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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE

1. GENERAL

2. DEFINITIONS

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

6. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

SECTION 1

GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, tools, vehicles, materials, quality control, equipment (except equipment specified as Government furnished in Section 3.) required to collect, transport and dispose of all solid waste and recyclable materials at the United States Army Garrison, (USAG) West Point, Orange County, New York and Building #108, Stewart International Airport, New Windsor, Orange County, New York, to include residential refuse, organic waste, cardboard, and recycling from the listed quarters in Schedules I-D, I-E, I-F and I-G. Additionally, the Contractor shall install, service and repair Government provided equipment as per manufacturer specifications and as directed by the Contracting Officer (KO). All solid waste and recyclables generated (excluding regulated medical or hazardous waste) is to be collected, transported and disposed of and/or delivered in accordance with (IAW) all terms, conditions and standards of this statement of work (SOW). The Contractor shall collect recyclable materials as specified and deliver to the USAG. Recycle Center co-located at the USAG, Solid Waste Transfer Station on McNair Road, South of State Route 293. The Contractor shall transport processed recycling materials from the USAG Recycle Center to disposal points within a fifty (50) mile radius of USAG and occasionally up to one hundred (100) miles away as required by the Recycle Program Manager when requested through the KO or a designated representative from the USAG, West Point, New York 10996. The Contractor shall comply with all local, state and federal controls, regulations, and laws as applicable to the service provided. The Contractor shall transport all collected solid waste to the USMA Transfer Station where scale weight tickets will be collected by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The Contractor shall obtain such permits, bonds, licenses, insurance or other authorizations as may be required by this SOW.

1.2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The USAG, founded in 1802, encompasses fifteen thousand (15,000) acres of rocky highland located approximately fifty (50) miles north of New York City. In addition to being a college campus with all the academic and social activities, it is a self-sustaining military community. As a historic site and international tourist attraction, two million tourists from around the world visit the Academy throughout the year. Cadet summer military training takes place at Camp Buckner, Camp Natural Bridge and Lake Frederick, which are located approximately ten miles west of the Academy on Route 293. Three (3) miles south of West Point on Route 9W is the Cadet Riding Club. Located approximately fifteen (15) miles North West of West Point is Stewart International Airport where the U.S. Army 2nd Aviation Detachment occupies Building #108 (aircraft hangar).

1.3. CONSTRUCTION: Construction and maintenance projects are ongoing throughout the Academy, causing traffic delays and changing traffic flow patterns. The Contractor shall arrange routes and schedules as appropriate to accommodate such conditions without interruption of service. Additionally, service to specific facilities may be temporarily suspended during construction and maintenance project(s) that prohibit facility occupancy. Payment for service not provided will be suspended as well during these periods.

1.4. NORMAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: The Contractor shall accomplish operations under this contract with a minimum of interference with normal Government operation.

1.5. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES: The Contractor shall collect, transport and dispose of all bulk solid waste and recyclable materials, including but not limited to de-rimmed tires, wood, pallets, metal, concrete, brick, furniture, appliances, corrugated cardboard, or other bulky materials placed adjacent to the solid waste collection point. Items (other than recyclables) shall be marked "TRASH" by the individual discarding of the material and may be placed at accessible curbside collection points as deemed appropriate by the KO or the designated representative. The Contractor shall ensure any bulk material of apparent value is marked "TRASH" by the individual discarding the material prior to collection. Additionally, household appliances being collected will have doors removed by the individual discarding the item prior to collection. Bulk waste materials will be collected on the same day as the routine solid waste collection schedule for the respective collection point.

1.6. ORGANIC WASTE: The Contractor shall collect, transport and deliver to the organic storage area all organic waste including but not limited to grass clippings, cut or uprooted weeds, cut or uprooted shrubs, leaves, logs and limbs. Organic materials will be in a manageable by one person form (i.e. bundled in lengths not longer than five feet, bagged in clear biodegradable bags, cut to weigh fifty (50) pounds or less, etc.) and placed adjacent to the routine solid waste collection point or at accessible curbside collection points as deemed appropriate by the KO or a designated representative. Organic waste shall be collected weekly from residential areas (see Attachment A, Schedule I-D, I-E) on Tuesday throughout the year with the exception of federal holidays when collection will be on the next work day at no additional charge to the Government.

1.7. RECYCLABLES: The Contractor shall sort, collect, transport and deliver recyclable products to the USAG Recycle Center adjacent to the USAG Solid Waste Transfer Station. All recyclables will be transported to the Recycle Center in appropriate vehicles free from contamination and protected from the elements. The recyclable products are corrugated cardboard in cardboard compactors, and dumpsters, auto and light truck tires, etc. This service shall be provided as per collection schedule. No automotive fluids or batteries will be collected and/or accepted at the USAG Recycle Center.

1.8. LITTER CAN COLLECTION: The Contractor shall collected refuse from litter cans as stated in Attachment A, Schedules III, III-A, and III-B.

1.9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and recyclables and shall obtain such permits or other authorizations as may be required.

1.10. SECURITY: The heightened awareness of terrorist threat to the USAG has required thorough inspection of vehicles and equipment entering and leaving the installation. Additionally, vehicle and equipment operators shall be required to provide upon request adequate photo identification. Failure to do so may result in interruption of service and possible administrative action. The process of vehicle inspection and personnel identification verification may require waiting on long lines for extended periods (thirty (30) minutes or more) at entrance points to the installation.

Collection service route schedules should be planned accordingly.

1.11. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local environmental pollution standards and regulations. The Contractor shall exercise due care to avoid any disposal practices where there are indications that such might place the Government in a controversial position by contributing to local environmental pollution.

1.12. WORK HOURS: The Contractor shall perform operations under this contract within specific scheduled times.

1.13. RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE: The Contractor shall provide "back door" solid waste collection service to residential (see Attachment A, Schedule I-D) areas once weekly, on Thursday as provided routes indicate, each week with the exception of federal holidays when the service will be provided on (Saturday) at no additional cost to the Government. Other than recyclable materials, additional residential solid waste pick-ups are not authorized or chargeable to the Government. Bulk items are to be collected from residential areas on the regularly scheduled collection day. Residential solid waste collection is to be accomplished between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:00

PM.

1.14. PUBLIC BUILDING RECYCLABLES: The Contractor shall collect recyclable materials from public, administrative and industrial facilities on Monday, Thursday and Saturday (or as specified on provided routes) of each week with the exception of federal holidays when the service will be provided on the previous workday at no additional cost to the Government. Public, administrative and industrial facility recycling collection shall be accomplished between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM.

1.15. RESIDENTIAL RECYCLE/ORGANIC WASTE: The Contractor shall collect recyclable and organic waste from residential areas weekly on Tuesday throughout the year with the exception of federal holidays when the service shall be provided on the next workday at no additional cost to the Government. Recyclable and Organic waste collections shall be accomplished between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM in all residential areas. The Contractor shall ensure organic waste is separated from the municipal solid waste stream and delivered to the USAG Organic Waste Storage Facility located adjacent to the USAG Solid Waste Transfer Station. (see Attachment A Schedule I-F)

1.16. PUBLIC BUILDING SOLID WASTE: The Contractor shall collect solid waste from public, administrative and industrial buildings as per Attachment A, Schedule I, I-A, I-B, I-C, III-A, III-B, IV-A, IV-B, IV-C, IV-D, V-A and VI. Refuse collection will generally be accomplished on Monday through Saturday with the exception of seasonal/special events which may require Sunday and holiday service. Refuse collection from public, administrative and industrial facilities will be accomplished between the hours of 5:30 AM and 3:00 PM unless otherwise specified.

1.17. SPECIAL EVENTS SOLID WASTE: The Contractor shall collect solid waste as required to support special and/or seasonal events as directed by the KO or a designated representative. Operating hours are to be as required by the KO to adequately support each event.

1.18. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR: The Contractor shall perform routine maintenance and repairs to Government owned vertical compactors, horizontal compactors, vertical balers, horizontal balers, dumpsters, litter cans, shredders, tippers, and roll off containers ten (10) to forty (40) cubic yard capacity to include roll away cover assemblies.

1.19. PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall provide a supervised work force possessing the skills, knowledge and training required to perform the services required by this contract. The Contractor shall ensure personnel performing under this statement of work possess valid permits and licenses as required, to operate the equipment being used. Personnel performing under this contract shall remain employees of the Contractor and will not be considered employees of the Government.

1.20. PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Personnel in the employ of the Contractor shall wear a standard work uniform which presents a neat, clean appearance. Personal Protective Equipment appropriate to the industry shall be utilized during performance under this contract. Short pants, tank tops, etc. are not authorized.

1.21. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION: The Contractor shall ensure all personnel possess and can provide, when required, photo identification issued by a Government agency (i.e. State Driver’s License, Military ID, etc.).

1.22. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The Contractor shall not employ any employee of the United States Government or the Department of Defense, either military or civilian, if such employment would imply a conflict of interest.

1.23. CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL: The KO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the KO that such action is in the best interest of the Government. The installation commander has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this SOW.

1.24. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE: The Contractor shall provide an on-site Contractor Representative who shall be physically present during normal hours of operation (6:45 AM to 3:30 PM). The Contractor Representative shall conduct overall management coordination and supervision and shall furnish liaison with the Government. The Contractor Representative shall be the point of contact with the Government and shall have the authority to act or make decisions for the Contractor on all matters pertaining to this contract. The Contractor Representative shall speak, read and write clearly in the English language.

1.25. NOTIFICATION TO GOVERNMENT: The Contractor shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the Contractor Representative to the KO within ten (10) days of contract award. The Contractor shall verbally notify the KO immediately of changes and in writing within two (2) workdays after the effective date of the change.

1.26. VEHICLE REGISTRATION: Motor vehicles operated by the Contractor entering USAG shall have a valid state license, inspection, operating permits, and insurance as required, to perform under the terms of this contract.

The Contractor shall register all vehicles used in the performance of this contract as required by the Government.

Controlled access to specific areas of USAG will be by use of provided passes. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure compliance and control of authorized passes. Lost passes are to be reported in writing to the KO or the COR immediately.

1.27. VEHICLE OPERATION: Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles and equipment on the installation shall have a valid operator’s license for the class of vehicle being operated. Contractor personnel shall ensure compliance with all posted traffic control signs/devises/Police.

1.28. QUALITY CONTROL (QC): The Contractor shall establish and implement a complete quality control plan to ensure all requirements of the contract are met, to include safety related issues. The basic intent of the plan is that the Contractor is responsible for demonstrating conformance with the contract requirements through objective evidence. All methods, procedures, and forms shall support this concept. The plan shall contain all elements and demonstrate a capability of controlling the quality of all requirements specified in this contract and must be able to identify and correct potential and actual problem areas. The Contractor shall provide two (2) copies of the Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the KO no later than fifteen (15) days after contract award for review and acceptance.

1.29. The QCP shall:

Include an inspection process for all services to be performed under this contract.

Specify the areas to be inspected (on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis) and the title of the individual(s) performing the inspection(s).

Include a method of identifying satisfactory and other than satisfactory performance, in the quality of the service performed, before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

Establish checklists for documenting all inspections conducted. The checklists shall include as a minimum:

identification of the service being reviewed; whether the service was satisfactory or unsatisfactory;

corrective action taken (if any); whether or not follow-up inspection is required and when it will be accomplished; the time and date the service was observed; the name, title and signature of the person performing the inspection.

1.30. QC FILES AND RECORDS: The Contractor shall establish, maintain and keep a file of recorded inspections and tests conducted by the Contractor to include customer complaints and the corrective actions taken. Records will include both satisfactory and unsatisfactory inspection results. The Contractor shall immediately make all QC records available to the KO or a designated representative at any time during the term of the contract, which includes any option periods exercised.

1.31. REPORTING DEFICIENCIES: Deficiencies noted during QC reviews shall be reported to the COR immediately. Noted deficiencies shall be corrected within two (2) hours. The Contractor shall provide written certification to the COR that all deficiencies have been corrected within twenty-four (24) hours.

1.32. REVISIONS TO THE QCP: The Contractor shall revise the QCP if recurring deficiencies indicate that it is not adequate to ensure quality services. The Contractor shall submit in writing all proposed or required changes of the QCP to the KO for approval not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the effective date of the change. No change(s) shall be implemented prior to approval in writing by the KO.

1.33. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance using quality assurance procedures as specified in the surveillance plan.

1.34. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETING: The Contractor or designated representative shall meet with the KO at least once weekly during the first month of the contract. Thereafter, the KO will schedule meetings as determined necessary. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Contractor performance. A memorandum for record (MFR) shall be prepared by the Contract Administrator and copies furnished to the COR, alternate COR, and the Contractor. The Contractor shall report any non-concurrence to the KO immediately.

1.35. PHYSICAL SECURITY: The Contractor shall implement a physical security plan that shall include all Government owned facilities, property and equipment furnished in support of this contract. The Government will not, in any way, be responsible for missing or damaged Contractor provided supplies, materials, equipment and personal property that are damaged or destroyed by accident, fire, theft, or other detrimental action.

1.36. KEY CONTROL: The Contractor shall be responsible for keys provided by the Government. The Contractor shall not be allowed to duplicate any keys provided by the Government. The Contractor shall implement procedures to ensure absolute control of all keys issued by the Government. The Government will deduct from invoices two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each lost key as well as the direct cost of lock core replacement to include the total number of replacement keys required.

1.37. INTERFACE WITH GOVERNMENT OPERATION: The Contractor shall coordinate collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and recycling materials so as to not interfere with routine Government operations and seasonal events as specified in Attachment A.

1.38. FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE: Contractor personnel shall be encouraged to be alert to and report suspected situations of fraud, waste and abuse, or other intentionally dishonest conduct against the Government observed during the performance of this contract.

1.39. CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES: Contractor personnel shall perform in such a manner as to ensure maximum efficiency of use of Government provided utilities.

1.40. SAFETY: The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring personnel perform under this contract in a safe, reasonable fashion. Compliance with standards as set forth in Section 6. is required. The Contractor shall take additional precautions as required by the KO to prevent damage to Government owned property, equipment or injury to personnel.

1.41. OSHA: The Contractor shall ensure compliance with standards as set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Contractor personnel shall use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA standards while performing under this contract.

1.42. FIRE PROTECTION: The Contractor shall comply with installation fire prevention standards as required in Section 5. and 6. of this work statement as well as any additional standards set forth by the KO. The Contractor shall notify the USAG Fire Department of any fires, hazards or incidents by dialing 911 from USAG public buildings telephones, cellular phones or other commercial telephone lines. The Contractor shall also notify the KO or a designated representative within one hour of incident.

1.43. ACCIDENT REPORTING: The Contractor shall keep an accurate record of accidents resulting in traumatic injury or death. Additionally, the Contractor shall report damage to property, equipment, supplies, etc. whether Government or privately owned. The Contractor shall immediately report all accidents resulting in injury or property damage to the USAG Provost Marshal at 845-938-3333 as well as the KO or a designated representative within two (2) hours of occurrence.

1.44. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local controls, regulations and standards intended to protect the environment.

SECTION 2

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this contract, the following definitions shall apply.

2.1. STANDARD DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE (ALP): The maximum percent defective, or maximum number of defects per one hundred (100) units, or number of defects in the lot that can be considered satisfactory on the average, or degree of deviation from perfect performance for such specific contract requirement before the Government will consider Contractor performance unacceptable. As long as the defective performance does not exceed the AQL, the service will not be rejected by the Government. An AQL does not imply the Contractor may perform in an unsatisfactory manner. It implies the Government recognizes that defective performance sometimes happens unintentionally.

2.1.2. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (CA): The official Government representative delegated authority by the KO to administer a contract. This individual, normally working in an appropriate contracting or procurement career field, advises on all technical contractual matters.

2.1.3. CONTRACT DISCREPANCY: A failure of the Contractor to perform in accordance with contract requirements and specifications. A contract discrepancy may result from a failure of the Contractor to provide, or provide on time, the required contract products or services; or it may result because delivered products or services do not meet specific contract requirements.

2.1.4. CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR): A report used to document other than satisfactory Contractor performance. The CDR requires the Contractor to explain, in writing, why performance is other than satisfactory; how performance shall be returned to satisfactory levels; and how recurrence of the problem shall be prevented in the future.

2.1.5. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO): A person duly appointed with the authority to enter into and administer contracts on the behalf of the Government.

2.1.6. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): An individual designated in writing by the KO to act as an authorized representative of the KO to perform specific contract administrative functions within the scope and limitations as defined by the KO.

2.1.7. CONTRACTOR (KR): The Contractor, its subsidiaries and affiliates, joint ventures involving the Contractor or any entity which the Contractor may have merged or any individual or entity that assisted or advised the Contractor in the preparation of a proposal under this solicitation.

2.1.8. DEFECT: Any non-conformance of a unit of service with specified requirements.

2.1.9. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP): All equipment, goods, and land possessed by the Government and, subsequently, delivered or otherwise made available to the Contractor.

2.1.10. LOT: A collection of service outputs from which a sample is to be drawn and inspected to determine conformance with the standard. This definition applies to the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), not the word "lot" in Section B of the contract.

2.1.11. LOT SIZE: The number of service outputs in a lot. This definition applies to the PRS, not the words "lot size" in Section B of the contract.

2.1.12. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR: The characteristic of an output of a work process that can be measured.

2.1.13. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS): Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to ensure contract performance standards are met by the Contractor (other services may also be inspected under the authority of the Inspection of Service Clause).

2.1.14. QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA): Those actions taken by the Government to assure that the quality of services received are acceptable in accordance with the established standards and requirements of the contract.

2.1.15. QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATOR (QAE): A Government representative responsible for performing surveillance and inspection of Contractor performance.

2.1.16. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): A written document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods by which to perform surveillance of the Contractor's performance.

2.1.17. QUALITY CONTROL (QC): Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they meet the requirement of the contract.

2.1.18. RANDOM NUMBER TABLE: A table of numbers arranged in random fashion; a table used to select random samples.

2.1.19. RANDOM SAMPLE: A sampling method whereby each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected.

2.1.20. RANDOM SAMPLING: A method for looking at a few individual items in a lot to measure the quality of that lot against a standard.

2.1.21. SAMPLING: A sample consists of one or more service outputs drawn from a lot in accordance with random sampling procedures to be evaluated by Government personnel.

2.1.22. SAMPLE SIZE: The number of outputs in the sample; a group of one or more tasks drawn from the specified performance.

2.1.23. STANDARD: A measure of comparison; an acceptability criterion; a benchmark or yardstick against which a service will be measured.

2.1.24. BULKY WASTE: The waste placed at the collection point or curbside by the generator that doesn't fit or may be too heavy to be placed in the routine collection container. These wastes include but are not limited to:

lumber; scrap metals; bricks; blocks; concrete rubble; stones; toys; furniture; appliances; logs; limbs; electronics and their components; televisions; cabinets; automotive components; power equipment; crates; wheels; de-rimmed tires;

etc.

2.2. TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS:

2.2.1. ASHES: The residue from burned wood, coal, coke, and other combustible material.

2.2.2. COLLECTION: The pickup of accumulated recyclable material, solid waste, including bulky waste, from any collection point, regardless of quantity.

2.2.3. COLLECTION FREQUENCY: The number of times collection is performed during a specific time frame.

2.2.4. ORGANIC STORAGE SITE: Area of accumulation for organic materials (e.g., leaves, logs, limbs, and grass clippings).

2.2.5. CURB SIDE PICK-UP: Collection of solid waste or recyclable materials (to include bulky waste) that is placed next to curb, doorway or alley by the supported activity. This refers to locations that are not serviced by bulk containers (dumpsters or compactors).

2.2.6. GENERATION: The act or process of producing solid waste or recyclable materials.

2.2.7. MATERIAL HANDLING AREA: The material handling area is used for the accumulation and preparation of bulk solid waste or recyclable materials for transportation to a solid waste management facility.

2.2.8. NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL: Material that does not burn at ordinary temperatures.

2.2.9. COLLECTION POINT: The location designated on the drawings or maps or described in this performance work statement where solid waste, including bulky materials, will be temporarily stored for collection by the Contractor.

2.2.10. SOLID WASTE STORAGE CONTAINERS: Cans, drums, bins, bags, boxes, crates, sidewalk litter containers, dumpsters, roll-off containers, or similar receptacles which are used for the temporary storage of solid waste while awaiting collection. The term "container" used in this document shall have the same meaning as solid waste storage container.

2.2.11. RECYCLING: The act of recovering materials from the solid waste stream, separating them by commodity and returned to the economic mainstream as raw material.

2.2.11.1. RECYCLING MATERIALS: Commodities include corrugated cardboard, wood and plastic pallets.

2.2.11.2. RECYCLE CENTER: Facility located adjacent to the USAG Transfer Station that shall serve as the primary delivery point for specific recyclable commodities collected under this SOW.

2.2.12. REFUSE: All garbage, ashes, debris, trash, rubbish and items intended for disposal that may be generated in conjunction with the activities in the areas covered in this contract. Items excluded are explosives, incendiary waste, hazardous waste, and pathological waste resulting from medical and radiological processes (Red Bag).

2.2.12.1. REFUSE COLLECTION: A system of collecting and transporting solid waste from pick-up stations to points of disposal.

2.2.13. SCAVENGING: The uncontrolled and unauthorized removal of materials at any point of the solid waste management stream.

2.2.14. CLEANING: The physical removal of food residue, ingredients and other soiling materials.

2.2.15. WASH: The act of cleansing using hot water and soap or detergent

2.2.16. SOLID WASTE: Garbage, refuse, sludge, and other waste materials not excluded by Federal Regulations.

Solid waste is any solid, liquid, semi-solid, or contained gaseous material resulting from institutional, industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, or community operations and activities. Solid wastes are accumulated, stored, or treated before being discarded. A material is discarded if abandoned and not used, reused, reclaimed, or recycled by being disposed of, burned, or treated. Regulated medical wastes are not included in this category. The following is a general description of the types of solid waste that may be encountered during performance of this contract:

2.2.16.2. BULK WASTE: Large items of solid waste such as household appliances; furniture; auto parts; pallets;

shelving; piping; stone; concrete rubble; brick; lumber; toys; and other wastes, the size or weight of which, precludes or complicates the handling by normal collection, processing or disposal methods.

2.2.16.3. COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE: All types of solid waste generated by stores, offices, restaurants, warehouses, and other non-manufacturing activities, excluding residential and industrial waste.

2.2.16.4. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (C&D): The waste building materials, packaging and rubble resulting from construction, remolding, repair, and demolition operation on pavement, housing, commercial buildings and other structures.

2.2.16.5. FOOD WASTE: Organic residue generated by the handling, storage, sale, preparation, cooking and serving of foods.

2.2.16.6. GARBAGE: Animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods.

2.2.16.7. HAZARDOUS WASTE: Solid waste that meets the definition of hazardous waste as defined in New York Code of Rules and Regulations Title 6. Part 371.1 and Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 261.

2.2.16.8. INSTITUTIONAL SOLID WASTE: Waste that is generated by educational, health care, correctional and other institutional facilities.

2.2.16.9. REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE: Waste not specifically excluded from the restrictions of Federal regulations and which meets the criteria listed in 40 CFR 259.

2.2.16.10. RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE: Waste generated by the normal activities of households, including, but not limited to: food waste, rubbish, ashes and bulky waste.

2.2.16.11. STREET WASTES: Materials picked up by manual or mechanical sweepings of alleys, streets, and sidewalks. Waste from solid waste receptacles and catch basins.

2.2.16.12. YARD WASTE: Materials such as: tree and shrub branches, trimmings, brush, grass clippings, leaves, Christmas trees, weeds, etc.

2.2.17. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY (SWMF): Any facility employed, beyond the initial collection processes and managing solid waste including, but not limited to: storage areas or facilities, transfer stations, rail haul or barge haul facilities, landfills, disposal facilities, solid waste facilities, surface impoundment and waste oil storage, repossessing, refining facilities, recyclable handling, recovery facilities and waste tire storage facilities.

2.2.18. SOURCE SEPARATION: Source separation is the act of separating recyclable materials at their point of generation by the waste generator.

2.2.19. TRANSFER STATION: A transfer station is a facility which processes collected solid waste in a particular area for transportation to a solid waste management facility.

2.2.20. VECTOR: A vector is a carrier, usually an arthropod, which can transmit a pathogen from one organism to another.

SECTION 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1. RESTRICTIONS: The Contractor shall not use facilities, services or utilities provided by the Government for any purpose other than in the performance of this contract.

3.2. CONTAINERS: The Government will furnish solid waste collection and storage containers as listed in Attachment A. for all locations that are serviced under this statement of work.

3.3. STORAGE: The Government will provide storage for all Government furnished containers not in use due to seasonal or special event requirements. Storage locations will be as directed by the COR. All containers being returned to storage after use shall be cleaned and sanitized by the Contractor.

3.4. The Government will make available the facilities, services and utilities listed below.

3.5. TRANSFER STATION AND SCALES: The transfer station and scales located at McNair Road, may be used for the disposal of solid waste and recycling products collected under this contract.

3.6. HOURS OF OPERATION: Solid Waste is accepted at the transfer station between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am through 1:00 pm Saturday every week, including selected holidays.

The USAG Solid Waste Transfer Station will be open as required in support of seasonal/special events as listed in Attachment A, Schedule V.

3.7. SCALES:

- One (1) twenty-five (25) ton motor truck scale with a ten foot (10’) by twenty-four foot (24’) steel pad

- One (1) one hundred (100) ton motor truck scale with a ten foot (10’) by seventy foot (70’) concrete pad Located at the USAG Solid Waste Transfer Station (Building 1378). Scales are operated by the Scale Master located in the Scale House (Building 1378). "Split Load" weighing of equipment is not authorized.

3.8. COMPACTION UNIT: A stationary compaction unit with collection hopper is located at the transfer station.

The compaction unit has a four (4) cubic yard charging box with a metal collection hopper.

3.9. MATERIALS HANDLING AREA: The materials handling area is co-located at the Transfer Station.

3.10. CATEGORIES OF SOLID WASTE: The general category of solid waste to be transported to the materials handling area are metal, construction and demolition debris, bulky waste, de-rimmed tires, co-mingled recyclables, wood and plastic pallets, and organic waste (i.e. tree limbs, logs, leaves and brush). The material handling area is Contractor operated under separate document.

3.11. SERVICES:

3.12. COMMUNICATIONS: "Official Use Only" telephone services are available at the Recycle Center Office.

Telephone service will be used only for official purposes such as the reporting of accidents or incidents and are subject to the standard monitoring requirements of the Government telephone network.

3.13. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE: The facilities of the USAG Hospital (Keller Army Community Hospital) are available for use by the Contractor only for the emergency treatment of Contractor personnel injured at the job site. Charges to the Contractor for services rendered at said facilities will be at the prevailing rates. Billing and payment will be made by separate transaction between the Keller Army Community Hospital and the Contractor.

3.14. UTILITIES:

3.15. WATER: The Government will make available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, water necessary for the execution of the contract. The Contractor shall prudently use provided water supplies. The Contractor shall clean any debris collected in drains during container and equipment cleaning.

3.16. HOSE BIB: A hose bib with cold water is available for use at the transfer station. The Contractor is required to supply equipment (i.e. hose, nozzle, buckets, detergents, etc.) as needed.

SECTION 4

CONTRACTOR PROVIDED PERFORMANCE ITEMS

4. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish all vehicles and equipment not specifically identified in Section 3. as Government furnished, but which are necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. The Government will not be held responsible for any loss, theft, damage or vandalism of any Contractor furnished property provided in connection with this contract.

4.1. VEHICLES: The Contractor shall provide all vehicles required for the collection of accumulated solid waste including bulky materials and recyclable materials to be transported to a solid waste management facility.

4.1.1. DESIGN AND COMPATABILITY: The Contractor furnished vehicles shall be designed for solid waste and recycling collection purposes and must be compatible with Government furnished solid waste and recycling collection containers.

4.1.2. SAFETY DEVICES: The Contractor shall ensure vehicles are equipped with the following safety devices as a minimum: exterior rear view mirrors, back-up lights, four way emergency flashers, audible reverse warning alarm, easily accessible first aid kit, and fire extinguisher.

4.1.3. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS: Contractor furnished vehicles used in the performance of services under this contract shall meet all local, state and federal regulations and be marked as commercial Contractor vehicles.

4.1.4. CONDITION: Contractor furnished vehicles shall present a neat clean appearance free from rust and accident damage. Vehicles shall not have damaged, missing or in-operative lights, glass, chassis, body or signal devices. The Contractor's name shall be professionally affixed to both sides of each vehicle used in the performance of this contract. All bodies of collection equipment shall be enclosed and leak-proof. All solid waste and recycling collection vehicles shall be maintained in a clean sanitary condition free from obnoxious odors.

4.2. SUPPLIES:

4.2.1. BAGS: The Contractor shall provide disposable plastic bags for all twenty-eight (28) gallon, thirty-five (35) gallon, and forty-five (45) gallon litter containers located along roadways, on sports fields, in picnic areas, and adjacent to public buildings. Bag size shall be compatible to the container and be two (2) mil thick, black in color.

4.2.2. PAINTS: The Contractor shall furnish paints in the type and color as required by the KO or a designated representative to maintain Government furnished equipment as directed by the KO or a designated representative.

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and labor as necessary to apply paints to Government furnished equipment. Surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned prior to applying paint. Finishes shall be applied with quality workmanship exercising common trade practices. All surfaces other than those requiring paint shall be protected and cleaned as necessary.

4.2.3. WASHING CONTAINERS: An area located at the USAG Transfer Station, McNair Road is designated for the washing of refuse containers. The Contractor must provide all materials and supplies to accomplish this task.

4.2.4. COMMUNICATION: The Contractor shall ensure cellar telephone service is provided for the Contractor Representative and each Contractor operated vehicle used in the performance of this contract at no cost to the Government. The telephone numbers for each of these vehicle operators and the CR shall be provided to the COR within seven (7) days of the performance start date.

4.2.5. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS): The Contractor shall submit MSDS(s) for any cleaning materials, paints or chemicals utilized under this contract. MSDS(s) shall be submitted for approval by the KO no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after contract award. The Government will accept or reject submittal within three (3) work days after receipt.

SECTION 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. GENERAL: The following tasks apply to all work performed under this contract.

5.2. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETINGS: The Contractor's representative shall be required to meet at least weekly with the KO during the first month of the contract period. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Contractor performance. Meetings will be held as often as necessary after that, as determined by the KO. The written minutes of these meetings will be prepared by the KO and signed by the Contractor's Representative.

Should the Contractor not concur with the minutes, the Contractor shall state any areas of non-concurrence, in writing, to the KO within three (3) workdays from receipt of signed minutes.

5.3. CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE: The Contractor shall designate a representative, in writing, within ten (10) days after contract award who shall be empowered with significant authority to meet conditions that arise, without undue delay. This authority shall include negotiation authority and shall be included in the written designation. The Contractor shall verbally notify the KO of changes as they occur and provide written changes within two (2) work days after effective date of change.

5.4. PERMITS, LICENSES AND REPORTS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS:

The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing and submitting all permit applications, renewals and reports to the appropriate State, Federal and local regulatory authorities, and for obtaining all permits and licenses necessary to comply with the specifications.

5.5. OPERATING RECORDS: The Contractor shall maintain operating records of collections under this contract.

Records shall include the net weights in tons of the solid waste or recycling types collected such as municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, metal, tires, etc.

5.6. COLLECTION STANDARDS:

5.6.1. POST WIDE CONTAINER SERVICE: The Contractor shall empty cans and toters by "tipping" each container to ensure all solid waste and/or recyclable products are removed from collection containers.

5.6.2. ROUTE COLLECTION STANDARDS AND SCHEDULES: The Contractor shall establish and submit collection routes listing day, estimated time and pick-up station in accordance with collection Schedules I, I-A, I-B, II, II-A, II-B, II-C, II-D, II-E, III, III-A, IV, IV-A, IV-B, IV-C, IV-D, V, and VI to the KO, for approval, within twenty (20) calendar days after award of the contract. Schedules must be arranged so as to support collection in specific areas before vehicle parking or other activities restrict ability to perform. Schedules and truck routes shall only be altered by prior approval of the KO or a designated representative.

5.6.3. COLLECTION SCHEDULES: The following collection schedules give information as to size of solid waste collection containers, frequency of pickup and type of collection vehicle required:

Schedule I Government Buildings Refuse Front Load 2-8cy MWF Schedule I-A Government Buildings Refuse Front Load 1-8cy MWF Schedule I-B Government Buildings Refuse Front Load 1-8cy MTWTFS Schedule I-C Government Buildings Refuse Front Load 1-8cy MTWTF Schedule I-D Residential Refuse Rear Load Schedule I-E Residential Recycling Waste (bottles, cans, plastic) Schedule I-F Residential Organic Waste Schedule I-G Residential Recycling Waste (cardboard, paper) Schedule II Refuse Can Collection 3 CY Containers On Post Schedule II-A Refuse Can Collection 3 CY Container Off Post Schedule II-B Refuse Can Collection 8 CY Containers Off Post Schedule II-C Refuse Can Collection 8 CY Container Off Post Schedule II-D Refuse Can Collection 8 CY Containers Off Post Schedule II- E Refuse Can Collection 3 CY Containers Off Post Schedule II-F Refuse Can Collection 3 CY Containers Off Post Schedule II- G Refuse Can Collection 8 CY Containers Off Post Schedule II- H Refuse Can Collection 8 CY Containers On Post Schedule II- I Refuse Can Collection 8 CY Containers On Post Schedule II-J Refuse Can Collection 8 CY 49’er Lodge (1 Apr thru 30 Nov) Thursdays Schedule II-K Refuse Can Collection (Bldg 758) 8 CY Schedule III Solar Litter Can Mon-Thur-Sat Schedule III-A Litter Cans Mon-Thurs-Sat Schedule III-B Litter Cans Mon-Thurs-Sat Schedule III-C Litter Cans to include cigarette ash cans Mon-Thurs-Sat Schedule IV Refuse Compactor (VERT-I-PAC) Mon-Wed-Fri Schedule IV-A Refuse Compactor (VERT-I-PAC) Mon thru Sat Schedule IV-B Refuse Compactor/Roll Off Container Service Schedule IV-C Refuse Compactor Horizontal 30 CY Mon-Wed-Fri Schedule IV-D Stable Waste 20 CY Roll-Off Mon-Wed-Fri Schedule IV-E Recycling VERT-I-PAC and 3 CY Cardboard Collection Service Mon-Thurs-Sat Schedule IV-F Recycling VERT-I-PAC Cardboard Collection Mon & Thurs Schedule IV-G Recycling Cardboard 42 CY Compactor Schedule V Government Buildings Off Post (Ranges, Training Areas) Schedule V-A Constitution Island (Putnam County) Schedule V-B USMAPS (Prep School) Schedule V-C USMAPS (Prep School) Schedule V-D USMAPS (Prep School) Schedule VI Special/Seasonal Events On and Off Post

5.6.4. BULK WASTE: The Contractor shall remove accumulated bulk solid waste, including de-rimmed tires, wood, metal and bulky waste, placed adjacent to the normal collection or pickup point or accessible curbside location as directed by the KO or a designated representative. Removal of accumulated bulk solid waste shall be accomplished when called for by the COR.

5.6.4.1. The Contractor shall not collect any material that has obvious value and appears to have been placed inadvertently near pickup station unless material is clearly labeled with a sign that reads "TRASH" identifying the item(s) for disposal. Questionable materials should be discussed with the COR prior to collection.

5.6.5. ABNORMAL QUANTITIES OF SOLID WASTE AND/OR RECYCLABLES: The Contractor shall ensure that abnormal quantities of solid waste/recyclables resulting from holidays or recognized events is picked up by the end of the scheduled work day from all collection points or at accessible curbside as directed by the KO or a designated representative.

5.6.6. REFUSE: The Contractor shall ensure all refuse is removed from the grounds around collection containers at the time containers are emptied.

5.6.7. SPILLAGE: Spillage at collection points shall be recovered before collection vehicle moves from the site.

5.6.8. CLEANING OF SOLID WASTE: The Contractor shall clean and disinfect all solid waste collection containers with the exception of Family Housing containers. Family Housing solid waste/ recycling containers will be cleaned by the quarters occupant.

5.6.9. PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS: The Contractor shall place all solid waste collection containers on a firm, level, well drained surface at designated pickup stations as accurately as possible on drawings provided in this specification. All litter collection receptacles are to present a level neat uniform appearance. The Contractor is to correct any receptacles leaning noticeably.

5.6.10. POSITIONING OF SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS: The Contractor shall perform collection services by returning the solid waste collection containers to the same pickup station, to an upright position with lids securely in place and in the closed position. All compactors are to be connected to power and or hydraulic supplies as appropriate and be fully functional before the Contractor's vehicle leaves the site. Additionally, overturned containers due to weather conditions, vandalism or animals shall be returned to the pickup station in an upright, level position with lids securely in place.

5.6.12. MOVING CONTAINERS: The Contractor shall move solid waste collection containers from one location to another, to include but not limited to the moving of unserviceable and new containers within the boundaries of the USAG within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the KO or a designated representative.

5.7. EQUIPMENT CONDITION: The Contractor shall report any damaged and/or missing doors, lids, weight bases, liners, covers, aggregate panels, frames, etc. to the COR. The Contractor shall replace damaged or missing, due to fair wear and tear, doors, lids, weight bases, liners, covers and panels as directed by the KO or a designated representative using Government specified, Contractor provided materials.

5.7.1. DAMAGED GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT: The Contractor shall be responsible to replace at no cost to the Government any equipment or components of Government owned equipment that are damaged by the Contractor's personnel/equipment as deemed appropriate by the KO or a designated representative. All equipment repair or replacement actions must be accomplished within ten (10) days of notification. All replacement parts and/or equipment will match in make, model, manufacturer, kind, color, size and capability of that which is being replaced.

5.7.2. GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall perform scheduled maintenance on all Government provided equipment to include but not limited to vertical and horizontal compactors, vertical and horizontal balers, roll off containers, dumpsters, litter cans, shredders, etc.