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W6QK ACC-APG NATICK

CONTRACTING DIVISION

BLDG 1 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5011

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SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

MICHAEL FRANCIOSE

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

TEL: 508 233-5213 FAX:

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W911QY18R0032

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

1. Solicitation Summary

A. The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division on behalf of US Army Garrison Public Works Directorate has a requirement for Refuse and Recycling services.

B. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract. The contract will consist of a Base period and four - one year optional ordering periods. The total contract shall not exceed five (5) years. The Base and four optional Ordering Periods consist of the following CLINS:

Base Period: 0001 through 0013 Date of Contract Award through 31 January 2019 First Optional Period: 1001 through 1012 1 February 2019 through 31 January 2020 Second Optional Period: 2001 through 2012 1 February 2020 through 31 January 2021 Third Optional Period: 3001 through 3012 1 February 2021 through 31 January 2022 Fourth Optional Period: 4001 through 4012 1 February 2022 through 31 January 2023

C. This acquisition is a 100% small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) Code is 562111 and the size standard is $38,500,000.

D. Site visit will be held on 16 May 2018 at 10:00 AM EST. All parties shall meet in the 1st Floor lobby of Building 1, Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC), 10 General Green Avenue, Natick, MA 01760. Interested parties shall fill out NSSC Contractor Access Request Form (Attachment 1) and e-mail to Mr. George Bernard at George.H.Bernard.civ@mail.mil and Mr. Michael Vincent at Michael.W.Vincent.civ@mail.mil prior to 2:00 PM EST, 15 May 2017 of their intent to attend the site visit. Please also include your Company’s CAGE Code in the e-mail. Please allow an hour to get through the Security Entrance Gate.

E. This requirement is subject to the availability of funds. Proposals shall be valid for at least 120 days.

Please annotate the last day the proposal will be valid. Firms will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with their proposal preparation.

E. The solicitation including any Attachments and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) may be downloaded from FedBizOpps at web site https://www.fbo.gov.

F. The Service Contract Act applies.

G. The any excess funds will be deobligated at the end of the Period of Performance.

2. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

A. Any Offeror that submits a proposal in response to this solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with FAR Clause 52-232-33 and DFARS Clauses 252-2001-7000 and 525.204-7004 Alt A, prior to contract award. Registration information can be found at:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM;

3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

The Offeror shall submit a proposal consisting of three (3) volumes. These three volumes shall be labeled, Volume I - Technical Proposal (Factor 1); Volume II - Past Performance (Factor 2); and Volume III - Price Proposal (Factor 3). Proposals shall submitted by e-mail to George.H.Bernard.civ@mail.mil and Michael.W.Vincent.civ@mail.mil with a PDF file for each Volume. The e-mail Subject Lines shall contain "Proposal for W911QY-18-R-0032, Refuse".

A. Volume I Technical (Factor 1) - The technical proposal shall provide a technical description of how the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Refuse and Recycling services will be successfully accomplished. The Offeror's proposal shall address each below factor. No Pricing information shall be submitted in Volume I.

Subfactor 1: Limitations on Subcontracting

The Offeror shall demonstrate how FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting will be accomplished. Per FAR Clause 52.219-14 (c) (1) "Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern". To meet this requirement, the Offeror (Prime Contractor) will be consided as the "Concern".

Subfactor 2: Implementation and Resources - Limited to 5 pages

The Offeror shall provide an implementation plan that clearly outlines and identifies the necessary resources (e.g., human resources, technical experience, equipment, etc.), identify waste destinations, and treatment methods for each waste stream. At a minimum, this plan must address or contain the following:

Narrative of Offeror’s organization, resource teams, years of experience, and qualifications for performing Refuse and Recycling contract services to include front /rear loading containers, open top containers and Refuse and Recycling services in residential housing areas.

Resources for performing all functional requirements as described in the solicitation, to include the use of sub-contractors.

List of all US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Massachusetts Department of

Environmental Protection (Mass DEP), and US Department of Transportation (DOT) complaint facilities and other resources to be used in performing the contract services.

Destination of each waste stream and the proposed method of treatment or disposal to be used for each waste stream during the contract period of performance.

Subfactor 3: Personnel Licensing & Training Qualifications

Offeror shall submit all certifications and licenses of all technicians that will be performing work on Refuse equipment including hazardous waste disposal and reclaiming.

The Offeror shall provide proof of comprehensive/liability insurance along with their proposal.

Subfactor 4: Quality Control Plan (QCP)

The Offeror shall demonstrate a Quality Control Plan. Discuss how quality issues will be dealt with. Include, as a minimum, meetings, inspections, correction of non-compliant work; describing procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies; and how to ensure non-recurrence and reporting of quality problems to Government officials. Describe how the quality of any subcontractors will be monitored.

B. Volume II – Past Performance (Factor 2) - Offerors shall submit up to five (5) past or current contracts that are similar in nature to the work described in the PWS.

(1) All information required pertains to all proposed major subcontractors, as well as the Offeror.

Major subcontractors are those that are expected to perform ten (10) percent or more of the cost for the proposed effort. The Offeror shall submit with its proposal its major subcontractors’ letter(s) of consent allowing the Government to disclose the subcontractors’ past performance to the Offeror during negotiations.

(2) Contract descriptions. Past performance information on no more than 5 contracts (as a prime or subcontractor) over the past five (5) years) which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation shall be submitted. The Government may choose to investigate contracts beyond the past five (5) years for the purpose of the evaluation. In addition, any and all contracts terminated in whole or in part during the past five (5) years, to include those currently in the process of such termination are considered relevant and the Offeror shall provide past performance information for those contracts. Information shall include the following:

- Role as prime or subcontractor

- Place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS numbers

- Contracting activity, current address, telephone and FAX numbers (verify that these are current)

- Procuring Contracting Officer's name, current telephone and FAX numbers

- Technical representative/COR name, current telephone and FAX numbers

- Contract Number

- Contract Type

- Awarded Cost/Price

- Final or projected final cost/price

- Original delivery Period of Performance

- Final or projected final Period of Performance

- Effectiveness of actions taken to resolve past and ongoing performance problems.

(3) Performance. For each of the Contracts described above the Offeror shall describe the objectives achieved detailing how the effort is similar to the requirements of this solicitation. For any contracts which did not/do not meet the original requirements with regard to original cost, schedule, and/or technical performance, the Offeror shall provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for such shortcomings and any demonstrated corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence.

The Offeror shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised, and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. The Offeror shall also provide a copy of any cure notices or showcause letters received on each contract listed and description of any corrective action taken.

For any contracts terminated for default or cause, the Offeror shall address the reasons for the termination.

(4) The Offeror shall request that each of the Contracting activities of the previous contracts fill out a Performance Risk Assessment Questionnaire (Attachment 2) and submit it by e-mail directly to George.H.Bernard.civ@mail.mil and Michael.W.Vincent.civ@mail.mil prior to the proposal due date and time. The Offeror shall provide a list of Contracting activities including name, phone number, e-mail address that have been requested to fill out the Performance Risk Assessment Questionnaire.

(5) FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TIMELY PROPOSAL EXACTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL

BEING REJECTED AS NONRESPONSIVE OR NONCOMPLIANT AND THEREFORE

INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD CONSIDERATION, AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE

GOVERNMENT.

C. Volume III - Price Proposal (Factor 3) - This volume shall include:

(1) A completed Pricing Schedule. The schedule shall reflect the pricing as described by the following CLINs: Base Year (0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011);

1st Option Year (1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011); 2nd Option Year (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); 3rd Option Year (3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011); 4th Option Year (4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4010, 4011). The Excel Pricing Schedule (Attachment 3) shall be filled out with pricing for each CLIN. The Excel Pricing Schedule shall not be reformatted or contain formulas.

(2) A completed and signed Standard Form 1449, with blocks 17 and 30 completed. An official having the authority to bind the firm contractually shall sign the SF1449. If this individual is not an officer of the company, the proposal shall be accompanied by some form of written evidence of the individual's authority to bind the company, under contract, to a particular course of action. This might include such evidence as a written delegation of said authority, signed by an officer of the company.

(3) Annotate compliance with Period of Performance.

(4) Administrative information as required throughout this RFP.

(5) Complete all required clauses including FAR Clauses 52.219-1 and 52.219-28.

(6) Complete all the required certifications, representations, and acknowledgments for the

Prime Contractor such as FAR Clause 52.212-3.

(7) Acknowledge any amendments to this solicitation. Amendments must be acknowledged by signature of an official having the authority to bind your firm contractually by the completion of the SF1449 or appropriate annotation on the SF1449.

D. Proposals shall be e-mailed to George.H.Bernard.civ@mail.mil and

Michael.W.Vincent.civ@mail.mil. The e-mail Subject Lines shall contain "Proposal for W911QY-18- R-0032, Refuse".

Offerors shall not submit a transmittal letter with proposals. Such a letter is unnecessary, and statements therein frequently create conflicts or ambiguities.

4. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION.

Questions shall be submitted to George.H.Bernard.civ@mail.mil and Michael.W.Vincent.civ@mail.mil no later than 7 days prior to Request for Proposal closing date. The Government will provide its response through amendments. The Government will not guarantee a response to any question and/or clarifications after the submission deadline. Questions will not be accepted by telephone and must be submitted by e-mail.

5. INCORPORATION OF PROPOSAL.

Portions of the Contractor's Technical Proposal, as negotiated and accepted by the Government, may be incorporated by reference into the resultant contract. Some or all of the information furnished by the Contractor may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. For this reason the Contractor shall identify information contained in the proposal which the Contractor specifically does not want to be incorporated by reference.

Notwithstanding any rights the Government will receive under the contract to the data being protected under the solicitation, any request for information received under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C 552) for the resulting contract, including any portion of the proposal that was incorporated into the contract, will be reviewed in accordance with the FOIA statute. The Government will contact the Contractor to identify what information, if any, contained in the contract should be withheld from release to the public. The Contractor will then have to demonstrate that the information is a (1) a trade secret or (2) confidential, commercial information. In case of the latter, the Contractor would have to demonstrate, in detail, that disclosure would

(1) impair the Government’s ability to obtain necessary information in the future or (2) cause substantial harm to the Contractor.

Any changes in these arrangements are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer in advance for approval. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between the Contractor's Technical Proposal and the Government's Performance Work Statement, the PWS takes precedence.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure using Technical, Past Performance and Price to make an award decision.

(b) The Government anticipates awarding one contract as a result of this Request for Proposal (RFP), based upon the results of a complete and thorough Government evaluation of proposals in accordance with this section. The Government, however, reserves the right to not award any contracts in the event that no proposals are considered to be in the best interest of the Government. Contract award will be made to the "responsible" Offeror whose proposal represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable proposal to the Government based on the Volumes/Factors and Subfactors set forth herein. (See FAR Subpart 9.104, which describes the standards prospective contractors, must meet to be determined “responsible”.) To receive consideration for award, overall evaluations of not less than "Acceptable" must be achieved for Volume I and Volume II. An evaluation rating of "Unacceptable" at the Subfactor level will cause the entire Proposal Volume/Factor and the entire Proposal to be evaluated as "Unacceptable. Volume 1- Subfactor 1:

Limitations on Subcontracting will be evaluated first. Offerors who fail to demonstrate performing the requirement of "At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern" per FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting shall be considered Nonresponsive and the proposal will not be further evaluated. To meet this requirement, the Offeror (Prime Contractor) will be consided as the "Concern". NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES

THE RIGHT TO AWARD A CONTRACT BASED UPON INITIAL SUBMISSIONS, WITHOUT

EXCHANGES AND/OR DISCUSSIONS. ALSO NOTE THAT FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TIMELY

PROPOSAL IN EXACTLY THE MANNER REQUIRED BY THE SOLICITATION MAY RESULT IN

THE GOVERNMENT REJECTING THE PROPOSAL AS NON-COMPLIANT/UNACCEPTABLE, AT

THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

(c) The following Volumes/Factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Volume I – Technical Capability (Factor 1)

Subfactor 1: Limitations on Subcontracting

Offeror's ability to meet the requirements of FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting will be accomplished. Offerors who fail to demonstrate performing the requirement of "At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern" shall be consider Nonresponsive. Note: To meet this requirement, the Offeror (Prime Contractor will be consided as the "Concern".

Subfactor 2: Implementation and Resources - The Offeror’s implementation plan to perform contract services will be evaluated on its completeness, thoroughness, and to extent to which the Offeror’s proposed for the following:

Offeror’s organization, resource teams, years of experience, and qualifications for performing Refuse and Recycling contract services to include front /rear loading containers, open top containers and Refuse and Recycling services in residential housing areas.

Proposed resources for performing all functional requirements as described in the solicitation, to include the use of sub-contractors.

Proposed US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP), and US Department of Transportation (DOT) complaint facilities and other resources to be used in performing the contract services.

Proposed destination of each waste stream and the method of treatment or disposal to be used for each waste stream during the contract period of performance.

Subfactor 3: Personnel Licensing & Training Qualifications - The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated to ensure that all Federal and State licenses/permits authorizing the Offeror to operate required equipment are current. The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated to ensure that individuals who will be responsible for handling and transporting waste disposal are qualified with appropriate licenses and certificates, and that training records for all individuals are current. The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated to ensure that the Offeror has the appropriate comprehensive/liability insurance coverage.

Subfactor 4: Quality Control Plan - The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated to ensure that the Quality Control Plan describes procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies. Also to ensure all Refuse schedules can be achieved and monitoring subcontractors.

Subfactor 1, Subfactor 2, Subfactor 3, and Subfactor 4 are of equal importance.

(2) Volume II – Past Performance (Factor 2)

The Offeror and its major subcontractor's past performance with Government and industry will be evaluated. The Government will evaluate customer satisfaction, responsiveness to customer needs, and past demonstration of providing quality and timely services. Emphasis will be on recent, relevant experience in the past five (5) years. The past performance factor considers each Offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in services that meet the contract requirements. One rating is assigned for each Offeror based on relevancy and confidence assessment. Offerors with no relevant performance history will be given a rating of Acceptable.

The Government will focus its inquiries on the Offeror's (and major subcontractors') record of performance as it relates to all solicitation requirements, including cost, schedule, performance and management of subcontractors. A significant achievement, problem, or lack of relevant data in any element of the work can become an important consideration in the evaluation process. Therefore, Offerors will be reminded to include the most recent and relevant efforts (within the past five years) in their proposal. Absent any recent and relevant past performance history or when the performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror will be assigned an “unknown confidence (Neutral) rating” and its proposal will not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably on past performance. The Government may use data provided by the Offeror in its proposal and data obtained from other sources, including data in Government files or data obtained through interviews with personnel familiar with the contractor and their current and past performance under Federal, State or Local government or commercial contracts for same or similar services as compared to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Data used in conducting performance risk assessments shall not extend past five years prior to the issue date of the RFP, but may include performance data generated beyond the past five years without regard to the contract award date.

Offerors shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past five years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to the efforts required by this RFP. The Government may consider a wide array of information from a variety of sources, but is not compelled to rely on all of the information available.

The Government will also use the Performance Risk Assessment Questionnaire's to evaluate the Offeror's Past Performance.

The past performance factor considers each Offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract requirements. There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation: relevancy and performance confidence assessment.

(3) Volume III – Price (Factor 3)

The Government will evaluate total price (including options) in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.305(a)(1) to ensure that prices are fair and reasonable.

Pricing will be evaluated on a comparison of proposed prices from all Offerors received in response to the solicitation.

The total evaluated price will be calculated using the following method:

(a) The Refuse Removal-NSSC dollar amount per monthly price for (CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001), multiplied by 12 months. Then these amounts will be added together for a total amount.

(b) The Tipping Fees-NSSC dollar amount per Wet Ton price for (CLINs 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002), multiplied by 170 Wet Tons (which is the best estimated yearly quantity).

Then these amounts will be added together for a total amount.

(c) The Single Stream Recycling & Disposal-NSSC dollar amount per month for rental of the Compactor will by multiplied by12 months. The disposal of the recycle contents of a full forty (40) Cubic Yard Collection Container dollar amount per each pull/emptying will be multiplied by 18 pulls/empting and disposal (which is the best estimated yearly quantity).

Then these amounts will be added together for a total amount. (CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003)

(d) The Bulk Waste Collection and Disposal-NSSC dollar amount per 40 cubic yard roll-off container price for (CLINs 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004, and 4004), multiplied by 26 weeks (which is the best estimated yearly quantity). Then these amounts will be added together for a total amount.

(e) For Special Collection and Disposal Service (CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4010, and 4011) the price for a four, six, eight, and ten cubic yard front/rear loading container; and twenty, thirty, and forty cubic yard roll-off container will be averaged for each of the 5 year multiplied by 4 containers (which is the best estimated yearly quantity) for each year average price. Then these amounts will be added together for a total amount.

The total dollar amounts of the above will be added together for an estimated total price.

This total will only be utilized in the total evaluated price calculation.

If it is concluded that additional information is necessary to determine the reasonableness of the proposed price, the Contracting Officer may request information.

This additional information may include, but is not limited to, indirect rates, material, labor and any other information that can substantiate the reasonableness of a proposed price. If applicable a Certificate of Current Cost and Price will be requested at time of award.

(4) EVALUATION PROCESS.

The technical panel will provide a detailed evaluation and assign a combined technical/risk rating for the Technical Volume. The Past Performance Volume will receive only a performance evaluation rating. The Price Proposal Volume will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer in accordance with the evaluation criteria established in Volume III.

The technical panel will rate each Volume (Factor) and Subfactor by consensus for each proposal submitted and will prepare initial and final reports. If consensus is not obtainable, a minority report prepared and signed by the dissenting evaluators shall be presented to the Contracting Officer for consideration.

The Government technical evaluation panel will evaluate proposals in accordance with the process and evaluation criteria stated herein, and will document the evaluation by providing a narrative discussion of the evaluation of each proposal in terms of the evaluation criteria and proposed strong points (strengths), weak points (weaknesses), and deficiencies. This narrative discussion shall be incorporated into a report, which will be presented to the Contracting Officer to assist in the competitive range determination. Upon establishment of the competitive range, and to the extent deemed necessary at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer, written discussion items (DI) will be issued to remaining Offerors, using control numbers, to further investigate any weaknesses, deficiencies, or other subjects identified by the technical panel as germane to the evaluation process. These DIs are considered exchanges/discussions in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.306(d). The Contracting Officer may also issue DIs relating to any matter that requires written revisions to a proposal for which a binding agreement is required/desired. The technical panel will be responsible for briefing the Contracting Officer at all steps of the evaluation process. The technical panel shall provide its report to the Contracting Officer for a final briefing, if necessary.

Factor 1 (Technical), is more important than Factor 2 (Past Performance).

Factor 1(Technical) and Factor 2 (Past Performance), when combined, are significantly more important than Factor 3 (Price).

(5) RATING METHODS/DEFINITIONS

(a) TECHNICAL FACTOR: One of the following ratings will be assigned:

TECHNICAL RATINGS

Rating Definition Acceptable Proposal meets requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation.

(b) QUALITY/PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT: Assess the quality of the Offeror's past performance on those recent efforts that were determined relevant by determining how well the contractor performed on the contracts. Documented results from Performance Risk Assessment Questionnaires, interviews, CPARS, and other sources form the support and basis for this assessment. Once the Relevancy and Contract Performance of the past performance contracts has been established, the Offeror will be assigned one Performance Confidence Assessment for the Past Performance Volume as described by the table below:

PAST PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY RATINGS

Rating Definition Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved much of the magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort did not involve any of the magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

PAST PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Rating Description Acceptable Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the Offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below.)

Unacceptable Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a) (2) (iv)).

Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or "neutral") past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable”.

(c) PRICE FACTOR: Price proposals will not be given an adjectival rating, but will be evaluated to determine reasonableness.

(d) Options. The Government will evaluate Price for award purposes in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.404-1 by adding the total price for the base period plus all option periods. The Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(e) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4

1. Performance Work Statement

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The Contractor shall supply all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and accessories necessary to perform refuse and single stream recycling collection and disposal services at the U.S.

Army Natick Soldier System Center (NSSC), Natick, MA. Refuse shall be transported to an approved facility within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the disposal of solid waste. Single stream recyclable materials are to be transported to an approved segregation, processing, and recycling facility. The Contractor and approved facilities shall comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and statutes pertaining to the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste or handling of recyclable materials.

Services Included in this Scope of Work:

CLIN Description of Service

0001 NSSC Main Installation Refuse Collection and Transportation Services 0002 NSSC Main Installation Refuse Disposal Tipping Fees 0003 NSSC Main Installation Single Stream Recycling Collection and Disposal (As needed basis) 0004 NSSC Main Installation Bulk Waste Collection and Disposal

0005-0011 Special Collection and Disposal Services (As needed-basis) Note: Only the Base Year CLINs are shown above. Same description also applies to the four (4) option years.

Services Excluded from this Scope of Work:

Description of Service

Landfill Operations Incinerator Operations Medical and Toxic Waste Collection and Disposal Disposal of Animal Carcasses Other Than Road Kill (e.g., Pets or Veterinary Clinic) Disposal of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) Contaminated Soil Hazardous Materials Collection and Disposal Yard Waste (Grass, Leaves, Hedge Trimmings, etc.) Collection for Composting

1.2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION.

1.2.1. The NSSC is a US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) installation responsible for the technology, research, development, and engineering, fielding, and sustainment of the US Military forces’ food, clothing, shelters, airdrop systems and soldier support items.

1.2.2. NSSC is comprised of multiple properties totaling approximately 174 acres. The main installation is located on General Greene Ave, Natick, MA (approximately 20 miles west of Boston, MA), occupying 66 acres of land situated on the shores of Lake Cochituate.

1.2.3. Because of the proximity of the NSSC Main Installation to Lake Cochituate, NSSC has established strict environmental programs and policies that are protective of the lake and its environment.

1.2.4. The Contractor shall comply with all general provisions and clauses identified within Sections 1.7 and 1.8, so as to minimize the potential to cause or contribute contamination of the surface water body as identified in Section 1.2.3.

1.3. NSSC MAIN INSTALLATION REFUSE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL

REQUIREMENTS (CLINs 0001, 0002, 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002, 3001, 3002, 4001, 4002)

1.3.1. Refuse Collection, Transportation, and Disposal Service. The Contractor will be paid a monthly basis fixed-firm price for all refuse services associated with the collection and transportation of refuse as described in Sections 1.3.2 - 1.3.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting monthly invoices to the COR for all associated refuse disposal tipping fees (weight of refuse removed from the main installation).

CLIN# Item 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 NSSC Main Installation Refuse Collection and

Transportation

0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002 NSSC Main Installation Refuse Disposal Tipping Fees

1.3.2. Refuse Pickup and Removal. Refuse collection shall be conducted utilizing 15 front/rear loading refuse containers of 4 to 10 cubic yards each. Refuse containers are to be picked up two times weekly, Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 0700 -1500 hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm). Pickups after 1500 hours shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.3.3. Refuse Scale Operation. Upon entering the NSSC main installation, all vehicle operators shall be required to pull truck up to an unattended remote scale terminal kiosk located on the west side of Bldg 20, identify their vehicle using government furnished codes or radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and obtain the vehicle tare weight. After all refuse containers on NSSC have been emptied or when the vehicle becomes full, vehicle operators shall then repeat the weighing process to obtain vehicle weight ticket. A copy of the weight ticket receipt shall be immediately deposited to the security guards. The Contractor shall notify the COR or the Contracting Officer immediately in the event that the scale becomes inoperable. The Contractor will be instructed to obtain weight tickets from a commercial weigh station before and after collecting all refuse from the installation or by other means established by the Contracting Officer or use an average weight. The commercial scale shall be certified with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Standards - Weights and Measures.

1.3.4. Refuse Collection Containers. The NSSC main installation has a total of 15 front/rear loading containers spread across the installation. The following table shows the location and number of each size refuse containers within the installation.

NSSC Main Installation Refuse Container Locations:

Location Number of Containers Size (cubic yards) Bldg – 01 2 10, 10 Bldg – 05 2 6, 10 Bldg – 14 1 4 Bldg – 15 1 6 Bldg – 19 1 10 Bldg – 20 1 10 Bldg – 32 1 4 Bldg – 38 1 10 Bldg – 45 2 10, 6 Bldg – 86 1 10 Bldg – 92 1 4 Bldg – 110 1 4

1.4. NSSC MAIN INSTALLATION SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

REQUIREMENTS (CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003)

1.4.1. Single Stream Recycling Collection and Disposal Services. The Contractor will be paid for all single stream recycling services by the pickup on an on-call basis and monthly rental cost of the compactor. Historic single stream collection data is provided in Section 1.11. Services shall include the installation and use of a hydraulic compactor for the compaction of single stream recycling materials as described in Section 1.4.4, an attached 40-cubic yard collection container (e.g., receiving box container), pickup and transportation of container to recycling facility, and all associated tipping and processing fees. Single stream recycling includes un-segregated paper, cardboard, plastic bottles (recycling codes 1-7), glass bottles, metal cans, and other recyclable materials.

1.4.2. Single Stream Recycling Container and Compactor Operation. One 40-cubic yard single stream recycling container and compactor are to be furnished by the Contractor for Government use and operation. Container and compactor shall be located onsite on the north side of Building 20.

1.4.3. Single Stream Recycling Container Pickup and Removal. Recycling container shall be removed, emptied and replaced within 24 hours of verbal notification to the Contractor by the COR between the business hours (0700 – 1500 hours) Monday –Friday. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a phone number and e-mail for providing all verbal and e-mail notifications. Upon entering the installation, vehicle operators shall be required to pull truck (and empty container) up to an unattended remote scale terminal kiosk on the west side of Bldg 20, identify their vehicle using government furnished code or radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and obtain vehicle and container tare weight. Prior to exiting the installation, vehicle operators shall repeat this process to obtain vehicle and container weight ticket. A copy of the weight ticket receipt shall be provided to the security guards upon exiting NSSC. Weight tickets for this CLIN are for recordkeeping purposes only.

1.4.4. Single Stream Recycling Compactor Design Specification. The Contractor shall provide and install a compactor having a minimum 2 cubic yard capacity. The maximum width of compactor shall not, at any time, exceed the width of the 40-cubic yard container. A walkway/bridge that is 5-6 ft wide and 8-10 ft in length shall be installed between compactor and the Bldg 20 loading dock. Walkway shall be constructed of diamond plate steel and contain 4-ft safety railings on both sides of walkway. Due to our restrictions, the compactor shall be designed having an enclosed hopper and doghouse configuration, front side of doghouse shall contain two swing doors (approximately 30” x 32”) angled downward by 20-30 degrees. Controller switches to operate compactor shall be mounted on handrail. A gauge to monitor compression shall be mounted adjacent to controller switch to monitor container capacity. Compactor and walkway shall be painted with exterior latex paint to minimize rusting. All hydraulics and associated hydraulic equipment for compactor shall be positioned under walkway. The contractor shall be responsible for cleanup of any hydraulic leaks.

1.5. NSSC MAIN INSTALLATION BULK WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL (ROLL-OFF

CONTAINER) (CLINs 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004)

1.5.1. One 40 cubic yard roll-off container, permanently assigned, for bulk refuse shall be picked up every other week. This container is to be located in the vicinity of building 44 at the North Campus area of the installation.

1.5.2. Delivery and removal of all bulk roll-off containers on the NSSC main installation shall be weighed on the NSSC truck scale following procedures outlined in Section 1.4.3. Weight tickets for this CLIN are for recordkeeping purposes only.

1.6. SPECIAL COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED ON AN AS-NEEDED

BASIS (CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4010, 4011)

1.6.1. Bulk Waste Collection & Disposal Containers. On an as-needed basis, the Contractor shall provide and haul additional roll-off containers or front/rear loading containers as coordinated with the COR.

Containers shall vary in size and capacity depending on the COR’s request. See table for container sizes.

A unit cost shall be provided for collection and disposal services for each container size and type.

Special Collection Container Types and Size(s)

CLIN Container Type Size (cubic yards)

0005, 1005, 2005, 3005, Front/Rear-loading Container 4

0006, 1006, 2006, 3006, Front-loading Container 6

0007, 1007, 2007, 3007, Front-loading Container 8

0008, 1008, 2008, 3008, Front-loading Container 10

0009, 1009, 2009, 3009, Roll-Off Container 20

0010, 1010, 2010, 3010, Roll-Off Container 30

0011, 1011, 2011, 3011, Roll-Off Container 40

Front/Rear-loading Container – is a typical dumpster that is filled from the top and sides.

Roll-Off Container – is an open top container that is filled from the top.

1.6.2. The Contractor shall respond to special collection and disposal services through an initial call/e-mail to Contractor’s Project Officer from the COR.

1.7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.7.1. Access onto NSSC Main Installation. All Contractor's vehicles shall enter through the NSSC DeFranzo Service Gate, located on General Greene Avenue at the intersection of 3rd Street in, Natick, MA. The hours of operation for this gate are Monday-Fridays, 0700 – 1500 hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm).

1.7.2. Solid Waste Handling and Disposal Facilities. The Contractor shall provide the locations of the primary and alternate solid waste handling and disposal facilities to be used. All facilities shall be permitted and compliant with all Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) regulations for solid waste management (310 CMR 19.000). The use of facilities not permitted by the MassDEP is prohibited.

1.7.3. Single Stream Recycling Facilities. The Contractor shall provide the locations of the primary and alternate single stream recycling facilities to be used. All facilities shall be permitted and compliant with all Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) regulations for solid waste management (310 CMR 19.000). The use of facilities not permitted by the MassDEP is prohibited.

1.7.4. The Contractor, subcontractors and approved facilities shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations, pertaining to the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste and recyclable material.

1.7.5. Climatic Conditions. The Contractor shall maintain normal operations during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the NSSC Weather Hotline (508-233-4144) or the COR can be contacted to determine installation closures. When closures occur or are granted by the Installation Commander, all missed collections shall be performed within 24 hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the COR authorizes additional time. Heavy snow and ice should be expected from mid November through March. High winds due to blizzard (in winter) or Hurricane (in summer/fall) may occur but these are infrequent storms.

1.7.6. Contractor Personnel

1.7.6.1. The Contractor shall provide the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of the project manager and alternate to the Contracting Officer within five (5) calendar days after receipt of notice of award. The Contractor shall provide written notices to the Contracting Officer and the COR, three (3) working days in advance of any change of project manager or alternate. The project manager and alternate shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write in the English language.

1.7.6.2. All Contractor personnel coming onto the Natick facility shall be able to communicate and operate computer weight systems in the English language.

1.7.6.3. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by Installation Director of Emergency Services. The Contractor's workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements 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.

1.7.6.4. Contracted employees DO NOT Require Access to Government Information Systems.

1.7.6.5. The Contractor will have a law enforcement background check completed for all employees who will be entering Army-controlled installations or facilities. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the COR upon request.

1.7.6.6. The Contractor shall provide to the COR, seven days in advance of the event, names and Driver's Licenses numbers (or equivalent identification numbers for non-U.S. citizens) of all employees who will be entering Army-controlled installations or facilities. The company will ensure that its employees entering Army-controlled installations or facilities have obtained access badges and passes in accordance with facility regulations and that these badges and passes are obtained in advance so as not to delay the accomplishment of contracted services.

1.7.6.7. The Contractor shall return all issued U.S. Government Common Access Cards, installation badges, and/or access passes to the COR when the contract is completed or when a contractor employee no longer requires access to the installation or facility.

1.7.6.8. During Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) CHARLIE and DELTA, contractual requirements may be limited or discontinued. Contractual requirements will resume when the FPCON level is reduced to level BRAVO or lower.

1.7.7. Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager to be available during the normal hours of operation as specified in below sections. This individual shall be responsible for the supervision, overall administration, and coordination of the required services. The Project Manager shall be the point of contact with the Government and have the authority to act or make decisions for and on behalf of the Contractor.

1.7.8. Project Manager Alternate. An alternate shall be designated to act for the Project Manager when work is being performed at hours other than as listed below, or during absences such as illness, vacation, etc.

1.7.9. Response Time. The Project Manager or alternate shall return all…