S205--Bridge - Solid Waste Collection Disposal

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary labor, material, tools, supplies, equipment, and supervision to perform the requirements of collecting, removing and disposing solid waste (non-hazardous materials), and recyclable materials at the facilities identified in the Statement of Work (SOW) for VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). The contractor shall provide sufficient number of storage containers and other equipment (e.g. pallets) for government use in storing of solid waste and recyclable materials prior to removal of existing containers by the contracting officer (CO). Removal to be accomplished from: VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). 1.1 Locations of pick-up: 1.1.1 VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) Mather- 10535 Hospital Way, Sacramento, CA 95655 1.1.2 VANCHCS-McClellan Outpatient Clinic- Dudley, Peacekeeper Way, McClellan, CA 95652 2. DISPOSAL AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall assume full responsibility for compliance with all Federal, State, County and City laws, rules and regulations governing collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials, in accordance with this statement of work: 3. The contractor shall be responsible for delivery of the containers and any necessary equipment at the start of the contract and as required (in the event quantities of waste materials increase) during the term of the contract, and as designated by the CO. The containers shall be fire-retardant and approved by the CO or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to placement at Government facility. Containers shall be delivered to and placed in the areas designated or directed by the COR. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of containers at accomplishment or termination of the contract. 4. The contractor shall maintain the furnished containers in a clean and sanitary condition at ALL times. Contractor owned metal compactor containers shall be steam-cleaned once a month prior to returning the container to VA medical facility after disposal. The area immediately surrounding the containers shall be maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Particular attention shall be paid to the prompt clean-up of oil and/or grease spills. Either generated from the vehicles(s) used to haul containers or because of containers leakage. The containers shall be kept in good repair: metal containers shall be painted when warranted (i.e. appearance of rust spots, stains excessive chipped areas, etc.). They shall be kept free of sharp edges and protrusions that could cause injury. Lids are to be maintained in operating condition. 5. If during the contract period, VA determines that the condition of any equipment supplies by the contractor constitutes a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of VA employees, patients, or the general community, the contractor shall, immediately upon receiving notice of such determination, by the CO or COR, remove the equipment from the VA installation and shall immediately replace it with equipment which is approve by the VA facility. 5.a.The VA may need unscheduled pull s or additional pulls. If the cost to do so is 10% more than the contract price VA will modify the contract to meet the needs. 5.b. The contractor shall repair, and or replace all inoperable or damaged equipment within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 30 days from receiving notification by the COR or CO.

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Material Processing and Handling Equipment.