Recycling Services

1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR RECYCLING SERVICES 26 May 2026 Fairchild AFB (FAFB), WA FA462026QA271 Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement 1 of 24 -- 1 of 24 -- 2 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall perform recycling collection, processing, marketing, transportation and delivery of recyclable materials and operation of an on-base Recycling Center at Fairchild AFB (FAFB), WA. Services shall be performed In Accordance With (IAW) federal, state, local laws and regulations, commercial standards, and this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor is, however, highly encouraged and expected to use innovative approaches to accomplish these requirements efficiently and effectively in a timely manner, at a reasonable cost, and in a way that fosters pride and ownership in the work performed. 1.1.1. SCOPE OF WORK 1.1.2. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall develop recycling collection routes and collection schedule for submission to the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to contract performance. The contractor is expected to complete 100 percent of the collection and processing of the recyclables each week pursuant to this PWS. A copy of the current recycle collection points is provided in Appendix A, as workload data; however, the contractor shall adjust this schedule to reflect real world workload changes maximizing performance. Route and schedule changes shall be forwarded to the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to implementation. Any changes to cost, scope, or schedule could require additional coordination with the CO. The contractor shall ensure containers are completely emptied on each collection day and prior to the container exceeding capacity. Additionally, the contractor shall notify the COR of any conditions that may interrupt the schedule, such as delays due to security measures, exercises, vehicle breakdowns, holidays, etc. Collections as a result of these delays shall be performed by the next workday. Any operational change affecting customers requires those customers to be notified by the contractor a minimum of two weeks prior to the change. 1.1.3. ADDITIONAL COLLECTIONS. Upon notification by the COR, the contractor shall provide additional recycling containers and collection for special events (Air Shows, Wing and squadron functions, BX and Class Six parking lot sales, etc.). The contractor will be required to place recycling containers in locations for the length of time designated by the CO or COR. 1.1.4. POINTS OF COLLECTION/RELOCATION. Collection locations for recyclable materials are shown in Appendix A. Changes in recycling collection locations shall be approved by the COR. The COR may instruct the contractor to relocate recycling containers, when required (up to five per month). The contractor shall perform these relocations within one business day after notification. 1.1.5. REFUSAL OF SERVICE. The contractor reserves the right to refuse collection services of Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) cages, bins, or bags reserved for recyclable materials that include more than 25 percent contamination from non-recyclable materials by container volume. The contractor reserves the right to refuse collection services of OCC cages that contain more than 25 percent of materials other than OCC. The contractor shall notify the COR on the same FA462026QA271 Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement 2 of 24 -- 2 of 24 -- 3 day of service if a container is rejected due to contamination. The COR will notify the Facility Manager/Customer of the contamination issue and request resolution. 1.1.6. CONTAINERS. The contractor shall accept and store Government provided recycling containers delivered to the Recycle Center, distribute containers, and provide the totals and locations in the monthly reports. The contractor shall also track and document the disposition of the workplace Bag-it System bags when discarded or otherwise disposed of, due to being unserviceable, and provide that data to the COR in the monthly reports to track re-order status. 1.1.7. MAINTAINING CONTAINERS AND COLLECTION AREAS. The contractor shall return recycling containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright position with the lids securely in place (closed). The contractor shall notify the COR of locations where debris is frequently placed outside of containers so the COR may notify facility managers. The contractor shall also notify the COR if it is discovered that a particular receptacle is being utilized for the wrong material. The contractor shall notify the COR on the same day of service, if a container is rejected due to contamination. 1.1.8. WEIGHING. Weights of all recycled materials, by type, shall be provided as required by the State of Washington's Solid Waste Management-Reduction and Recycling Act, Chapter 70.95 and Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-350, Solid Waste Handling Standards. For full semi-truck loads of a single type of material, the contractor shall ensure it is weighed on state-certified public scales/ weigh stations. Weights of individual bales/ containers of a single type of material will be obtained to ensure accurate accounting of materials recycled. A scale is available at the Recycling Center for accurate weights of recycled materials processed at the on- base Recycling Center. 1.1.9. TRANSPORTATION. Recyclable materials shall be collected and transported in a manner optimizing diversion and maximizing revenue. The vendor will ensure collected materials do not exit the vehicle (blow off) while being transported. The contractor is responsible for transportation costs and shall provide for the transportation and/or arrange for the transportation of all the recyclable materials both on base and to off-base recycling facilities/brokers/vendors. Contractor shall ensure requirements of Chapter 173-345, Recyclable Materials-Transporter and Facility Requirements of Washington Administrative Code are met. 2.0. RECYCL…