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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PLEASE RETURN TO:

US Army Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers Refuse & Recycling Collection Services at Saylorville Lake Project, IA

W912EK20T0030

Attn: Natalie Werthmann 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Email: natalie.e.werthmann@usace.army.mil

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Complete Block 17a on the SF1449 - Enter Name, Address, and Current Phone Number of Person to

Contact Regarding Proposal

2. Complete and sign Blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c on the SF1449

3. Complete Offeror Representations and Certifications (Clause 52.212-3) if your company has not completed the Representations and Certifications located with your company’s SAM record (https://www.sam.gov).

4. Please fill out the the below information completely and include this cover page with your offer, along with the above items that need to be filled out.

5. Include the Solicitation Number on the outside of your envelope or as subject line if submitting by email pdf format. It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify that their offer has been received and is legible when using a method other than electronic format to submit an offer.

Contractors must be current in their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database before a Government Contract award can be made.https://www.sam.gov/

Please provide: Taxpayer ID Number: ____________________________ CAGE Code (SAM):_______________________________ Point of Contact: _________________________________ Phone & Email: __________________________________

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Natalie Werthmann - Phone: 309-794-5473 or Email: natalie.e.werthmann@usace.army.mil mailto:natalie.e.werthmann@usace.army.mil

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W912EK20T0030 09-Jan-2020

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

3097945473

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

10:00 AM 23 Jan 2020

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912EK9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

NATALIE E WERTHMANN

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

96514793048870

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1500 ROCK ISLAND DRIVE

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 966109 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

SAYLORVILLE LAKE PROJECT OFC

CEMVR-OD-S

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

5600 NW 78TH AVE

JOHNSTON IA 50131-1941

TEL: 515/276-4656 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$41,500,000

NAICS:

562111

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W912EK20T0030

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

MVR.01

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

PLEASE BE ADVISED, THE CLOCK TOWER BUILDING IS LOCATED ON ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL

WHICH IS A SECURE U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION. ACCESS TO THE INSTALLATION CANNOT

BE GUARANTEED.

Effective 1 Dec 2015, should you elect to hand-deliver your bid, quote, or proposal, you must enter Rock Island Arsenal via the Moline, IL entrance gate and proceed to the Visitor Control Center (Building 23) to obtain access credentials. The Visitor Control Center will conduct a background check on all visitors prior to issuing credentials allowing access to Rock Island Arsenal.

(1) Visitors will be asked to provide a State Issued Driver's License, Identification Card, or Passport.

(2) Visitors will be asked what is the purpose and duration of their visit.

(3) A National Crime Information Center - Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) check will be conducted. The time necessary to conduct this check varies, and will be impacted by the volume of traffic at the Visitor Control Center. It is your responsibility to allow adequate time to complete this process.

(4) If the NCIC-III check is favorably completed, installation access will be granted and a credential will be issued for the required duration of the visit.

(5) If the NCIC-III check is not favorably completed, installation access will be denied. If installation access is denied, it remains the offeror's responsibility to deliver its bid, quote, or proposal by the date and time established in the solicitation.

_Offerors are cautioned that due to the heightened security measures being taken on Rock Island Arsenal, access for proposal/bid/quote delivery will take significantly more time. Despite this, offerors are responsible for ensuring that their proposals/bids/quotes arrive prior to the scheduled closing time.

_ Rock Island District POC for those delivering proposals/bids/quotes is: USACE Contracting Division – telephone 309/794-5819 (security) or 309/794-5312 (contracting).

_Vehicles are subject to search. Foreign nationals must be approved at least two weeks in advance by Rock Island Arsenal Security. Clarification or additional information regarding access to Rock Island Arsenal should be addressed to Rock Island Arsenal Security – telephone 309/782-6116.

_Hand carried bids, proposals or quotes should be delivered through the main door (south side) of the Clock Tower Building and checked with the Security Office who will contact the Contracting Division for pick up.

_Bids, proposals or quotes should be addressed to:

Rock Island District Corps of Engineers Attn: Contracting Division (reference solicitation #) 1500 Rock Island Dr.

Rock Island, IL 61201

MVR.03

QUESTION AND ANSWER

via email

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Natalie Werthmann at natalie.e.werthmann@usace.army.mil no later than 16 January 2020 at 10:00 am

CST.

BID SCHEDULE

BID SCHEDULE (“CLINS”)

BASE YEAR:

FY 2020 Base Year. Provide Refuse Services, including supplying of collection containers, as specified for Saylorville Lake Project, Johnston, Iowa.

FY2020 Period of Performance: 1 March 2020 through 28 February 2021.

All Services shall be performed at locations designated in TE#3. Services shall be performed as requested.

Item No

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 102 each

0002 Scheduled Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 548 each

0003 Scheduled Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 882 each

0004 Additional Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 10 each

0005 Additional Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0006 Additional Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0007 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Dumpsters

Min. 5 Max. 25 each

0008 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

350 each

0009 Additional Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

10 each

0010 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Recycling Container

Min. 2 Max. 6 each

BASE YEAR TOTAL:

Option Year 1:

FY 2021 Option Year 1. Provide Refuse Services, including supplying of collection containers, as specified for Saylorville Lake Project, Johnston, Iowa.

FY2021 Period of Performance: 1 March 2021 through 28 February 2022.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0101 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 103 each

0102 Scheduled Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 548 each

0103 Scheduled Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 879 each

0104 Additional Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 10 each

0105 Additional Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0106 Additional Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0107 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Dumpsters

Min. 5 Max. 25 each

0108 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

345 each

0109 Additional Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

10 each

0110 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Recycling Container

Min. 2 Max. 6

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL:

Option Year 2:

FY 2022 Option Year 2. Provide Refuse Services, including supplying of collection containers, as specified for Saylorville Lake Project, Johnston, Iowa.

FY2022 Period of Performance: 1 March 2022 through 28 February 2023.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0201 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 103 each

0202 Scheduled Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 545 each

0203 Scheduled Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 870 each

0204 Additional Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 10 each

0205 Additional Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0206 Additional Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0207 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Dumpsters

Min. 5 Max. 25 each

0208 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

347 each

0209 Additional Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

10 each

0210 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Recycling Container

Min. 2 Max. 6

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL:

Option Year 3:

FY 2023 Option Year 3. Provide Refuse Services, including supplying of collection containers, as specified for Saylorville Lake Project, Johnston, Iowa.

FY2023 Period of Performance: 1 March 2023 through 29 February 2024.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0301 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 102 each

0302 Scheduled Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 552 each

0303 Scheduled Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 891 each

0304 Additional Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 10 each

0305 Additional Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0306 Additional Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0307 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Dumpsters

Min. 5 Max. 25 each

0308 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

356 each

0309 Additional Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

10 each

0310 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Recycling Container

Min. 2 Max. 6

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL:

Option Year 4:

FY 2024 Option Year 4. Provide Refuse Services, including supplying of collection containers, as specified for Saylorville Lake Project, Johnston, Iowa.

FY2024 Period of Performance: 1 March 2024 through 28 February 2025.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0401 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 102 each

0402 Scheduled Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 565 each

0403 Scheduled Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 907 each

0404 Additional Services for 2 Yard Dumpsters 10 each

0405 Additional Services for 4 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0406 Additional Services for 6 Yard Dumpsters 15 each

0407 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Dumpsters

Min. 5 Max. 25 each

0408 Scheduled Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

360 each

0409 Additional Services for 2 Yard Recycling Container

10 each

0410 On-Call Services for 20 Yard Roll Off Recycling Container

Min. 2 Max 6

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

INSTRUCTIONS: NOTICE TO VENDORS

REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES

SAYLORVILLE LAKE PROJECT, IOWA

1. REQUIRED SAM REGISTRATION: Prior to submitting an offer, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, including creation of an MPIN number. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished, at www.sam.gov. Refer to SAM FAR Clause 52.204-13 Deviation.

2. SECTION B, BID SCHEDULE (LINE ITEMS/CLINS): Offeror’s must quote on all items and entire quantities contained in the basic contract period and all renewal options to be considered for award. Offers received not complying with this requirement will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

3. WAGE RATES: Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for any award resulting from this solicitation for bids. See the included Wage Determination, and contract clauses 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 for details

4. DOCUMENTS TO RETURN: In order to be considered responsive, offerors must complete and return all of the following:

Solicitation Cover Sheet, including Taxpayer ID Number, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Phone Number and Email Address.

First page of solicitation, including offeror’s complete mailing address, telephone number, offeror’s name, title, and signature.

Section B, “Bid Schedule (CLINs)”.

Offerors must complete all fill-ins and assure all return pages are received by the due date and time shown on page 1 of the solicitation, at the address indicated. Please mark envelope “Contract Bid”.

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CLOCK TOWER BUILDING

PO BOX 2004

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61204-2004

5. TELEPHONE NUMBER: Offerors must provide on the first page of the solicitation a telephone number at which they can be contacted for a period of not less than one week following the due date of this solicitation. Quotes from persons who cannot be contacted by telephone over any two-day period during normal office hours (8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., http://www.sam.gov/

CST) within the one-week period following closing of this RFP will be considered non-responsive and will be removed from further consideration.

6. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: This solicitation includes a base and four option periods. See contract clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

7. SITE VISIT: Offerors who wish a site visit should contact the Project Office at (515) 276-

4656 to schedule an appointment. The point of contact is Emma Nelson, telephone extension #6517 or by email Emma.M.Nelson@usace.army.mil.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Refuse and Recycling Collection Services U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Saylorville Lake, Iowa

SECTION TITLE

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS

3 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

4 SPECIFIC TASKS

5 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE

ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1 “DUMPSTER LOCATION"

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2 “COLLECTION SCHEDULE"

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3 “AREA MAPS” (available through internet)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #4 “ANNUAL RECREATION AREA SCHEDULES”

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 BACKGROUND. Saylorville Lake is a flood control reservoir in Iowa, with numerous parks and lake access areas managed by or leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Park areas at Saylorville Lake Project offer a wide variety of recreation facilities including boat launching ramps, campgrounds, full service marina, picnic areas, and sand swimming beaches. Many routine maintenance items are contracted to the private sector. Mowing, refuse collection, park attendant services, and facility cleanup are just a few of the activities that are performed by private contractors for the Corps of Engineers at Saylorville Lake Project. Award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), performance-based service contract.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all manpower, labor, equipment, materials/supplies, transportation, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide refuse collection and disposal services for designated public use and administrative areas at the Saylorville Lake Project, near Johnston, Iowa, as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere within the solicitation.

The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract. Services also consist of attending annual pre-work conferences, meetings as necessary, and preparing worksheets and invoices. A map of Saylorville Lake can be found on the Internet at:

http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/SaylorvilleLake.aspx.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall perform services as ordered by the Government. The maximum 5-year duration of the contract includes renewal option periods which may or may not be exercised at the discretion of the Government, not of the Contractor. Following are the period(s) of performance:

BASE PERIOD: 1 March 2020 thru 28 February 2021 1ST OPTION YEAR: 1 March 2021 thru 28 February 2022 2nd OPTION YEAR: 1 March 2022 thru 28 February 2023 3rd OPTION YEAR: 1 March 2023 thru 29 February 2024 4th OPTION YEAR: 1 March 2024 thru 28 February 2025

1.4 REQUIRED INSURANCE. In accordance with the FAR Clause 52.228-5 titled

“Insurance-Work on a Government Installation” the Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract the following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance*:

Workmen’s Compensation Coverage complying with applicable State statute**

Employer’s Liability Minimum $100,000

Commercial General Liability Minimum $500,000 per occurrence http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/SaylorvilleLake.aspx

Commercial Automobile Liability Minimum $200,000 per person Minimum $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury Minimum $20,000 per occurrence for property damage

* Reference FAR 28.307-2 Liability, subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c).

** Iowa Insurance Division, telephone # (515) 281-5705 Iowa Division of Workers Compensation, telephone # (800) 645-4583

NOTE: Coverages listed above are minimums only. If higher limits of coverage are required by State statute, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining such additional coverage.

1.5 POST-AWARD (“PRE-WORK”) CONFERENCE. After award, but prior to start of services, the Project Office will arrange a Post-Award/Pre-Work conference to be held at the Project. The purpose of the conference is to discuss contract requirements and details of contract performance, in order to develop a mutual understanding of both. The Contractor shall be prepared to submit and discuss at this meeting the following items:

(a)Insurance certificate, (b)Letter Designating Supervisor and/or Foreman, (c)Accident Prevention Plan and (d)Safety Data Sheets. The contractor is encouraged to have the driver(s) that will be servicing the dumpsters under this contract attend the pre-work conference to become familiar with contract requirements and dumpster locations. A Pre- Work conference will likely be held each season prior to start of services under any renewal options that may be exercised. Additional meetings may be held as necessary.

The Government reserves the right to schedule meetings with the Contractor. Meetings shall be scheduled to take place at the Project Office as necessary to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract, to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the contract specifications, and to arrange a satisfactory operating agreement.

1.51 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN. An accident prevention plan is a safety and health policy and program document that is contract specific.

The accident prevention plan shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan in the USACE EM 385-1-1 in Appendix A.

1.6 DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE. After award, all documents and related correspondence shall be routed through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) located at the Saylorville Lake Project Office.

1.7 PAYMENT. Payment will be made monthly in accordance with the Prompt Payment

Act (Public Law #100-496). The Contractor shall submit a monthly invoice for the work completed during the billing period. The invoice shall include all SCHEDULED SERVICES and any ADDITIONAL SERVICES completed at the unit price per size of dumpster (i.e. Number of services per billing period for each size of dumpster). The contractor shall include on the monthly invoice, a total of labor hours worked under this contract, which will be used for a Contractor Man Hour Accident Exposure Report.

Under the terms of this contract, invoices are to be submitted monthly to:

US Army Corps of Engineers Saylorville Lake Project Office 5600 NW 78th Ave.

Johnston, IA 50131

Payment shall be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into the Contractor’s banking account. The Contractor will be provided a blank ‘direct deposit’ form at the Pre-Work meeting. This form shall be completed by the Contractor to enable EFT.

Payment will not be made for services not performed.

1.8 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

1.8.1 MINIMUM MANPOWER REQUIREMENT. The Contractor and

employees/staff shall personally perform, or provide personal superintendence of the performance of, duties under this contract (no subcontracting). The Contractor shall maintain a sufficient number of staff/employees to perform the required services. In the event the Contractor is unable to perform contract duties, the Government reserves the right to terminate the contract.

1.8.2 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be fully clothed at all times while performing services ordered under the contract. “Fully clothed” shall be deemed to mean that a sleeved shirt (or T-shirt), trousers, and shoes shall be worn at all times:

except that this requirement shall not be construed to replace or eliminate the necessity for the wearing of appropriate protective clothing or devices as may be required for the safe performance of services or for the application of various approved chemicals (if any). The Contractor shall provide own attire. Contractor personnel shall utilize tact, diplomacy, and courtesy at all times during contact with the public and with Government personnel. The Contracting Officer’s Representative reserves the right to disapprove any individual whom he/she considers to be incompetent to perform the work required. Such disapproval will be given to the Contractor by written notice.

Any such decision is final. Any illegal or criminal activity on the part of the Contractor or staff, employees, or other personnel may result in termination of the contract. In order to assure that the required services be performed at an acceptable level, the Contractor shall designate in writing a supervisor and/or foreman, who shall serve as a contact for matters involving quality, performance, or nonperformance of required services. In the absence of a designated supervisor and/or foreman, or if the designated supervisor and/or foreman is not available, the Contractor warrants that the driver(s) are qualified and fully competent with full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the Contractor, to insure the required work is performed in strict accordance with the contract specifications. The Government reserves the right to discuss matters with any Contractor employee on-site and currently employed by the Contractor.

1.9 EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN. Equipment breakdown shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to assure that he or she has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of primary equipment.

1.10 QUALITY CONTROL (CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY).

1.10.1 The Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the Contractor will meet the needs of the Project. The Quality Control Plan shall document how the Contractor will identify and correct performance shortfalls. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor must be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance.

1.10.2 The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a supervisor and/or foreman who shall serve as a contact for matters involving quality, performance or non-performance of the required work. The supervisor and/or foreman shall have the authority to correct non-performance. The Contracting Officer may disapprove any individual whom he considers to be incompetent to perform the work required. Such disapproval will be given to the Contractor by written notice, and the Contracting Officer’s decision shall represent a final decision.

1.10.3 The Contractor shall furnish to the Project office, a telephone number attended during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. CST to which calls concerning performance or other contractual matters can be placed. For the purpose of time and date, a message will be deemed delivered to the Contractor at such time as it is delivered to the number provided by the Contractor.

1.10.4 The Contractor's representative at the job site shall enter the time that each item of work is completed on a Contractor's Daily Worksheet. Completed and signed worksheets shall be delivered each day work is performed, as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Contractor Daily Worksheet forms will be furnished by the Government.

1.11 SMOKING POLICY. Smoking is not allowed in all Government buildings, including shower buildings, vault toilets, etc. Smoking is not allowed by the Contractor while in direct contact with the public.

1.12 FIREARMS AND WEAPONS. The Contractor shall not possess, during the performance of this contract, any item, including firearms, which could be used as a weapon. Title 36 regulates firearms on Federal property.

1.13 SAFETY AND SECURITY. Appropriate measures shall be taken to protect the general public from accidental injury. All services shall be performed in accordance with applicable safety requirements set forth in Corps of Engineers Manual EM-385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual” and supplements thereto (copies are available from the Project Office). ANY EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS NOT IN

CONFORMITY WITH THE SAFETY MANUAL SHALL BE REMOVED FROM

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY. The Contractor will be expected to take a vital interest in safety, hazard, and educate their employees to work and plan their work safely. Proper driving techniques and defensive driving will be practiced to prevent vehicle accidents and property damage. In order to provide safety controls for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the Federal, State, and local regulations and shall take or cause to be taken such additional measures as the Contracting Officer may determine to be reasonable and necessary for the purpose. Any injury, property damage equipment malfunction or safety hazard observed by the Contractor shall be immediately reported to the Project personnel.

The Contractor shall open and close gates within the contract boundary areas. The Contractor shall securely lock any gate that is opened by him/her, upon completion of the required work. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property.

Government-furnished keys may be provided to the Contractor. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued by the Government to the Contractor for Contractor’s use are not lost or misplaced, and are not used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer or the COR any occurrences of loss, unauthorized use, or unauthorized duplication of keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required upon written direction of the Contracting Officer, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the Government. The Contractor shall safeguard keys issued to them to perform the services required by this contract. All keys shall be returned to the Government upon request and/or completion of the contract.

Failure to return keys can result in withholding of payment.

1.14 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

1.14.1 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor

shall be knowledgeable of, and shall comply with, all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, environmental requirements, and instructions. The Contractor shall ensure policies and procedures are established that protect the health and safety of employees and the community to minimize or eliminate the risk of environmental pollution.

1.14.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Contractor is responsible for advising his/her employees of all Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling, and is also required to provide to the COR the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials used by the Contractor in accordance with Federal and State laws and/or regulations.

1.14.3 NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPILLS: If the Contractor or employee(s) of the Contractor spills or releases any substance into the environment, the Contractor shall immediately report the incident in accordance with local procedures, and shall also notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), or in his or her absence the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be liable for containment and environmental cleanup of the spill or release of such substance.

2. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY & SUPPLIES

The Government shall furnish necessary keys and Contractor Worksheets for the use of the Contractor. The Government will provide designated area(s) for the Contractor's use for storage of dumpsters during periods of non-use.

3. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS & SERVICES

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, supplies, items, labor, materials, services, etc. to accomplish the services specified in this PWS. All equipment must be approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to initial use. Equipment breakdown shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. The Contractor shall assure that he has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of his primary equipment.

3.1 EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall furnish a two-axle (six-wheeled) compactor type truck or compactor type trailer having a gross weight not to exceed 30,000 lbs., suitably equipped and constructed so as to prevent the scattering of refuse along the route. All vehicles used under this contract shall be kept clean and in proper repair so that trash is completely contained without any loss or leakage. In accordance with EM385-1-1, paragraph 18.B.01, all trucks shall be operated with a properly functioning backup alarm while on government property. The vehicles shall be operated and maintained and all trash disposed of in accordance with all state and local regulations.

3.2 CONTAINERS. The Contractor shall furnish and deliver refuse and recycling containers (dumpsters of 2, 4, or 6 cubic yard capacity, roll off dumpster of 20 yard capacity, recycle containers of 2 yard capacity, and roll off recycling container of 20 yard capacity as specified) in accordance with the service schedule. In addition, all dumpsters furnished by the Contractor must be standard manufactured items meeting the size requirements of this contract and must be new or freshly painted units with brown, green or other neutral color, subject to approval, to aesthetically blend into the public recreation areas in which they will be placed. The Contractor’s name/logo may be displayed on the dumpsters, but no advertising will be allowed. Warning/safety decals may be placed on the dumpsters, with a message that dumpsters are for disposal of waste only with landfill restricted items listed and “No Parking” or “Do Not Obstruct Access to Dumpster” message. The recycling dumpsters shall be clearly marked with decals designating the dumpsters are for recyclable items only. The government will not be responsible for the security or damage to any of the contractor’s equipment. If the dumpsters become damaged, dirty or unsafe the COR may direct that the unit be replace or the problem corrected within 48 hours or immediately if a significant safety or health risk is evident.

The contractor should anticipate that dumpsters need to be periodically cleaned and should incorporate those costs into the unit price for each bid item. If the Contractor fails to keep the dumpsters clean or respond to the COR’s directive to clean or repair dumpsters, the Government may have the work performed by others and deduct the cost from moneys owed the Contractor.

3.3 MANPOWER. The Contractor shall furnish all manpower necessary to accomplish the required work.

4. SPECIFIC TASKS

Refuse collection is directly related to public health and sanitation; therefore, it is essential that all refuse containers be serviced as specified. The Contractor shall assure that he/she has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of his primary equipment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within eight (8) hours of any such equipment failure and provide an alternate plan for collection of refuse during the repair period. Backup equipment need not be of the same type, nor meet the same requirement of the primary equipment, except as pertains to the scattering of refuse along the route; however, such equipment may be utilized only to accomplish the specified work of the contract while primary equipment is being repaired, for a period not to exceed 14 calendar days without prior approval of the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. Equipment breakdown shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified.

4.1 DUMPSTER PLACEMENT. The areas subject to refuse and recycling collection under this procurement, and the approximate number and sizes of receptacles to be serviced, are shown in Technical Exhibit #1, Dumpster and Recycling Container Locations. Dumpster and Recycling Containers shall be placed at locations as specified in TE#1 by 1 March of the contract year and subsequent option years. On the last date of service of the contract year for each area, the Contractor shall remove dumpsters from the area. Dumpster and Recycling Container locations shall be as designated by the COR.

4.2 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL.

4.2.1 COLLECTION. The Contractor shall empty all dumpsters in accordance with Technical Exhibit #2, Collection Schedule. Services shall be performed as scheduled, including when the scheduled date falls on a holiday (the Contractor may service dumpsters one day prior or one day after Federal Holidays occurring in November through March if written COR approval is received prior to the holiday). The Contractor shall pick up all refuse within 10 feet of the refuse containers. The Contractor shall clean up immediately any spillage of refuse, in the course of the handling operations. The Contractor shall return refuse containers, when emptied, to their original position, with the covers closed. Dumpsters that have been moved by visitors shall be emptied and returned to their proper location by the Contractor.

On-Call servicing of the 20 yard roll-off recycling container includes transporting the recycling container to Alter Trading Corporation at 1810 Hull Ave. Des Moines, IA 50313 Phone: 515-262-0764. Upon arrival, the driver will provide the scale operator with USACE Saylorville Lake’s vendor code (US Army) so Alter Trading Corporation can pay USACE Saylorville Lake directly for the recycled material. The container shall then be returned to its assigned location at Saylorville Lake.

4.2.2 ADDITIONAL SERVICES. Additional services of dumpsters within the recreation and Administration Area may be directed by the COR. These additional services are to be paid at the rate bid for ADDITIONAL SERVICES and included on the Contractor’s monthly invoice as a separate line item with the area and date of service listed. A call for additional services will specify the area or areas, the number of dumpsters in each area to be serviced and the required date of service.

4.2.3 CHANGES. Several dumpsters are located in recreation areas that are subject to flooding. If flooding appears imminent, the Contractor will be notified and he shall relocate the dumpsters to a safe location as directed by the COR and then return them to their original positions when the water recedes.

All costs associated with relocating dumpsters shall be included in the

Contractor unit price for ADDITIONAL SERVICES and separate payment will be authorized on a per dumpster basis for each call to remove or replace dumpsters as directed by the COR. If a call is made for relocation of dumpsters on a day scheduled for regular service the Contractor will only be paid once for the service to empty and relocate the dumpster at the ADDITIONAL SERVICES bid price.

During the progress of the contract, it may be necessary to change the number and/or frequency of services due to construction, maintenance repairs, variations in public use, complete or partial closure of recreation areas, National Security or other reasons. In the event changes occur the Contractor will be furnished in writing, a notice of change. Any reductions in the number and/or frequency of services will require a deduction in the contract amount on the basis of unit bid price.

4.2.4 TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL. The Contractor shall transport and dispose of all refuse from dumpsters off Government property to a State-approved sanitary landfill or disposal point. The Contractor shall bear all cost in connection with this work.

4.2.5 CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean equipment used for hauling to keep it free of residue and odor and to present a clean appearance. In the event of a disagreement relating to the need for cleaning equipment, the Contracting Officer's Representative's decision shall represent a final decision.

4.2.6 DISPOSAL OF TIRES AND BATTERIES. Tires and batteries which are left in and around dumpster units by the public may be left beside the dumpsters for disposal by others, but all non-hazardous debris must be removed and properly disposed of by the Contractor.

4.3 DUMPSTER TYPE AND CONDITION.

4.3.1 DUMPSTER TYPE. The Contractor shall furnish dumpsters equipped with plastic or rubber type lids. All dumpsters shall be of the same color, and must be approved by the COR.

4.3.2 CLEANING OF DUMPSTERS. The Contractor shall clean containers so they are free of stains and odors. Contractor employees who service the dumpsters shall have with them approved odor control chemical(s), a broom, shovel or other equipment which may be used to clean up spills and control odors.

Dumpsters which have a noticeable odor, even after they have been emptied, shall be treated by the Contractor with approved chemicals and/or cleaned by the Contractor.

4.3.4 CONDITION OF DUMPSTERS. The Contractor shall deliver and place dumpsters at locations designated by the Contracting Officer, and shall maintained them in good repair and appearance. The Contractor shall remove and replace damaged or unsightly dumpsters with like units in good repair. All Contractor furnished dumpsters shall be so constructed and equipped as to prevent accidental tip over by the public. In the event dumpster(s) are vandalized and/or moved by the public, the Contractor bears the responsibility of retrieving, repairing and/or replacing the dumpster(s).

5. ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC).

**NOTE: To protect the privacy of the Contractor, all Contractor employees, and all sub-contractor employees, background checks, OPSEC SOPs, E-verify, and I-9 forms shall be submitted with a coversheet stating the contract number (e.g. W912EK-15-C-XXXX), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mail:

Security Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Rock Island District 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, IL 61201

5.1. AT Level 1 Training. All Contractor and sub-contractor employees requiring access to non-public or private Government property must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 Training within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed date. AT Level 1 Training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam. The required training is under the heading “JS-US007-14: Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness Training.”

Contractor employees who have a Common Access Card (CAC) may log in with their CAC. Contractor employees without a CAC shall log into the “Non-CAC users” link and need to complete the training all at once, as no record of training shall be maintained aside from the certificate that is printed upon completion. All AT Level 1 Training certificates must be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days of completion.

5.2. Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All Contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Rock Island District 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

In support of Rock Island District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor shall submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be provided to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party. The background check will cover, at a minimum, the ten years covering states the employee has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a photo identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee's work on-site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. At a minimum, the badge shall have the following items shown, the employee’s picture, employee’s name, and company name working for. The badge will be prominently displayed unless restricted for safety concerns, in which case it will be available for immediate display upon request (carried on person).

As employees are added or deleted from the submitted and approved Access Control List (ACL), this information will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer (KO).

Added employees will not be permitted on-site until requirements of this paragraph are completed, submitted, and approved.

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to:

(1) Criminal conduct, in particular violent crime and sex offenders;

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(2) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by Driving under the influence or public intoxication records; or

(3) Any illegal activity or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service (e.g. drug trafficking or procurement fraud).

In addition to the submitted background checks, supplemental agency checks may be performed at the discretion of the Rock Island District security personnel. The Contractor agrees to cooperate and ensure that Contractor personnel provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any person lacking proper identification credentials or deemed a security threat may be denied access to the project.

Such action in no way relieves the Contractor from performance of the Contract. The Rock Island District retains the right to deny any Contractor and sub-contractor employee from working on a contract awarded by the Rock Island District based on final background investigation results. All information received as a result of a background check will be handled according to Privacy Act regulation.

In the event that an unexpected change in personnel is required, due to sudden absence of a critical path employee, the Contractor shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer to coordinate obtaining written approval from the Security Office for new/additional personnel to be brought on site prior to background check acceptance. Contractor shall submit Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

In the event of an unforeseen change in work site conditions which may require a contract modification, and the contractor is required to immediately add personnel, a Personnel Change Request Form will be submitted to and approved by the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Subcontractor personnel not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on site with the following conditions:

1) Employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Employee is added to the ACL as a short term employee.

3) Employee is escorted while on site. This is defined as being in the line of sight of an identified contractor employee who has a background check on file with the Rock Island District (as noted on the ACL).

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only five short term employees at a time.

Foreign National employees: Due to a difference in background check procedures for long term foreign national employees, all such employees must provide a photocopy of their passport to the Rock Island District Security Office NLT 30 days prior to arrival on site. Short term foreign national employees (e.g. specialists with a two week period of performance) may work on site with the following conditions:

1) Foreign national employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Foreign national employee will comply with E-verify requirements E-verify paragraph).

3) Approved and identified contractor employee shall escort the foreign national employee at ALL times while on site.

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

Personnel Change Request Form

Contract #_____________________ Date____________________ We, _____________________, respectfully request to add/replace (circle one) personnel to the jobsite due to the following situation:

Personnel to be conditionally added to the ACL (escorted by):

Background checks (if required for a long term employee) shall be submitted by close of business on (insert proposed date): ________________

(Insert signature block)

5.3. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen

Candidates using the E-verify Program website (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. Documentation of company enrollment in E-verify, via a print screen of the company profile within the E-verify system, must be submitted to the Security Office no later than 3 business days after the initial Notice to Proceed.

*When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification must be given/coordinated with the designated Government representative.