NWP Hazardous Waste Transportation and Disposal

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the characterization, transportation, treatment, and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste generated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) civil works projects and facilities within the Portland District. The goal is to ensure environmentally responsible waste management in compliance with federal and state regulations.

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform hazardous waste transportation, treatment, and disposal services. This includes:

• Transportation of waste samples to authorized laboratories for characterization.

• Waste characterization and profiling services.

• Transportation of hazardous waste to permitted treatment and disposal facilities.

• Drum replacement and/or over-packing.

• Waste treatment and disposal, prioritizing recycling, reuse, energy recovery, treatment, and landfilling.

• Preparation of all necessary documentation for sampling, shipping, and disposal.

• The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base year and four option years.

• Performance will be evaluated based on a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) table, with a minimum acceptable quality level (AQL) of zero deficiencies permitted for most objectives.

• Surveillance will include 100% inspection and periodic inspections.

• Penalties will be assessed for late waste characterization.

• The contract has a base year plus four option years.

• Services will be performed at various USACE facilities in Oregon, including Bonneville Lock and Dam, The Dalles Lock and Dam, John Day Lock and Dam, Willamette Valley Projects, Rogue River Basin Project, and U.S. Government Moorings and Terminal 2.

• Work hours are typically 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays.

• The contractor must own or operate permitted facilities for managing, treating, and/or disposing of hazardous and used oil waste streams.

• All facilities used must be pre-approved.

• Field service technicians must be HAZWOPER trained, with a HAZWOPER-trained supervisor on-site.

• Transportation vehicles must meet DOT regulations, and drivers must be trained and licensed.

• The contractor must maintain specific health and safety plans, including a General Health and Safety Plan, a Safety and Health Plan for RCRA Operations, a Hazard Communication Plan, and a Department of Transportation Security Plan.

• A 24/7 emergency spill response capability is required.

• Minimum insurance coverage includes $2,000,000 for Business Automobile Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Pollution Liability.

• The contractor must have no unresolved Notices of Noncompliance, Violation, or Enforcement Actions.

• An Environmental Manager with specific qualifications and experience must be employed.

• Contractor manpower data must be reported to the System for Award Management (SAM).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed-price, non-personal, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for hazardous waste transportation, treatment, and disposal services. The services are in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP), Operations Division (OD). The service locations include Bonneville, The Dalles, Willamette Valley, Rogue River, The U.S. Moorings, and The John Day Projects.

• Provide all materials, parts, labor, and transportation necessary to perform hazardous waste transportation, treatment, and disposal services as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Covers both hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

• Overall capacity shall not exceed five-year period of performance or $499K cumulative of all task orders, whichever comes first.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), IDIQ, SATOC.

• Period of Performance: 6 March 2026 through 5 March 2031.

• Contract Value: Minimum $2,500.00, Maximum $499,430.00.

• Task Order Value: Minimum $2,500.00, Maximum $30,000.00.

• Quotes are due by 19 February 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific.

• Submission Method: Electronically emailed to joshua.d.mahon@usace.army.mil as a PDF file. Facsimile responses are not accepted.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering the following factors:

  1. Factor 1 - Recent Relevant Experience (Acceptable/Unacceptable)
  2. Factor 2 - Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable)
  3. Factor 3 - Price (Lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable offers).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.

• Competed as unrestricted FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

• NAICS Code: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal.

• Small Business Size Standard: $47 million.

• The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions.

• Attachments include: Binding Price Schedule, Offeror Experience Form, Past Performance Questionnaire Form, QASP Hazardous Waste Services, Performance Work Statement, and SCA Wage Determination.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act." It provides wage and fringe benefit rates for various occupations applicable to federal contracts. The document specifies rates for different regions within the continental U.S. and Hawaii.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal service contracts. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must consult this determination to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with labor laws when preparing their proposals. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: Specific hourly rates for listed occupations (e.g., Heavy Equipment Operator, Environmental Technician, Truckdriver) vary by region.
• Fringe Benefits: Standard fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid holidays, are detailed.
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage) and their applicability to federal contracts are included.
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for uniform provision and maintenance reimbursement are outlined.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for requesting additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination are described.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) form, intended for use in evaluating contractor past performance. It is to be completed by the client (customer) for a specific project.

• Contractor Information: Firm name, address, contact details, CAGE code, DUNS number.
• Work Performed: Details on whether the contractor was a prime, subcontractor, or joint venture, and the percentage of work performed.
• Contract Information: Contract number, type, title, location, award and completion dates, and original and final contract prices.
• Project Description: A brief description of the project and its relevance to the current submission.
• Client Information: Client name, title, contact details, and their role in the project.
• Performance Ratings: The client rates the contractor's performance across various categories including Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General aspects. Ratings are on a scale from Exceptional (E) to Unsatisfactory (U), with an option for Not Applicable (N).
• Remarks: Space for additional comments, strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or financial indications.

Offerors are required to submit a completed CPARS evaluation if available. If a CPARS evaluation is not available, offerors should use this PPQ form. The offeror or its team members should submit this form to their client for completion. Completed PPQs should be submitted with the proposal. If a completed PPQ cannot be obtained before the proposal closing date, the offeror should submit the first page of the PPQ and follow up with clients to ensure timely submission. Offerors should not incorporate previously submitted PPQs or CPARS by reference, but the government may use previously submitted information for evaluation.

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

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Hazardous Waste Transportation, Treatment, and Disposal Services. Its purpose is to detail the procedures and guidelines the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, will use to monitor contractor performance and ensure required standards and service levels are met.

The QASP focuses on assessing the outcomes of the contractor's performance, not the methods used. It covers:

• Aspects of contractor performance to be monitored.

• Methods for monitoring.

• Personnel responsible for monitoring.

• Procedures for documenting monitoring efforts and findings.

• Performance standards and quality levels are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Attachment 1 (Performance Requirements Summary).

• A rating scale of EXCEPTIONAL, SATISFACTORY, and UNSATISFACTORY will be used.

• Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) are structured to allow contractor flexibility while providing incentives against shortfalls. For critical activities like hazardous waste handling, 100% performance is generally expected.

• Specific AQLs include requirements for error-free waste manifests (e.g., 99.9% accuracy).

• The contract covers services within the Portland District.

• Specific contract period of performance is not detailed in this document.

• The contractor is responsible for its own Quality Control (QC) program to measure and maintain quality.

• The government will monitor performance and review contractor reports.

• Surveillance techniques include Random Monitoring, 100% Inspection, Periodic Inspection, and Customer Complaint investigations.

• Penalties may be assessed for late submission of waste characterization results and other performance shortfalls, including corrective action plans, price reductions, government performance, cure notices, or termination.

• Attachments include a Performance Requirements Summary, Quality Assurance Monitoring Form, and a Quality Assurance Monitoring Checklist.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Offeror's Recent Relevant Experience Form, identified by W9127N26QA027. It is designed to collect detailed information about an offeror's past projects to assess their relevant experience for a potential contract.

• Name of Offeror
• Project Title
• Contract Number
• Geographic Location
• Contract Award Amount (U.S. Dollar)
• Final Contract Amount (U.S. Dollar)
• Contract Completion Date
• Contract Duration (Period of Performance) (with a note to provide % currently complete if not fully completed)
• Description of the Project's Scope and Magnitude: Requires sufficient detail to demonstrate similarities with the proposed project and address evaluation criteria.
• Details of Offeror's Involvement in the Performance of the Project: Requires information on whether the firm acted as prime, subcontractor, or joint-venture, the percentage performed, and specific roles, responsibilities, and tasks accomplished that are similar to the solicitation requirement.

Bidders must complete this form to provide evidence of their relevant experience. The information submitted will be used to evaluate the offeror's qualifications and ability to successfully perform the requirements of the solicitation. Detailed descriptions of past projects, their scope, magnitude, and the offeror's specific involvement are crucial for demonstrating suitability and addressing evaluation criteria.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Binding_Price_Schedule.xlsx", appears to be a pricing sheet or a detailed breakdown of costs associated with various services and materials. It outlines specific line items for different categories of waste management, transportation, and related services over a five-year period.

• Period of Performance: The pricing schedule covers five years, from February 8, 2026, to February 7, 2031.
• Service Categories: Includes pricing for:
  • Transportation for Chemical Characterization Samples
  • Waste Characterization Laboratory and Profiling Services
  • Transportation for Treatment and Disposal
  • Drum Replacement and/or Over-packing
  • Waste Treatment and Disposal
  • Annual Waste Management Reports
• Line Items: Detailed descriptions of specific services and materials, such as "Characterization Transportation - Bonneville Project," "Used Oil: Oil-water Mixtures, Oil-based Grease," "Drum Replacement 55 Gallon Steel Open Head," and "Fluorescent Lamps (Recyclable, Universal)."
• Quantities and Units: Specifies the quantity and unit of measure for each item (e.g., Each, Drum, Pail, Pound, Foot).
• Pricing: The "AMOUNT" and "TOTAL" columns for each year are currently populated with "0.0", indicating that specific pricing is to be filled in or has not yet been determined.
• Locations: A separate sheet lists the relevant project locations, including Bonneville Lock and Dam, John Day Lock and Dam, The Dalles Lock and Dam, Rogue River Projects, US Moorings, and Willamette Valley Projects.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the potential costs associated with the services required under the opportunity. Bidders will need to use this schedule to input their proposed pricing for each line item over the contract's period of performance. The detailed breakdown helps in assessing the scope and financial commitment required for each service category.