Gavins Point Project Refuse Collection and Removal

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for refuse collection and disposal services at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Gavins Point Project, near Yankton, South Dakota. The objective is to maintain health and sanitary conditions for the public and ensure the continued operation of project mission objectives.

• Provide refuse collection and disposal services for various areas including campgrounds, recreation areas, and operations areas.

• Supply contractor-owned refuse bins and ensure proper disposal of solid waste off Government property.

• Services are to be performed as a non-personal services contract, with the contractor being solely accountable to the government.

• The contract is performance-based, focusing on desired outcomes rather than specific methods.

• Place of Performance: USACE, Gavins Point Project, approximately four (4) miles west and one (1) mile south of Yankton, South Dakota.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (Date of Award through March 31, 2027) and four (4) 12-month Option Years (April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2031).

• Quality Control: Contractor must designate an employee responsible for quality and performance matters.

• Government Inspection: Government reserves the right to inspect all services.

• Acceptable Level of Performance (ALP): Defined as the maximum percent defective, number of defects per hundred units, or defects in a lot considered satisfactory on average.

• Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): Details contract requirements, component requirements, performance standards, and acceptable levels of performance.

  • PRS #1 (Dumpster Bins): Zero deviation from standard.
  • PRS #2 (Refuse Collection/Disposal): No more than three (3) deficiencies or verified customer complaints.

• Contractor Personnel: Must use own qualified employees; subcontracting requires written approval.

• Pre-Work Meeting: Required with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• Submittals: Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP), list of personnel with E-Verify authorization, proof of insurance, and disposal site authorization.

• Standards and Regulations: Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations, including specific USACE manuals and OSHA standards.

• Physical Security: Contractor responsible for safeguarding government property.

• Access and Security: Compliance with installation/facility access and security policies.

• Dumpster Bins: Up to thirty-five (35) bins, 1.5-2 cubic yards capacity, professionally maintained, secured, and properly signed (e.g., "NO HOUSEHOLD OR COMMERCIAL GARBAGE ALLOWED. NO FISH.").

• Equipment: Contractor must provide a properly licensed and insured vehicle for refuse collection.

• Permits, Licenses, and Insurance: Contractor must obtain and maintain all necessary permits and insurance.

• Signage: Specific signage required for dumpsters, including those at fish cleaning stations.

• Disposal: All refuse must be disposed of at an approved off-site location in accordance with all laws and regulations.

• Technical Exhibits: Numerous exhibits detail collection schedules, work areas, signage examples, and an invoice form.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule for offeror/contractor, Chris Burke, LLC dba Janssen's Garbage. It details the pricing for refuse collection and disposal services across multiple locations for the base offer and four option years.

• Base Offer: Covers services from the date of award through March 31, 2027. The total price for the base offer is $48,768.00.
• Option Year 1: Covers April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028. The total price is $48,768.00.
• Option Year 2: Covers April 1, 2028, through March 31, 2029. The total price is $48,768.00.
• Option Year 3: Covers April 1, 2029, through March 31, 2030. The total price is $48,768.00.
• Option Year 4: Covers April 1, 2030, through March 31, 2031. The total price is $48,768.00.
• Each year's pricing is broken down by specific service locations (e.g., Administration Building, Overlook Shelter, Powerhouse, various campgrounds and day-use areas, Maintenance Shop, Fish Cleaning Stations, and Sewage Lagoon) with associated quantities, unit prices, and total amounts.

This price schedule provides potential bidders with detailed cost information for refuse collection and disposal services. It outlines the expected pricing structure for the base period and potential option years, allowing bidders to understand the financial scope of the opportunity and prepare their own competitive pricing if applicable.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5361, Revision No. 29) for the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific geographic areas. This is an attachment to a government contract or solicitation, providing the legally mandated wage and benefit standards for covered service employees.

• Geographic Area: Nebraska Counties of Burt, Butler, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, Thurston, Wayne.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Electrician, Computer Programmer, Electrician, Maintenance Worker, Nurse, etc.) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits mentioned include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week).
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), with specific rates and conditions.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation (based on years of service) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Conformance Process: Details the process for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

Bidders must use this wage determination to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract work. It is crucial for accurately calculating labor costs in proposals to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act and federal regulations. Failure to adhere to these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "ABSTRACT OF OFFERORS," summarizes the offers received for Solicitation Number W9128F26QA019. It provides a comparison of offers from various vendors against the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and includes details on base and option item pricing.

• Vendors: Lists four vendors: Federal Government Contractors, CE Solution Plus Corp, Chris Burke LLC dba Janssen's Garbage, and Tier 1 Management LLC.
• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Details pricing for base and option items, including "GP Refuse Collection" for the base year and option years 1 through 4.
• Pricing Comparison: Shows each vendor's proposed price, the IGE, and the difference between them for each CLIN and total.
• Set-Aside Information: Indicates the set-aside status for each vendor's offer (e.g., Small Business, Small Business/SDVOSB).
• Delivery Terms: Specifies a 5-year or 60-month delivery term.
• Comparison to Apparent Awardee: Compares each offeror's price to the apparent awardee.
• Comparison to IGE: Provides a detailed comparison of each offeror's proposal against the IGE, including percentage differences and median differences.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand:

• How their offer compares to other submitted proposals and the government's estimate.
• The pricing structure for the base and option periods.
• The competitive landscape and potential awardee.
• The set-aside status of offers, which may impact eligibility or evaluation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for refuse collection services at the Gavins Point Project, located in Yankton, SD. The services are required for both operations areas and public recreation areas to maintain health and sanitary conditions.

• Refuse collection services on project lands.

• Services to be provided in both operations and public recreation areas.

• Performance to be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Contract Number: W9128F26PA028

• Solicitation Issue Date: 13 MAR 2026

• Offer Due Date: 25 MAR 2026, 02:00 PM

• Award/Effective Date: 06 APR 2026

• Total Award Amount (for Government Use Only): USD 48,768.00

• NAICS Code: 562111 (Waste Collection) with a size standard of USD 47,000,000.00.

• Contract type appears to be Firm Fixed Price.

• Method of Solicitation: Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Offerors are to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30.

• Submission of invoices to W9128F.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this section of the document.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• The document includes several attachments: Price Schedule, PWS, and Wage Determination.