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W911SD18R0145

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-1

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Proposals shall be mailed through a commercial/Government carrier or hand carried. If mailed proposals should be received at the below address by the date and time specified on the SF 1449. Proposals shall be submitted prior to following address:

Mission and Installation Contracting Command – West Point Attn: David Ariosto, Contract Specialist 681 Hardee Place, Room 104 West Point, NY 10996

2. Electronic submissions via email or facsimile will not be accepted.

3. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Specialist. Address all questions or concerns the offeror may have to Contract Specialist David Ariosto (845-938-8205). All questions (Requests for Information) regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing no later than 0400 PM on 13 December 2018 via email to:

david.l.ariosto.civ@mail.mil

4. Site Visit. The Government will hold a site visit, all personnel attending the site visit will convene at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command – West Point’s office located on the 1st Floor, 681 Hardee Place, West Point, NY on 27 November 2018 beginning at 08:30 AM local time. All interested firms may attend with a limit of three (3) attendees per firm. Please submit, in writing, the names of attendees to David Ariosto at david.l.ariosto.civ@mail.mil by close of business 19 November 2018.

ALL VISITORS MUST PROCEED TO THE USMA VISITORS CONTROL CENTER (VCC) ON SOUTH POST TO GET A PASS TO ENTER WEST POINT. INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEST POINT HOME PAGE WWW.WESTPOINT.ARMY.MIL AND LOOK FOR THE LINK “VISITING US”. CALL THE VCC AT Tel: (845) 938-0390 or (845) 938-0392 FOR DETAILS.

Give yourself adequate time –AT LEAST 1 HOUR PRIOR to go thru the visitors center and then to drive to the MICC –West Point office. Depending on the time of day it may go fast and other times it may take up to an hour.

B. General Instructions

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing simplified acquisition procedures as delineated in FAR Part 15.

2. The Proposal. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offerors acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and contract type.

3. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to present their best technical and prices in their initial proposal submission.

4. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, prescribe the format for the proposal and describes the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of information needed to allow for evaluation of proposals.

5. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the contracting offeror in writing with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

6. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

7. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at https://www.fbo.gov/ Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

If any necessary documents are not available on FEDBIZOPPS, please notify the point of contact shown on the Standard Form 1449.

C. Proposal Preparation Instructions

1. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) separate volumes: General, Mission Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

2. Format

(a) Offerors shall submit an original and the number of copies listed in paragraph (c) below of their proposal.

(b) The Offerors shall be organized into four (4) volumes. Each hard copy volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder which shall permit the volume to lie flat when open. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification and the offeror's name. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder. All text shall be single spaced and printed black on white paper (Black and white requirement does not apply to graphics, photos, etc., Company stationary and logos are acceptable). In accordance with FAR 52.204-4, hard copies shall be double-sided on paper containing at least 30 percent postconsumer fiber, whenever practicable. Printing shall be easily readable (12-pitch type or 10 point proportional spacing.) Cross-references should be utilized to preclude unnecessary duplication of data between sections. In addition to submitting hard copies of the proposals, digital copies shall be provided on CD-ROM disk in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and/or Excel as outlined in Table 3. The file name shall be “Company Name – Initial” for the first submission. The file name of later submissions (if necessary), shall be “Company Name – Revision X’ with X indicating the number of the revision. Page limitations are as follows:

Table 3

(c) Limitation. The proposal shall not exceed the limits stated above. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall be removed and returned, unread, to the offeror. The Government will not accept any changes to the contractor’s proposal after the closing date of the solicitation.

3. Content

(a) Volume I – Completed Standard Form 1449, Completed 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications, contractor information, subcontractor information, teaming agreements etc.

(b) Volume II – Mission Capability.

(1) The Mission Capability Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Offeror’s proposal. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Proposals will be evaluated against the Mission Capability factors defined 52.212-2 Addendum. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

(2) The Mission Capability Volume shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the PWS and the evaluation criteria for award set forth in 52.212-2 addendum. The section shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the contractor’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract task requirements specified in the PWS.

(c) Volume III - Past Performance. The Past Performance evaluation will be accomplished by reviewing aspects of an Offeror's recent and relevant Past Performance, focusing on performance which is relevant to the effort as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation and as defined in Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Past Performance information described herein is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners expected to perform 20 percent or more of the proposed effort based on the total proposed price. The offeror shall submit, along with the information required in this paragraph, a consent letter, executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the Government. Offerors will be provided the opportunity to respond to adverse past performance information. For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance.

1. Early Proposal Information. The offeror is requested to submit the Past Performance Volume 10 calendar days after the RFP issuance date, to the Contracting Specialist.

1. The offeror shall include documentation regarding its relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation. The offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than three (3) years for the submitted data. The past performance data shall document a successful history of past contract performance.

1. In conducting the Past Performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided in the offeror’s Past Performance Volume and information obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or similar systems, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and commercial sources. Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by offerors in their proposals may be used by the Government to evaluate offeror past performance. However, the burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this paragraph remains with the offerors. Proposals that do not contain the information requested by this paragraph risk rejection or a less than acceptable performance rating by the Government. All past performance comments received will be taken into account and could affect the overall rating. The overall past performance evaluation is a subjective decision based on the data received. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. The offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

1. Submission Requirements. The offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following:

1. Table of Contents

1. Summary Page describing the role of the offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and /or joint venture partner that the offeror is required to provide Past Performance Specific Relevant Contract Reference Sheets for the past performance experience in accordance with Attachment 1.

1. Consent Letters executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing the release of past performance information to the Government. Offerors will be provided the opportunity to respond to such information. A sample consent letter is attached as Attachment 1.

1. Specific Relevant Contracts Format - Sheets in accordance with Attachment 2. The offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror’s past performance with contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which is the same or similar in size, time, scope, and complexity to the services being procured under this Solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting the assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in size, time, scope, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation. Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort, and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate.

1. Receny- . To be recent, the effort must be ongoing or must have been performed during the past three (3) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation.

1. Past Performance Questionnaire - See Attachment, For the contracts identified on each Specific Relevant Contract Reference, the offeror shall forward a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire to the points of contact responsible for monitoring performance under such contracts. The points of contact shall return the questionnaires directly to David Ariosto, Contract Specialist not Later than proposal submission due date. Any questionnaires not returned directly to the Contracting Officer will not be reviewed and evaluated. The information contained in the questionnaires will be used to evaluate the offeror’s past performance. New entities that have no past customers shall annotate on the Summary Page that they have had no previous clients and that the minimum number of questionnaires cannot be provided.

(d) Volume IV- Price – The offeror shall complete Section B of the solicitation. For the Price Volume, the electronic version will take precedence for any differences noted between the hard copy and electronic versions of an offeror’s proposal.

Certified cost or pricing data is not anticipated due to expected competition.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION 1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 GENERAL. This is a non-personnel services contract to provide for recycle/refuse collection. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor which, in turn is responsible to the Government for all duties and responsibilities to be performed in accordance with the contract.

1.1.2 INTRODUCTION: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform recycle/ refuse collection as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.1.3 SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, tools, vehicles, materials, quality control, equipment required to collect, transport and dispose of all refuse and recycling materials at a transfer station off post, to include residential refuse, and all refuse from the locations listed in Attachment A. The Contractor shall determine the most cost effective manner to minimize collection and disposal costs, maximize recycling and waste diversion rates. The West Point Recycling Center facility is available for use by the contractor for storing and processing recyclables or recyclables may be sent to an appropriate fully licensed and certified privately owned Recycling Facility outside of the Government Installation. If the Contractor requests use of the West Point Recycling Center facility, the Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, tools, vehicles, materials, quality control, equipment required to collect, transport, process, and dispose of all recyclable materials at the West Point Recycling Center. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, tools, vehicles, materials, quality control, equipment required to operate, service and maintain the West Point Recycle Center facility. 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 PWS and contract terms. The Contractor shall comply with all local, state and federal controls, regulations, and laws as applicable to the service provided. All recycle/refuse material must be weighed on trucks, recorded, and submitted to KO or designated Government representative. The Contractor shall obtain such permits, bonds, licenses, insurance or other authorizations as may be required by this PWS. The contractor shall recycle or divert from landfill all materials required by Federal, New York State, Army, or local regulations. The contractor shall comply with EO 13834 by implementing recycling measures and complying with Federal requirements with regard to solid waste management and disposal. Per New York State Environmental Conservation Law Article 27 Title 26, Section 27-2613, Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse, the Contractor shall responsibly recycle, reuse, and ensure that the electronics are recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. Refrigerant and other such materials shall be recycled for reuse in an environmentally responsible way, and not allowed to openly volatize or release into the atmosphere. The Contractor shall empty recycle/refuse containers a minimum of once a week or before capacity reaches 85% full. The contractor shall perform schedule routes for pick-up and respond to calls for service when dumpsters reach full before scheduled pick up.

1.1.4 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).

1.1.5 West Point currently has a contract for refuse collection, transport, and disposal and a separate contract for operation of an on-post Transfer Station. West Point does not intend to exercise any Transfer Station Operation contract options. Except as stated in section 3 and excluding the West Point Recycle Center services and operation, no Government Furnished Property collection facilities will be provided or authorized and all contract designated refuse is to be removed from post and processed at a qualifying NYS facility or location as stated in e.g. para 5.11.

1.1.6 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 (as applicable).

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

1.1.8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. Total performance will not exceed 66 months from the beginning of the base year. A thirty day phase out period will occur in the last option year.

1.1.9 POST AWARD CONFERENCE/ PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.1.10 PHASE IN/ PHASE OUT PERIOD. To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the [(1) month (up to thirty-(30) calendar days)] phase in and phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. During the Phase Out Period the Contractor shall provide necessary support to the new Contractor to assure a smooth transition for a period not to exceed 30 calendar days.

OBJECTIVES. Consistent with its strong commitment to sustainability and the requirements of E.O. 13834, the contractor shall actively work to reduce quantities of material disposed of in landfills by increasing diversion by any legal process that avoids landfill disposal. The contractor is encouraged to utilize environmentally sound best management practices, innovation, and partnering with the Installation and offer the most cost effective and environmentally sound service to the government in the performance of this contract to maximize diversion. Diversion rates shall be calculated each year of the contract counting all waste and recyclables generated during the 12 months of each contract year.

1.1.11 RECYCLABLES AND REFUSE. The Contractor shall collect, transport and dispose of all recyclable and refuse materials including but not limited to paper products, de-rimmed tires, woody debris, wood pallets, metal, concrete, brick, furniture, appliances, air conditioners, refrigerators, plastics, glass containers, aluminum/tin cans, scrap metal, toner cartridges, electronics, televisions, batteries, mattresses or other bulky materials placed adjacent to the solid waste collection point as well as bulk solid waste in an environmentally responsible manner. Bulk recycling/refuse materials will be collected within two calendar days of being notified by the COR. Recyclables does not include spent ammunition brass from any West Point Range.

1.1.12 WORK HOURS. The Contractor shall perform typical and routine operations under this contract between 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM, unless otherwise specified within contract or by the KO or a designated representative. Specific guidance for a regulated start time does occur and is subject to change, on any given moment, depending on the circumstances. Currently trash and or recycling containers shall not be emptied at the Elementary & Middle School until 9 AM or later to avoid conflicts with the morning school arrivals. Trash and or recycling collection shall not occur within a quarter mile radius around Quarters #86 in Lusk Housing before 8 AM due to special issues. This radius is generally defined as the area surrounding the AOG Building #698 and the Football Stadium Building #700. Further guidance shall be provided by the COR. As an example, special events such as Graduation Day and Football events will require alternative work hours that will be designated by the KO or a designated representative. Work hours will be part of the discussion during the kick-off meeting and as part of Government furnished data.

1.1.13 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.

1.1.14 SECURITY. The heightened awareness of terrorist threat to the USAG has required thorough inspection of vehicles and equipment entering and leaving the installation. The Contractor shall obtain the necessary paperwork and procedures through the COR, to obtain proper identification and area passes for installation entry (Enclosure 1). No contract employee will access the post without proper documentation. All contract employees may be subject to security review. Rejection of contract personnel due to security review shall not absolve the contractor from any responsibility contained within this contract. Contractor employees, shall complete AT Level 1 awareness training within 30 days of contract start date. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for all employees to the COR or to the KO, within 5 calendar days after completion by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with adjudication procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-04/AR 190-13), (Enclosure 1). The Contractor and sub-contractor s shall brief all employees on the USMA iWATCH program (Enclosure 1), this training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 05 calendar days of new employees commencing performance on USMA, Contractor shall provide results to the COR within 30 calendar days of contract award. 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.

1.1.15 ORGANIC WASTE. The Contractor shall collect, transport, and deliver organic materials collected from West Point to an off-site landscape recycling/composting facility. Organic wastes, including but not limited to grass clippings, cut or uprooted weeds, cut or uprooted shrubs, leaves, logs, and limbs. Residential and some facility organic materials will require collection and transportation. Specific Garrison and/or Government Organizations, including the DPW Roads and Grounds Branch, will place bulk organic waste at the designated Organic Storage/Staging area located behind Building #1379 off of Route 293, Range 3, 4, 5 exits. Some organic waste may be requested to the KO to be temporarily staged at this location. If approved the Contractor shall manage this organic site, to include the controlled organization, removal and disposal of all organic waste. The contractor shall ensure the volume of organic waste stored does not exceed 500 cubic yards. The Contractor does not have to use the organic site and can develop another procedure to collect, load, move, transport and dispose of all organics. The acceptance of organic waste directly from a delivery vehicle to a transfer conveyance is authorized to avoid the need to “stock pile” material. If the Contractor chooses to use this staging site then they opt to manage it the best way that they see fit to meet the contract terms, to include all personnel and equipment. The use of the staging site may be eliminated at the discretion of the Government and without notice. Organic waste removed shall be weighed and recorded on a certified weight ticket. Payment for organic waste removal shall be accomplished based on recorded weights. Processing (grinding and/or chipping) of organic waste prior to removal is authorized but at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall collect and dispose, of by recycling, all stable organic waste from the Morgan’s Farm horse and animal stables. Stable waste is collected 3 days a week. A 20 cubic yard (CY) roll-off is stationed at the facility and is filled by the government employees. An extra 20 CY roll-off is provided by the government so the Contractor can rotate each container on removal days. All organic waste shall be brought to an approved recycling/composting facility. The Contractor shall provide notice of the name and location of the certified and licensed recycling facility to the KO and/or COR prior to removal and disposal of any organic waste.

1.1.16 SLUDGE & GRIT WASTE. The Contractor shall collect, transport, and deliver sludge and grit materials collected from the West Point Waste Water Treatment Plants to an off-site recycling facility. Sludge wastes shall be collected at a minimum of two (2) times per week. Historically sludge container is emptied and disposed of every Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday. The West Point Waste Water Treatment Plant normally presses sludge every Tuesday and Thursday but this is not always the case so the contractor shall accommodate any services outside of this historical schedule. Grit waste is to be collected on an as needed basis. Collection is to be accomplished between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Contractor shall provide the KO or a designated representative with yearly schedule within 20 days of award of contract.

1.1.17 RECYCLABLES. The Contractor shall, collect, transport and deliver recyclable products to the West Point Recycle Center building 1379 off of Route 293 on McNair Road or to an appropriate approved privately owned Recycling Facility outside of the Government Installation. All recyclables will be transported in appropriate vehicles free from contamination and protected from the elements. All recyclables shall be handled in a cost effective and environmentally sound manner.

1.1.18 RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING/REFUSE COLLECTION. The Contractor shall provide curb side collection "back door" recycling/refuse (to include organic wastes) collection service to residential (see Attachment A) areas once weekly, each week with the exception of federal holidays when the service will be the next day at no additional cost to the Government. Additional residential refuse pick-ups are not authorized or chargeable to the Government. Any and all collection services above contract specified terms must be approved by a funded written contract modification approved by the contracting officer. Bulk items are to be collected from residential areas on the regularly scheduled collection day. Residential recycling/refuse collection is to be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Contractor shall provide KO or a designated representative with yearly schedule within 10 days of award of contract. To include Constitution Island dumpster and recyclables.

1.1.19 PUBLIC BUILDING RECYCLABLES. The Contractor shall collect recyclable materials from public, administrative and industrial facilities. Anticipated schedule shall be provided to the KO or a designated representative see Attachment A for historic collection sites. Public, administrative and industrial facility recycling collection shall be accomplished between the hours of 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM or as otherwise specified (see Section 1.1.12 Work Hours). Recycle containers used to collect bottles and cans shall be collected at 85% capacity or at a minimum weekly. Recycle containers used to collect paper or other clean materials shall be collected at 85% capacity.

1.1.20 PUBLIC BUILDING REFUSE COLLECTION. The Contractor shall collect refuse from public, administrative and industrial buildings at 85% container capacity or at a minimum weekly unless otherwise specified in Attachment A. Refuse collection will generally be accomplished on Monday through Friday 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 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM unless otherwise specified. (See Section 1.1.12 Work Hours).

1.1.21 SPECIAL EVENTS CULTURAL RECYCLING. The Contractor shall collect recyclables as required to support special and/or seasonal events as directed by the KO or a designated representative. It is anticipated that a minimum of thirty-one (31) cultural events will occur per year such as but not limited to; Sunday Concert Series, 5-10K Annual Run, 1812 Overture, etc. (Attachment A). Operating hours are to be as required by the KO to adequately support each event.

1.1.22 SPECIAL EVENTS CULTURAL REFUSE COLLECTION. The Contractor shall collect refuse materials as required to support special and/or seasonal events as directed by the KO or a designated representative. It is anticipated that a minimum of thirty-one (31) cultural events will occur per year such as but not limited to; Sunday Concert Series, 5-10K Annual Run, 1812 Overture, etc. Operating hours are to be as required by the KO to adequately support each event (Attachment A).

1.1.23 SPECIAL EVENTS CADET RECYCLING. The Contractor shall collect recyclables as required to support special and/or seasonal events as directed by the KO or a designated representative. It is anticipated that a minimum of seven (7) Cadet events will occur per year such as but not limited to; Graduation, R-Day, Holiday Leave, etc. Operating hours are to be as required by the KO to adequately support each event.

1.1.24 SPECIAL EVENTS CADET REFUSE COLLECTION. The Contractor shall collect refuse materials as required to support special and/or seasonal events as directed by the KO or a designated representative. It is anticipated that a minimum of seven (7) Cadet Events will occur per year such as but not limited to; Graduation, R-Day, Holiday Leave, etc. Operating hours are to be as required by the KO to adequately support each event (Attachment A).

1.1.25 SPECIAL EVENTS SPORT RECYCLING. The Contractor shall collect recyclables as required to support special and/or seasonal events as directed by the KO or a designated representative. It is anticipated that a minimum of forty-four (44) Sport events will occur per year such as but not limited to; seven (7) Football games, softball, summer sports camps, etc. Operating hours are to be as required by the KO to adequately support each event.

1.1.26 SPECIAL EVENTS SPORT REFUSE COLLECTION. The Contractor shall collect refuse materials as required to support special and/or seasonal events as directed by the KO or a designated representative. It is anticipated that a minimum of forty-four (44) Sport events will occur per year such as but not limited to; seven (7) Football games, softball, summer sports camps, etc. Operating hours are to be as required by the KO to adequately support each event (Attachment A).

1.1.27 RANGE RECYCLING/REFUSE COLLECTION. The Contractor shall collect recycling and refuse materials as required to support military training areas, camps and ranges. Facilities of collection (Attachment A) shall include but not be limited to Camp Buckner, Camp Buckner Mess Hall, Camp Natural Bridge, Ranges 1-15, etc. Operating hours are to occur between 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM or as directed by the KO or a designated representative.

1.1.28 SPECIAL ROLL-OFF AND DUMPSTER TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPORT. The Contractor shall provide transportation, placement and removal of roll-off and dumpster containers (Attachment A) on an on-call basis when directed by the KO. These services will be in support of all Garrison and various Organizations throughout West Point. The Contractor shall also provide special roll-off and dumpster services to other Organizations considered to be reimbursable customers. These reimbursable Organizations are predefined by the West Point Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and the Resource Management Office (RMO) and are outside of the Garrison’s common level of support. The contractor shall use the CLIN listed in the contract that states “REIMBURSABLE ORGANIZATIONS” when invoicing for these services. This CLIN is charged by tonnage and labor cost and any other approved charge associated with the requirement to perform the services. This CLIN is to be used only for reimbursable services and only after the services have been ordered and funded provided with KO approval. The cost charged to the CLIN is determined based on each ordered and funded requirement. The COR will receive all roll-off and dumpster request from the various customers/requesters and will notify the Contractor , prior to any special roll-off and/or dumpster support placements, so the Contractor will know if a roll-off and/or dumpster service will be considered reimbursable or not. The COR will identify each Organization and their request for services and will contact the Contractor with placement and removal dates/times, placement location, types of materials that will be disposed of by the requesting Organizations and any additional information pertaining to the service. See Attachment A, Part 3 for current examples of reimbursable and non-reimbursable Organizations within West Point.

1.1.29 LITTER & RECYCLE CAN COLLECTION. The Contractor shall collect recycling/refuse from litter cans, at 85% capacity or at a minimum once weekly. Attachment A provides historic scheduling. Additional litter and/or recycle cans may be placed during special events or based on COR determination of additional needs.

1.1.30 EQUIPMENT INVENTORY, MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, AND REPAIR. The Contractor shall conduct a Post-wide, including Off-Post sites, inventory of all Government owned recycle/refuse dumpsters, roll-offs, litter cans, compactors, and tippers. The inventory shall include at a minimum the container type, size, condition, repair or replacement date, repair type, UTM location, buildings servicing, and inventory number. The inventory shall be provided within 30 days of the start of each contract year. The inventory shall be maintained to support the 85% criteria within said contract.

· Routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement to Government owned vertical compactors, horizontal compactors, vertical balers, horizontal balers, dumpsters, litter cans, shredders, tippers, and roll off containers to include roll away cover assemblies. Maintenance of said containers shall be included in the Inventory and shall be coordinated with the KO or a designated representative.

1.1.31 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary report of tonnage landfilled as Municipal Solid Waste and materials recycled to include but not limited to; electronics, bulk metal, paper, cardboard, commingled recyclables, Freon, tires, and organics at a minimum. Monthly report shall summarize transfer station tipping fees, percent MSW, percent recyclable, and diversion rate.

1.1.32 RECYCLING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. The contractor shall provide appropriate education and outreach materials for all activities serviced by this contract instructing customers on recycling and encouraging personnel to recycle and divert waste. Outreach education and materials shall include, but not be limited to posters, pamphlets, e-mail messages, newspaper articles, web page content, Facebook content, once a year educational recycling event (i.e. Green Day or equivalent), etc. The Contractor shall provide a phone number and web site customers can contact to ask questions about recycling. The Contractor shall monitor the phone/web site and provide responses during normal duty hours. The contractor shall provide a phone number and web site manned during normal duty hours where customers can request bulk pickups or other recycling/refuse services. The Contractor shall forward customer requests to the COR and receive approval, which shall require necessary obligated funding, prior to providing services to the requesting customer.

1.1.33 DATA RIGHTS (If applicable): The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.1.34 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.

1.1.35 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.

1.1.36 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each employee an Identification Badge, which will include, at a minimum, the Company Name, Employee Name and a color photo of the employee. Contractor personnel shall wear visible Contractor -furnished employee identification badges while physically on the installation. ID Badges for Key Personnel shall also indicate their job title. Each Contractor (to include subcontractors) employees shall wear the ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued identification cards shall be furnished to the KO prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and subcontractor personnel changes.

1.1.37 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.).

1.1.38 CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall ensure that employees meet all applicable federal, state, local, and installation certification, licensing, medical requirements, and qualifications to perform all assigned tasks and functions as defined in this contract prior to commencement of work. All Contractor’s personnel shall comply with installation security and access procedures and the Contractor’s Safety Plan.

1.1.39 CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL. The contractor is responsible for the actions of its employees, sub-Contractor, and agents. 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 PWS and contract.

1.1.40 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATION. Contractor employees shall have a general knowledge of solid waste and recyclable collection techniques, be familiar with military structure and operational procedures, possess the skills necessary to perform recyclable collections and have necessary licenses to operate vehicles and equipment used for recycle efforts.

1.1.41 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE. The Contractor shall MAKE AVAILABLE a Contractor Representative who shall be available and capable of answering all calls during normal hours of operation (7:45 AM to 4:30 PM) or when needed under emergency or urgent situations. 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 be able to effectively communicate with the English language in order to fulfill contract requirements.

1.1.42 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR). The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.1.43 KEY PERSONNEL. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Project Manager (PM) who shall ensure performance of the work, an Alternate Project Manager (APM) who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent and a Diversion Manager (DM) who shall be responsible for increasing diversion at Installation. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

· Project Manager (PM) and Alternate Project Manager (APM). Both the PM and APM, the Contractor shall have proof of two (2) years minimum of MSW removal services

· Diversion Manager (DM). The DM shall have proof of two (2) years minimum experience with recycling or related fields

1.1.44 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.

1.1.45 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.

1.1.46 DOD CERTIFICATIONS. Contractor employees assigned to operate or maintain Government-owned or Government-leased equipment in the performance of this contract shall be certified, by the contractor and at the contractor’s expense, as being fully qualified to operate the vehicles or equipment to which they are assigned. The prime contractor shall document all operator qualifications and provide this documentation to the administrative contracting office before any contract employee engages in any mode of equipment operation. The administrative contracting officer shall retain operator documentation in the contract file. (CDRL #8)]

1.1.47 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.

1.1.48 VEHICLE OPERATION. Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles and equipment on the installation shall have a valid operator’s license…