DRAFTPerformanceWorkStatement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES

FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY

1. GENERAL

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, supplies and supervision (except as specified as Government Furnished) necessary to collect and transport refuse and recyclables from the source of generation to designated disposal/recycling locations, as well as the operation of the

Convenience Center at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

1.2. BACKGROUND

Fort Campbell Army Installation consists of over 105,000-acres located within the jurisdictions of four counties and two states (Kentucky and Tennessee). It is the size of a small city, supporting over 30,000 military personnel and a civilian workforce of over 8,800 people and also home to the second largest

Army retirement area in the country with over 125,000 total retirees visiting the installation to utilize benefits. The Facility Address and Location Map, Technical Exhibit 3, is an indication of the significant size of the installation. During normal day-to-day operations, solid waste is generated from the industrial complex, hospitals, and training locations. General information about Fort Campbell can be found on the internet.

The purpose of Fort Campbell’s solid waste/recycling program is to obtain the expert management services of a waste/resource management Contractor to eliminate, reduce, reuse and recycle materials as well (as a last resort) dispose of all wastes generated at Fort Campbell’s properties/facilities/other. The solid waste management initiative is to reduce generation and disposal of non-recyclables waste and increase the collection and marketing of recyclables. This initiative is a strategic sourcing partnership in which the Government wishes to collaborate closely with the selected Contractor to meet the

Government’s goal of 50% diversion while creating value through savings from improved resource efficiency. It is intended that the successful offeror will be the driving force behind increased diversion, working in partnership with Government employees and Contractors. Further, the chosen waste management Contractor will perform its work in the spirit of Fort Campbell’s environmental policies.

1.3. Offerors shall submit a three (3) year Operations Plan per Section 5.5.3 that details the approach and methods for achieving the stated purpose and objectives of the solid waste/recycling program while managing wastes according to the hierarchy given in Section 5.1.1 or a range of those options. The remainder of the plan will cover other critical elements as enumerated above and detailed in Section 5.

1.4. OVERVIEW OF CURRENT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLABLES AT FORT

CAMPBELL

1.4.1. Solid waste collection and disposal at Fort Campbell is a contracted service. The solid waste collection and disposal service includes all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform installation-wide, except family housing areas refuse and recycle collection and disposal. The types of facilities that are serviced by this contract are as follows:

Dining facilities (mess halls and restaurants)

Vehicle maintenance facilities (military and civilian)

Aviation maintenance facilities (hangars)

Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (barracks)

Administration facilities (military and civilian)

Medical facilities

Education facilities

Convenience Center

Supply/warehouse facilities

Recreational facilities

Chapels/Religious Education facilities

Training facilities

Theaters

Physical Fitness facilities

Misc. others

1.4.2. Recycle collection quantities of various recyclables and estimated recyclables disposal (landfilled) quantities are shown for FY 13– FY 15 (See Technical Exhibit (TE) #1). The actual quantities (tons) of the listed materials were recycled in the past three years. These materials were source separated at the point of generation or delivered to the Convenience Center for recycling. The estimated quantity (tons) of these materials that were not separated at the point of generation were disposed in the landfill.

1.4.3. Monthly quantities of refuse disposed in FY 13, FY14, FY 15 and FY 16 are located at TE #2. The waste stream fluctuates when units deploy/redeploy. A deployment occurs when military units depart the area. Redeployment is the return of the deployed unit. Per the TEs, there is typically an increase in the waste stream prior to a deployment and during redeployment.

1.4.4. Fort Campbell’s FY 15 diversion rate of the recyclable materials diverted (by refuse Contractor) from the refuse stream was 26.1%. This is the recycling rate of the recyclable items within the Municipal

Solid Waste (MSW), excluding Army Family Housing. Fort Campbell does not have a composting facility. However, approximately 2,500 tons of compostable materials such as stable wastes, yard wastes, saw dust and cross-shredded paper are generated annually on Fort Campbell and is recommended to be targeted for diversion. Yard and wood wastes are mulched at Bi-County Regional Landfill in

Montgomery County, Tennessee.

1.4.5 Fort Campbell promotes educational efforts and programs that will increase landfill diversion. Our installation has a robust and diverse educational reuse, and recycling management program designed to lead Fort Campbell and the installations that follow, to this unprecedented military installation goal, zero waste disposals by 2028. Additional information about the post’s solid waste/recycling program can be found on the following website: http://www.campbell.army.mil/envdiv/envdivdev/default.asp.

1.4.6 Diversion goal. Department of Defense (DoD) goal for diversion of solid waste from land filling was 50% by the end of FY 15. Fort Campbell’s FY 15 total (all items included) solid waste diversion is

37%. Improving diversion to meet the 50%+ goal per year, shall be a top priority in managing the waste stream. Implementation of new programs shall be incorporated into daily operations. The Contractor shall document savings that come from resource efficiency improvements, including but not limited to:

avoided hauling costs, avoided disposal costs, commodity revenue or other cost savings. The successful offeror will be required to track and report savings that come from the Recycling Program.

1.4.7 Fort Campbell has a very active demolition/renovation/construction program. This will require flexibility / pre-planning for container placement and service when new facilities are completed and occupied. Projects planned FY 16 through FY 19 are listed below:

Dining facilities (mess halls and restaurants)

Vehicle Maintenance facilities (military and civilian)

Aviation maintenance facilities (military and civilian)

Medical facilities

Education facilities

Supply/warehouse facilities

Recreational facilities

Chapel/Religious Education facilities

Training facilities

Theaters

Physical Fitness facilities

Misc. others

Contractor can expect to relocate approximately 10 (estimated) containers per month. The moves will be directed through the Contracting Office with concurrence of the Installation Engineers.

1.5. PERSONNEL

1.5.1. Project Management. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager, on-site, who shall be available to the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) during the operating hours (0700 until 1700 CDT). In addition, a 24-hour contact phone number must be provided for emergencies. The Project Manager shall be the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer /

COR for performance of all work under the Contract. The Project Manager shall be responsible for overall management and coordination on matters pertaining to the Contract. The Project Manager shall be able to speak, read, and write the English language. The Project Manager shall be required to have a minimum of three years of experience in management of refuse contract management, route design, waste minimization and be knowledgeable of all local, state, & federal solid waste regulations . The Contractor shall provide the name of the individual who is designated as the Project Manager within 15 days prior to contract performance start date. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, in writing, a location (address) and local or toll-free telephone number where the Project Manager may be contacted during the 15 days prior to contract performance start date, and after Contract start date. The use of telephone recording and/or answering devices or services is not acceptable for this requirement.

1.5.2. Contractor Employees. The Contractor shall be responsible for researching and acquiring all mandatory licensing, registration, and certification requirements from local, state and federal authorities

(Example being: Commercial Drivers’ License, Hazardous Material Certification for hauling

Asbestos/Special Wastes ), for the performance of this contract. All Contractor personnel who perform any work or who directly supervise any work performed under the Contract shall, at all times, possess current and complete mandatory licensing, registrations, or certifications from the appropriate authorities for the performance of any specialized types of operations.

1.5.3. Contractor employees shall wear a distinctive professional uniform having the Contractor’s name, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, patch/device permanently affixed to the uniform. Uniform shall consist of pants and shirt, and be consistent in color for all employees. Uniforms shall be furnished by the

Contractor and shall be submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer within 10 days of contract award. Contractor shall also provide a distinctive uniform jacket/coat for wearing in inclement weather to easily identify Contractor employees. The Contractor shall provide each employee with an identification badge that shall include the employee’s name, employee’s photograph, and Contractor’s name.

Identification shall be available prior to employment and shall be worn or attached to the outer garment at all times. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees are equipped with the required safety equipment when working in recognized hazard conditions. The equipment shall meet Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) standards for the specific working conditions.

1.5.4. Non-discrimination and Sexual Harassment Issues. The Contractor agrees to post in a conspicuous place available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause in the contract. The Contractor shall also periodically train all drivers and other service personnel serving Fort Campbell on awareness and prevention of sexual harassment.

1.6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6.1. The Contractor and all employees shall comply with Fort Campbell’s security requirements imposed by the Garrison Commander at all times while on the premises. Contractor shall obtain all necessary passes, decals, badges, or other items required for access to perform services. The COR will assist the Contractor in obtaining access to areas of the installation with additional requirements.

1.6.2. Pursuant to Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 2000.16, “DoD Anti-Terrorism Standards,” each Contractor employee who needs access to a Federally-controlled facility must complete the Level 1

Antiterrorism Awareness Training and receive a certificate of completion within 30 days of the contract award date. The training is publicly available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at. Certificates shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.7. CONTINGENCIES

Performance of services during crisis declared by the National Command Authority. In the event of a national crisis, the Contractor shall continue to perform all listed services unless directed by the

Contracting Officer at which time the Government will accept responsibility or stop all performance until such time that the Contractor can resume performance. Contractor shall be expected to support disaster relief efforts.

1.8. QUALITY CONTROL

1.8.1. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete quality control (QC) program to ensure that the requirements of the contract are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices and the standards herein. The QC plan shall give the Contractor an effective means of identifying and correcting potential and actual non-conformance or lack of performance across the entire scope of contract work. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. As a minimum the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in the Performance Requirements Summary, Technical Exhibit

5.

1.8.2. Performance Meetings. Performance meetings with the Contractor will be conducted on a regular basis. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss Contractor’s performance and any event on the installation that will affect services being provided. Both the Contracting Officer and the Contractor will determine the specific frequency, time and location of meeting.

1.8.3. The specific reporting elements will be mutually determined during the implementation phase and adjusted as necessary throughout the contract. It is anticipated that the successful offeror will generate a draft quarterly report after the first 3 months of the program. In this first report, the Contractor will note specific data deficiencies that may prevent its ability to report data by facility and by waste stream as agreed upon, and propose how these deficiencies can be overcome. It is anticipated the second report, after month 6 of the program, will be fairly complete and establish the format for subsequent reports.

1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the quality assurance procedures. These procedures are outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

1.10. WORK HOURS

1.10.1. Normal Hours of Operation. The Contractor is required to perform services under this contract during the normal duty hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. In some areas, due to type of operations or cleaning tasks, Contractor shall accomplish services at times other than during normal operating hours and on weekends. It should be noted that some Military Motor Pools are not open until

0930 (9:30 AM).

1.10.2. Government Availability/Government Holidays. The Government conducts business Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM except for the Government Holidays specified below.

The Contractor is not required to provide service on the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day 1st Day of January

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. 3rd Monday of January

Washington’s Birthday 3rd Monday of February

Memorial Day Last Monday of May

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday of September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October

Veterans Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November

Christmas Day December 25th

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday and when a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday by U.S. Government Agencies.

Any other Congressional or Presidential imposed Federal Holiday.

1.10.3. The Government reserves the right to establish specific days and times for performance of any work under this contract.

1.11. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/COMPLIANCE

The solid waste / recycling Contractor must comply with all applicable regulations (local, State, Federal) and Fort Campbell policies governing the recycling, storage, transportation and disposal of waste streams.

Offeror’s lack of knowledge shall in no way be a cause for relief from responsibility or constitute a defense against the legal effects thereof.

1.11.1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Contractor shall develop an Environmental

Compliance Plan after award to comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations regarding environmental protection and enhancement, including 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Protection of Environment; Army Regulation (AR) 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement; Army

Technical Manual (TM) 5-634, Solid Waste Management; Tennessee Department of Environmental and

Conservation (TDEC) 0400-11-.01, Solid Waste Processing and Disposal; and Environmental 101

Handbook; and other Contract requirements for clean air and water, toxic substances control, pollution control, and resource conservation and recovery. All environmental protection matters or questions shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

1.11.2. Notification of Environmental Spills. If the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous material or hazardous substance on the installation into the environment, the Contractor shall immediately report the incident to the Fort Campbell Emergency Services and the COR. The Contractor shall be liable for containment, remediation and off-post disposal of the spill or release. The Contractor shall follow all procedures outlined in the Installation’s Spill Contingency Plan (Technical Exhibit 6).

1.11.3. Environmental Management. In order to comply with federally mandated environmental preference programs and DoD “Green Procurement Program” (GPP) policy, Contractors providing supplies and services to Fort Campbell will develop, implement, and maintain a program to use environmentally preferable products and services. Program elements include: recovered material products, energy and water efficient products, alternate fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products, non-ozone depleting substances, priority chemicals, and environmentally preferable products. These program elements are described on the Office of Federal Environmental Executive website, http://www.ofee.gov.

1.11.4. The Fort Campbell Environmental Management System (EMS) requires the following of

Contractors and vendors:

a. Full compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

b. Project Manager and Quality Assurance Officer shall attend the 24 hour Fort Campbell

Environmental Quality Officer’s (EQO) course within 3 months of contract award.

c. Knowledge of and conformance with operational controls for activities that can cause significant environmental impacts.

d. Demonstration of employee competence on the basis of appropriate and documented education, training, and experience.

e. Employee awareness if the actual and potential environmental impacts associated with their work.

f. Employee awareness of the potential consequences of departure from specified procedures.

1.11.5. Products and Materials. It is recommended that the Contractor consider:

a. The use of custodial cleaning products that meet as a minimum, Green Seal Product Standards required in the performance of the PWS, www/greenseal.org.

b. The use of products that meet as a minimum recovered (recycled) content under the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG), www.epa.gov/cpg.

c. The use of bio-based products listed in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) bio-based product listing, www.usda.gov.

1.11.5.1. It is further recommended that the Contractor consider purchasing and using Energy Star or other energy efficient items listed in the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management

Program (FEMP) Product Energy Efficiency Recommendations product list.

1.12. HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

1.12.1. Safety and Health Program. Contractor is required to establish and maintain a written Safety and

Health Program at the workplace in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 and EM 35-1-1. A copy of the

Contractor’s written program shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.

1.12.2. The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions in the performance of the work under this contract to protect the health and safety of employees and of members of the public, and to minimize the danger from all hazards to life and property. The Contractor will be responsible for supervising all its personnel to insure that the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 are being complied with, especially OSHA Standard for Machinery and Machine Guarding, 29 CFR 1910.212, 1984, OSHA Standard for Personal Protective Equipment, 29 CFR 1910.132-136, 1994. In the event that the Contractor fails to comply with said regulations, Fort Campbell may without prejudice to any other legal or contractual rights, issue an order stopping all or any part of the work; thereafter a start order for resumption of work may be issued at the discretion of Fort Campbell. The Contractor shall make no claim for compensation or damages by reason of or in connection with such work stoppage.

1.12.3. The Contractor shall develop and implement a Safety Plan for his on-post operations in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910. This plan shall include accident prevention plans, provisions for protective equipment and supplies, employee indoctrination and continued safety education, plans for maintaining constant job cleanup, sanitation procedures, power equipment procedures, chemical handling procedures and antidotes, safe access and egress plans, and procedures for dealing with emergencies.

Containers shall not be placed in locations that cause a safety hazard for vehicle traffic or pedestrians.

1.12.4. Fire Prevention and Protection. The Contractor and his employees shall comply with Fort

Campbell Regulation 420-24, Fire Prevention and Protection.

1.13. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

1.13.1. Hazardous materials for the purpose of this contract are defined as any product, material, chemical or substance listed in 49 CFR 172.101 and 40 CFR 302-304. Specifically a hazardous material is any substance or material, in any quantity or form that has the potential to harm human health or the environment. Absolutely no hazardous materials shall be brought onto Fort Campbell until that material is authorized for use. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer Safety Data Sheet/Material

Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) and any other supporting documentation for approval. Contractor is not authorized to store hazardous materials on Fort Campbell.

1.13.2. Hazard Communications Program. Contractor is required to develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written comprehensive hazard communications program that includes provisions for container labeling, collection and availability of MSDS, and an employee training program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Contractor’s written program must be available to employees, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, the

Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Contracting

Officer. Copies of the MSDS are to be readily accessible to employees.

1.14. PHASE-IN/PHASE-OUT PERIODS. A transition period is scheduled for a ten (10) day period immediately prior to contract start date (phase in) and the one-month period prior to contract end date

(phase-out) to allow for orderly contract transition. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the transition process, an initial meeting between the Government’s Contract Administrator and Contract

Managers for the incumbent Contractor and successor Contractor shall be held to address phase-in and phase-out requirements and responsibilities not later than seven days into the phase-in/phase-out period, and subsequent meetings will be held as determined by the Contracting Officer, but not less than weekly thereafter. When an incumbent Contractor is also the successor Contractor, these meetings will not be waived, since the orderly transition from one work specification to another will also require significant management involvement in the transition process. The Contractor shall not engage in any effort toward commencement of phase-in/phase-out until the Contracting Officer has notified the Contractor to proceed.

1.14.1. Phase-In

1.14.1.1. During the ten (10) day period immediately prior to contract start date, key Contractor personnel will be permitted to observe operation of the Government pertaining to this contract at no additional cost to the Government. The incoming Contractor shall ensure that its phase-in operations do not hinder or interfere with normal operations of the phase-out Contractor, and that maximum effort is made to avoid loss of productivity.

1.14.1.2. The incumbent Contractor shall provide to any subsequent or follow-on Contractor records of all equipment under warranty.

1.14.1.3. During contract phase-in, the incoming Contractor shall observe operations of the in-place workforce; interview work force personnel off site, gather and submit submittal data; establish signatory authority for Government Forms which require Contractor completion, secure insurance, licenses and tax documents needed to accomplish contract tasks.

1.14.1.4. The outgoing Contractor will transfer all work at contract start date to the successor Contractor.

1.14.2. Phase Out.

1.14.2.1. During the one month period immediately prior to the end of the contract, the Contractor shall permit his successor and the successor’s key personnel to observe and become familiar with any and all operations under this contract. The Contractor shall remain responsible and liable for the completion of all requirements of this contract, which shall begin on or before the final day of this contract. The

Contractor shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility and transferring such responsibility to the successor Contractor or the Government. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the successor Contractor and the Government so as not to interfere with their work or duties.

2.1. TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

2.1.2. Aluminum. A ductile, silvery-white metallic element.

2.1.3. Batteries. Storage devices for electrical energy. Primary batteries are single-use dry cells, while secondary batteries are rechargeable. Primary and some secondary batteries are used to power small household devices, cameras, watches, hearing aids, etc. Automobile batteries are large rechargeable lead-acid batteries. Lithium or NiCad (nickel cadmium) batteries are used for 2-way radios and cell phones.

2.1.4. Bulk Waste. Includes glass, metal, ceramic, porcelain, and/or wood items including but not limited to furniture, appliances, scrap lumber, pallets, yard waste, tree limbs, etc. that are adjacent to or will not fit in waste containers. See waste.

2.1.5. Construction and Demolition Debris. Roofing, wood, bricks, and similar materials associated with construction or demolition of buildings, pavements, and other structures.

2.1.6. Contaminants. Any material found in a refuse and/or recyclable collection station container that is not specifically designated for that receptacle.

2.1.7. Convenience Center. Single or multi-material collection center where recyclable materials separated by users are stored and transferred to MRF (Material Recycling Facility), processors, or end users.

2.1.8. Corrugated Cardboard. A multi-layer paperboard with an inner layer of fluted paper used primarily for cardboard cartons. Referred to as corrugated or old corrugated cartons (OCC) for recycling purposes.

2.1.9. Curbside Collection. Collection of refuse and recyclable materials placed in containers at the side of the roadway/alleyway or collection stations in housing.

2.1.10. Glass. For purposes of recycling, generally refers to glass containers for food and beverages.

Sorted into clear (flint), green and brown (amber) glass for marketing. Does not include other types of glass found in MSW such as window glass, tableware, mirrors, etc. unless specifically stated.

2.1.11. Hazardous Waste. Any material identified in the 40 CFR, Part 261.30 or state statute but not in quantities small enough to purchase for household or administrative use. Hazardous waste requires special handling during collection, storage, transportation, and disposal and is excluded from this PWS.

2.1.12. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Plastic resin generally used for translucent beverage containers such as gallon milk bottles. Resin identification #2.

2.1.13. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Substances used in the home that have some or all of the characteristics of hazardous waste. Per RCRA, HHW is managed as part of the solid waste stream.

HHW includes oil-based paints, thinners, cleaning compounds, pesticides, automobile fluids, etc., that are toxic, corrosive, explosive, or ignitable, specifically intended for household or administrative use, and not intended for use in any industrial process.

2.1.14. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE). Plastic resin used for film plastics such as grocery bags, food wrap, and pallet wrap. Resin identification #4.

2.1.15. Magazines. Periodicals and other publications printed primarily on coated (glossy) paper.

2.1.16. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). Residential, commercial, and on-process industrial solid waste.

Addressed under RCRA Subtitle D as non-hazardous waste. Includes material generally referred to as garbage, trash, and rubbish; for purposes of this document, MSW is discussed as refuse (material destined for disposal) and recyclable materials (source-separated materials intended for processing and marketing as raw materials). Also referred to as garbage, refuse, solid waste, trash and waste.

2.1.17. Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF). A site where refuse is disposed and using an engineered method in a manner that protects the environment meeting the criteria of federal regulations promulgated under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Subtitle D, and applicable State solid waste management rules.

2.1.18. Newsprint. Collective term to describe paper of the type generally used for daily and weekly newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, advertisements, etc.

2.1.19. Office Paper. Office-generated white paper, envelopes, colored paper, glossy paper, books, dry copy paper, copy paper, bulletins, shredded paper, computer paper, etc.

2.1.20. Other Paper. For purposes of recycling, paper products which do not fit into one of the named categories under paper, and includes “junk mail,” window envelopes, paperback books, facial tissue, paper towels, mixed paper, etc.

2.1.21. Paper Board. A thicker, heavier weight and more rigid paper product. Paperboard is often unbleached and of a gray or light brown color; may also be bleached and/or coated. Used to make boxes, and as a stiffener such as shirt cardboard, etc.

2.1.22. Paper. Matted or felted sheets of fiber formed on a fine screen from water suspension. For purposes of recycling, generally subcategorized by type including newsprint, office paper, magazines (coated stock), corrugated paper, paperboard, Kraft paper, and other paper.

2.1.23. Plastics. For recycling purposes, generally refers to plastic containers for food and beverages, and identified by resin types for which local markets are available. Plastic resin types are classified by the

Plastics Industry utilizing a numbering system (e.g. # 1 & # 2). The number can be found on the bottom of most plastic containers. See High Density Polyethylene, Low Density Polyethylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene, Polypropylene, and Polyethylene Terephthalate.

2.1.24. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Plastic resin primarily used for plastic beverage bottles. Plastics identification #1.

2.1.25. Polypropylene (PP). A plastic resin used for battery cases, some dairy tubs such as yogurt containers, rope and strapping. Resin identification #5.

2.1.26. Polystyrene (PS). Plastic resin used for foam products such as disposal plates, cups, eating utensils and pacing material. The most common uses are in foam as expanded PS. Resin identification #6.

2.1.27. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Plastic resin used in plumbing pipes and base cups for liter beverage containers. Resin identification #3.

2.1.28. Recyclable Materials. A material or individual component that can be separated from the municipal solid waste stream and marketed. Such materials include those items that have useful physical properties after serving their original purposes.

2.1.29. Recycling. Any process by which post-consumer waste that would otherwise become refuse is collected, separated, and/or processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.

2.1.30. Refuse. Includes all household-generated waste, non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste, food waste, construction and demolition debris, and other similar non-hazardous waste material intended for disposal. Not included are explosives, incendiary waste, and contaminated waste from medical and radiological processes. Also excludes recyclable materials source separated from the waste stream specifically for recycling. See also Municipal Solid Waste.

2.1.31. Roll-off Container. A large, stationary, steel container used to store waste that can be rolled onto a truck and taken to a disposal site, then, returned to the original or another site. Used for bulk waste collection.

2.1.32. Rubber. A natural or synthetic elastic material comprised of polymers; used for shoes, insulation, etc. See also Tires.

2.1.33. Sanitize. Includes thoroughly washing waste collection containers with steam or hot water, with soap or detergents and deodorant at the container site.

2.1.34. Scrap Metal. Ferrous and non-ferrous items that are 50% or greater metal; including, but not limited to, large metal appliances, small metal appliances, wire hangars, pots and pans, metal furniture, metal lighting fixtures, tools, boxes, mail boxes, bicycles, metal toys, lawn movers, etc.

2.1.3.5. Service. Emptying (removing the contents) of the solid waste container

2.1.3.6. Solid Waste. Same as Municipal Solid Waste. Also referred to as trash and/or waste.

2.1.3.7. Textiles. Cloth made from natural and man-made fibers. Also referred to as fabric.

2.1.3.8. Tires. Rubber tires from automobiles, trucks, farm machinery, etc. For recycling purposes, discarded tires can be salvaged for reuse or recapping, or processed for sale to raw material markets.

2.1.3.9. White Goods. Discarded large appliances such as refrigerators and stoves.

2.1.3.10. Yard Waste. Grass cuttings, tree trimmings, stumps, leaves, limbs, and similar waste material.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

3.1. General Information. The Government shall provide the facilities, equipment, vehicles, materials, and services identified during the phase-in inventory. The Contractor shall provide all user maintenance for the care and/or upkeep of all Government-furnished property listed.

3.2.1. Equipment Inventory. An inventory of Government-furnished property shall be completed no later than 5 calendar days before start of the contract, within 10 calendar days of the start of any option periods, and not later than 10 calendar days before completion of the contract period. The Contractor and a Government representative (identified by the Contracting Officer) shall conduct a joint inventory of all

Government-furnished property and the Contractor shall sign a receipt for all property provided by the

Government. Property missing or inoperable shall be recorded and the Contracting Officer notified in writing. The Contractor and the Government representative shall jointly determine the working order and condition of all property and document their findings on the inventory. In the event of disagreement between the Contractor and the Government representative on the working order and condition of property, the disagreement shall be treated as a dispute under the contract clause entitled “Disputes”.

3.3. Loss or Damage. Contractor, while servicing any Government furnished containers, shall be responsible for any loss thereof or damage thereto, except for reasonable wear and tear incurred during the use of the containers. The Contractor shall repair damages caused by his operation within the 30 day notification to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall repair the damages in accordance with the

Government Estimate provided.

3.3.1. Replacement of Government-Furnished Property. The Contractor shall submit requests for replacement of Government-furnished property required in the performance of the contract using DD

Form 3161. The Contractor shall submit such requests through the COR for approval and any appropriate contract modification. Upon approval, the Contractor shall obtain the property by placing an order for such items in accordance with DA Supply Bulletin 8-75, using funds provided by the Government for that purpose. Replacement property shall be assembled and delivered to the location of the property to be replaced.

3.4. Use of Property. The Government furnished property (GFP) shall be used only for performance of this contract. If at any time GFP becomes unserviceable, the Contractor shall be responsible for transporting equipment/items to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) or other designated disposal sites.

3.5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

3.5.1. Government-Furnished Utilities. The Government will furnish electrical, and water utilities for the operation of the Convenience Center. The Contractor will be responsible for providing portable latrine services, at the Contractor’s expense.

3.5.2. Telephone Services. The Government will provide Class “A” phone lines for official calls only.

3.5.3. Pest Management Services. The Government will provide insect and rodent control for

Government-furnished convenience center facility. The Contractor shall notify the COR when an insect or rodent problem is detected.

3.5.4. Police and Fire Protection. The Government will provide police and fire protection within the installation boundary.

3.5.5. Medical. In the event of a severe emergency during hours of operation, Fort Campbell emergency medical personnel will respond and transport a Contractor employee to one of the local hospitals if necessary. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for these services.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

4.1.1. Solid Waste/Recycle Containers. Within 30 calendar days of award of the contract, the Contractor shall furnish waste specific solid waste containers per waste type compatible with the Contractor's waste collection system. All refuse and recycle containers will retain current color scheme. The cardboard containers shall be painted with a color (desert tan) different from the refuse containers. Additional painting or replacement of containers shall be done when more than 10 percent of exposed exterior surface is not painted a uniform color in the prescribed installation color scheme. Containers shall receive one heavy coat of alkyd semi-gloss enamel conforming to Federal Specifications TT-E-489G AM-1, Class A, Type 1. Color shall be determined by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s

Representative and in accordance with the dumpster painting plan. The Contractor's refuse dumpsters shall be painted and designed for customer ease and accessibility, visibly marked, and legibly labeled with the Contractor's company name and the COR’s phone number for users to call for container service.

Contractor shall mark additional verbiage on containers to prevent unwanted items/behavior such as; metal, wood, tires, liquids, batteries, hazardous waste, furniture, mattresses, no scavenging, and no unauthorized dumping. An additional warning stating “NO ON-POST HOUSEHOLD TRASH or OFF-POST TRASH” shall be highly visible with 6 inch lettering. Where rust or corroded surfaces exist, the Contractor shall wire brush or sand blasts to bare metal and coat containers with primer conforming to the Federal Specification TT-P-86 before repainting. Within 30 days of the contract start date, the containers shall be new or in a condition acceptable to the Government Contracting Officer’s

Representative, cleaned (inside & out) and entire container freshly painted, leak proof with no holes, rust resistant, tear and crack resistant, easily cleaned, weatherproof, have a metal drain plug (in place at all times unless otherwise directed by the COR) near the bottom, and able to withstand temperatures from -

10 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All lids and doors shall be in place and working properly. The

Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval any container paint or markings prior to placement.

4.1.2. Points of Collection. The points of collection (collection stations) for pickup of solid waste shall be as stated on the table in Technical Exhibit #2. The locations of facilities where containers are to be provided are indicated, by the building number or area, in Technical Exhibit #2. Any deviation from the specified points of collection shall be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Technical Exhibit #2 is a dynamic document that changes frequently due to solid waste disposal

/recycling requirements.

4.2.1. Positioning of Containers. The Contractor shall position all containers within container corrals or on pads where provided at collection point for disposing of solid waste. Dumpsters shall be placed inside dumpster enclosures where provided. The Contractor shall position containers so as to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, and roadways and positioned to be convenient for the customer. The Government reserves the right to direct changes in the cubic yard capacity requirements

(number and/or size of the containers) at any collection point, as long as it does not increase the overall number of containers by plus or minus 15 percent.

4.2.2. When more than one container is positioned at one collection station, containers shall be placed as close together as feasible for user convenience and organized appearance.

4.2.3. The Contractor shall return containers to their original location in an upright position with lids and doors closed securely.

4.2.4. The Contractor shall furnish replacement containers within 1.5 hours of removal for all containers removed for maintenance and repair to ensure that collection points have adequate containers.

4.3.1. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED VEHICLES. The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of vehicles, with backups when required, and the vehicles shall be of sufficient size and specifically designed to perform the services required in the contract. The Contractor shall have a vehicle of sufficient size and design to transport containers for cleaning and repairs and a vehicle to handle items not suited for compaction vehicles (such as discarded furniture). Contractors shall use trucks specifically designed for refuse and recycle collection that have watertight bodies and which do not permit loss of said refuse or liquids. Open-box trucks, with or without canvas cover, are not acceptable, except for collection of large and abnormal items (bulk items). Contractor's trucks shall meet all applicable standards established by the Federal Government. These standards are referenced in Title 40 CFR 243 and include, but are not limited to Motor Carriers Safety Standards (40 CFR 390-396) and Noise Emission Standards for Motor Carriers Engaged in Interstate Commerce (40 CFR 202) and Federal Motor Vehicle Standards

(40 CFR 500-580) and shall comply with all federal, state, and local air pollution standards and regulations. All solid waste collection vehicles and equipment must meet the requirements of 40 CFR

243 and must meet the standards established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) including but not limited to ANSI Z245.1, ANSI Z245.2, ANSI Z245.30, and ANSI Z245.60. Each

Contractor vehicle shall have the name of the Contractor neatly exhibited on each side of the cab. The sign must be readable from fifty feet, with lettering a minimum of six inches in height. The Contractor shall operate vehicles to comply with installation traffic regulations. Vehicle mounted communication equipment shall conform to all applicable installation and federal frequency regulations. Contractor may need to coordinate with U. S. Army Signal Network Enterprise Center (NEC). The Contractor will maintain all vehicular equipment used under this contract in good condition, free of any fluid leaks and kept clean to prevent the propagation or attraction of vectors and the creation of nuisances. All refuse and recycling equipment shall be in good condition, properly maintained and free from defects in appearance and function.

4.3.2. The Contractor shall provide and maintain vehicles for transportation to meet the requirements of this contract. All vehicles entering or located on Fort Campbell are subject to search in accordance with

Army and Fort Campbell Regulations. All company vehicles (cab, chassis, sub-assemblies, compactor equipment, etc.) during the performance of this contract shall be no older than 5 years old (from the date of manufacturer) and have the company name prominently displayed on the vehicle (in six inch letters) and be maintained to present a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times. All vehicles used in the performance of this contract shall be registered, licensed, insured, and operated in accordance with applicable state law and Fort Campbell Regulation 190-5 dated 1 December 2013. All vehicles will be registered at Fort Campbell. The Contracting Officer or designated representative may inspect the

Contractor’s vehicles at any time and direct removal of any unsafe or objectionable vehicle from the installation.

4.3.3. Contractor-Furnished Services: The Contractor shall provide all services to meet the requirements of this contract except as specified as Government-furnished services in Section 3.

4.3.4. Weighing of vehicles. All vehicles used in the collection of refuse and recyclables materials shall be weighed on a state certified vehicle scale before departing the installation or on a state certified vehicle scale at the landfill. Additionally, vehicles utilized in transporting recyclable materials, such as stable waste, scrap metals, wood materials, pallets, etc., to locations other than the landfill shall be weighed on a state certified vehicle scale on the installation prior to empting the load. Incoming and outgoing vehicle weights shall be recorded on weight tickets provided by the operator of the weigh station. A copy of the weight tickets shall be provided to the COR on a monthly basis.

4.3.5. On-Board Weighing System (OBWS) –All vehicles (front, side and rear loading) used in the collection of refuse and recyclable materials shall have an on-board weighing system that is capable of generating a weekly report that lists each container, date and time of collection, weight (gross. tare & net) and location of disposal and is acceptable for commercial use. The on-board weighing system shall be operational on the first day of this contract and throughout the execution of this contract. The on-board weighing system shall be acceptable for commercial use & billing. The data recorded by the on-board weighing system shall be provided to the COR on disk (electronic copy) on a weekly basis. Data provided in electronic format shall be compatible with the Government computers. The information from the on-board weighing system will be used to manage number of containers (at a given location), container size, location (building number) and frequency of service. Trucks used for transporting roll-off dumpsters and/or compactors do not require an on-board weighing system.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. REFUSE COLLECTION.

5.1.1.The Contractor shall be required to expertly manage all non-hazardous/non-C&D wastes generated by Fort Campbell at the facility/facilities according to the following hierarchy: (1) reduce generation of discards (this includes any mutually agreed upon material that is deemed “waste,” recyclables/compost, or surplus. The emphasis is limiting materials that need to be managed as outputs, (2) reuse/return/donate

(This may include, for example, internal reuse programs, working with suppliers on return/take back arrangements, or donating surplus materials to charitable organizations, (3) recycle/compost and (4) dispose.

5.1.2. The Contractor shall visually check and collect refuse from cantonment areas Mondays through

Fridays excluding specified holidays. A set refuse collection schedule may not be reliable due to high troop movement, continuous deployment and training. The Contractor shall collect refuse from the containers as necessary to prevent containers from reaching 95% capacity or at least once per week.

Container lids must close completely and material shall not overflow the containers. The Contractor shall collect food service refuse containers at commissaries, dining facilities, restaurants, and child care facilities from reaching 95% capacity. Food establishments without a “waste pulper” may require increased service frequency. (Note: The following dining facilities utilize a “waste pulper and number of pulpers”: Bldg. 650 (1), 2991 (1), 4061 (1), 6755 (1), 6761 (1), 7048, 7911 (2)). The number of DFACs in operation may change according to deployment schedules. The Contractor shall steam clean each food service refuse compactor after each service.

5.1.3. Bulk Waste Collection. The Contractor shall provide adequate trucks and personnel to service appliances, furniture, pallets, packing crates, and other bulky waste too large for standard service. The

Contractor shall service bulky waste that is adjacent to containers and deliver to the Convenience Center the same day as regular service.

5.1.4. Special Events Collection. The Contractor shall provide refuse and recycle containers at Special

Events, at the requesting customers’ expense: Week of the Eagles, Fourth of July Carnival, Fall Carnival, concerts, etc. The listing may change based on installation requirement. The Contractor shall make every effort through signage, etc. to prevent commingling of refuse with recyclables.