A2_PWS_for_Integrated_Waste_Management_(FBO).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR OSAN AB

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL:

This is a non-personal services contract to provide services necessary to perform integrated waste management by collecting, segregating, removing, recycling and disposing all waste from Osan AB. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform integrated waste management by collecting, segregating, removing, recycling and disposing all waste from Osan AB, Republic of Korea (ROK). The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all laws and regulations of ROK, and federal regulations, international agreements, Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), USFK Reg 201-1 Environmental Governing Standards (EGS) and the Integrated Municipal Waste Management Plan (IMWMPP) or, in their absence, the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD).

1.2. Background: There are approximately 278 each dumpsters for municipal waste and 188 each for recyclables pick-up points be completely cleaned for Osan AB. Notification will be provided to the Contractor in a timely manner, if allowable, when such increases or decreases occur. The Contractor shall perform to the terms and conditions of this contract to complete collecting, segregating, removing, recycling and disposing provided.

1.3. Objectives: The Government is committed to provide a safe and timely removal of trash from the Base. A large volume of trash is generated on a daily basis, 365 days a year. The timely removal of this trash is critical to maintaining proper Life, Health and Safety standards for the Militaries, Militaries’ families, employees and visitors. This will allow units to maintain their operation temp morale, and quality of life.

1.4. Scope: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation, and any other necessary resources to perform integrated waste management by collecting, segregating, removing, recycling and disposing all waste. Estimated workload factors are in Technical Exhibit 2 and collection sites are in Technical Exhibit 3.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 11 months and four (4) one year option periods. The Period of Performance reads as shown below:

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control Program (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor shall submit a QCP that addresses the various elements of the Performance Requirements Summary table (PRS). The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor is required to submit a Quality Control Program within 30 calendar days after the contract award date (Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) #1). An updated copy of the Contractor’s plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR as changes occur. The contractor shall use the format below to measure each line item in the PRS table. For any changes to the original QC plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.1.1. The contractor’s QCP shall contain, as a minimum, the following items:

a. A description of the inspection system to cover all services. Description shall include specifies as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequently of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspector(s).

b. A description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed.

c. A description of how the records shall be kept. Records must document all inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance: The government will 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).

1.6.3. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall perform services even on holidays with some exceptions of 1 January, the day of Lunar New Year and the next day, the day of Chu-Sok and the next day, and 25 December.

ROK legal holidays

(1) 1 January (New Year)

(2) Lunar New Year (31 December, 1 and 2 January on the Lunar Calendar)

(3) 1 March (Independence Movement Day)

(4) 1 May (Labor Day)

(5) 5 May (Children's Day)

(6) Buddha's Birthday (8 April on the Lunar Calendar)

(7) 6 June (Memorial Day)

(8) 15 August (Liberation Day)

(9) Chu-Suk (14, 15, and 16 August on the Lunar Calendar)

(10) 3 October (National Foundation Day)

(11) 9 October (Hangul Proclamation Day)

(12) 25 December (Christmas Day)

U.S. Government legal holidays

(1) 1 January (New Year's Day)

(2) 3rd Monday, January (Dr. King’s Birthday)

(3) 3rd Monday, February (President's Day)

(4) Last Monday, May (Memorial Day)

(5) 4 July (Independence Day)

(6) 1st Monday, September (Labor Day)

(7) 2nd Monday, October (Columbus Day)

(8) 11 November (Veterans' Day)

(9) 4th Thursday, November (Thanksgiving Day)

(10) 25 December (Christmas Day)

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0600 to 1730, Monday through Saturday including US and Korean legal holidays except 1 January, the day of Lunar New Year and next day, the day of Chu-Sok and the next day, and 25 December during the contract period. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be at Osan AB.

1.6.6. Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) inclusive of Requirement CLINs type contract.

1.6.7. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering Osan Air Base shall abide by all security regulations imposed by the local installation commander at all times and shall be subject to security checks. Contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering the confines of above installations, while on, and upon leaving the confines of Osan Air Base.

1.6.7.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.8. Special Qualification

1.6.8.1. Prior Experience of Prime Contractor: The prime contractor shall have at least three (3) years of experience within last six (6) years in performing waste management service.

1.6.8.2. Licenses.

1.6.8.2.1. The prime contractor shall possess current and valid certifications of permission for Plant Household Waste Pickup Transportation (사업장생활계폐기물을 포함하는 폐기물수집운반업 허가증) and Waste Synthesis Recycling (폐기물 종합재활용업 허가증) issued by the ROK Government.

1.6.8.2.3. The contractor shall provide all copies of current licenses annually to the COR. The contractor shall notify to the COR immediately of any change relating to the status of the licenses. The contractor shall be responsible to be in compliance with all ROK and Pyeongtaek City Environmental Sanitary Department rules and regulations for each license throughout the contract period.

1.6.8.3. The contractor shall register in www.allbaro.or.kr (올바로) to perform requirement by ROK Environmental Law (폐기물관리법 제18조 제3항) within 10 days after the contract starts.

1.6.8.4. Contractor Staffing Plan and Equipment Plan

1.6.8.4.1. Staffing Plan: The contractor shall have a staffing plan for the Integrated Waste Management Contract according to the work scope described. It shall be shown the number of personnel with their functions in every necessary field to include management. Additionally, the Plan shall depict the changes that are planned in the option years as the requirements are expected to have significant changes. Contractor’s employees shall be skilled, trained and qualified personnel in picking up, segregating and disposing of trash and garbage as required under this contract.

1.6.8.4.2. Equipment plan: The contractor shall have an equipment plan for the Trash Removal Service Contract according to the PWS. The Contractor shall possess all dumpsters, vehicles and equipment or has an ability to secure required equipment in time for full performance.

1.6.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate appointment letter from the Contracting Officer with his/her responsibilities.

1.6.11. Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government.

1.6.11.1. Contract Manager (CM): The Contractor shall provide a CM who shall be responsible for the performance of this work. The CM shall have full responsibility to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract. The CM shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The Contractor shall establish and maintain an office through which the contract manager or alternate(s) can be contacted during work hours. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours to meet on the installation within two (2) hours with the government personnel designated by the COR to discuss problem areas. The Contractor shall also provide to the COR the names and phone/pager numbers of Contractor POCs for after business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This information will be kept updated by the Contractor whenever personnel changes occur. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The names of the contract manager and alternate(s) shall be provided to the KO in writing prior to the beginning of the first performance period.

1.6.11.1.1. The CM shall have at least two (2) years of experience as a CM within the last six (6) years in Removal and Disposal Services of Trash, Garbage and Bulk items.

1.6.11.1.2. Escort Privileges: The CM shall be the only three (3) persons and one (1) vehicle authorized escort privileges. This privilege is only for employees working on this contract or those providing supporting roles under emergency conditions and only during hours stated under this contract for collection, segregation and disposal of trash and garbage. It is the escort’s responsibility to ensure he/she maintains full control of all individuals at all times.

1.6.12. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

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

1.6.14. Phase In /Phase Out Period:

1.6.14.1. Phase-In: Phase-in is a one-time performance that allows the new Contractor to work with the incumbent Contractor to take over operations. The period between contract award date and contract start date, or the 30 days prior to the contract start date, will constitute the phase-in period, whichever is shorter. During the phase-in period, the new Contractor shall prepare to assume full responsibility for all areas of operation IAW the terms and conditions of this contract. The new Contractor shall take all actions necessary for a smooth transition of the contracted operations. The Government will make all facilities and equipment accessible to the new Contractor during the phase-in period. During this time, the new Contractor's management personnel shall be permitted to observe any on-going operations, as coordinated by the COR.

1.6.14.1. Phase Out/Transition. The incumbent Contractor shall provide supervision, control, personnel, resources, and work task responsibility for all functions described in this PWS during the transition period. If the same Contractor is awarded the new contract, Contracting Officer (KO) will determine the phase-out/transition/phase-in requirements.

1.6.15. Environmental Controls.

1.6.15.1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable Interstate, Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection. In the event environmental laws or regulations change during the term of this contract, the contractor is required to comply as such laws come into effect. If there is an increase or decrease in cost as a result of the change, the contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer pursuant to notice requirements and negotiate a modification to the contract.

1.6.15.2. Notification of Environmental Spills. If the contractor spills or releases any substance contained in 40 CFR 302 into the environment, the contractor or its agent shall immediately report the incident to COR. The liability for the spill or release of such substances rests solely with the contractor and its agent.

1.6.15.3. Include a clause in all subcontracts to require subcontractors to comply with the safety provisions of this contract as applicable.

1.6.15.4. No Smoking Policy. Smoking is prohibited within any Air Force facility. Furthermore smoking is only authorized in designated tobacco use areas. Tobacco base policy will be provided to the Contractor by COR.

1.6.16. Safety

1.6.16.1. General. The Contractor shall perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Act and applicable Korean Laws and Regulations. At a minimum, Contractor’s personnel and equipment shall comply with applicable Korean Laws and regulations. The Contractor shall ensure that its agents, employees perform in a safe manner. Handling and personnel protective equipment shall be provided by the Contractor and must be appropriate to ensure safe handling of these mixtures.

1.6.16.2. Equipment. All Contractor equipment shall be subject to function and safety inspections by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Equipment considered not SAFE or functional shall be removed from the job site. The Contractor shall take all safety measures.

1.6.16.3. The Contractor shall insure that safety precautions are taken during the performance of this contract to protect the lives of contractor personnel, the property of the U.S. Government, the Republic of Korea, as well as the private individuals and firms who may be exposed to or endangered by the contractor’s actions to maintain minimal accidents/incident, zero loss of life and minimal damage to property. The Contractor shall provide a written safety plan with policies, procedures and safety checklist within ten (10) days after contract award (CDRL#2). The safety plan shall be confirmed by the COR then accepted by the KO within five (5) working days. The safety program shall comply with the Korean Occupational Safety and Health Act (KOSHA). The Contractor agrees to comply with its written program for the life of the contract. Any changes or modification to its safety program will be coordinated and reviewed by the COR, or his/her duly authorized representative.

1.6.16.4. Safety Training. The Contractor shall provide quarterly safety awareness training to its employees. Additionally, select employees shall attend advanced safety training courses including courses on KOSHA Safety Requirements and Working along Safety Procedures.

1.6.16.5. Accident investigations, reports, and logs. The safety plan shall include a copy of the contractor’s accident investigation reporting format, and logs. Report all accidents as soon as possible but not more than four (4) hours of accident occurrence to the KO and the COR. The contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the KO and the COR in the accident investigation reporting format as soon as possible but no later than five (5) working days following the accident. Implement corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible. The accident investigation reporting format shall include at a minimum:

(1) Contract number and contract name/description.

(2) Name of contractor

(3) Date/time of accident

(4) Date report was completed

(5) Detail description of events that lead to the accident

(6) Root cause of accident

(7) Contributing factors

(8) Corrective action(s) to prevent recurrence

1.6.16.6. The following requires immediate accident notification and written accident report:

(1) A fatality (within one hour);

(2) A permanent total or permanent partial disability (within two hours);

(3) The hospitalization of three or more people resulting from a single occurrence (within four hours);

(4) Property damage (within eight hours)

1.6.17. Contractor Personnel.

1.6.17.1. Contractor Employees: the contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the KO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational mission of the installation and its population.

1.6.17.2. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges, which contain the company name and employee name in English.

1.6.17.3. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Army, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DOD 5500-7-R Joint Ethics Regulation.

1.6.17.4. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor’s ability to perform; however, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

1.6.17.5. Base Passes: Upon notice of award the Contractor shall obtain all the passes and necessary vehicle permits required for entry by authorized Contractor personnel in accordance with base policy, point of contact information for this action will be provided up on contract award.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. CUSTOMER. Those personnel within a facility that receives services reflected in this PWS.

2.1.5. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.7. EXPENDABLE MATERIALS. Items that are not supplied by the Government as part of the Government-Furnished Property and Services. Such items may include soap, disinfectors, screws, nuts, bolts, washers, electrical tape, lubrication, etc.

2.1.8. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.9. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT: The point that divides acceptable and unacceptable performance according to the performance requirement summary and the Inspection of Services Clause. It is the number of defectives or maximum percent defective in the lot that is deemed acceptable.

2.1.10. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY. A listing of the service outputs under the contract that are to be evaluated by the COR on a regular basis, the surveillance methods to be used for these outputs, and the performance requirement of the listed outputs.

2.1.11. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.12. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.13. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.14. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.15. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have private of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.16. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.17. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Recycling Center. The Government will provide a recycling center (Bldg. 131 and 10,000 SF) for the contractor’s daily use for the centralized collection and segregation of all trash and recyclables. Municipal Waste shall not be left in the facility. All trace and Recyclables will be weighed by commodity before exiting the base. Contractor shall provide necessary equipment for the efficient operation of the facility as indicated in Section 1.6.8.4.2.

3.2. Equipment. The Government will provide metallic 800-gallon waste and recycling dumpsters and plastic 200-gallon trash and recycling containers. (See Technical Exhibit 3, Table 6) There are also roll-offs, built-in trash shacks, food waste containers and a variety of smaller bins and cans. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to repair and or replace any Government Equipment and Property damaged by the contractor or the contractor’s employees. The government also provides cardboard bailers at three AAFES commercial locations.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract except as reflected in paragraph 3 above.

4.2. Temporary Trash Holding Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary trash holding storage (minimum 3,500 SF) which is licensed and registered by the ROK Government (시에서 승인한 폐기물 수집, 운반업자의 임시 보관장소) within 20 KM from Osan AB. Temporary trash holding storage shall be set up to accept trash at minimum 250 ton per 5 days (50 ton per day) in accordance with ROK Environmental Law. In the event that the contractors disposal facilities are unable to accept incoming MW, this area is needed to ensure there is no disruption of service to the installation.

4.3. Transportation and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all transportation, miscellaneous equipment, and other necessary resources in the performance of this contract.

4.4. Government Requirements: The Contractor shall accomplish this contract in an environmentally acceptable manner for removal and disposal of all trash and garbage collected from Osan AB.

4.5. Life Support or Sustainment: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary life support for Contractor personnel executing the requirements of this PWS.

4.6. Secret Facility Clearance: N/A

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Collection Requirement.

5.1.1. Integrated Waste (CLIN X001). The contractor shall empty collection containers on base based on the type of waste and disposal; recyclables, food wastes, salvage food, and Municipal Waste (MW). The contractor shall collect recyclables, food waste, salvage food, and MW on their collection routes. MW and recyclables can be collected on the same route, but MW and recyclables must be sorted and segregated at the base recycling facility (Bldg. 131).

The contractor shall establish initial vehicle routes and collection schedules upon contract award. The contractor shall submit the initial schedules to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within seven (7) calendar days prior to start of contract performance. (CDRL#4). The contractor may propose adjustments to the schedule at any time, but as a minimum the COR, Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP), and contractor shall monitor full capacities during the first 30 days of performance and during one other period to be agreed upon during the same performance period. No changes are allowed to the schedule or haul route without COR coordination.

The contractor shall empty, collect, and dispose of all waste and replace liners in government furnished containers located at high pedestrian traffic locations before their capacity is exceeded, but at a minimum of once per day. (See Technical Exhibit 3 for exact locations). These receptacles are mostly located at or near the Ball Field, Playgrounds, Bus Stops, BX/Commissary common areas, and the sidewalk on Songtan Blvd. Estimated trash volume varies by location.

The contractor shall segregate and separate, at the base recycling center, each type of waste based on the type of disposal (recyclables, food wastes, solid waste) from materials collected in trash dumpsters. Specifically the contractor shall remove and segregate all recyclable materials from the MW in the base recycling facility.

COR will conduct random inspections to ensure that segregation is occurring to satisfactory level. When the contractor completes service at a location there shall be no litter, waste, and recyclable material on the ground within a 5 foot radius of the container and the container’s lid shall be closed and the doors shall shut and secured. All items less than six (6) feet in length within the 5 foot radius shall be removed. Items left in this area in excess of these dimensions shall be reported to the COR to notify the facility manager for proper disposal at the base recycling center. See the Technical Exhibit 3 for pickup frequency. The contractor shall be responsible for separating the various types of recyclable materials and MW. (See paragraph 5.2.)

5.1.1.1. Food Waste. The contractor shall empty containers used to dispose of food waste daily. Food Waste container locations and pickup days are identified in Table 3 of Technical Exhibit 3. The food waste collection vehicle shall meet the criteria in the USFK Reg 201-1 Section 7-3, s, including the implementation of a sealed container to prevent offensive odor or leak of wastewater. Also, the vehicles shall be washed or sterilized as needed to retard the harborage, feeding and breeding of vectors.

5.1.1.2. Recyclables. Recycling containers shall be placed at designated locations according to Table 2 of Technical Exhibit 3. Recyclable pickup shall be accomplished three days per week. See paragraph 5.2 for further information on recyclable materials. Items deposited in the recycling dumpsters at collection points may be collected on the same route as waste in MW containers as deemed appropriate but must be separated at the base recycling facility. Recyclables must be completely separated from MW and sorted by type before departing the base in accordance with paragraph 5.1.1. Under no circumstances will MW be sorted off of the installation.

5.1.2. Military Family Housing (MFH)

5.1.2.1. Municipal Waste and Recyclables (CLIN X002). MW and recycling containers will be placed inside building trash rooms or near the building. MW pickup shall be accomplished six days per week and recyclables pickup shall be accomplished three days per week. Large items, too large to fit in the trash chutes but less than six (6) feet in length, shall be placed adjacent to MW locations by MFH residents and the contractor shall remove and dispose them as part of the regular pickup schedule (See Table 1 of Technical Exhibit 3).

5.1.2.2. Bulk Item Pickup (CLIN X003). Bulk item pickups are designated for waste items in excess of six feet in length. Such bulk items may consist of furniture, mattress, consumer electronics, box spring and appliances that do not contain Ozone Depleting Substances. Bulk Item pickup shall be accomplished two times per month. Pickup schedule will be coordinated with Housing Office. One bulk item pickup is defined as service to all four pickup locations upon request of the COR.

5.1.3. As Ordered Requirements.

5.1.3.1. Unscheduled Pickup for Special Events (CLIN X005). Unscheduled pickups for special events are defined as collections requested at locations other than on the designated route. For unscheduled pickups for special events, the contractor shall respond within one (1) business day after receipt of Task Order issued by the Contracting Officer. For special events, the contractor shall provide contractor-owned or reposition government-owned municipal waste containers, with the coordination and approval from the COR, which are at least 20 cubic meters in capacity. These containers shall be placed in locations for a length of time designated by the COR. The COR shall notify the contractor verbally or in writing at least ten (10) days in advance of the special event date. One (1) pickup will be classified as one (1) full truck load or the contents of a 20 cubic-meter trash receptacle, whichever is greater. The contractor shall properly segregate or recycle of all unscheduled pickups for special events in the base recycling facility. No work shall be performed without a written Task Order by the Contracting Officer.

5.1.3.2. Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) (CLIN X006). This category of waste and debris includes concrete masonry units, asphalt, fiberglass insulation, carpeting, furniture, concrete, gypsum boards, roofing material, and other items which are allowed to be dumped at authorized landfills or disposal facilities. This construction and demolition debris is result of in-house work by Government. When receipt of Task Order, the contractor shall provide roll-off containers which are at least 20 cubic meters in capacity for collection of C&D. The contractor shall place containers at the designated site within one (1) business day of notification by the COR. The contractor shall also pick up C&D in the Government provided roll-off containers upon issued Task Order by KO. Locations of the roll-off containers are in the Table 1 of Technical Exhibit 3. One (1) pickup will be classified as one (1) full truck load or the contents of a 20 cubic-meter trash receptacle, whichever is greater. The contractor shall properly segregate or recycle of all C&D in the base recycling facility. The contractor shall provide the COR the weight tickets for the empty and filled roll-offs to calculate the weight of C&D removed for government reporting purposes.

5.1.3.3. Ash Collection (CLIN X007). The contractor shall collect and dispose of Ash when receipt of Task Order. Ash Collection is reserved for a catastrophic loss of a structure in the event of a fire or war-time activities. Ash Collection does not include Barbecue pits.

5.1.3.4. Mattress Pickup, Dismantlement, and Disposal (CLIN X009). The Contractor shall be responsible for Pickup/Dismantlement/Recycling/Disposal of mattress (twin and full size) including box spring within two (2) business days of notification by the COR. The contractor shall dismantle mattress including box spring at base recycling center. All recyclable materials from mattress shall be treated in accordance with Para 5.2. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PROCESSING.

5.1.4. Inclement Weather Schedule. The contractor shall collect MW and recyclable material during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the COR will notify contractor of updated road conditions around Osan AB. When exceptions are granted all missed collections shall be performed within 24 hours after the severe weather has terminated. In the event missed collections cannot be accomplished within 24 hours, the contractor shall submit a revised schedule to the COR. Rescheduling to perform missed collections shall not be a basis for a claim by the contractor for additional compensation or permission to defer other regularly scheduled collection. At the Government’s discretion, payment may be withheld for nonperformance or late performance.

5.1.5. Route Parameters. The contractor shall submit a route schedule within 7 days of contract award detailing the route and approximate pickup times for each location. The contractor shall enter and exit the base through the Morin Gate. The contractor shall submit a monthly route/work schedule to the COR for review and approval within five (5) calendar days prior to the start of the month in which the work is to be performed. Once approved, the contractor shall utilize that route and schedule unless modifications are submitted in writing to the COR for approval. Collection efforts shall be made between the hours of 0600-1730, Monday-Saturday. No hours shall be changed unless approved in writing by the COR. The Base Recycling Center may operate outside these hours as coordinated and approved by the COR for cleaning and sorting efforts only.

5.1.6. Points of Collection. Collection stations for waste and recyclable materials are shown in Table 1 and 2 of Technical Exhibit 3; collection stations for food waste and salvage food are shown in Table 3A and 3B of Technical Exhibit 3 and collection stations for public/common use MW and recycling receptacles are shown in Table 4 of Technical Exhibit 3. The contractor shall position bulk containers for customer ease in depositing bulk items at locations shown in Table 5 of Technical Exhibit 3. The contractor shall also position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, and other potential obstructions.

5.1.7. Cubic Yard Capacity. Proposed capacity of containers is indicated in Technical Exhibit 3, Tables 1 and 2. The contractor is encouraged to identify changes to the capacity of containers and pickup frequency to improve the overall efficiency of MW and recycling removal, and to submit these changes to the COR. No changes shall be made until the proposed change is coordinated with the COR.

5.1.8. Government-Approved Containers. The contractor shall use Government-approved containers, recycling bins or plastic bags for the collection of MW and recyclable materials in all areas. The containers will be provided by the government and maintained by the contractor. See the Technical Exhibit 3.

5.1.9. Maintaining Containers and Collection Area. The contractor shall return all MW and recycling containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright position with the lids and doors securely in place and closed. The contractor is responsible for cleaning up any spills, debris, etc., on the ground within ten (10) feet of the container while servicing a location. It is intended that the majority of waste will be placed in containers. The contractor shall collect debris placed at collection stations near the container. Any debris found in or next to the containers (i.e., recyclables, construction debris as defined in paragraph 5.1.3.2, furniture, tree branches, sacks, cartons, boxes, cans, tied bundles or other items less than 6 feet in length) the contractor shall segregate the items appropriately at the base recycling center. The contractor shall notify the COR of locations where debris is frequently placed outside of containers and not within prescribed MW standards so the COR may notify facility managers of the illegal dumping and request the transport to the recycling center. The contractor shall be responsible for keeping collection areas free of waste and debris.

5.1.10. Weighing of Vehicles. All vehicles used in the collection of MW, C&D, food waste, salvage food, and recyclable materials shall be weighed on certified vehicle scales beside building 635 and at the recycling yard, building 230 before departing the base unless use of a certified off base scale has been approved in writing by the COR. Special circumstances to include base exercise, or other conditions that would prevent the use of the on base scale the contractor will use an off-installation scale which is certified by the ROK, COR pre-approve all use of scales owned by the prime contractor. Incoming and outgoing vehicle weights shall be recorded on weight tickets provided by the operator at the weigh station. In the event that the off-installation scale is approved for use by the COR, the contractor, at the discretion of the COR, will randomly utilize both scales to ensure the consistency of the off-installation readings. Recyclables shall be weighed individually by commodity type on base prior to transporting them for sale. The contractor shall submit a monthly report (See paragraph 5.5) that includes weight tickets that reflect the disposed tonnage figures, date of disposal, and type of vehicle and cost of landfill tipping or disposal fees.

5.2. Recyclable Materials Processing.

The base operates a Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) to reduce the volume of non-hazardous waste generated. The contractor shall separate all recyclable materials from MW placed in MW and recycling containers collected at the base recycling center (See Paragraph 5.2.3). The contractor may collect the MW and Recyclable materials on the same route but shall segregate at the base recycling center prior to leaving the installation. All recyclable commodities must be removed from waste by contractor personnel to ensure the highest amounts of materials are available for sale. The contractor shall conduct sales of recyclable commodities with close correlation to the monthly market price indicated by Korea Environment Corporation (www.keco.or.kr). The contractor shall provide a detailed accounting of recyclable commodities sold (type /weight/price) to the QRP office along with the sale proceeds. The COR will makes a photo copy of each check and issues the DD 1131 to the contractor for validating the amounts for the month. The Contract Manager is responsible for taking the check and DD 1131 to the base comptrollers’ office for processing. The base comptrollers’ office data is 784-5869 from a DSN landline or 0505-784-5869 from a personal cellphone. Proceeds must be deposited in the QRP account not later than the 15th of the following month.

5.2.1. Materials. The following items shall be individually recycled: Industrial scrap metal (except de-milled brass), metal beverage containers, aluminum, copper, glass bottles (clear, brown, and green), office paper(including shredded paper), newspaper, cardboard, pressboard, and all types of plastic containers. Wood pallets shall be considered as a recyclable material if reusable, and the market allows for their sale. The contractor shall reuse or recycle wood pallets but will not be required to provide the funds for broken pallets. Wood pallets not acceptable for recycling or reuse must be disposed of in a method that diverts them from landfill, and must be approved by the COR. The contractor shall report the weight of wood pallets diverted from MW in the monthly report. The contractor may recycle materials not listed above with prior approval of the COR. All recyclable items shall be stored, shipped and disposed of IAW federal and ROK environmental regulations.

5.2.2. Operating Base Recycling Center (CLIN X004). The government will provide the contractor an area on base to conduct recycling operations. The purpose of this area is twofold: 1) to provide a location for users to deposit large recyclable items, construction debris, toner cartridges and large trash and recyclable items that would inhibit the proper use of the individual pickup points, etc.; 2) to provide the contractor with an area to separate recyclable material from nonrecyclable materials, and sort recyclables for sale. The contractor shall ensure that all material is properly segregated. Additionally, when utilized by the contractor to separate MW from recyclables, the contractor shall ensure that all MW is removed expeditiously from the facility. The facility will be maintained clean of any spills and waste nightly. At least weekly the contractor shall perform a thorough cleaning which will be inspected and approved by the COR to ensure to mitigate the harboring of pests and rodents. The contractor shall maintain this area and ensure that it is free of dirt, trash and debris at all times.

5.2.2.1. Contractor Responsibilities. The contractor shall separate and process all recyclables and prepare them for transport and sales. The contractor shall perform daily general maintenance such as cleaning and perform recommended routine maintenance on all government furnished equipment at the Base Recycling Center facility (Bldg131). Additionally, the contractor shall provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees and notify the COR of facility maintenance or repair requirements. Contractor-purchased equipment will be procured at the contractor's expense, owned by the contractor and may be removed upon contract termination. The contractor shall maintain a MW staging area off base to aid in the expeditious removal of MW from the base and the recycling center. This area must meet all applicable ROK regulations and hold proper operating licenses. All contractor equipment, vehicles and personnel operating on base will be identified as such with company logos and contact number or company uniforms.

5.2.3. Marketing. The contractor shall be responsible for the marketing or sale of recyclable materials, including transportation of recyclable commodities to the purchasers.

5.3. Disposal.

5.3.1. Off-Base Disposal (CLIN X010). The contractor shall transport and dispose of all municipal waste at a licensed disposal site. A copy of the disposal site’s operating permit, agreement letter between the contractor and the disposal site, with all certifications, and licenses, shall be provided seven (7) calendar days prior to contract start (CDRL#3). The contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of off-base disposal locations. Task Order will be issued for any types of disposal (i.e., Reclamation, Incineration, and Disintegration). The contractor shall be required to submit disposal tickets and receipts through www.allbaro.or.kr (올바로) indicating the disposal company’s name and official company seal with invoice. The contractor shall maintain all proper waste business management licenses issued by the ROK Government.

5.3.2. Disposal of Non-marketable Materials. Disposal of non-marketable materials from processing recyclable materials at an off-base facility shall be the responsibility of the contractor. This includes any recyclable material rejected for any reason. The contractor shall inform the agency what material was rejected and reason for rejection.

5.3.3. Apparent Serviceable Material. The contractor shall not dispose of any material, which has obvious value and appears to have been inadvertently placed near the collection point unless such material is designated as refuse. The contractor shall report all questionable items to the COR. Lost or found items will be reported to Security Forces immediately. The contractor can contact Security Forces by dialing 911 from personal phone or by dialing 784-5515 from a DSN line to reach customer service which will then in turn transfer to Security Forces.

5.4. Equipment Maintenance.

The contractor furnished containers or equipment shall match the current color scheme of the base and shall receive COR approval for variations. Additional re-painting must match the approved color scheme.

5.4.1. Trash, Recycling Dumpsters, and Pickup Trucks. The contractor shall maintain all government provided containers ensuring they are free of unpleasant odors, dirt, debris, and pests. All containers must remain in good, workable condition, with functional lids and doors that open and close. The contractor shall submit report to the COR for all containers require major repairs. Relocation of the government furnished dumpsters shall be performed within three (3) calendar days after receipt of Task Order (CLIN X008).