Sludge Removal

1 CUI CUI STATEMENT OF WORK DISPOSAL OF LIQUID SLUDGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 3 Apr 2026 1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK 1.1 Contractor must be fully accredited to remove sludge in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, material and transportation required to remove treated sludge from the wastewater treatment plant. Sludge removal shall be required up to four times per year, disposing an estimated total of 600,000 gallons of anaerobically digested liquid sludge. The amount of 600,000 gallons of liquid sludge is only an estimate. The actual amount available for removal could be significantly less or more. Liquid sludge shall be removed from both or either of two digesters located at the Scott AFB Wastewater Treatment Plant. Disposal methods must be land application, and the contractor must conform to all federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and IEPA rules and regulations including 40 CFR 503 and Land Application of Sewage Sludge Permit 2024-SC- 71699 (ATCH 6). Contractor is responsible for securing the plot of land utilized for the land application process. 1.2 The Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman, Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge (NCOIC), or the Infrastructure Superintendent is authorized to place orders for sludge removal. The contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days of request to remove sludge. During the removal process, the contractor shall re-circulate the sludge in the digesters. If water is required to thin the sludge for ease of removal, the amount of water used shall be deducted from the total amount of liquid removed. The Government shall not be billed for the amount of water added to the liquid sludge. The contractor shall only bill for actual liquid sludge removed. 1.3 Contractor shall furnish all sludge disposal/application documentation to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman, NCOIC, or Infrastructure Superintendent not later than 20 days from removal. 2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES The Contractor may have use of Government electrical and water supplies that, in nearly all cases, are available at each site. If the Contractor needs additional utilities, special connectors, etc., the Contractor will need to provide and install these at their own expense. 3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT There is no Government furnished equipment provided for this SOW. The Contractor is responsible for all tools, training, supplies, materials, labor, vehicles, etc. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONTROLS -- 1 of 6 -- 2 CUI CUI 4.1 Environment Management System (EMS) Policy. Scott Air Force Base (AFB) is committed to excellence in all aspects of environmental stewardship activities using the Air Force Environmental Management System (EMS). This commitment and use of EMS applies to all activities, products and services associated with Scott AFB partner units and Contractors. 4.2 Contractor’s personnel shall work under this contract in a manner that is consistent with Scott AFB EMS and conforms to all applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies. Upon awarding of the contract, the Contractor shall review the Scott AFB, EMS Environmental Policy Letter. 4.3 Waste Management. 4.3.1 The Contractor is responsible for the analysis, characterization and proper handling of waste generated by their operation. If hazardous wastes are generated, the Contractor shall properly contain the waste and it will be Government’s responsibility to properly dispose. The Contractor shall anticipate 375 CES/CEI audits to ensure their hazardous waste program is compliant with requirements. 4.3.2 Under no circumstances shall the Contractor remove any waste from Scott Air Force Base without ensuring complete and full compliance with all applicable existing environmental laws and regulations. A.II shipments must be prepared in accordance with Department of Transportation Regulations (40 CFR 172). 4.4 The Contractor shall notify 375 CES/CEI of all chemical materials brought on base, to include quantity and the Safety Data Sheets. 4.5 Notification of Environmental Spills. 4.5.1 If the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substance that contacts or has the potential to contact water, soil or any drain (sanitary or storm) the Contractor shall call 911 (256- 4911 utilizing telephone on base) then the CO immediately. The Contractor shall be liable for reimbursement of containment and environmental clean-up of the spill or release of such substance. 4.5.2 Spill Response. The Contractor shall be responsible for the clean-up and disposal of all spilled materials. This includes all materials used to contain and absorb the spill. Spilled material must be cleaned-up promptly and reported to the CO. If any amount of spilled material contacts or has the potential to contact water, soil or any drain (sanitary or storm), the Contractor shall call 911 (256-4911 if utilizing telephone on base) immediately. Spills of HAZMAT or hazardous waste shall be managed in accordance with the current 375 CES Wing Integrated Contingency Plan for Oil and Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Response for Scott AFB. Disposal of wastes generated from spill clean-up shall be the Contractor's responsibility. The Contractor shall be liable for reimbursement of containment and environmental clean-up of the spills. 4.5.3 Training. The Contractor is responsible to train their employees regarding Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling. The Contractor is also required to have and maintain Safety -- 2 of 6 -- 3 CUI CUI Data Sheets for all materials used by the Contractor in accordance with but not and/or regulations limited to federal and state laws. 4.6 Fire Safety. The Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the Scott AFB Fire Department building 460, (256-5130) prior to welding, burning or cutting operations each day they anticipate performing this type of work. A.II welding and burning operations necessary for the completion …