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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Fort Carson, Colorado Solid Waste Management 1 October 2020

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1

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Introduction. This is a non-personal services contract to provide Refuse and Recycling Services. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. Solid Waste Management is a comprehensive approach to managing non-hazardous solid waste that encompasses green procurement, waste prevention, and disposal programs. The Contractor, under agreement with the installation, shall determine and utilize the most cost effective Recycle and Solid Waste Management services, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices, to maximize diversion. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary as defined in this PWS.

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Background. Refuse and Recycle collection is a necessary ongoing service that will be required as long as Fort Carson is an active military installation. Fort Carson is located in El Paso County, Colorado and extends southward into Pueblo and Fremont counties and consists of approximately 137,000 acres and 1100 buildings. The population base consists of approximately 124,700 military, Government civilian, and Contactor personnel, as well as resident family members.

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Objectives. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished in the performance of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives to include, but not limited to, the publications in Section 7, Related Documents. The Contractor shall dispose of all commercial, industrial, and community activity waste in accordance with (IAW) all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The waste shall be disposed of at a Subtitle “D” Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfill located in the State of Colorado and approved and fully permitted by the Department of Environmental Management. The Contractor shall pay all applicable fees associated with disposal.

The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare required reports, and submit all information as specified by the Deliverables presented in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure all work in support of mission requirements tendered to the Government for acceptance conform to the measurable performance standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity specified in the PWS of this contract.

The intent is to establish work requirements that are performance-based and results- oriented. The Contractor shall determine the best and most cost effective ways to fulfill Refuse and Recycling Services and their component needs, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices.

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Climatic Conditions. The average annual rainfall is 14.26 inches; with the wettest months being May-August. The average annual snowfall is 23.4 inches, with snowfall expected during the period of September-May. The average frost-free period growing season during the year is about 160 days. The first killing frost may be expected about October, and the last killing frost generally occurs in May. The average annual maximum and minimum temperatures are approximately 86 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Monthly normal temperatures ranged from a low of 59 degrees in the month of June to a high of 86 degrees in the month of July. Summer temperatures often reach 77+ degrees Fahrenheit, while sub-freezing weather is common during the winter months.

Facility Access. N/A

Traffic Flow. N/A

Drainage. N/A

Restoration of Landscape Damage. N/A

Dust Suppression. N/A

Requirements.

Description of Services. See Section 5.0 for the specific CLS or Functional Area (FA).

Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject; either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 37.104, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

General Information.

Period of Performance (PoP). The PoP consists of 5 years and 0 months. The PoP is as follows:

Place of Performance and Hours of Operation.

Federal Holidays. The Contractor’s performance shall not be required on the Federal public holidays listed below. Holidays occurring on weekends will be observed as directed by the Federal calendar (5 U.S.C. 6103).

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Except for special events, the Contractor shall not be required to provide services after normal duty hours, weekends and Federal holidays. Prior to performance of services outside the locally established hours of operation, the Contractor shall request and obtain, in writing, approval from the KO. The Program Manager shall be available after normal hours to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations. Contractor personnel shall not be scheduled for overtime work.

Installation Closures. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor shall:

Inclement Weather Delay. If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, then the Contractor shall notify the KO if inclement weather suspends operations within 1 hour. The Contractor shall resume operations with KO approval.

Travel/Temporary Duty. (N/A)

Emergency Services. (N/A)

The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall notify the KO or COR/ACOR immediately, not later than (NLT) two 2 hours of the incident.

Post Award Conference/Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO and COR/ACOR will meet quarterly with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. Written minutes of meetings will be recorded by the Government and signed by both the Program Manager and the KO. The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. If the Contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Government, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the KO within two (2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination and cooperation between the Government and the Contractor.

The following provides the roles and their respective authority during the performance of the contract:

Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes. The KO will approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract. Additional Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR or ACOR, and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification and DFARS 201.602-2. The ACOR will serve as on- site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance, if they meet all COR training, experience requirements, and are appointed by the KO as an ACOR. The COR/ACOR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems. The COR/ACOR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

COR Authority. A letter of designation will be issued to the COR/ACOR by the KO. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor. The letter of designation states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR/ACOR, especially with regard to changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR/ACOR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions with regard to cost, quantity, or schedule of the resulting order.

2.1.7.3.3. The Contractor shall not in any way represent the United States (U.S.) Government, or that it has the authority to contract or procure supplies for the account of the United States of America (USA).

COR/ACOR Functions. The COR/ACOR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR/ACOR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure 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; monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) ten (10) business days before contract start. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a QCP that is acceptable to the KO. Changes to the Contractor’s QCP shall be submitted to the KO for review and approval within five (5) business days prior to implementation.

The Contracting Officer Representative Tracking (CORT) Tool (https://wawf.eb.mil/xhtml/auth/home/home.xhtml#) shall be used for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs IAW DoDI 5000.72, DFARS 201.602-2 and PGI 201.602-2.

Subcontract Management. (N/A)

Contractor Employees.

Key Personnel.

All Contractor employees shall be legal U.S. residents. The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee that is not a legal U.S. resident. The Contractor personnel shall be able to communicate clearly in the English language.

Qualification Standards. The Contractor shall inspect, repair, and maintain systems and components associated with facilities listed in real property records as required throughout this contract utilizing properly trained, skilled, and qualified employees or subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall provide objective evidence of key personnel qualifications and years of experience to the KO for review and acceptance.

Contractor Identification. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel be identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, or uniform) from Government employees. The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

Standards of Conduct. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC 423, Procurement Integrity. The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

Contractor Hiring Restrictions. The Contractor shall not hire or sub-contract with off duty or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict with AR 600-50, Standards of Conduct.

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). Contractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.), or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO, and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI. Insert local requirements.

Business Relations. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement of this PWS. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification to a degree acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

Work Management. Applicable only for CLS 411, 414, and 420.

Coordination. N/A.

General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). N/A.

GFEBS Certification. N/A.

Preventive Maintenance Orders (PMO). N/A.

Operations Work Orders (OWO). N/A.

GFEBS Support. N/A.

Database Tasks/Requirements. N/A.

As-Builts and Geospatial Information System (GIS). Applicable only for CLS 411, 414, and 420.

Maintain As-Builts. N/A.

Support. N/A.

Training. N/A.

Real Property Records Updates. N/A.

GIS. N/A.

GIS Support Services. N/A.

Historic Property or Archaeological Site. N/A.

Repair and Replacement. N/A.

Special Requirements.

Security.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and local security policies and procedures. 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. The COR/ACOR will request changes in Contractor security matters or processes if the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation changes.

Motor Vehicle Operators. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid driver’s license, certificates, and permits applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

Contractor Vehicle Registration. The Contractor shall register all Contractor- owned or operated vehicles and trailers operating on the installation within 3 working days of contract start date. The Contractor shall complete all applications with the Provost Marshal Vehicle Registration section located in Building 6012. Evidence of vehicle ownership and vehicle liability insurance must be presented upon application of vehicle registration.

The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements, to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

Physical Security. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall maintain a physical security checklist or log (e.g., Standard Form (SF) 701, Activity Security Checklist), which will be forwarded to the COR/ACOR, NLT the tenth (10th) of each month, following the month of surveillance. The Contractor shall secure Government facilities, equipment, and materials at the close of each work period.

The Contractor will be provided a Government furnished on-site staging area for necessary equipment and materials. The Contractor shall secure the area at the close of each work period. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any loss or damage of equipment and material. The Contractor shall ensure debris of any type will be disposed of according to local policies and directives.

Security Training.

iWATCH Training. The Contractor shall brief the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the RA’s Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)) to all of the Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors. This training is used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall complete the training within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR/ACOR NLT thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

AT/OPSEC. AT Level I Training: All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jkodirect.jten.mil. All 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 the COR). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer.

Safety. The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and Contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program.

Safety Plan. The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety program for its employees. The Contractor shall submit the Safety Plan to the KO for review and acceptance within ten (10) days of commencement of work. Revisions shall be submitted five (5) calendar days prior to the effective date of change.

The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors are certified or licensed in the specific areas required by the State of Colorado. The Contractor shall ensure employees are certified or licensed in the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) areas required. The Contractor shall ensure all required documentation of certification or licensure for Contractor personnel are filed with the COR/ACOR within twenty-four (24) hours prior to employees commencing performance.

Environmental Requirements.

Green Procurement. Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) requires the use of recycled and recovered products identified in the EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.

The Contractor shall use these recycled or recovered products unless they cannot be procured within a reasonable period of time not to exceed seven (7) calendar days; at prices not to exceed five (5) percent of prevailing rates; or the product(s) does not meet technical or performance standards. EPA Guidelines are the minimum requirement. The Contractor shall use materials and products commonly used in industry. The Contractor shall maintain records and submit an annual report to the COR/ACOR, along with the annual certification required by FAR 52.223-9 (Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items), upon completion of the base year and each option year.

Environmental Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, local, and installation environmental laws, rules, plans, and policies. The Contractor shall use and store all materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the performance of services on the installation IAW with industry standards, local, State and Federal laws, and according to manufactures' recommendations. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all fines and associated costs for hazardous waste management, transportation, and disposal of waste due to the Contractor's non-compliance. The Contractor shall submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for approval on all materials, five (5) days before delivery of the material, to the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall provide upon request from the COR/ACOR all required data to meet environmental-mandated reporting requirements (e.g., air emission data, hazardous material storage/usage, herbicide/pesticide usage, solid/hazardous waste generation). The Contractor shall provide data to meet reporting deadlines and during compliance inspections upon request from the COR/ACOR.

General. The Contractor shall establish, maintain, and implement contingency plans for mobilization, disaster, and labor dispute contingencies. The plans shall assume no Government support to the Contractor workforce. The Contractor shall, within thirty

(30) days of contract award, designate in writing a single contact Designated Contingency Coordinator (DCC) within the Contractor’s organization. The DCC shall participate and coordinate with the installation contingency and mobilization planning activities. The DCC shall participate in the installation mobilization planning and execution conferences; and shall modify and maintain appropriate Contractor contingency plans to compliment or enhance corresponding installation plans. The Contractor shall submit all plans to the KO for approval.

Mobilization Contingency Plan. This plan shall establish procedures, personnel, and means of maintaining or expanding performance of all PWS requirements in the event of rapid deployment or sudden build-up of military forces. The Contractor shall submit a Mobilization Contingency Plan within (30) days of contract award.

Disaster Contingency Plan. This plan shall establish procedures, identify personnel, document essential PWS disaster services and identify the means of maintaining essential PWS services during disasters. Disaster means natural disaster (e.g., earthquake, major storm, flash flood, or hurricane), utility outage, terrorist attack or other special circumstances identified by the Government. The Contractor shall submit a Disaster Contingency Plan within thirty (30) days of contract award.

Dispute Contingency Plan. This plan shall establish procedures and identify responsible personnel to provide the services below, with no interruption in the event of a labor dispute:

Identify and address critical Preventive Maintenance and inspection tasks, Maintain electrical emergency generators, and Process and execute emergency and urgent service and work orders.

The plan shall establish procedures and time frame to secure replacement personnel in the event of a strike; and shall also record the Contractor’s experience with and establish Contractor procedures for collective bargaining. The Contractor shall submit a Labor Contingency Plan NLT contract start date.

Plan Updates. The Contractor shall update these plans as changes occur and shall submit a copy of the proposed plan to the KO for approval at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of the updated plan.

Job Order Contract (JOC) Quality Assurance (QA)/Inspection Support. Applicable only for CLS 411 and 420.

Project Support. N/A.

Performance Requirements and Standards.

High Level Objectives (HLO).

Performance Task Requirements, Standards, and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs). See Also Performance Requirement Summary (Section 4.0)

Recycle Program General Tasks. The contractor shall operate and maintain Fort Carson’s recycle centers and provide necessary support required to pick up containers filled with recyclable products at various locations around post. The contractor shall deliver recyclable products to local vendors when required. Items that are recycled include cardboard, wood, plastics, paper, aluminum/tin cans, scrap metal, brass from expended rounds, toner cartridges, electronics, mattresses and any other materials deemed by the Government to be candidates for recycling. The contractor shall perform schedule routes for pick-up and respond to calls for service. The Government will make appointments for the sale and delivery of brass. Contractor will perform all deforming, packaging and loading of brass for delivery. The Government retains the rights to the recycled materials and any proceeds from the sales of these materials. The contractor’s compensation shall be limited to the monthly payments specified in the Schedule. General tasks will also include the following:

Public Involvement - Support the education and awareness of Soldiers, family members, civilian workforce, contractors and all visitors on Fort Carson through direct communication, handing out government-provided flyers and relating corrective actions to customers. This support will be conducted during the course of normal daily activities.

Maintenance - Work includes operator-level maintenance such as checking fluids, belts, tires, etc. and will be conducted prior to operating any government equipment. Vehicle service and maintenance above operator level will be scheduled and conducted by Fort Carson’s base operations contractor personnel.

Monitoring - Work includes field surveys or investigations to determine best practices for increasing recycling rates. These will be conducted during the normal pick-up schedules to increase efficiency and create more recycling opportunities for the customers.

Administration - Work requires answering phone, checking phone messages, and responding to customer requests and complaints. All requests and complaints will be resolved the same day if possible and no later than 24 hours after initial contact.

Refuse Program General Tasks. The contractor shall collect all refuse, garbage, debris, and organic waste and limited bio-solids as indicated further in this PWS. The contractor shall empty containers before the capacity is 95-100% full. The contractor shall remove all litter and waste on the ground within a 10-foot radius of the respective container(s). The contractor shall inform the COR about any areas that are continually a problem – i.e. trash on the ground, vehicles blocking container, etc.

Recycle Program Background. Consistent with its strong commitment to sustainability, Fort Carson would like to reduce the volume of landfill disposal and increase diversion rates over the length of this contract by diverting more and more of the waste stream and decreasing landfill bound material While Fort Carson realizes that many products consumed/used today does not allow diversion, the Government would like to increase the percentages of recyclable materials. The Government acknowledges that the gross tons of landfill bound trash will vary annually, as such the Government's expectation is that the contractor shall divert a minimum of 4% of recyclable materials found in the landfill trash each year.

Objectives: The contractor shall provide recycle program support to the Fort Carson, Directorate of Public Works, O&M Division.

Qualifications: Contractor employees shall meet the following criteria:

Possess the skills necessary to perform recyclable collections.

Have necessary licenses to operate vehicles and equipment used for recycle efforts.

Requirements: The contractor is an independent contractor and not an agent of the Government and shall provide support to the recycle programs specified in this PWS.

Service Issues: Contractor shall notify the COR when any conditions prohibit services to be performed.

Recycle Operations Support: The contractor shall assist with the receipt and shipment preparation of recyclable items including: paper, cardboard, glass, metals, wood, plastics, brass and other recyclable materials and set up and operate various government-owned machines and equipment such as but not limited to compactors, balers, power sprayers and brass deformer.

The contractor shall process and transport recycle materials as required. Some materials are hauled directly to a vendor of the Government’s choice as the front load truck or roll-off container reaches capacity. Some materials must be delivered to the Fort Carson DLA Disposal Services Office as Government property for sale. Some materials must be baled/boxed and stored until shipment, and others must be palletized and shrink wrapped. The contractor shall load materials purchased by vendors outside the Colorado Springs area on trailers for shipment by carriers hired by the vendors purchasing the material. Cardboard, paper, aluminum/tin cans and plastics may be baled and stored by the contractor until 40,000 pounds of material is collected or may be transported by the contractor directly to a local vendor when a truck or container reaches capacity, as directed by the Government.

Scrap metal roll-offs will be inspected by the Government prior to transport. DD form 1348-1A must be stamped by the vendor upon receipt and returned by the contractor to the Government.

Toner cartridges and electronics must be palletized and shrink wrapped by the contractor. The Government will sell toner cartridges when a minimum of two pallets and electronics when a minimum of six pallets are ready for shipment.

The contractor shall collect various recycle commodities in all Government- owned facilities identified in TE 02B. This task includes replacing full rolling plastic containers with empty rolling plastic containers which vary between 35 gallons to 125 gallons. These containers shall be emptied by the contractor on each visit regardless of product quantity. Collection of empty toner cartridges shall also be performed by the contractor during this operation. The contractor shall service central recycle point centers in facilities. These recycle centers utilize non-rolling containers that have plastic trash can liners installed. After emptying these recycling containers, the contractor shall install new plastic liners. These containers shall be emptied by the contractor on each visit regardless of product quantity. The contractor shall then deliver, sort, and transfer the collected materials into applicable dumpsters of same material at BLDG 155. The containers are provided by the Government.

Preloading Inspection: The contractor shall inspect containers, assuring integrity, proper labeling, and compatibility and segregate and load various commodities for transport in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) Standards.

Material Transport: The contractor shall pick-up contents of up to 500 recycle dumpsters and roll-offs located throughout the Installation and transport those materials to recycle facilities both on and off the Installation for processing.

Other Recycle Related Mission Support: The contractor shall assist in the disposal of non-recyclable items found during the recyclable commodity segregation process.

Recycle Center Support

The contractor shall staff and operate and maintain the Collection Point at the Post Exchange (PX), Monday through Friday 7:30AM-3:00PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00AM-4:00PM, except Federal holidays and periods of official post closure.

With prior approval of the Government, the contractor shall curtail or suspend operations during periods in which high winds or other extreme weather renders continued operation hazardous, limits safe access, or causes excessive scattering of refuse.

The Collection Point at the PX was established to receive recyclable material. Municipal waste (refuse) shall not be accepted at the Collection Point by the contractor. If customers bring municipal waste to the Collection Point, the customer must separate the recyclables from the unrecyclable items or take the refuse back home. Bulky waste (i.e., couch, mattress, etc.) will be accepted. Serviceable clothing and furniture can be donated at the Thrift Store collection area operated by Thrift Store personnel. All Items delivered in government vehicles will be accepted.

The contractor shall inspect incoming deliveries to identify excluded materials and direct appropriate disposal of such materials as follows:

Under no circumstances shall the contractor knowingly accept for disposal ammunition, explosives and firearms and it shall immediately report to the Provost Marshal Office (PMO) at 719-526-2333 and Explosive Ordnance Detachment (EOD) at 719-526-4242 any attempted delivery of such items. Any items determined or suspected to be potentially explosive that are discovered at the collection site shall be immediately reported by the contractor to the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO) and EOD for disposal PMO will determine the reporting requirements. EOD will determine the disposition of ammunition. Contractor personnel shall be cautioned to avoid any handling of possible explosives.

Household hazardous waste will be accepted by the contractor, to exclude military hazardous waste. PX recycle point personnel will require customer to fill out the El Paso County Hazardous Waste Facility Form. Upon acceptance of completed form, contractor will place hazardous waste into hazardous waste storage container.

Contractor must notify COR when container reaches 75% capacity.

The contractor shall control access to the Collection Point and shall permit access during operating hours only to authorized persons and activities. The contractor shall secure the Collection Point and lock the access gates at times when this facility is not in operation.

The contractor shall prohibit scavenging of materials from the Collection Point. There are no salvage rights in this contract for the Contractor. The contractor shall maintain the Collection Point to discourage the harboring, feeding and breeding of disease vectors. The Contractor shall notify the Government of any vector infestations. Pest control will be provided by the Government.

Refuse Program

Objective. The contractor shall provide refuse service support to the Fort Carson, Directorate of Public Works, O&M Division while working with the Government to increase diversion rates.

Routes/Schedules Submittals. The contractor shall establish their own vehicle routes and collection schedules to meet the Government’s expectation of empty containers based on any historical and professional knowledge. The schedule shall be organized by location and days of the week and submitted to the COR no later than 10 business days from the award date of the contract. The COR shall approve the route and collection schedule submittals prior to the contractor starting work. The contractor shall jointly monitor with the COR the fill capacities during the first 30 days of performance and at one other time to be determined during each performance period. Proposed changes to the schedule or haul route shall be approved by the COR in writing prior to schedule change in routes. Estimated container sizes and estimated frequencies are found in TE 02A and 02B, Estimated Workload Data: Refuse and Estimated Workload Data: Recycle. A map of Fort Carson’s cantonment and training areas will be provided in TE 01.

Route Parameters. The contractor shall establish routes to the site through the main gate, Gate #1 located on Hwy 115. The Fort Carson recycling/refuse collection schedule shall be established so that collection operations shall be made between 6:30 am through 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Collection services shall not be scheduled around the barracks areas until after 7:00 am. An alternate work schedule may be utilized to ensure contractor personnel are available during normal operating hours – 7:00AM -4:00PM, Monday through Friday.

Cubic Yard Capacity. Proposed capacities of containers are indicated in TE 02A, Estimated Workload Data: Refuse, as Cubic Yard Capacity. The Government reserves the right to change the cubic yard capacity at any of the collection sites, reduce or increase the frequency of a collection site or change the number of collection sites as long as it does not increase the overall tonnage capacity requirement of the individual task order.

Grit. Grit is a non-soluble (i.e. small rocks, dirt and other small matters) material that enters waste water systems through the waste stream. This material is caught in a sediment tank and then put into dumpsters. Grit is considered normal trash and requires no special handling. The contractor shall collect grit from the dumpsters located near the Sewer Treatment Plant (STP), Industrial Waste Treatment Plant (IWTP), and the Sewer Lift Stations. Grit shall be collected and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Bio-Solids. The contractor shall collect and dispose the dried bio-solids as recycled compost contained in contractor provided 20-yard roll off containers located at BLDG 3709. The bio-solids to be collected and disposed of within five business days of notification from the COR is a quarterly requirement estimating approximately 250 roll- offs of 20 cubic yards at half capacity annually.

Organic Waste. Organic waste for the purposes of this PWS is defined as food waste, grass clippings, tree trimmings, leaves, etc. Food waste will be collected from the Dining Facilities (DFAC), Child development Centers (CDC) and commissary. Biodegradable bags will be provided by the contractor for the DFAC’s and CDC’s. The contractor is required to maintain a minimum of 1200 bags per month to be used at those facilities. Personnel at those facilities will collect the food waste and place it in a dumpster outside the facility provided by the contractor. The commissary will provide biodegradable bags for use in that facility. A compactor will be used to collect food waste from the commissary. An average tonnage of 25 tons total per month should be expected from those facilities. All other organic wastes will be collected seasonally in roll-offs placed for the Base Operations contractor. All organic wastes will be delivered to the composting facility located at Midway land fill.

Special Requirements

Field Training Exercises. The contractor shall provide recycle/refuse containers in support of units training on ranges and at downrange training areas 100% of the time as required. The COR will ensure all range and training area roads are accessible prior to requiring the contractor to collect, dispose and/or relocate containers. The Government will provide the contractor with a staging area at either BLDG 155 or the storage lot located off Butts Road across from Range 57 to place containers prior to their use for field training exercises. Contractor shall respond within 24 hour notice from COR for any services requested.

Bulk Pick-Up Services. The contractor shall collect and dispose of bulky items (e.g., sofas, chairs, beds and other furniture) that are placed outside a refuse container. Bulky items shall be taken to the PX recycle point.

Special Events. The COR will require the contractor to make collections and disposals in support of special events. The COR shall notify the contractor a minimum of one business day prior to the special event requiring collections. For special events, the contractor shall also provide (or re-position as directed) additional containers to locations requested by the COR. These containers shall be placed in locations for a period of time specified by the COR.

Points of Collection. The contractor shall collect recycle/refuse materials from all containers (either contractor owned or government supplied) identified in TE 02A and TE 02B. The contractor shall position bulk containers for customer ease in depositing material. This may require repositioning of containers from time to time.