Attachment_1_to_Solicitation_-_PWS_dated_13_Feb_2017.docx

ATTACHMENT 1 TO SOLICITATION

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REFUSE COLLECTION & REMOVAL

FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO

DATED 3 FEBRUARY 2017

Table of Contents

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Solid Waste Disposal, and related waste stream management. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction. The Contractor shall plan, program and provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, collection systems, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform solid waste disposal, and other related waste stream management as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Part 5 except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property (GFP) and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background. Fort Buchanan is a U.S. Army Reserve installation in Puerto Rico located in the Municipalities of Guaynabo and Bayamon, within the San Juan metropolitan area. It serves under direct control of the Installation Management Command, Atlantic Region. Its mission is to synchronize, integrate, and deliver installation services and facilities in support of Senior Commanders in order to enable a ready and resilient Army.

1.3 Objectives. The objectives shall include, increasing the overall responsiveness, quality, final site condition, and acceptability to the customer. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as comply with the latest installation, local, state, federal regulations and regulations listed in Part 6, of this PWS.

1.4 Scope. The Contractor shall perform solid waste disposal and waste management services and maintain facility condition in accordance with the standards in this PWS.

1.5 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be one (1) year base period, with three one-year option periods as outlined in Delivery Schedule.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Federal Observed Holidays. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) an alternate schedule for service affected by federally observed holidays not later than ten (10) work days prior to the holiday. The schedule shall include dates for make-up of all services affected by the holiday.

Good Friday

1.6.2 Hours of Operation. The Contractor is responsible for providing services between the Garrison’s normal hours of Operation: 7:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Exceptions include required services on Saturday and Sunday, Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain a workforce for uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.3 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

1.7 Contract Administration and Management:

1.7.1 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall meet periodically, quarterly as a minimum IAW AR 70-13, paragraph 4-4, b. (1), with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. Written minutes of such meetings will be recorded by the Contractor and signed by the Contractor’s Project Manager and the KO, or COR. The Contractor shall distribute written minutes electronically, within five (5) workdays after the meeting, to the KO and COR. The Contractor may request a meeting with the KO or COR when the Contractor believes such a meeting is necessary. Written minutes of such meetings shall be recorded by the Contractor and signed by all participants involved and distributed electronically within five (5) workdays after the meeting.

1.7.2 Performance/Progress Meetings. Performance/Progress meetings will be held as necessary. There may be occasions when subsequent meetings will be called by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings and/or address deficiencies in the QC system or procedures which may require corrective action by the Contractor. The Contractor Representative shall meet with the COR and/or Contracting Officer (KO) as required. A mutual effort will be made to resolve all problems identified. The Contractor Representative and the Quality Assurance Representative shall sign the written minutes of these meetings.

1.7.3 Contract Administration. Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

1.7.4. Contract Roles. The following provides the roles and their respective authority during the performance of the contract.

1.7.5 Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely in the KO. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes.

1.7.6 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The KO shall designate contract level CORs during the term of this contract, under Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.201-7000 “Contracting Officer’s Representative.” The COR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems. The COR will perform in accordance with the responsibilities and duties identified in the Interim Army Contracting Command – Contracting Officer’s Representative Policy Guide Pamphlet 70-1, (ACC PAM 70-1, dated 26 March 2010).

1.7.7 COR Authority. A letter of designation issued to the COR by the KO, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.7.8 COR Functions. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government-furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.7.9 Representation Clause. The Contractor shall not in any way represent that it is a part of the U. S. Government, or that it has the authority to contract or procure supplies for the account of the United States of America.

1.7.10 Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that is acceptable to the Government IAW FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price.

1.7.11 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel on duty shall wear Contractor provided identification badges displaying employee's name, picture, position, signature and name of Contractor. Identification badges shall be worn on the upper right front quadrant of the upper outer garment.

1.7.12 Key Personnel. The Government considers the following positions to be key personnel: Project Manager, Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager. The Contractor shall submit an organization chart (to include contact info) for initial key personnel and emergency replacements of key personnel positions, to the KO, upon contract award during pre-performance meeting. Key personnel identified as emergency replacements shall manage the identified position temporarily, during the event of unforeseen situations regarding Contractor personnel. All key personnel shall have means of verbal communication and by e-mail with the COR. Key personnel and alternates must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.

1.7.13 Project Manager (PM). The Contractor shall provide a PM who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the PM is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO. The PM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM shall have demonstrated experience as a direct supervisor of Refuse Collection operations in commercial or public site(s) of not less than 200 collection points, in total. The PM shall be fluent in understanding, speaking, reading and writing the English language. The Contractor shall provide and maintain in good working condition a mobile phone to enable the KO to contact the Contractor or the Contractor Representative through a telephone at any time twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week for the duration of the contract. A list of all mobile phones (and corresponding names) shall be submitted with the Key Personnel organization chart to the Contracting Officer (KO) after award of contract during pre-performance meeting.

1.7.14 Quality Control Manager (QCM). The Contractor shall designate an employee for quality control, who is responsible for the daily inspection report requirement of work conducted and inspection of Contract performance standards and progress, and shall submit documentation of a monitoring system for assuring all line items are performed according to Contract specification (see Section 1.8.1 for details of the Quality Control Plan (QCP)). The QCM duties shall be separate from those of the PM. The employee shall be available for consultation with the COR on a daily basis, during the normal work schedule of Monday through Friday.

1.7.15 Safety Manager. The Contractor shall designate an employee to manage the safety program as per EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, and AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program. This employee shall possess a certificate of 30-Hours of General Industry approved by OSHA. The employee shall be available for consultation with the COR on an as need basis, during the normal work schedule of Monday through Friday. The individual shall be present during provided services on post.

1.7.16 Duties listed in section 1.7.15 can be combined with the duties outlined in section 1.7.13, Project Manager (PM).

1.8 Performance Quality Control:

1.8.1 Quality Control Program. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program in accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price to ensure services are performed to the standards identified in this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure compliance with the contract, and conformance. The Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall submit the QCP with the Contractor’s proposal. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP. The QCP Shall:

a. Be structured to assure independence from any other parts of the Contractor's organization.

b. Have direct accountability to the Contractor's top management.

c. Address overall project management and administration.

d. Be a comprehensive program to plan and deliver quality services to the government.

e. Describe a method acceptable to the Government of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed under this contract before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and address processes for corrective actions without dependence upon government direction.

f. Establish an inspection system covering all services required by this contract. This plan shall specify areas to be inspected on a scheduled bases and the title of the individual who will perform the inspections.

g. Contain specific quality control techniques for contract services identified in the Performance Requirements Summary and Inspection of Services Clause list.

h. Require documentation of all Contractor quality control inspections and corrective actions be maintained by the Contractor throughout the term of this contract. Inspection documents shall be made available upon request to the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

1.8.2 Quality Assurance. The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards.

1.8.3 Organizational Conflict of Interest. Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.), or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO, and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.8.4 Fraud, Waste and Abuse. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining proper conduct and good discipline within the Contractor occupied work area. Contractor personnel shall be encourage to being alert to and report suspected situations of fraud, waste and abuse, or other intentionally dishonest conduct against the government observed during or in the performance of this contract to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative.

1.8.5 Safety. The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government property as well as provide for the safety and wellbeing of personnel employed in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall implement a safety program for employees performing work under this contract. The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

1.8.5.1 The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Contractor personnel shall wear safety items required by OSHA during the performance of tasks requiring protective equipment or clothing.

1.8.5.2 In addition to the standard safety rules applicable for Government work, the Contractor shall provide to all Contractor employees safety equipment as required below. The Contractor shall be responsible for the use of safety equipment at all time by all employees.

1.8.5.3 Safety shoes or boots and gloves shall be worn by all employees in the performance of work in serviced areas.

1.8.5.4 Noise reduction protection shall be worn by all employees when operating motorized equipment or in the vicinity of equipment inducted noise.

1.8.6 Occupational Safety and Health. The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards on 29 CFR 1910. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to all applicable Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, and federal rules and regulations.

1.8.7 Environmental Program. The Contractor shall provide an Environmental Plan that complies with the provisions contained within the model Environmental Protection Scope of Work (EPSOW), to minimize potential environmental impacts to the Installation’s natural, cultural and energy resources. The Environmental Protection Scope of Work (EPSOW) is attached in TE-9. The Contractor shall submit the Environmental Plan to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the contract award.

1.8.7.1 Pollution. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and standards regarding environment pollution. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer with the Post Environmental Protection Office at DPW. The Post Environmental Protection Office is located at Building 34, telephone 707-3575 or 707-3508.

1.8.7.2 Material Spills. Contractor shall be responsible for the prompt containment, clean up, and restoration (if applicable, of any petroleum, oil, lubricant (POL) or coolant liquids that may have spilled from its vehicles as a result of the operation of its fleet in support of this contract. The contractor shall have at all times spill response equipment in sufficient amount to respond and contain any leak until garrison emergency responders are able to arrive at the spill scene. Furthermore, any such release shall be immediately notified via telephone, within the first 30 minutes from spill incident awareness, by the operator to the DPW Environmental Office - The Post Environmental Protection Office is located at Building 34, telephone 707-3575 or 707-3508.

1.8.7.3 Solid Waste Report. The contractor shall submit on a monthly basis a detailed report stating the measured amount of refuse in pounds and or tons leaving the installation and delivered to the nearest available landfill site. The stated amount of refuse shall not be estimated, it must be weighted as the installation has a requirement to measure the amount of waste generated by its activities. In the case that weighting is not technically feasible, the contractor shall present an alternate weight estimate based upon the average weight of a fully filled container and multiplying the average weight by the observed container’s filled percentage, i.e. 75%, 50% or 25% full. If this method is selected, the contractor shall provide photographic evidence (pictures) of each containers contents.

1.8.7.4 Environmental Condition Reports. Contractor shall provide reports as follows: Report any circumstances of unusual soiling of an area which may affect performance of contract work, unhealthful and/or hazardous conditions, and any delays or interference of work by employees of the Government. Such reports shall be made as expeditiously as possible by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer. In any event, the report shall be made not later than the close of business (4:00 pm, Monday-Friday) on the same day.

1. 9 Installation Security:

1.9.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by a Government representative). The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, Headquarters Department of the Army (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.

1.9.2 Installation Access Procedures. Contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering and leaving the confines of Fort Buchanan. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that all personnel authorized to perform work under this contract obtain installation access as required. Before performance under this contract can begin, all Contractor employees shall complete and submit a DD Form 369, Police Record Check (latest version), with original signatures and a letter from the contractor listing all employees and the last four numbers of social security number for each to the Contracting Officer. This process historically takes 10 calendar days. This is being provided for the purpose of obtaining identification badges and access clearances to enter into the installation. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the government may require additional changes in contractor access. Government furnished badges shall be returned immediately to the government when an employees no longer perform work for the contractor or sub-contractor under this contract. New/replacement personnel shall obtain this same approval prior to the proposed new/replacement hire performing on the contract. Contractor access to the post will be exclusively for work in connection with this contract.

1.9.3 Personnel. The Contractor shall provide a work force sufficient in number that possesses the skills, knowledge and training to satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract including license to operate heavy equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. Individuals with a record of conviction for criminal offenses shall not be employed to perform services under this contract.

1.9.4 Vehicle Registration/Operation. Contractor and employee owned motor vehicles entering Fort Buchanan shall have a valid license plate, valid liability insurance, and shall be registered with the vehicle registration section of the Provost Marshal Office on Fort Buchanan. Vehicles such as bicycles and mopeds entering Fort Buchanan shall also be registered with the vehicle registration section of the Provost Marshal Office. Vehicles shall be registered immediately upon contract award. License, registration, and insurance shall be maintained current during the time the vehicle is in use on the installations. Heavy equipment operators shall have a current Puerto Rico license in order to operate such equipment (i.e. bucket truck, heavy tractors, backhoes, grapple truck, skid steers, etc.).

1.9.5 Contractor Vehicle Identification. Contractor owned vehicles used in the performance of services under this contract on the installation shall be marked with the contractor name.

1.9.6 Uniforms/Identification cards/badges. The Contractor shall provide uniforms for their employees for identification purposes. All Contractor personnel shall visibly have on them, at all times their identification cards. In the event a government issued identification card/badge is lost or stolen, the employee will immediately notify the government. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued identification badges by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees it has been issued to.

1.10 Required Security Training:

1.10.1 AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

1.10.2 iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. 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 local 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 thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT forty-five (45) calendar days after contract award.

1.11 Emergency Services:

1.11.1 Emergency Services. In case of emergency the Contractor and/or Contractor employees shall contact the Fire/Ambulance Service Emergency Number: (787) 707-5911. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. All incidents and accidents shall be reported to the COR within thirty (30) minutes of incident occurrence.

1.11.2 Fire Protection. The Contractor shall comply with AR 420-1 Army Facilities Management Chapter 25 and the Fort Buchanan USAG-FB Policy #29 Fire Prevention guidelines. See TE-10 for a copy of USAG-FB Policy #29 Fire Prevention.

1.11.3 Extinguishing Equipment. The Contractor equipment shall have available a portable fire extinguisher as required to comply with the Fire Department instructions. Existing building extinguishers shall not be used to meet this requirement.

1.11.4 Accident Reporting. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of accidents resulting in injury or death and accidents resulting in damage to government property, supplies, and equipment. The Contractor shall report accidents immediately to the COR IAW the requirements indicated in AR 385-40, Accident Reporting and Records.

1.12 Liability and Responsibility for Damaged Property:

1.12.1 Damage to Government Property. The Contractor shall be held liable for damage or destruction of Government property (e.g. buildings, vehicles, sidewalks, fences, etc.) caused by the Contractor, Contractor personnel or representatives of the Contractor in the performance of services on this contract. The Contractor shall be aware that Government property - beyond standard structures and equipment - also includes trees, flower beds, and turf (for example, wounded trees or damaged turf shall be repaired or replaced). If the Contractor fails to take the required corrective action, the Government retains the right to exercise other rights or remedies available to the KO.

1.12.2 Damage to Privately-Owned Property. The Contractor shall be held liable for damage or destruction of privately owned property (e.g. privately owned vehicles), as defined in this PWS, caused by the Contractor, Contractor personnel or representatives of the Contractor in the performance of services in this contract. The Contractor shall take corrective action within 5 working days to repair damages or replace destroyed property. Contractor will purchase and maintain at all times a general third-party liability insurance policy of not less than $500,000 per event coverage.

1.12.3 Damage Reports. The Contractor shall submit a damage reports to the KO and COR within 24 hours of damage or destruction to Government property or privately owned property caused by the Contractor, Contractor personnel or representatives of the Contractor. The damage report shall detail the facts and the extent of damages or destruction and the corrective action taken by the Contractor to repair damages or replace destroyed property.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

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 into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and 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 as 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 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.7 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.8 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are essential to completing the tasks outlined in the service contract.

2.1.9 Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:—

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

(2) Theft:

(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

2.1.10 Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.11 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 FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.12 Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.13 Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.14 Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor-acquired property.

2.1.15 Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.16 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.17 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.18 Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.19 Sensitive Property. Property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

2.1.20 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.21 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): A secure web based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

2.1.22 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.23 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: The Government will provide no services to the Contractor to perform the required services within this contract.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide the Contractor with an assigned staging area. The Contractor shall maintain the assigned area to proper esthetic and environmental conditions, to include: grounds maintenance operations of lawn care and weed trimming, maintaining fences free of vegetation and debris, policing and disposing of all trash and debris, and shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and standards regarding environment pollution. The Contractor shall not make any alterations to the area except with written permission of the KO. The Contractor shall submit requirements for an assigned area, with supporting documentation in writing to the KO for approval. Any approved Contractor requested alterations will be made at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall restore the area to the condition in which received, at own expense, fair wear and tear expected, at time of contract completion or termination except as otherwise approved in writing by the KO. The Government reserves the right to reassign facilities as required due to changing Government needs. The Government will provide a seven- (7) day notification. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining and keeping track of government furnished facilities.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide electricity, water and furnish a designated storage without cost to the Contractor. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to make all necessary connections to the provided utilities, including the meters installation. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4 Equipment: Except for those services or supplies specifically stated above to be Government furnished, the Contractor shall furnish all supplies, tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary to perform work under this contract. Contractor shall provide all supplies, fuel, and maintenance necessary to operate equipment and vehicles. The Contractor assumes responsibility for government furnished property upon contract start date.

3.5 Materials: Storage Limitations in Government Facilities: No fire hazardous materials, flammable liquids or non-contract materials shall be stored or otherwise maintained within the buildings or structures, except as approved by the Contracting Officer (KO).

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 Part 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Communication: The Contract Manager or alternate (s) shall be available by commercial telephone or cellular telephone during normal duty hours and non-duty hours. These phone numbers will be provided to the COR. Pagers, beepers, and answering machines are not an acceptable means of communication. The Contractor shall provide a sufficient means of communications between the Contractor and its employees for routine and emergency purposes.

4.3 Materials: The storage of combustible materials shall conform to applicable fire and safety regulations and is subject to inspection of Government personnel. Storage procedures, at the work site, shall meet all applicable environmental regulations and standards.

4.4 Equipment: Equipment for the execution of this contract is the responsibility of the Contractor unless otherwise designated as Government furnished. The different types of equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor; however, the quantity shall be sufficient to maintain the approved Schedule of Work with consideration for breakdowns and routine maintenance.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for Solid Waste Disposal and related waste stream management services to include increasing the overall responsiveness, quality, and final site condition.

5.1.1 Routine Service Schedules. The Contractor shall provide service schedules and locations of all collection containers within this contract. Routine Service Schedules shall include service days, service frequencies, container locations, container re-location as needed, and container capacities. The Contractor shall submit Routine Service Schedules to the COR upon contract award during pre-performance meeting and thirty (30) days prior to next option year of this contract.

5.2. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS:

5.2.1 Collection Locations. Contractor shall collect waste materials from all areas of waste generation to include occupied buildings, picnic areas, parking lots, and special event areas. Historical waste collection locations, container quantities, and frequencies are located in TE-3 through TE-6.

5.2.2 Government-Approved Containers. Collection containers shall be contractor provided and COR approved containers (e.g., bins, totes, or cages). All containers and equipment used during the performance of this contract shall be uniform in color. Changes to container color require COR approval. All containers shall be clearly marked to identify the contractor’s name, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers. Contractor shall maintain all contractor containers ensuring they remain free of unpleasant odors and pests. All containers shall be in serviceable condition such that lids or doors open/close, free of holes and rust areas, easily accessible to customers, and minimize collection of rain water. All repairs, maintenance, cleaning and painting of containers shall be performed off site.

5.2.2.1 Containers shall be in a serviceable condition and have an acceptable and uniform painted surface (outside and inside) upon placement at designated locations and throughout the contract period. No broken, rusted containers and dumpsters are acceptable on any government site.

5.2.2.2 All containers shall be leak proof and will be in neat conditions.

5.2.2.3 All containers shall be compatible with the hoisting mechanism of the collection vehicles.

5.2.2.4 When the COR determines that the Contractor-furnished containers have become unserviceable (holes in containers, bent, or broken tops or doors), the Contractor shall remove the container from service and replace it with a serviceable container within four (4) working hours.

5.2.2.5 All containers which are mounted on wheels, shall have positive braking/locking device to prevent inadvertent movement.

5.2.2.6 All containers will be provided with closing doors and lids. Contractor must ensure that doors and lids properly seal the container to prevent the access of pests such as rodents and water accumulation which may harbor mosquito and other insect colonies. Doors and lids shall be closed after each dumping.

5.2.3 Areas around collection containers. When the contractor completes waste services at a location there shall be no litter, waste, or material on the ground within a 15-foot radius of the container. If contractor observes refuse or any material scattered on the ground near a container, the contractor shall be required to notify the COR. The COR will coordinate with the responsible party for debris removal from the ground into the proper container. While wood pallets are frequently (but incorrectly) placed at dumpster sites, the Contractor shall not pick-up, remove, dispose of, etc wood pallets. When the Contractor observes wood pallets incorrectly placed in waste collection container, the Contractor shall notify the COR of the occurrence. The COR will contact the responsible party to arrange for removal of pallets around collection areas.

5.2.4 Collection Container Capacities. Collection containers generally should not exceed 80% full and shall not overflow at any time. Overflowing conditions require service within four (4) working hours response time. Frequency of servicing collection containers and container size may be altered by the contractor to adjust for demand.

5.2.5 Health and Safety Areas. The contractor shall service collection containers at the required frequencies to remain in compliance with 40 CFR section 243.202 and TB MED 530 (Occupational and Environmental Health Food Sanitation) requirements or current regulatory document if superseded.

5.3 SPECIAL EVENTS:

5.3.1 Scheduled Special Events. Scheduled special events typically take place installation-wide and require additional collection containers at additional locations for the duration of the event. For the duration of an event the contractor may be required to provide additional collection containers and or increase frequency services to meet the temporary demand on short notice. The contractor shall provide and service collection containers, and remove all special events collection containers after events are complete. Schedules and event details will be provided in advance. Services to Special Event waste containers may require service beyond normal duty hours, of Mon-Fri 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Provide appropriate collection containers and service the containers adequately to keep consistent with normally provided utility services. Scheduled special events are listed in the TE-6.

5.3.2 Storm Clean Up and Natural Disasters. Upon notice from the COR, of an approaching storm that has the potential of becoming a natural disaster (i.e. tropical storm/hurricane), the contractor shall service ALL waste containers within this contract 24 hours prior to predicted storm event. Furthermore, the Contractor shall be available 24 hours following a natural disaster event to service ALL waste containers within this contract.

5.3.3 Additional Requirements. Upon notice from the KO, contractor shall service additional waste containers; 6 cubic yards, 20 cubic yards, and 40 cubic yards. Contractor shall provide labor, materials, and equipment for unscheduled collection of disposal. Containers shall be serviced in the same manner and quality as is required for the regular scheduled services listed under section 5.2 of this PWS. Furthermore, the Contractor shall be available to complete the unscheduled collection services within one (01) calendar day. Additional requirements are listed in the TE-7.

5.4 Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall supply all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, or also known as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website.