W9124726RXXXX Sources Sought Synopsis Notice Ft. Bragg Draft PWS Concrete Crushing & Recycliing.pdf

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Concrete Crushing

Concrete Crushing & Recycling

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS)

Fort Bragg, Lamont Landfill

01 April 2025 Version: A

1. GENERAL:

This is a non-personal services contract to provide concrete crushing operations for stockpiled concrete, bricks, blocks, and asphalt to a usable aggregate to be used on training roads, parking lots, and other identified areas for fill material.

The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers.

The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the

Government.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to complete the requirements as outlined and defined in this PWS.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction:

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive management, supervision, personnel, labor, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, other items and non-personal services necessary to perform all concrete crushing/recycling operations as detailed and defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Part 5 Specific Tasks concrete crushing/recycling operations. This shall be done IAW all the terms, conditions, general and special provisions, specifications, attachments, and exhibits contained herein or incorporated by reference. The Contractor shall ensure that all work meets or exceeds the Specified Tasks listed in part 5.

The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background:

Fort Bragg, located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Spans approximately 161,000 acres and includes 6,016 buildings. The population consists of about 67,000 military personnel, Government civilians, and Contractor personnel, along with 25,000 resident family members.

Concrete waste generated from demolition and construction projects at Fort Bragg is transported to the Lamont Landfill Facility, where it is recycled by crushing the waste into specified sizes. Concrete waste is delivered to the landfill, where it is stockpiled in a designated recycling area managed by the Government. Currently, there are about 1,000,000 tons of concrete waste stockpiled at the facility.

1.3. Objectives.

The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished as fulfillment of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, directives, and other requirements (LOR) (See Definitions & Acronyms, 2.2 Acronyms --- Legal and Other Requirements) and Applicable Publications.

1.4. Scope:

The Contractor is responsible for performing rock crushing services in accordance with the performance standards outlined in this PWS. They must ensure the provision of management, equipment, and personnel necessary to crush concrete waste into usable material for use at Fort Bragg. Additionally, the Contractor will provide management, equipment, and personnel to stockpile this material in the designated space as defined in this contract, and in accordance with all other terms, conditions, and provisions contained herein.

1.5. Traffic Flow.

The Contractor shall maintain the free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic while conducting rock crushing service tasks.

1.6. Restoration of Real Property Damage.

Any damage to Government Real Property by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored to the original state at no additional cost to the Government (e.g. structural damage, damage to landscape or fencing, et al).

1.7. General Information:

1.7.1. Period of Performance:

Base period of 12 months with 4 option years of 12 months each.

1.7.2. Place of Performance:

The tasks outlined in this contract will be carried out at the Lamont Landfill Facility located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

1.7.3. Recognized Holidays:

The Contractor shall not be required to perform services on recognized federal holidays nor on days observed in lieu thereof. The recognized federal holidays include:

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

1.7.4. Hours of Operation:

The normal hours of operation are between the hours of (7:00 am – 3:30 pm EST), Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays or when the Government facilities are closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

The Contractor shall coordinate with Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to establish a schedule for conduct business if services are required outside of normal hours of operation.

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce to ensure the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when installations are not closed for the aforementioned reasons.

The Contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.7.5. Installation Closures:

When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, (i.e., severe weather, training holiday, day of mourning, etc.).

The contractor shall reschedule the work to be performed the following day, unless the following day falls on a weekend, or a recognized Federal holiday, or reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.7.6. Inclement Weather.

If the Contractor or Landfill Manager suspends operations due to unsafe weather conditions, then the Contractor shall notify the KO/COR within two (2) hours.

1.8. Emergency Delays.

If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions or work environment is cause for an interruption of services, the Contractor shall notify the (KO) or his/her designated representative COR/ACOR; two (2) hours prior to curtailing operations. The Contractor shall obtain (KO) approval to resume operations.

The Contractor shall obtain (KO) approval to resume operations.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the DPW designated representative(s) in preparation for and during emergency operations situations such as inclement weather, flood, active shooter, fire or other emergency situations.

1.9. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse:

In accordance with AR 11-2, Internal Management Controls, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining proper conduct and good discipline within Contractor-occupied work areas. Contractor personnel shall be encouraged to be alert to and report to designated representatives suspected situations of fraud, waste, and abuse or other intentionally dishonest conduct observed during or in the performance of contract.

1.10. Type of Contract:

The Government will award a FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) type of contract with some “As Required” CLIN’s.

1.11. Security Requirements.

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have and maintain a Homeland Security Installation Assess Control Badge at the time of the contract start date and for the life of the contract. The individuals designated as key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

1.11.1. Security Program.

The Contractor’s Physical Security Plan, E-Verify Program, iWATCH training along with the Access and General Protection Security Policy shall form the basis of the Contractor’s security program. The Contractor’s security program is required within 30 days after contract award and within five working days of changes thereafter.

Electronic copies shall be provided to the KO/COR. (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A014).

1.11.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

The Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (i.e., FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.11.3. Physical Security Plan.

The Contractor’s security program must focus on physical security aspects related to contract performance. It should outline how the Contractor will prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and arson targeting Contractor-controlled facilities and Government-Furnished Property (GFP). The physical security plan must be developed in alignment with the following regulations: ARs 190-11, 190-13, and 190-51;

Department of Defense (DOD) 4500.9-R; Department of Defense Instructions (DODI) 5100.76 and 5220.22; as well as applicable Fort Bragg regulations or policies. The Contractor is required to develop and implement the physical security plan in accordance with AR 190-13.

1.11.4. E-Verify Program.

E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is working to stop unauthorized employment. By using E-Verify to determine the employment eligibility of their employees, companies become part of the solution in addressing this problem. All U.S. employers must complete and retain a Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. On the form, the employer must examine the employment eligibility and identity document(s) an employee presents to determine whether the document(s) reasonably appear to be genuine and relate to the individual and record the document information on the Form I-9. The list of acceptable documents can be found on the last page of the form. E-Verify is mandatory for employers with federal contracts or subcontracts that contain the Federal Acquisition Regulation E-Verify clause.

1.11.5. iWATCH Training

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

This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 5 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A013).

1.12. Training.

The Contractor shall effectively educate its employees, through formal training, company policy, information directives and procedures, in an awareness of the legal provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5 and its underlying policy and principles, so that each employee will know and understand the provisions of that Subpart and the absolute necessity of safeguarding information from anyone other than the Contractor's employees who have a need to know, and the U.S. Government.

1.13. Local Health Protection Conditions.

Contractor will comply with all national and DoD policies regarding health protection issues including pandemic outbreaks. Local Health Protection Conditions (HPCON) change based on risk levels in the surrounding area Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and in cooperation with local, state, and national guidance. The Contractor shall comply with installation and higher headquarters policies aimed at mitigating the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.

1.14. Key Control:

The Government will issue no keys, key cards nor combinations to the Contractor.

1.15. General:

1.15.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications as indicated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) security requirements throughout the execution of this contract.

1.15.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative. Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.16. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings:

The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the Contracting Activity or Contract Administration Office as agreed upon and stated in the contract award document.

a) When the KO, COR and DPW management meets with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance, written minutes of meetings will be recorded by the Government and signed by the Requirements Authority (RA) and the KO.

b ) The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) business after the meeting.

c) If any party does not concur with any portion of the minutes, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the KO/COR within two (2) workdays following receipt of the minutes. (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A001).

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

1.17. Government Roles and Responsibilities:

1.17.1. Contracting Officer (KO):

The KO is the only person authorized to make any changes to the requirements listed on this PWS. This authority remains solely with the KO, regardless of any provisions stated elsewhere in this contract, If the Contractor makes any change under the direction of someone other than the KO, the change will be deemed unauthorized and will be made solely at the Contractor's risk and expense.

All contract administration will be handled by the KO.

Communications regarding contractual administrative matters should be directed to the KO.

No changes or deviations from the terms and conditions will be effective without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO.

The KO will approve all deliverables and plans required in this PWS.

1.17.2. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR/ACOR):

The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this requirement.

Additional Government personnel may be designated to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13 Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions.

Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, Department of Defense (DoD) Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification.

The COR will aid in identification and resolution of problems within (10) days of identification of problem conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems.

The COR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

1.17.3. COR/ACOR Authority:

A letter of designation will be issued to the COR/ACOR by the KO.

A copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor.

The letter of designation states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates.

The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions regarding cost, quantity, or schedule of the resulting order.

1.17.4. COR or Designated Government Representative Functions:

The COR or designated Government representative shall monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

The COR or designated Government representative is authorized to perform the following functions:

o Assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract.

o Perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance.

o Maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract.

o Issue written interpretations of technical requirements.

o Monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies.

o Coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property and provides direction or assistance for site entry requests of Contractor personnel.

1.18. Specific Contractor Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities:

See below for Contractors Roles, and Requirements, Responsibilities.

1.18.1. U.S. Residency:

All CONUS Contractor employees shall be legal U.S. residents.

The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee that is not a legal U.S. resident.

The Contractor personnel shall be able to communicate clearly in the English language.

1.18.2. Contractor Hiring Restrictions:

The Contractor shall not hire or subcontract with off-duty or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict of interest as defined in DOD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regulation 30 August 1993, to include change dated 17 November 2011.

1.18.3. Contractor Identification.

The Contractor shall ensure that personnel be identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, and/or uniform) from Government employees.

The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

Contractor owned/leased vehicles and trailers shall be clearly identified.

1.18.4. Standards of Conduct:

Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government.

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation.

The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance.

The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner.

The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security.

The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC §423, Procurement Integrity.

The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

The removal of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

1.18.5. Contractor Key Personnel:

Contractor shall provide a resume of key personnel, who will be designated in writing, to the KO within one week of the contract award (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A003).

These key personnel shall be available during normal duty hours.

These individuals designated as key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the

English language.

The Government considers the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager positions as key personnel.

1.18.6. Project Manager (PM):

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the KO. The PM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. When the PM is available/on-site it shall be between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Est Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

PM shall:

Have Occupation Safety and Health Association (OSHA), 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA Standard CFR 1910.120.(e)(8).

Adhere to the OSHA Medical Surveillance Program.

Have OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health 29 CFR Part 1926.

Be qualified to wear Respiratory Protection per 29 CFR 1910.134.

Have a valid Driver’s License.

Have at least two (2) years of documented relative Concrete Crushing experience

1.18.7. Quality Control Manager /Assistant Project Manager (QCM/APM):

The Contractor shall designate a full time QCM/APM on site during normal duty hours.

The QCM/APM shall have the same requirements as the PM listed above and shall be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Contractor's Quality Control Plan.

1.19. Quality Control Program (QCP):

Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. This contract requires QCM. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) thirty (30) business days after contract start. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a (QCP) that is acceptable to the (KO). Changes to the Contractor’s (QCP) shall be submitted to the (KO) for review and approval within five (5) business days prior to implementation. (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A004).

The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors are certified or licensed in the specific areas required by the State of (NC).

The Contractor shall ensure employees are certified or licensed in the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) areas required.

The Contractor shall ensure all required documentation of certification or licensure for Contractor personnel are filed with the COR/ACOR within twenty-four (24) hours prior to employees commencing performance.

1.19.1. On-Site Personnel:

All on-site contract personnel shall:

Have OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health 29 CFR Part 1926.

Be qualified to wear Respiratory Protection per 29 CFR 1910.134.

All personnel requirements shall be verified by the PM/QCM and in accordance with local and federal policies.

1.20. Phase In /Phase Out Period:

The Contractor shall prepare and submit (within ten (10) business days after contract award), a Phase In/Phase Out Plan to be implemented by the Contractor to the KO. (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A005).

The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in and phase-out period to ensure that the services are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

During the phase-in, the Contractor shall observe all operations pertinent to the requirements of the

PWS.

The Contractor shall commence all operations required by this PWS by the end of phase in period.

On the initial day of performance, the Contractor shall provide a work force which is fully qualified and capable of performing all work required under this contract.

During the ten (10) business day transition period immediately prior to the end of the previous contract, the Contractor shall permit the successor Contractor (and the successor Contractor's employees) to observe and become familiar with all operations under the contract.

The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the successor Contractor during Phase Out and the Government so as not to interfere with future work or duties.

1.21. Emergency Services:

1.21.1. Emergency Medical Treatment:

The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any incident requiring immediate emergency medical treatment.

a) The Government may provide 911 emergency support ambulance service or DHA medical facility, if available.

b) If injuries occurred while an employee is performing work under this contract, The Contractor shall verbally notify the KO/COR and Landfill Manager no later than (NLT) two (2) hours after an emergency medical event, followed by a documented summary of events (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A006).

c) The Contractor shall be responsible for reimbursement of any cost of provided emergency medical treatment services provided to Contractor personnel.

d) Reimbursement shall be paid to the U.S. Treasury.

1.21.2 Accident Reporting:

The Contractor shall comply with Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for record keeping and reporting of all accidents resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact.

a) The Contractor shall provide a verbal report to the KO/COR and Landfill Manager within two (2) hours of each such occurrence followed up by an email documenting each such occurrence (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A007).

b) The Contractor shall adhere to reporting of mishaps IAW AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program (Chapter 3 Accident Investigation and Reporting, Chapter 4 Contracting Safety) and DA Pam 385-40, Army Accident Investigations and Reporting.

c) Contractors are responsible for notifying OSHA in accordance with 29 CFR 1904.39 within 8-hours when their employee(s) is fatally injured or 1 or more persons are hospitalized as inpatients as a result of a single occurrence.

1.21.3. Environment and OSHA:

IAW para. 1.4 Scope, any apparent conflict between compliance (with such local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations) and the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO and authorized representative(s) (i.e., Environmental Officer, Safety Officer, and COR) verbally.

a) The Contractor shall notify the (KO) and authorized representative(s) via email outlining the details for each said conflict such that a final resolution is derived (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A008).

b) The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs that result from violations of, or failure to comply with para. 1.4 Scope.

c) The Contractor shall implement the following environmental objectives in accordance with FAR 23.4;

FAR 23.7; FAR 52.223-1 through 52.223-5; and based on EPA-issued guidance).

d) Maximize the utilization of environmentally preferable products.

e) Maximize the utilization of bio-based products. See USDA-designated items at http://www.biopreferred.gov or 7 CFR part 3201.

f) Maximize the reutilization of nonhazardous and recovered materials.

g) Eliminate or reduce the generation of hazardous waste and the need for special material processing

(including special handling, storage, treatment, and disposal).

1.21.4. Safety:

The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and Contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this contract.

a) The Contractor shall comply with AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program.

b) All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the

(KO) to halt all Contractor performance until such unsafe conditions are corrected.

c) The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract.

d) Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and designated authorized representatives verbally followed up with an email notification (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A009).

1.21.5. Safety Plan:

The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety plan for its employees.

a) The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the KO/COR for review and acceptance within 30 business days after contract award.

b) Revisions shall be submitted to the KO/COR five (5) business days prior to the effective date of change (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A010).

1.21.6. Spill Plan:

The Contractor shall immediately clean up hydraulic oil spills and other liquids leaking from their vehicles, within

(2) hours. Disposal of hazardous waste shall be coordinated with the Environmental Division for manifest signature. Any size spills of fuel, solvents, oxidizers, acids, or highly flammable material that enters a storm drain or waterway (including ditches) and any spill over (5) gallons at any location must be reported to the Fire Department immediately (911), (910) 907-4813 or (910) 309-9506. The Fire Department will notify DPW, who will determine whether it’s required to report the spill to NCDEQ.

a) The Contractor shall immediately notify the KO/COR of all spills within (2) hours of spillage.

Additionally, the contractor is required to submit all paperwork showing compliance disposing of the hazardous spillage. (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A011).

b) The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the clean-up of a hazardous spill.

c) The Contractor shall submit a Spill Plan to the (KO/COR) for approval within 30 calendar days of contract award (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A011).

d) The Contractor shall verbally notify the KO and COR, followed by written notification as required in the (Fort Bragg) Spill Plan, if the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances, (i.e., substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification.)

1.21.7. Safety Data Sheets:

For materials that have Safety Data Sheets (SDS) associated with them, the Contractor shall submit the SDS to the KO/COR approval five (5) business days after contract award (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A012).

The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable requirements of the Installation Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, training, transportation, and equipment for the handling and storage of hazardous materials or toxic materials.

1.22. Environmental Compliance.

The Contractor shall implement the following environmental objectives in accordance with FAR 23.4; FAR 23.7;

FAR 52.223-1 through 52.223-5; and based on EPA-issued guidance).

Maximize the utilization of environmentally preferable products.

Maximize the utilization of bio-based products. See USDA-designated items at http://www.biopreferred.gov or 7 CFR part 3201.

Maximize the reutilization of nonhazardous and recovered materials.

Eliminate or reduce the generation of hazardous waste and the need for special material processing

(including special handling, storage, treatment, and disposal).

1.23. Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).

The Contractor shall prepare and submit an SSHP report 10 working days prior to commencing any activity at the site to the KO and COR for approval. The SSHP shall also address any additional physical hazard of noise exposure, including use of engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. The Contractor shall evaluate and provide controls to address potential health and safety hazards of the equipment and the process itself.

a) The Contractor shall include in the SSHP the Addendum for engineering controls and an air sampling plan as required by OSHA for hazardous dusts. Air sampling documentation, not visible dust production shall be a key part of the SSHP sampling plan. The Contractor’s respiratory protection and personal protective equipment plans shall also be detailed in the SSHP. (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A016)

b) The Contractor shall be prepared to assess and quantify exposures to all potential hazardous materials.

of specific concern is the production of silica dust. Respirable silica dust is the causative agent of silicosis, a lung disease that is difficult to diagnose and is incurable.

c) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and decontamination shall be provided as needed to protect site workers. The SSHP addendum shall include documentation of medical clearance to work on an uncontrolled waste site, clearances to wear at minimum, air purifying respirators, and training documentation that meets OSHA requirements. Documents shall be submitted for review and acceptance..

The Contractor shall provide copies of the report to the COR and Landfill Manager, (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A017).

1.24. Chromium IV (Hexavalent Chromium):

It is noted that other contaminants may be found in the concrete crushing dusts. Chromium IV (Hexavalent Chromium) has been found in concrete/mortar and may be in crushing dusts at levels at or higher than the OSHA standard. The SSHP shall also address this potential hazard through engineering controls and air monitoring.

1.24.1. The stockpile of concrete designated for crushing is to be free of asbestos and lead-painted waste.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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

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

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

2.1.4. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Contractor and subcontractor employees performing working under this contract.

2.1.5. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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

2.1.7. FACILITY CLEARANCE. Not Applicable.

2.1.8. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP). Not Applicable

2.1.9. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor employees who are critical for achieving PWS objectives. Key personnel shall meet position qualification and experience requirements indicated in the PWS. When key personnel qualifications are used as an evaluation factor in “Best Value” procurement, the Contracting Officer is the only one authorized to concur with key personnel replacement after award of the contract. When proposed key personnel resumes are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, a letter of commitment may be required from the individual whose resume is provided.

2.1.10. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS). A listing of the service outputs under the contract that are to be evaluated by the COR on a regular basis, the surveillance methods to be used for these outputs, and the performance requirement of the listed outputs.

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

2.1.12. PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR (PA). Not Applicable

2.1.13. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Not Applicable

2.1.14. QUALITY ASSURANCE. A planned and systematic pattern of all actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. For the purposes of this document, quality assurance refers to actions by the Government.

2.1.15. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). The Government’s organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.16. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.17. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.18. WORKDAY. The length of time during a day in which the Contractor provides services, in accordance with the contract.

2.1.19. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement APP Accident Prevention Plan AR Army Regulation CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Form 254 DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HSP Health Safety Plan KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase-In/Phase- Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement SSHP Site Safety and Health Plan QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Plan TE Technical Exhibit WP Work Pl

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services:

3.1. Services:

The Government will not provide any services under this contract.

3.2. Facilities:

3.2.1. The Government will not provide any physical buildings under this contract.

3.2.2. The Government will provide the Lamont Landfill Facility to conduct concrete crushing activities.

3.2.3 The Government may provide (on a space-available basis only) a designated location for the Contractor to store equipment or to place a Contractor-provided office trailer during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for security fences, and all means to secure the Contractors property.

3.3. Utilities:

The Government will provide water onsite, no other utilities will be provided under this contract.

3.4. Equipment:

The Government will not provide any equipment under this contract.

3.5. Materials:

The Government will provide the concrete to be crushed at the Lamont Landfill Facility.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS EQUIPMENT

4. Contractor Furnished Materials and Equipment:

4.1. General:

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Materials:

The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies required to perform work under this contract. The Contractor shall provide all supplies, tools, and clothing (including personal protective clothing and equipment for Contractor employees when required by OSHA regulations, 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART I) required to meet the terms of the contract.

4.3. Equipment:

The Contractor shall ensure all equipment shall meet applicable Federal, State, local, DoD and Army laws, codes, regulations, and other requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain or have backup capability to provide continued service in the event primary equipment or vehicles are down for extended maintenance or repairs. Equipment failure shall not alleviate the Contractor from performing any requirement contained in this contract. Equipment shall include all necessary and customary hand and mechanical appliances routinely used for Concrete Crushing Recycling Operations.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks for Concrete Crushing:

5.1. The Contractor, shall determine and utilize the most cost-effective crushing and recycling services, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices, to maximize diversion. Using the Contractor provided equipment, the Contractor shall crush concrete into 1 ½ inch or minus rock product and stockpile in designated area. When requested by the Government, the Contractor shall crush and store some large pieces of concrete into 5-to-8-inch pieces to use for riprap. For concrete that is greater in size than 2 by 2 feet, a processer shall be used to break down the concrete into an appropriate size to be crushed. Provide equipment and personnel to remove debris (wood, paper, non-ferrous metals, plastics, etc.) and the use of magnets to remove ferrous metals. (wood, paper, non-ferrous metals, plastics, etc.) shall be removed off Fort Bragg and disposed in a title D landfill.

5.1.1. The Contractor shall provide a monthly report of tonnage as Material Solid Waste (MSW) and material recyclables, by the 5th of each month. The monthly summary report shall, at a minimum, identify the alternative waste streams, (wood, paper, non-ferrous metals, plastics, etc.), landfill/transfer station tipping fees, and percent MSW and recyclable. (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A018).

5.2. The equipment normally used to process waste concrete are Crushers, Screener, Conveyors, Magnets, Processer, Excavator, Loader, Dozer, water tank or water truck for dust control.

5.3. The Contractor shall remove foreign debris and metals from crushed concrete.

5.4. The Contractor shall adjust the crushing of operations to the maximum output to meet the size and contaminants requirements.

5.5. The processing area shall be cleaned up with the use of a road magnet, once every two weeks to remove ferrous metals to reduce road hazards and hazards to personnel.

5.6. The Contractor shall provide the services necessary to plan and execute the required tasks of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) within the contract period. The work shall be completed in accordance with the PWS and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

5.7. National and DoD Policy:

Contractor will comply with all national and DoD policies regarding health protection issues including pandemic outbreaks. Local Health Protection Conditions (HPCON) change based on risk levels in the surrounding area Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and in cooperation with local, state, and national guidance. The Contractor shall comply with installation and higher headquarters policies aimed at mitigating the spread of dangerous communicable diseases

5.8. Contractor Vehicles/Equipment:

Vehicles/Equipment shall be maintained and serviced IAW the manufacturers’ recommendations. The Contractor shall ensure vehicles/equipment receive periodic safety checks, and all irregularities shall be repaired before the vehicle/equipment is operated. The vehicle/equipment operator shall immediately clean up all spills caused during the operation. All operators of Contractor-furnished vehicles/equipment shall have a valid driver’s license and operate IAW installation traffic regulations. The Contractor shall not leave vehicles/equipment unattended unless properly locked and secured.

5.8.1. The Contractor shall have serviceable vehicles and equipment to ensure the completion of contract requirements in the event of breakdowns, repair, or other mechanical issues. Vehicles and equipment identified as unserviceable shall be repaired or replaced NLT seven (7) calendar days at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall also provide maintenance and repair service.

5.9. Tonnage Report:

The Contractor shall submit an end of week report. The report shall include a weekly total and a running total of the tonnage of concrete crushed, the tonnage transported of trash and foreign debris (not to include metals which will be collected at Lamont Landfill) to offsite facilities this action will include a Tip report and other daily events (storm delays, maintenance, work stoppages, etc.) to the COR and Landfill Manager NLT Close of Business (COB) of the following business day. (Refer to Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A020.)

5.10. Crushed Concrete:

The Contractor shall produce a minimum of 900 tons of crushed concrete free of wood, paper, non-ferrous metals, plastics, etc. daily.

5.11. Historical Data:

Historically, Fort Bragg has contracted the crushing of approximately 100,000 to 400,000 tons of concrete annually, with a daily production rate of around 1,000 tons. The crushed concrete is then stockpiled in a designated area near the waste stockpile, arranged in lifts to minimize the area’s footprint.

5.12. SSHP Air Sampling Report

The Contractor shall submit a SSHP Air Sampling Report to the KO/COR and Landfill Manager in accordance with CFR 1910.1026(d)(2) based on this initial eight-hour time-weighted average findings, shall dictate the reporting requirements for this activity (See Deliverables Schedule, paragraph 8.1, Deliverables A015).

If initial monitoring indicates that employee exposures are below the action level, the employer may discontinue monitoring for those employees whose exposures are represented by such monitoring.

If monitoring reveals employee exposures to be at or above the action level, the employer shall perform periodic monitoring at least every six months.

If monitoring reveals employee exposures to be above the PEL, the employer shall perform periodic monitoring at least every three months.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS):

6.1. The Contractor shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

NUMBER DESCRIPTION MANDATORY

AR 200-1 Environmental Protection X and Enhancement

AR 385-1 Army Safety Program OCE X Supply (February 1979)

AR 385-10 Protective Clothing and X Equipment (October 1985)

EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health X Requirements Manual

29 CFR 1910 General Industry's OSHA X Code of Requirements