Attachment 1 - PWS_Solid Waste Management (Refuse)_20210223.docx

Performance Work Statement Solid Waste Management 23 Feb 2021

Table of Contents

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Overview. Solid Waste Management is a comprehensive approach to managing non-hazardous solid waste that encompasses green procurement, waste prevention, and disposal programs. The Contractor, partnering with the installation, shall determine and utilize the most cost effective Recycle and Solid Waste Management services, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices, to maximize diversion. The Contractor shall dispose of all commercial, industrial, and community activity waste in accordance with (IAW) all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The waste shall be disposed of at a Subtitle “D” Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfill located in the State of South Carolina and approved and fully permitted by the Department of Environmental Management. The Contractor shall pay all applicable fees associated with disposal.

1.2 Deliverables. The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare reports, and submit information as specified by the Deliverables as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR).

1.3 Co-mingling Waste. The Contractor shall not co-mingle or transport MSW refuse with off-post generated MSW refuse. Solid waste and recyclables generated (excluding regulated medical or hazardous waste) shall be collected, transported, and disposed of at the direction of the COR/ACOR.

1.4 Outside Normal Duty Hours. Except for specials events, the Contractor shall not be required to provide services after normal duty hours, weekends and Federal holidays. Services outside of normal duty hours must be authorized by the Contracting Officer (KO).

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Scope. The Contractor shall empty recycle/refuse containers, compacters, and roll-offs according to the TE or as needed. Alternate disposal methods shall be approved by the COR and KO. In the event of demand fluctuations, frequency adjustments must be approved by KO. The Contractor shall remove all litter and waste on the ground within a ten (10) foot radius of the container. The Contractor shall track and report to the COR/ACOR all container weights and number of services per week. The Contractor shall perform services IAW approved scheduled routes for pick-up and respond to calls for service when dumpsters reach full before scheduled pick-up. Recyclable items include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Cardboard

b. Woody debris and wood pallets

c. Plastics

d. Paper

e. Aluminum/tin cans

f. Scrap metal (including brass from expended rounds)

g. Toner cartridges

h. Mattresses

i. Electronics

2.1.1 Ordnance. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor knowingly accept ammunition, explosives, or firearms. The Contractor shall immediately report all potentially explosive items or materials to the Provost Marshal’s Office and Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

2.1.2 Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall not handle asbestos, human remains, or compact military food heaters. The Contractor shall not handle bio-medical (also known as “red bag”) or other hazardous materials. The Contractor shall report to the COR/ACOR any hazardous materials identified or discovered at the Collection Point.

2.1.3 Scavenging. The Contractor shall prohibit scavenging of materials from the Collection Point. The Contractor shall not salvage materials. The Contractor shall maintain the Collection Point to discourage the harboring, feeding, and breeding of disease vectors.

2.2 Schedules.

2.2.1 Recycle/Refuse Collection Schedule. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR/ACOR to develop a schedule that minimizes interference with Government business and submit the schedule to the KO for approval. The Contractor's schedule shall cover a 12-month period. The Contractor shall submit the schedules not later than (NLT) ten (10) days prior to contract performance start date and every subsequent option period. The Contractor shall submit changes to the schedule to the KO NLT ten (10) working days prior to the proposed implementation date of any change. The Contractor shall not implement schedules or changes to the work schedule without prior written approval from the KO. The Contractor shall perform all work under the contract IAW the Contractor's schedules. All schedules shall be submitted to the KO for approval.

2.2.2 Specific Tasks Routes/Schedules Submittals. The Contractor shall submit a schedule organized in two (2) hour increments and by days of the week for vehicle routes and collection. The report shall be submitted for KO approval NLT ten (10) business days from the award date of the contract. The Contractor shall jointly monitor with the COR/ACOR the fill capacities during the first thirty (30) days of performance and one (1) other time during each performance period. Proposed changes to the schedule or haul route shall be approved by the KO in writing prior to route changes. Estimated container sizes and frequencies are found in TE 1.

2.3 Recycle Support. The Contractor shall pick up cardboard generated on post on a contingency basis. The Contractor shall also haul all cardboard to recycling center, building 5671 to process Monday- Friday. The KO or COR will notify contractor when card board containers need to be emptied.

2.3.1 Recyclables Segregation. Reserved

2.3.1.1 Cardboard. The Contractor shall collect cardboard from all cardboard containers on post as directed from the COR on a Task Order basis. Estimate lifts would be 420 per month.

2.3.1.2 Bulk Items. Reserved.

2.3.1.3 Hazardous Items. Reserved.

2.3.1.4 Scrap Metal Items. Reserved.

2.3.1.5 Toner Cartridge Items. Reserved.

2.3.1.6 Yard Waste Items. Reserved.

2.3.1.7 Yard Waste Areas. Reserved.

2.3.1.8 Brass Deformer. Reserved.

2.4 Collection Containers.

2.4.1 Container Management. The Contractor shall place, combine, relocate, and remove all recycle/refuse containers and equipment in types and quantities, adequate to collect and deliver after receiving approval from the COR/ACOR. Damages to property or grounds after placing containers shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

2.4.2 Containers and Installation Access. The Contractor shall place recycle/refuse containers according to standoff distances in TE 1. In addition, the recycle/refuse collection containers shall be positioned more than fifteen (15) yards from a food establishment’s entrance doors and adjacent entry way.

2.4.3 Containers in Field Training Areas. The Contractor shall provide recycle/refuse containers to support training on ranges. The COR/ACOR will ensure all range and training area roads are accessible prior to collecting, disposing, or relocating containers.

2.4.4 HAZMAT in Containers. The Contractor shall notify the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division immediately after asbestos or other HAZMAT has been identified.

2.4.5 Container Approval. All recycle/refuse collection containers (e.g., bins, totes, or cages) shall be KO approved. Containers must be clearly marked to identify names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers.

2.4.6 Serviceable Containers. The Contractor shall maintain refuse containers in a serviceable condition. The containers are unserviceable if any one of the following conditions exist:

a. Container does not meet specifications

b. Container is not leak proof (storm water pollution prevention compliant)

c. Container is not enclosed (except for roll-off containers designed to be open)

d. Doors, lids or hardware are missing, damaged, not operational, or do not close in the manner in which they were designed to close

e. Over twenty-five percent (25%) of exposed surface is not a uniform color (painted if container is not molded or composite plastic)

f. Over ten percent (10%) of exposed surface is covered with rust

g. Container exterior is damaged (substantial dents, holes, excessive scratches, burrs, ragged edges that present the container in an undesirable appearance).

2.4.7 Container Lids. All containers shall be equipped with plastic lids and locking latches. All solid waste container tops, lids, and doors shall be closed after emptying.

2.4.8 Evaluating Containers. The Contractor shall evaluate the condition of collection recycle/refuse containers on a quarterly basis and provide this information in a report to the COR/ACOR. The report shall include container size, serial number, location, condition rating, number of times cleaned that quarter, number of times painted that quarter, the number of times repaired that quarter, number of dumpsters moved that quarter, total number of serviceable collection containers, and number of collection containers in need of repair.

2.4.9 Container Replacements. Deteriorated solid waste containers shall be replaced with government furnished containers. All repairs will be performed by the Contractor at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall replace containers within two (2) working days of receiving notification. The Contractor shall replace containers when containers are removed for cleaning, painting, maintenance, or repair.

2.4.10 Container Spillage. The Contractor shall pick up all spillage resulting from emptying of container and compacting of solid waste, recycle material, or grease in vehicles.

2.4.11 Complaints. Complaints regarding unsanitary conditions due to Contractor negligence shall be corrected by the Contractor within two (2) hours of notification.

2.4.12 Container Cleaning Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the COR/ACOR with a recommended recycling/refuse collection container cleaning schedule NLT ten (10) calendar days after contract award. The Contractor shall only clean recycling/refuse dumpsters containing food waste, (e.g., containers at dining facilities, cafeterias, etc.) as needed. The Contractor shall provide to the COR/ACOR with a list of refuse collection containers that have received cleaning service each month throughout the Period of Performance (POP). The Contractor shall provide a Monthly Refuse Container Cleaning

Schedule that shall include days of service and driver, each container location, container type, cleaning time, and cleaning method. The Contractor shall clean and sanitize recycling/refuse containers as needed to ensure they are clean and odorless.

2.5 Collection Vehicles.

2.5.1 Vehicle Maintenance. Collection vehicles shall be maintained and serviced IAW the manufacturers’ recommendations. The Contractor shall ensure collection vehicles receive periodic safety checks and all irregularities shall be repaired before the vehicle is operated. The Contractor shall remove, all inoperable or unserviceable Contractor- furnished vehicles and equipment, off the installation. The Contractor shall not leave MSW in collection vehicles over twenty-four (24) hours. The collection vehicle operator shall immediately clean up all spills caused during the operation. All operators of Contractor-furnished vehicles shall be licensed by the State and operate IAW installation traffic regulations. The Contractor shall not leave vehicles unattended unless properly locked and secured.

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

2.5.3 Scales. Collection equipment of the types used for the collection, storage, and transportation of MSW shall meet the standards established by the American National Standards Institute (as of the effective date(s) established in ANSI Z245.1, Safety Standards for Refuse Collection Equipment).

2.6 Special Events/Tasks.

2.6.1 Special Events Planning. The Contractor shall participate in the planning and coordinating of special events. Scheduled special events typically take place installation- wide.

2.6.2 Additional Services. The Contractor shall be required to provide an estimated additional 180 relocation per year of dumpsters for special ceremonies, small construction projects, security, organizational events, unit moves, and to satisfy the Command. Relocations shall be accomplished, with the approval from the KO/COR, not more than eight (8) working hours after the verbal request by phone or email. Major events requiring refuse and recycling support will be planned two (2) weeks in advance and the Contractor shall provide services necessary to support the event. The Contractor shall place recycling and refuse containers at the event or locations for the period of time specified by the COR/ACOR.

2.6.3 Airfields. Reserved

2.7 Other Events.

2.7.1 Storms and Natural Disasters. The Contractor shall provide additional collection containers or increase frequency of services to manage the temporary demand. The Contractor shall provide additional resources as needed to facilitate returning to full operational capacity.

2.7.2 Inclement Weather Planning. Upon notification of destructive weather by the COR/ACOR to prevent damage to containers, the Contractor shall collect all containers and temporarily relocate them to positions adjacent to buildings or other immovable structures. The Contractor shall provide appropriate tie-downs. The Contractor shall return all refuse/recycle collection containers to normal positions when destructive weather conditions have diminished.

2.7.3 Inclement Weather Delay. If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, then the Contractor shall request approval from the KO to suspend services. The Contractor shall suspend collection and disposal operations because of inclement weather only after receiving approval from the KO. The Contractor shall resume operations with KO approval.

2.7.4 Unscheduled Clean-Ups. Reserved

2.7.5 Examples of Scheduled and Unscheduled Requirements. Scheduled requirements include the following: military unit moves, barracks/dormitory clean-ups, Armed Forces Day, military unit field exercises, Freedom Fest, Family Day, and Single Soldier Day, recovery operations due to natural causes or man-made causes, and military unit deployments. The Contractor shall provide collection containers to adequately manage the waste volume. Unscheduled events will be coordinated through the COR/ACOR. Upon notification, the Contractor shall provide the required services within two (2) working days.

2.7.6 Emergency Work. The KO may designate a work requirement as an emergency. The Contractor shall respond immediately to emergency work requests. The Contractor shall divert employees, if necessary, to respond to and accomplish emergency work. Emergency work would be necessary for the protection of life, health, or safety. Response time shall not exceed one (1) hour and work shall commence within two (2) hours upon notification. The Contractor shall continue working until the work is complete.

2.7.7 Installation Closures. The Contractor shall have a Project Manager, designated as emergency essential, to handle refuse collections during installation closures IAW to DFARS 237.76.

2.8 Reports.

2.8.1 Monthly Summary Report. The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary report of tonnage landfilled as MSW. The monthly summary report shall, at a minimum consist of landfill/transfer station tipping fees, and percent MSW and recyclable.

2.8.2 Work Control, Records, and Reports Plan (WCRRP). The Contractor shall develop and implement a WCRRP to include all information control procedures necessary to ensure timely and acceptable accomplishment of all contract data requirements; and permit tracking of work in progress. The Contractor shall submit a WCRRP to the KO for approval NLT ten (10) days after contract performance start date, and modifications to the plan NLT seven (7) working days prior to implementation of any changes. The Contractor shall revise, modify, and resubmit the plan for approval annually. The Contractor shall accurately, completely, and legibly prepare and submit the documentation and automated reports to the KO. Reports shall include any supplemental charts, photographs, manufacturer's pamphlets, etc., necessary to complete the report.

2.8.3 Container Condition Report. The Contractor shall evaluate the condition of the collection containers on a monthly basis and provide this information in a quarterly report to the COR/ACOR.

2.8.4 Weekly Skip Reports. The Contractor shall provide a Weekly Skip Report (WSR) to the COR/ACOR listing containers that cannot be serviced because of blocked access, contamination, illegal material, etc. The Contractor shall contact the COR/ACOR within (one) 1 hour after identifying the non-collected container. The Non-Collected Container Report shall contain the service date, truck or route number, driver's name, container location, time container was checked, why it could not be emptied, and comments (for notations such as a description and license number of blocking vehicle). Upon notification by the COR/ACOR, the Contractor shall ensure collection of the refuse collection container NLT four (4) hours following notification.

2.8.5 Regulatory Agency Inspections. The Contractor shall submit a written report of any inspection visit by representative(s) of any regulatory agency and immediately notify the KO. This report shall include the representatives' names, titles, identification numbers, and agencies, reason(s) for the visit, and comments or findings. The Contractor shall submit a copy of all reports received as a result of these visits to the COR/ACOR by the end of the next working day following receipt of the report. Any samples, reports, etc. shall be accompanied by a statement signed by the inspecting regulatory agency representative validating their authenticity.

2.8.6 Other Reports. The Contractor shall provide copies of other reports to the COR/ACOR, such as those reports the Contractor develops to submit to State Regulators or to support the Contractor's work system, within one (1) working day of completion.

3.0 Government-Furnished Material (GFM)/Property (GFP)/Equipment (GFE).

3.1 Collection Stations. The DPW has designated collection stations. The Contractor may relocate or combine pick-up stations only after receiving approval from the KO.

3.2 Container Inventory. The Contractor shall conduct an inventory of all Government- owned and Contractor-owned recycle/refuse dumpsters, roll-offs, litter cans, compactors, and tippers. The inventory shall include the container type, size, condition, routine maintenance, repair or replacement date, repair type, location, buildings servicing, and inventory number. The inventory shall be provided within thirty (30) days of the start of each contract year.

3.3 Container Upkeep. The Contractor shall provide routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement to Government-owned vertical compactors, horizontal compactors, dumpsters, roll off containers, and roll away cover assemblies. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR/ACOR all routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement. Estimated 10 dumpsters per month needing routine maintenance.

3.4 Serialized Containers. Collection containers provided by the Government will have a number stenciled or painted on them for serialization and identification purposes.

3.5 Cubic Yard Capacity. Proposed capacities of containers based on historical data or estimated workload are indicated in TE 1. The Government reserves the right to change the cubic yard capacity at any of the collection sites, reduce or increase the frequency of a collection site, or change the number of collection sites as long as it does not increase the overall tonnage capacity requirement of the individual task order.

3.6 Equipment. The government will provide all standard 8 cubic yard bins, unless the COR and KO determines it is in the best interest of the government to lease contractor owned containers. An executed contract modification issued by the KO must be received prior to a contractor furnishing any contractor owned containers under this contract. The Government will lease roll-off bins and compactors.

3.7 Materials. The Government will provide post maps as needed to the Contractor.

4.0 Work Capability Levels.

TE 1 Estimated Workload

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YD

PARKING LOT

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PARKING LOT

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YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

TOWER

YD

YD

BARRACKS

YD

BARRACKS

YD

BARRACKS

YD

BARRACKS

YD

BARRACKS

YD

YD

YD

REGT

YD

REGT

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REGT

YD

REGT

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REGT

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REGT

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YD

YD

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YD

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YD

YD

BLV

YD

YD

EOW

COMMAND CTR

YD

T

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

STATION

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

M-W-F

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

MAINT SCHOOL

YD

YD

YD

MAINT SCHOOL

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

RECRUITING

YD

YD

ALLEY

YD

YD

MARION

YD

YD

YD

YD

EOW

YD

YD

BRAGG

YD

YD

YD

Management Office

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YD

YD

ST

YD

STATION

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YD

YD

YD

YD

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YD

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EOW

YD

EOW

VETS

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YD

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THEATER

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YD

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HOUSE

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YD

YD

DAYS

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DAYS

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STATION

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EOW

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YD

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YD

YD

FT JACKSON POST OFFICE/COMMUNICATION

CENTER

REFUSE

YD

W

EOW

YD

YD

YD

EOW

YD

YD

CARE CLINIC

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YD

FT JACKSON D.O.C.

REFUSE

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W

MAGRUDERS ST & HILL ST

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MUSEUM

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F

STROM

THURMOND

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ST

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ST

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ST

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ST

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MESSHALL

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MESSHALL

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BUILDING

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M-F

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YD

CENTER

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CENTER

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YD

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REQUIRED

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EOW

F

YD

Busted

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Busted

YD

Busted

YD

Busted

BUILDING

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ST

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YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

M-W-F

YD

RANGE

YD

YD

FT JACKSON POPEYE'S/STARBUCKS

REFUSE

YD

M-T-W- TH-F

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

SCHOOL

YD

YD

YD

CENTER

YD

YD

YD

YD

EOW

CHESTNUT ST

YD

EOW

YD

RD

YD

YD

YD

(2)

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YD

6TH DIVISION

FT JACKSON 6TH DIVISION

REFUSE

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T

6TH DIVISION

FT JACKSON 6TH DIVISION

REFUSE

YD

FT JACKSON OMHA BEACH

REFUSE

YD

T-TH

DIXIE RD & JOHNSON RIFLE

FT JACKSON OMHA BEACH

REFUSE

YD

T-TH

DIXIE RD & JOHNSON RIFLE

FT JACKSON ANZIO RANGE

REFUSE

YD

T

DIXIE RD & WILDCAT RD

YD

COURSE

YD

YD

RANGE, REMAGEN

YD

RANGE, REMAGEN

YD

YD

YD

COURSE

YD

YD

YD

YD

NEW

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

BARRACKS

YD

CENTER

YD

YD

ALL SOUTH CREDIT UNION

FT JACKSON ALL SOUTH CREDIT UNION

REFUSE

YD

W

EOW

ALPINE LODGE,HEISS PONE

FT JACKSON ALPINE LODGE

REFUSE

YD

TH

NOTE 2 DAYS ONLY SEPT-JAN

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YD

SITE

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SITE

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SITE

YD

SITE

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COURSE

YD

ARROW RD

YD

YD

YD

RD BALL FIELDS

YD

YD

GOLF COURSE

FT JACKSON GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE SHED

REFUSE

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F

YD

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FT JACKSON CONTRACTOR SITE

REFUSE

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TH

YD

EOW

YD

LEESBURG ROAD

FT JACKSON WESTON LAKE

REFUSE

YD

T-TH

NOTE THURSDAY

ONLY OCT-MAR

REFUSE

YD

T-TH

NOTE THURSDAY ONLY OCT-MAR

REFUSE

YD

T-TH

NOTE THURSDAY

REFUSE

YD

T-TH

NOTE THURSDAY

REFUSE

YD

T-TH

NOTE THURSDAY

ONLY OCT-MAR

YD

YD

YD

REFUSE

YD

YD

YD

YD

YD

RANGE 14

FT JACKSON RANGE 14

REFUSE

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T-TH

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YD

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YD

YD

YD

YD

WILDCAT RD

FT JACKSON BASTOGNE RANGE

REFUSE

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T-TH

TANK RANGE

WILDCAT RD

FT JACKSON BASTOGNE RANGE

REFUSE

YD

T-TH

TANK RANGE

TBA

TBA

REFUSE

Compactors- Estimated haul 40 per month

As needed

As needed

As needed

As needed

As Needed

As needed

As needed

As needed

Roll Off- Estimated haul 20 per month

Total 10

Mulch Site

Ammo Supply Point

Mattress Point

Fort Jackson Customer use

Total 8

Overarching Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Base Operations Contract Fort Jackson, SC 21 January 2020

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Base Operation and Support Services for the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Jackson, SC. 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 as defined in this PWS.

1.1 Background. Fort Jackson is the largest and most active Initial Entry Training Center in the U.S. Army, training over 50 percent of all soldiers and nearly 60 percent of women entering the army each year. The Fort Jackson’s primary mission is providing the Army with highly trained, disciplined, motivated and physically fit warriors who espouse the Army’s core values and are focused on teamwork. Fort Jackson is located in Columbia, South Carolina and consists of approximately 52,000 acres and 1242 buildings. The population base consists of approximately 29,096 military, Government civilian, and Contactor personnel.

1.2 Objectives.

The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished in the performance of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives to include, but not limited to, the applicable publications listed in Section 7.0, Related Documents. The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare required reports, and submit all information as specified by the Deliverables presented in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure all work in support of mission requirements tendered to the Government for acceptance conform to the measurable performance standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity specified in the PWS of this contract.

1.2.1 The Contractor shall ensure all work in support of mission requirements tendered to the Government for acceptance conforms to the measurable performance standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity specified in the PWS of this contract. Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall obtain/ensure subcontractors obtain all licenses, and permits required to perform this work under this contract. The intent is to establish work requirements that are performance-based and results oriented. This approach is intended to allow the Contractor to determine the best and most cost effective ways to fulfill base operations and their component needs, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices.

1.3 Climatic Conditions. The average annual rainfall is 44.29 inches; with the wettest months being June- August. The average annual snowfall is less than 6 inches, with snowfall expected during the period of January - March. The average frost-free period (growing season) during the year is about 190 days. The first killing frost may be expected about October and the last killing frost generally occurs in March. The average annual maximum and minimum temperatures are approximately 75.3 and 52.3 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Monthly normal temperatures ranged from a low of 34 degrees in the month of January to a high of 93 degrees in the month of July. Summer temperatures often reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, while sub-freezing weather is common during the winter months

1.4 Facility Access. N/A

1.5 Traffic Flow. N/A

1.6 Drainage. N/A

1.7 Restoration of Landscape Damage.

Trees or other landscape features, and irrigation systems damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored to the original state at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8 Dust Suppression. N/A

1.9 Utility Location. N/A

1.9.1 N/A

1.9.2 N/A

1.10 Excavation Permits. N/A

1.10.1 N/A

2.0 Requirements

2.1 Description of Services. See Section 5.0 for the specific Common Level of Support (CLS).

2.1.1 Non-Personal Services.

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

2.2 General Information.

2.2.1 Transition (Phase In/Phase Out).

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. 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, to include office functions, procedures, and operations, and any other operations as deemed necessary by the Contractor that will enable Contractor personnel to become both knowledgeable in, and familiar with, their assigned areas of responsibility. The Contractor shall commence all operations required by this PWS as of the first day of the contract period. Therefore, 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.

2.2.2 Phase-out.

During the 15 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 any and all operations under the contract. The Contractor shall not defer any needed repairs or maintenance for the purpose of transferring responsibility to the successor Contractor. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the successor Contractor and the Government so as not to interfere with their work or duties.

2.2.3 Place of Performance and Hours of Operation.

2.2.3.1 Place of Performance (expanded description).

The work to be performed under this requirement will be performed throughout the entire area occupied by Fort Jackson and at any pertinent locations in and around Fort Jackson. A map of Fort Jackson is located at Technical Exhibit (TE) 1.

2.2.3.2 Hours of Operation.

The Contractor shall conduct business, between the hours of 0600 to 1700, 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 maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

2.2.3.3 Installation Closures.

When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor shall reschedule the work to be performed the following day unless the following day is a Saturday, Sunday, a recognized Federal holiday, and when routine work is not scheduled for that day; or reschedule the work for the next business day following the closure.

2.2.3.4 Inclement Weather Delay.

If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, the Contractor shall notify the KO or designated Government representative/COR two (2) hours prior to curtailing operations due to inclement weather. The Contractor shall obtain KO/COR approval to resume operations.

2.2.3.5 The Contractor shall coordinate with DPW in preparation for and during emergency operations situations such as inclement weather, flood, active shooter, fire or other emergency situations. The Contractor may be called upon to deliver services to the installation in support of emergency response. The Contractor shall be required to provide all normal services during an emergency response unless otherwise directed by the KO.

2.2.3.6 Federal Holidays.

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

2.2.3.7 Travel/Temporary Duty. N/A

2.3 Emergency Services.

2.3.1 Emergency Medical Treatment.

The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall notify the KO or designated Government representative/COR no later than (NLT) two (2) hours of the incident. The Contractor shall be responsible for the emergency medical treatment services for Contractor personnel. However, the Government will provide, on an emergency basis, medical services for injuries incurred while an employee is performing under the contract. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for emergency medical services provided, upon receipt of invoice from the medical facility. Reimbursement shall be made to the US Government.

2.3.2 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. The Contractor shall provide a verbal report to the KO or designated Government representative/COR within one (1) hour of each such occurrence. A completed typed original plus one (1) copy of ENG Form 3394 United States Army Corps of Engineers Accident Investigation Report (or equivalent reporting form) shall be delivered to the KO or designated Government representative/COR within five (5) business days of occurrence, whenever an accident involving personal injury or Government owned property occurs.

2.4 Contract Administration and Management.

2.4.1 Post Award Conference/Performance Evaluation 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. The KO, COR and DPW management will meet as needed with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. Written minutes of meetings will be recorded by the Contractor and signed by both the Project Manager (PM) and the KO. The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) business after the meeting. If the Government does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Contractor, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing by the KO/COR within two (2) workdays following receipt of the minutes.