medical wastes, solids or dissolved materials in domestic sewage, or other significant pollutants in water resources such as silt, dissolved or suspended solids in industrial waste, water effluents, dissolved materials in irrigation return flow, or other common water pollutants.

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2.1.23. SPILLAGE. Any refuse dislodged from containers and/or solid waste collecting equipment in the course of collection and disposal.

2.1.24. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor.

The Government does not have privy of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.25. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.26. WORK WEEK. Monday through Thursday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.27. WORK PLAN. A written schedule of tasks or activities presented in the format of a progress chart designed to satisfy a defined requirement with a specified time frame and at a predetermined frequency.

2.2 ACRONYMS

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODC Other Direct Costs POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

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PART 3

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 FACILITIES

There will be no material, property, equipment, facilities or services furnished to the Contractor by the Government on this project, except as noted.

3.1.1. The contractor shall be liable to the Government for damage to Government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds caused by the contractor, or his employees. The contractor shall repair damages at his own expense, within ten working days, or the Government will repair the damage and deduct the cost from payment due to the contractor. The contractor shall provide a verbal report to the KO and COR within four working hours of occurrence, and a written damage report within three working days explaining the circumstances of the accident and the extent of damage.

3.2 SERVICES

Limited emergency first aid, to prevent loss of life or limb, is available for contractor personnel at the U.S. Army Health Clinic for injuries sustained in the performance of duties. This service is normally available from 7.30 A.M. - 4.00 P.M., Monday through Thursday. To request emergency ambulance service during Clinic hours, dial 9-1-1. For life-threatening emergencies after duty hours, contractor personnel should dial 9-1-1. There is no after hours medical service available on Post. For any other injury, contractor personnel should obtain medical care off-post.

Use of this Health Clinic constitutes compliance with the First Aid Requirements of the Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1, as referenced in FAR 52.236-13, "Accident Prevention";

incorporated in this contract. The requirements of Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 or EM 385-1-1, most current one, General Safety Requirements, whichever is the most stringent, will be followed.

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PART 4

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 GENERAL

Except for items listed in Section 3 of this PWS, the contractor shall provide all facilities, equipment, materials, and supplies to perform the requirements of this contract.

4.2 MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the services required herein to ensure fully adequate and timely completion of these services, and permit tracking of work in progress. Such management includes, but is not limited to, planning, scheduling, cost accounting, and quality control. The contractor shall provide staff with the necessary management expertise to assure the performance of the required work.

4.2.1. Work Control. The contractor shall plan and schedule work to assure material, labor, and equipment are available to complete work requirements with regard to the established time limits and quality standards. Verbal scheduling and status reports shall be provided when requested by the KO and COR. The status of any item of work must be provided within four hours of the inquiry during the contractor's regular working hours, and within twelve hours after regular working hours.

4.3 EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall provide tools and equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS. The contractor shall maintain tools and equipment in a safe and operable condition at all times. All equipment shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Contracting Officer prior to and during the life of the contract.

4.3.1. The contractor shall provide the KO with a list of vehicles, equipment and tools to be used on this contract with the contract quote for review and approval. The contractor shall have 10 days to provide changes to the list of equipment and tools if required. After award, the contractor shall report any addition or deletion of equipment to the Contract Officer within 72 hours of the change in inventory for approval.

4.3.2. Vehicles. The Contractor shall use vehicles specifically designed for refuse collection that have watertight bodies and which do not permit loss of refuse.

Open-box trucks, with or without canvas cover, shall not be used except for the collection of debris or bulky items. Collection vehicles shall be operated in accordance with activity rules and regulations while in the activity area, and shall be kept closed when moving or when not actually engaged in collecting wastes.

Dumpster-type trucks shall have enclosed leak-proof bodies specifically manufactured to handle dumpster containers, and shall be equipped with a satisfactory cover to prevent littering. Vehicles shall be no older than 12 years old or have more than 250,000 miles on them. Vehicles shall be washed and disinfected at least once a week. All vehicular equipment shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe, clean, and well-painted condition. Contractor vehicles will be identified by permanent or magnetic signs on each side of the vehicle that clearly display the contractor name and telephone number. All vehicles shall

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4.3.3. The Contractor shall have sufficient equipment for backup of regularly assigned vehicles to insure completion of contract requirements in the event of breakdowns or other equipment problems.

4.3.4. Containers shall be standard commercial-industrial type, of heavy gauge metal construction, leak proof, and designed for mechanized handling. Containers which are mounted on wheels shall have a positive breaking/locking device to prevent inadvertent movement. Containers shall be in good repair during the term of the contract to maintain a pleasing appearance. Container lids shall remain closed after pick up and drain plugs attached to prevent storm water pollution. The Contractor’s name and local phone number shall be prominently displayed on each container. All doors, lids, hinges, rollers, breaking devices, and other moving parts shall be maintained to keep containers serviceable. Bent, damaged, leaking, rusting, and unsightly containers shall be repaired and repainted or replaced at the Contractor’s option within one week of notification by the COR or KO. Major repairs and all painting shall be performed at a location off the arsenal. No separate payment shall be made for cleaning and painting containers.

4.3.5. Reusable Residential Containers. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a plastic, 96-gallon capacity waste container for each of the listed or anticipated family housing units. Containers shall be constructed of molded polyethylene plastic, with two handles, two wheels, and a cover. Containers which are cracked, leaking, missing lids, vandalized, or are otherwise damaged or unserviceable shall be replaced by the Contractor. Containers which are identified as unserviceable by the COR shall be replaced with a new container within one working day.

4.3.6. Government shall not be liable for loss or damage to the contractors or contractor employee’s property, equipment, or materials or the contractors privately owned possessions while stored or located on the installation.

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PART 5

5.0 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform solid waste services at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all Federal, State, and local regulations.

5.1 COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall perform basic collection route services in the areas identified and at the frequencies indicated in the Contract Task List. Performance requirements for these services include the following.

5.1.1. Routes/Schedules Submittals. The contractor shall establish vehicle routes and collection schedules to meet frequency requirements stated in Contract Task List and in accordance with the specified route parameters. The contractor shall submit proposed routes and schedules to the KO ten calendar days prior to start of contract performance. The KO must approve the submittals prior to the contractor starting work. During the course of this contract, the Government may elect to change the placement of refuse containers to better meet customer or mission requirements. The contractor may also submit written requests to change or alter routes and or schedules to the KO for approval. No changes are allowed to the schedule or haul route without KO approval.

5.1.2. Inclement Weather Schedule. The contractor shall collect refuse during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the KO 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 KO authorizes additional time. In the event missed collections cannot be accomplished within 24 hours, the contractor shall submit a revised schedule to the KO. Rescheduling to perform missed collections shall not be a basis for a claim by the contractor for additional compensation or permission to defer other regularly scheduled collection. At the Government’s discretion, payment may be withheld for nonperformance or late performance.

5.1.3. Route Parameters. The contractor shall establish routes to the installation through Dexter gate or as directed by the Government. Collections shall be made between the hours of 0730-1530 Monday thru Thursday for all containers.

Collection outside these hours shall require prior approval of the KO. When a scheduled collection day falls on a holiday, all scheduled collections shall be made on the following workday. All rescheduled holiday collections shall be accomplished in addition to all normal collections for that day, and at no additional cost to the Government. In the event the contractor needs to deviate from the established routes the contractor is required to provide 24 hour notice to the KO or COR.

5.1.4. The contractor shall notify the KO or COR of any conditions that may interrupt the schedule of performance such as delays due to security measures, exercise, vehicle breakdowns, blocked containers, etc.

5.1.5. Points of Collection. Collection stations for refuse materials are shown in the

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Contract Task List. The contractor shall provide curbside service to military family housing residents. The contractor shall accomplish service for all containers on days and frequency stated in their collection schedule.

5.1.6. Spillage. The contractor shall remove or pickup all spillage within a twenty-five

(25) foot radius around all collection points regardless of cause. The contractor shall be responsible for immediately cleaning up any spills, debris, etc., which may occur during servicing of containers during collection. The contractor shall correct any discrepancies within two work hours after notification by the COR.

5.1.7. Serviceable Material. The contractor shall not collect or dispose of any material which appears to have been inadvertently placed near the collection point.

Report questionable items to the COR for action.

5.1.8. Variation in Workload. Workload variations can be expected for all types of service as required service. Variations or deviations in workload data shall not constitute grounds for a claim against the Government. During the contract performance period, the Government reserves the right to add, delete, or move collection points, number of containers, or collection frequencies as necessary to accommodate mission requirements.

5.1.9. Spare Containers. The contractor shall be responsible to maintain an adequate backup stock of containers to replace containers no longer serviceable, when performing repairs, painting or cleaning and meet changing requirements.

5.1.10. Servicing Containers. The contractor shall service all containers IAW requirements stated herein and in the Contract Task List.

5.1.11. Military Family Housing. The contractor shall establish vehicle routes and collection schedules for once per week service for the collection and disposal of refuse.

5.1.11.1. Manner and Frequency of Collection. Collection points are listed in the Contract Task List. The contractor shall collect all refuse, debris, garbage, recyclable material and yard waste. Collection shall include pickup and return of contractor-furnished containers. All items shall be picked up on scheduled collection day, curbside. All containers shall be returned to the original location in an upright position with lids securely in place and closed. The contractor shall pickup all spillage at points of collection regardless of cause.

5.1.11.2. Contractor-Furnished Containers. The contractor shall supply and maintain all contractor-furnished containers for Military Family Housing residents. All containers shall be clean and free of debris and odor on initial issue and when replacement containers are issued. The contractor shall ensure all containers remain in good, workable condition and shall perform maintenance and repair as required.

5.2 DISPOSAL.

The contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all refuse, recyclable, and yard waste material. Disposal shall be IAW existing Federal, State, base, and local rules and regulations. On-base disposal is not authorized.

5.2.1. Refuse…