W91QV1-22-R-0047 REFUSE SOLID WASTE SERVICES.pdf

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AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

JBMHH PWS REFUSE

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall & Fort McNair

Refuse / Solid Waste Management

January 2022

1.0 General Information.

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

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

1.3 Co-mingling Waste. The Contractor shall not co-mingle or transport MSW refuse with off-post generated MSW refuse. Co-mingling is authorized for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Fort McNair only.

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

1.5 Source Separation. Source separation is to be performed by the contractor off-site, at no expense to the government.

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Scope. The Contractor shall determine the best disposal method for refuse / solid waste management to avoid picking up an empty dumpster or container. The disposal method shall be approved by the KO. The Contractor shall empty refuse / solid waste containers, compacters, and roll-offs at 85% capacity except for containers designated with more frequent intervals designated in TE (Technical Exhibit) 2. In the event of demand fluctuations, frequency adjustments must be approved by KO. The Contractor shall remove all litter and waste on the ground within a ten

(10) foot radius of the container. The Contractor shall track and report to the COR/ACOR all container weights and number of services per week. The Contractor shall perform services IAW approved scheduled routes for pick-up and respond to calls for service when dumpsters reach full before scheduled pick-up.

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

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

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

2.2 Schedules.

2.2.1 Refuse / Solid Waste Collection Schedule. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR/ACOR to develop a schedule that minimizes interference with Government business and submit the schedule to the KO for approval.

The Contractor's schedule shall cover a 12-month period. The Contractor shall submit the schedules not later than (NLT) ten (10) days prior to contract performance start date and every subsequent option period. The Contractor shall submit changes to the schedule to the KO NLT ten (10) working days prior to the proposed implementation date of any change. The Contractor shall not implement schedules or changes to the work schedule without prior written approval from the KO. The Contractor shall perform all work under the contract IAW the Contractor's schedules. All schedules shall be submitted to the KO for approval.

2.2.2 Specific Tasks Routes/Schedules Submittals. The Contractor shall submit a schedule organized in two (2) hour increments and by days of the week for vehicle routes and collection. The report shall be submitted for KO approval NLT ten (10) business days from the award date of the contract. The Contractor shall jointly monitor with the COR/ACOR the fill capacities during the first thirty (30) days of performance and one (1) other time during each performance period. Proposed changes to the schedule or haul route shall be approved by the KO in writing prior to route changes. Estimated container sizes and frequencies are found in TE 2. A map of the Garrison’s current dumpster locations is shown in TE 3.

2.3 Recycle Support. NA

2.3.1 Recyclables Segregation. NA

2.3.1.1 Cardboard. NA

2.3.1.2 Bulk Items. The Contractor shall collect and dispose of bulky items (e.g., shipping cartons, scrap lumber, discarded furniture, appliances, toys, wood pallets) placed at collection stations, curb side or outside a refuse container.

2.3.1.3 Hazardous Items. Items such as refrigerators, freezers, and window air conditioner units may contain chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). Items containing CFCs shall be picked up and properly disposed.

2.3.1.4 Scrap Metal Items. Scrap metal roll-offs will be inspected by the COR/ACOR prior to transport. The Contractor shall obtain a stamped DD form 1348-1A, Issue Release/Receipt Document, from the vendor and submit the stamped form to the COR/ACOR.

2.3.1.5 Toner Cartridge Items. N/A

2.3.1.6 Yard Waste Items. N/A

2.3.1.7 Yard Waste Areas. N/A

2.3.1.8 Brass Deformer. N/A

2.4 Collection Containers.

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

2.4.2 Containers and Installation Access. The Contractor shall place refuse / solid waste containers according to standoff distances in TE 3. In addition, the refuse / solid waste collection containers shall be positioned more than fifteen (15) yards from a food establishment’s entrance doors and adjacent entry way.

2.4.3 Containers in Field Training Areas. N/A

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

2.4.5 Container Approval. All refuse / solid waste collection containers (e.g., bins, totes, or cages) shall be KO approved. Containers must be clearly marked to identify names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers. Contractor must provide pictures of all containers in the technical proposal for approval .

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

a. Container does not meet specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.4.7 Container Lids. All refuse / solid waste container tops, lids, and doors shall be closed after emptying.

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

2.4.9 Container Replacements. Deteriorated refuse / solid waste containers shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall replace containers within two (2) working days of receiving notification. The Contractor shall furnish replacement containers when containers are removed for cleaning, painting, maintenance, or repair.

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

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

2.4.12 Container Cleaning Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the COR/ACOR with a recommended refuse / food waste collection container located at Bldg 404, Bldg 407, Bldg 411, Bldg 214 and Bldg 523; a quarterly cleaning schedule NLT ten (10) calendar days after contract award. The Contractor shall only clean refuse / solid waste dumpsters containing food waste, (e.g., containers at dining facilities, cafeterias, etc.) quarterly. The Contractor shall provide to the COR/ACOR with a list of refuse collection containers that have received cleaning service each month throughout the Period of Performance (POP). The Contractor shall provide a Monthly Refuse Container Cleaning Schedule that shall include days of service and driver, each container location, container type, cleaning time, and cleaning method. The Contractor shall clean and sanitize refuse / solid waste containers, to ensure they are clean and odorless.

2.5 Collection Vehicles.

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

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

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

2.6 Special Events/Tasks.

2.6.1 Special Events Planning. The Contractor shall participate in the planning and coordinating of special events.

Scheduled special events typically take place installation-wide.

2.6.2 Additional Services. The Contractor shall be required to provide an additional 52 collections of the 8 yard containers and provide an additional 24 of the 30 yard open top containers annually for special ceremonies, small construction projects, security, organizational events, unit moves, and to satisfy the Command. Relocations shall be accomplished, with the approval from the COR, not more than eight (8) working hours after the verbal request by phone. Major events requiring refuse and solid waste support will be planned on or about five working days in advance and the Contractor shall provide services necessary to support the event. The Contractor shall place refuse / solid waste containers at the event or locations for the period of time specified by the COR/ACOR.

2.6.3 Airfields. N/A

2.7 Other Events.

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

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

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

2.7.4 Unscheduled Clean-Ups. The Contractor shall remove materials on the ground at collection sites and clean-up unauthorized (illegal) dump sites. Examples may include abandoned property generated from unit moves or barracks clean-ups. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate containers and labor.

2.7.5 Examples of Scheduled and Unscheduled Requirements. Scheduled requirements include the following:

military unit moves, barracks/dormitory clean-ups, Air Show, Armed Forces Day, military unit field exercises, Freedom Fest, Family Day, and Single Soldier Day, recovery operations due to natural causes or man-made causes, and military unit deployments. The Contractor shall provide collection containers to adequately manage the waste volume. Unscheduled events will be coordinated through the COR/ACOR. Upon notification, the Contractor shall provide the required services within five (5) working days.

2.7.6 Emergency Work. The KO may designate a work requirement as an emergency. The Contractor shall respond immediately to emergency work requests. The Contractor shall divert employees, if necessary, to respond to and accomplish emergency work. Emergency work would be necessary for the protection of life, health, or safety.

Response time shall not exceed one (1) hour and work shall commence within two (2) hours upon notification. The Contractor shall continue working until the work is complete.

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

2.8 Reports.

2.8.1 Monthly Summary Report. The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary report of tonnage landfilled as MSW and materials to include, but not limited to, the following: electronics, bulk metal, tires, and organics. The monthly summary report shall, at a minimum, identify the alternative waste streams, C&D, organics, stable waste, landfill/transfer station tipping fees, and percent MSW.

2.8.2 Work Control, Records, and Reports Plan (WCRRP). N/A

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

2.8.4 Weekly Skip Reports. N/A

2.8.5 Regulatory Agency Inspections. The Contractor shall submit a written report of any inspection visit by representative(s) of any regulatory agency and immediately notify the KO. This report shall include the representatives' names, titles, identification numbers, and agencies, reason(s) for the visit, and comments or findings.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of all reports received as a result of these visits to the COR/ACOR by the end of the next working day following receipt of the report. Any samples, reports, etc. shall be accompanied by a statement signed by the inspecting regulatory agency representative validating their authenticity.

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

3.0 Government-Furnished Material (GFM)/Property (GFP)/Equipment (GFE):N/A

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

3.2 Container Inventory. N/A

3.3 Container Upkeep. N/A

3.4 Serialized Containers. N/A

3.5 Cubic Yard Capacity. N/A

4.0 Work Capability Levels. N/A

5.0 Hours of Operation

5.1 Days and Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday except 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 only conduct refuse collection on the Army Family Housing areas Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon except Federal holidays or when Government facility is closed. In the case of holiday or base closure, the contractor must start refuse collection the next working week day. The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within the PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Changes to the above normal days/and or hours of operation require prior written approval from the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officers Representative (COR) 24 hours in advance.

5.2 Schedule. The contractor shall schedule all work directly with the COR in advance. In the event a predetermined scheduled date cannot be met due to the weather or other conditions, contractor shall notify the COR and KO no later than 0800 the morning of the date on which the work is scheduled and arrange for a rescheduled date. In the event that a scheduled operation is not required due to heat, drought, high level ceremonies, or other weather conditions, the contractor will be notified verbally and via email by the COR / KO no less than forty-eight hours prior to the scheduled work.

5.3 Federal Holidays. No work shall be performed on the following observed ten Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day (January 1st) King’s Birthday (3rd Monday of January) Presidents’ Day (3rd Monday of February) Memorial Day (Last Monday of May) Juneteenth Day (19th Day of June) Independence Day (July 4th ) Labor Day (1st Monday of September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday of March) Veterans Day (April 11th) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday of April) Christmas Day (December 25th ) Inauguration Day (As applicable)

When one of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Scheduled work, which falls on a holiday, shall be performed on the next workday following the holiday.

6.0 Period of Performance:

Base Year 1 August 2022 through 31 July 2023 Option Year I 1 August 2023 through 31 July 2024 Option Year II 1 August 2024 through 31 July 2025 Option Year III 1 August 2025 through 31 July 2026 Option Year IV 1 August 2026 through 31 July 2027 FAR 52.217-8 1 August 2027 through 31 January 2028

7.0 Place of Performance: Services shall be provided for all facilities on Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., Fort Myer, Army family Housing Quarters on JBMHH and at Fort McNair, Washington D.C., and Fort Myer, Virginia and Henderson Hall are currently known as Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH).

8.0 Type of Contract: This is a Firm-Fixed Price Contract

8.1. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government and shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer.

• Key Position #1: Project Manager

• Key Position #2: Alternate Project Manager

The Contractor shall maintain, at all times, an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this Performance Work Statement. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Contractor must follow Department of Labor hourly rate structure for ALL employees.

8.2 Project Manager: Project Manager and Alternate shall possess at least 3 years technical training and experience in solid waste management. The Project Manager and Alternate must possess the knowledge of environmental EPA, State and Federal Statutes, Regulations and Policies to ensure compliance on federal installations. Project Manager and Alternate shall submit resumes’ as part of the technical proposal which shall include proof of knowledge eg., training certificate, licenses, etc. The contractor shall provide to the KO written certification that the onsite Project Manager has his/her experience notated in the pre-award technical proposal. Any changes in key personnel, e.g., project manager, crew leaders, etc., the contractor shall immediately inform the KO in writing of his change in personnel and provide the name and experience certification of the individual. The Project Manager shall be an agent of the Contractor; shall have expressed authority to obligate the contractor to perform various tasks as specified in this performance work statement (PWS). The Project Manager shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

8.3. The contractor shall furnish sufficient number of qualified supervisors to oversee personnel performing contract services and ensure the performance of work as specified.

8.4. Clothing and Personal Safety Equipment: Contractor personnel shall wear clothing containing a plainly visible company insignia and be suitable for the current weather and working conditions. Contractor shall ensure that all personnel have and use appropriate eye and hearing protection, wear steel toed safety shoes and reflective vests at all times.

8.5. Contractor personnel operating privately owned vehicles or contractor vehicles on the JBMHH installations shall have a valid state license, insurance, and a valid registration to operate a motor vehicle and shall comply with JBMHH Installation Driving Regulations regarding motor vehicle use. Contractor personnel who will be on the JBMHH installation for two or more days during contract performance shall register their vehicle with the PMO within three days of beginning work on a JBMHH installation. Contractor personnel shall comply with the JBMHH installation traffic and parking regulations. Vehicles shall be parked in areas designated by the COR.

8.6. Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government.

The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

8.7. Contractor personnel shall not utilize lounges, kitchens, gymnasium or recreation areas, administrative areas, commissary, Post Exchange, service station, or other facilities on the installation, except as authorized. Cafeterias and snack bars open to other employees on JBMHH can be utilized for authorized breaks and meal periods.

Employees shall not loiter in these areas.

8.8. Neither the contractor nor any of its employees shall disclose, nor cause to be disseminated, any information concerning the operations of the activity which could result in or increase the likelihood of the possibility of a breach of the activity’s security or interrupt the continuity of its operations.

8.9. All inquiries, comments or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced, or learned as a result of or in connection with the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information will be directed to the activity Commander.

8.10. Phase In/Phase Out: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have key personnel on board during the two week phase in/ phase out periods. The Contractor shall, upon the Contracting Officer's written notice, (1) furnish phase-in and phase-out services for up to thirty days after this contract expires and (2) negotiate in good faith a plan with a successor to determine the nature and extent of phase-in and phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for each division of work described in the plan, and shall be subject to the Contracting Officer's approval. The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in and phase-out period to ensure that the services called for by this contract are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

9.0. Common Access Cards / Security Requirements:

9.1. Installation Access – Vetting (CAC): PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (SEPT 2007), (a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201. (b) The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. Any costs associated with the background checks are the responsibility of the contractor, sub-contractor, or individual.

9.2. Pre-screen applicants using E-Verify Program: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees requiring physical access to JBM-HH and Fort McNair for contract performance shall be pre-screened by the Contractor using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements and shall provide only eligible employees for contract performance while on the installation.

9.3. Installation Access – Identity Proofing: All contractor and associated sub-contractor employees who require physical access to JBM-HH and Fort McNair for contract performance shall present an Acceptable Identity Source Document, as identified in Section 2 of Attachment 4 of DoD Directive-Type Memorandum 09-012, “Interim Policy Guidance for DoD Physical Access Control” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/DTM-09- 012.pdf) to access the installation.

9.4. Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use (if applicable). Contractor shall maintain a physical security checklist/log which will be forwarded to the COR on a monthly or quarterly basis. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

9.5. Key Control: N/A

9.6. Lost Keys: N/A.

9.7. Lock Combinations: N/A

9.8. Special Qualifications: Contractor must take Anti-Terrorist (AT) Level One Training https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at and iWatch Training within 30 days of contract start date and submit to COR all certificates / results within 45 days of contract start date. The iWatch training will be coordinated through the requiring activity’s ATO office.

9.9. Installation Access - Purpose of Access: The Contractor shall maintain awareness of contractor or subcontractor employees who have been vetted and approved to access the installation and shall notify the COR and Contracting Officer in writing within 48 hours of any contractor or sub-contractor employee who resigns, is terminated, or for any other reason is no longer authorized to access JBM-HH for the purpose of performance of this contract. For contracts with a performance period longer than three months, the Contractor shall reconcile his roster of currently-approved personnel with the JBM-HH Visitor Control Center (VCC) to ensure that both the Contractor and COR maintain accurate awareness of the contractor and subcontractor employees who are authorized to access the installation.

9.10. OPSEC Training: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees requiring physical access to JBM-HH and Fort McNair for contract performance shall complete Operations Security (OPSEC) 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 contracting officer within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. OPSEC training is available at:

http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.html

9.11. OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan: The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

9.12. Surrender Common Access Cards (CACs): If applicable, the Contractor shall ensure that all contractor and sub-contractors employee Common Access Cards (CACs), badges, passes or other access credentials which were issued under this contract are surrendered to the COR upon completion of the contract. CACs, badges, passes and other access credentials are DOD property and failure to surrender them may be punishable under 18 USC § 701

10.0. Quality Control and Quality Assurance

10.1. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The QCP must be forwarded to and accepted by the KO. The contractor will ensure the QCP has procedures for monitoring and documenting contract performance. The QCP, at a minimum, shall address procedures for scheduling, conducting and documenting inspections, discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; and procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback complaints. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be delivered with the Contractor’s proposal, include three paper copies and one electronic copy of a comprehensive written QCP that shall be submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

10.2. Establish a complete quality control program to maintain specified quality levels, including, but not limited to:

(1) A method of identifying declining grounds maintenance before the performance level becomes unacceptable

(2) A method of determining whether poor performance is caused by improper or wrong equipment usage or worker carelessness

(3) A method of surveying equipment maintenance

(4) A method of evaluating individual worker task performance

(5) A method of measuring contractor performance based on individual worker performance

10.3. The Contractor’s quality control program shall provide frequent inspections to monitor performance. Upon calls by the COR during normal duty hours, make available a representative to participate in inspections with the COR and note all examples of work requiring corrective action on an inspection sheet.

10.4. 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. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The QASP is a government document only and will not be incorporated into this contract.

10.5. Unsatisfactory Performance: If the COR determines that any aspect of the contract is performed in an unsatisfactory manner, the unsatisfactory component shall be documented by the COR and brought to the attention of the contractor and the KO. When performance does not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the Contractor to perform the services again at no additional cost to the government. Appropriate action shall be taken by the contractor to resolve any unsatisfactory performance immediately. If any unsatisfactory performance of the contract continues or becomes habitual, the COR shall notify the KO and steps will be taken in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR Part 49).

10.6. Equipment Maintenance: Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all equipment used in the performance of this contract.

11.0. Fire Protection and Prevention

11.1. The contractor shall comply with both fire prevention measures prescribed in AR 420-90 and the MDW Supplemental Fire Regulations.

11.2. The contractor shall be liable for any loss by fire to Government property attributable to negligence or willful misconduct of the Contractor or his employees, including failure to comply with prevention measures prescribed in the fire regulation. All costs shall be paid by Contractor.

11.3. The contractor shall familiarize employees with the fire regulations and the correct fire reporting procedure at the inception of the contract award.

12.0. Accident Prevention / Emergency Medical Services

12.1. The contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the current "General Safety Requirements", EM- 385-1-1, and shall take measures as the COR determines to be necessary to prevent accidents.

12.2. The contractor shall maintain an accurate record of all accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational diseases, and damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment incident in performance of work under this contract.

12.3. Accident Reports: Contractor must submit 10 days prior to start of contract performance, submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance. Submit to the COR any occurrence of an accident on DA Form 285-1 within three working days of an accident.

12.4. The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained in dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor’s employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

12.5. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

12.6. Contractor will develop a Safety Plan and will be a deliverable at time of proposal.

13.0. Deliverables

13.1. Weekly Schedules: Submit a weekly work schedule to the COR within 30 days after contract award.

13.2. Monthly Reports: Submit monthly written reports to the COR showing work performed. Reports shall include weigh station data from solid waste transfer stations.

13.3. 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://sam.gov. 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

(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 March 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. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

13.4. With the exception of Monthly Status Reports, each deliverable shall be presented in draft form to the COR.

The COR will have 5 business days to review and provide comments back to the contractor.

14.0. Government Furnished Items and Services:

14.1. The contractor shall furnish all operational equipment and materials required to perform work described in this contract.

14.2. Contractor shall be responsible for any spillage or ground contamination caused by fuel or by other any hazardous material. Contractor takes full responsibility for any leak of damage caused from his area and shall be responsible for all costs of cleaning and soil remediation.

14.3. Utilities: The Government will not provide any utilities.

15.0. Environmental

15.1. EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) 13423 (Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management). The contractor shall assist in compliance with this EO through the:

(1) Use of products with post-consumer recycled content

(2) Use of products that are recyclable

(3) Use of low toxicity or non-toxic products

(4) Use and installation of low-maintenance products

15.2.GREEN PROCUREMENT: Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) and Executive Order 13834 requires the use of recycled and recovered products identified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.

15.3. Environmental Compliance: The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local and installation environmental laws, rules and plans. The Contractor shall use and store all materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the performance of services on the installation in accordance with industry standards, local, federal and state laws, and according to manufactures' recommendations. The Contractor will submit Material Safety Data Sheets for approval on all materials 15 days prior to use. The Contractor shall make all environmental and hazardous material records available at the beginning of the next duty day after the Government’s request to view the records

16.0. DEFINITIONS: The following terms, as defined below, apply throughout this contract:

16.1. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO) is a government employee who has a valid appointment as a contracting officer under the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The individual has the authority to enter into and administer contracts and determinations as well as findings about such contracts.

16.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). COR is a government employee assigned to provide management of a service contract. Typical duties include: acting as a point of contact (POC) with the contractor, conducting the pre-work conference, directing quality assurance inspectors and verifying and paying invoices in WAWF.

16.3. DAYS: Working days with weather conditions suitable to performing a given task.

16.4. DEBRIS: Includes, but is not limited to, beverage containers, tree branches, paper, plastic, cigarette butts and other similar items.

16.5. WALKWAYS: Walkways include any sidewalks, steps, handicap ramps, building entrance landings and steps, pedestrian bridges or other right of ways used by pedestrians.

16.6. LINES OF SIGHT: Lines of sight are defined in this contract as all installation entrance ways, main thoroughfares, and all grounds areas that encompass these areas.

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

16.8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract

16.9. 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.

16.10. Co-mingling Waste. The system in which all paper, metals, etc. are mixed into a single collection truck.

16.11. Source Separation. The different types of solid waste at the location where they are generated.

17.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Any Contractor provided publications are to be procured and maintained at Contractor’s expense.

PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION

ANSI A300 Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations including referenced Combined Federal Regulations (Utility Pruning and Emergency Service Restoration)

ANSI Z60.1 American Standards for Nursery Stock

ANSI Z87.1-1989 Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection

ANSI Z133.1 Safety Requirements for Tree Care Operations

AR 11-27 Army Energy Program

AR 190-5 Motor Vehicles Traffic Supervision

AR 200-1 Environmental Protection And Enhancement

AR 385-10 Army Safety Program

AR 420-90 Fire Emergency Services

CFR Title 29, Part 1910 General Industry's OSHA

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