SCRAP METAL AGREEMENT

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION, NEWPORT SCRAP METAL RECYCLING SALES AGREEMENT Sale of recyclable materials by the Recycling Program, Code 1023, located at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), RI SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM Solicitation Reference Number N6660426Q0491 STATEMENT OF WORK Background This is a sales agreement not a contract. The Solid Waste and Recycling Program is operated by the EMP2 Program in Code 1023. The Solid Waste and Recycling Program operates in accordance with the Solid Waste Disposal Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in order to increase diversion of Solid Waste to landfills by means of recycling. NUWCDIVNPT annual goal is to divert 50% of solid waste from landfills. Scrap Metal recycling is part of this initiative. Minimum requirements are identified in this document. This Statement of Work is for the sale of recyclable materials by Recycling Program, Code 1023, located at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), RI Scope This is a sales agreement to sell NUWCDIVNPT property as scrap metal commodities to a qualified scrap metal vendor. The expectations of the contractor are listed below. Contractors will offer fixed net price per gross ton based on a percentage of the Fastmarkets price index for the Boston location. Metal pricing shall be based on the first issue of the Fastmarkets for the month the metals are received by the contractor. The contractor offers the price of scrap in accordance with the following: Mixed Steel (free of all hazardous material and appliances) Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Aluminum Solids (clean mixed clips) Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Aluminum Borings, Turnings, Clean and Dry Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Brass (clean yellow brass rod and turnings) Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Stainless Steel Solids (18-8 bundles, solids and clips) Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Copper Wire (with graphite coating, no insulation) Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% No. 2 Copper Parts Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Mixed Wire (with normal insulation) Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Mixed Wire (with heavy insulation) Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Coupro Nickel Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% Monel Fastmarkets index name: ______________________________ Price multiplied by: __________% NOTE: Any additional metals, metal blends, and metals of varying quality and condition not stated above will be priced according to market conditions. The Contractor shall explain how such prices will be computed. Technical Requirements NUWCDIVNPT has several types of metals for sale. The types of metals, container size, estimated pickup frequency and estimated pounds are listed in the table below. These figures are estimates based on historical data and are not guaranteed. Containers are placed at fixed locations throughout the installation; however additional containers may be required on a permanent or temporary basis as the need arises. NUWCDIVNPT reserves the right to adjust the type of metal, location of pickup, container size, and pickup frequency of metals from this list. TYPE OF METAL CONTAINER SIZE (cubic yards) PICKUP FREQUENCY (times per year) ESTIMATED POUNDS PER PICKUP Mixed Steel 20, 40, 50 35 5,000 Aluminum Solids 20 6 4,000 Aluminum Turnings 15, 20 2 4,000 Stainless Steel 3 2 4,000 Brass 3 2 1,000 Copper Wire 3 2 1,000 No 2. Copper Parts 3 2 200 Mixed Wire (normal insulation) 20 4 5,000 Mixed Wire (heavy insulation) 20 2 0 – 50,000 Coupro Nickel 3 1 0 – 1,000 Monel 3 1 0 – 1,000 The Contractor will provide 12 to 22 cubic yard lugger style containers, and/or 30 to 40 cubic yard roll-off dumpsters for the accumulation of mixed metals, which includes any ferrous scrap metal or mixed metal (two or more metals together, either in solid or turning form). Additionally, the Contractor agrees to supply on an as-needed basis all roll-offs, luggers and/or self-dumping hoppers at no cost to the government within two (2) working days of request. Mixed Steel will be stored outdoors. All other materials may be stored either indoors or outdoors. Contractor agrees to pick up metal within two (2) working days of notification. Note that the Government reserves the right to deliver metal rather than require pickup. The Contractor shall advise NUWCDIVNPT on the proper separation of scrap metal to ensure that metals are separated by type and placed in the correct bins. The Contractor shall also work with the Contracting Officer (KO) and NUWCDIVNPT Environmental Branch to remove scrap metal not defined herein that may need removal (e.g., residue from desks and chairs). The parties agree to negotiate in good faith for these requirements, which may require different pricing, different containers, etc. Any such agreement will be in the form of a written addendum to this agreement. The Contractor will comply with all local, state and federal regulations in performing under this agreement. The Contractor shall also comply with all Department of Transportation, NUWCDIVNPT, and Naval Station Newport regulations that apply to pickup and delivery of scrap, including having appropriate vehicle and liability insurance. The Contractor’s transportation staff shall have appropriate CDL for truck operation. Drivers must obtain a security clearance and possess facility access badges and shall be responsible for any security registration fees. The Contractor shall use the scales at their own facility. NUWCDIVNPT does not have access to scales large enough to weigh all the metals generated at NUWCDIVNPT. Therefore, the Contractor’s facility must be located within 40 miles of NUWCDIVNPT. This is necessary in order to allow the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to be present during the weighing of metals at the Contractor’s facility when required. The government reserves the right to schedule an appointment with the Contractor and perform a site visit at Contractor’s facility any time before, during, or after the agreement award. The Contractor shall pick up materials in a lugger, roll-off container or flatbed trailer, freight on board origin. The Contractor shall provide said standard containers at Contractor’s expense. Offerors are expected to inspect the merchandise offered for sale and to satisfy themselves as to merchandise quality and all general and local conditions that may affect the offers proposed. In no event will the failure to inspect the recyclable merchandise constitute grounds for a claim after award of an agreement resulting from this solicitation (request for proposals). Recyclable merchandise may be inspected on an appointment basis at various buildings at NUWCDIVNPT. Appointments may be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Mark Jasper, at 401-832-1456. No inspections will be scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays, or on federal holidays. Performance The period of performance for this agreement will be for one (1) year from the commencement date. The agreement service period shall begin on 1 October 2026. NUWCDIVNPT may extend the term of this agreement for successive periods of one year by mutual agreement. The KO will advise the Contractor in writing at least 30 calendar days before the agreement period expires of the activity’s desire to extend the period of the agreement. The total duration of this agreement, including any extension pursuant to the option exercised under this clause, will not exceed five years from the date of the original agreement. Sales of some recyclable materials are Freight on Board (FOB) origin. FOB origin is defined as being loaded by NUWCDIVNPT, at NUWCDIVNPT’s expense, onto the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s trailer and transported at Contractor’s expense to Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall pick up other materials in a lugger, roll-off container or flatbed trailer, freight on board origin. The Contractor shall provide said standard containers at Contractor’s expense. Removal of recyclable materials purchased by the Contractor must be completed between Monday and Friday during normal business hours (7AM and 3PM). The Contractor agrees to pick up material no later than two (2) working days after a request for pickup has been made by NUWCDIVNPT. Appointments for pickup may also be scheduled for Saturday mornings at the discretion of the TPOC. This will only be for extraordinary circumstances. The place of performance shall be addressed below: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport 1176 Howell Street Newport, RI 02841-1708 Contract Administration Data It is the TPOC’s responsibility to schedule all deliveries with the Contractor’s facility and ensure all paper work is submitted correctly. Authorized TPOC’s name: TBD Authorized TPOC’s telephone: TBD Authorized TPOC’s email: TBD Payment Rates. Contractors will offer fixed net price per ton based on a percentage of the price indexed from the Fastmarkets scrap metal rates. The Contractor will also provide a copy of the Fastmarkets monthly metal values report to the authorized TPOC, along with the signed invoice (Release of Property form) in order to justify pricing each month. Payment Cycle. In consideration for the materials rendered, the Contractor agrees to make payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Payment will be made by the 10th of the following month for the previous month. If payment is not made as specified, interest will be applied to the outstanding amount. The interest rate will be the established treasury rate. The EFT must be completed using the current Fedwire Template with vendor information submitted to Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) by the Contractor’s banking institution. To complete the EFT, the Contractor will be sent Fedwire instructions. The Contractor must notify NUWCDIVNPT on the date that the EFT is completed via email to: TBD NUWCDIVNPT will submit invoices (Release of Property forms) to the Contractor at the time of a request for material pickup. The Contractor assumes complete liability for all taxes applicable to its property, income, and all of its transactions arising out of or in connection with the performance of this contract. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for any direct or indirect tax imposed on it by reason of this agreement or otherwise. The KO may, at his/her option, impose a $25.00 administrative charge on dishonored checks received from the contractor for the payment of recyclable materials. A 20 percent deposit of estimated three (3) months generation, to be retained and applied to final billing, will be required from the Contractor before the first shipment. The KO reserves the right to waive any and all deposits before the first load is delivered. C. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: 1. Indemnity. The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless NUWCDIVNPT, the Department of the Navy and the United States (including its agencies and instrumentalities), and their officers, agents and employees against liability and against any and all claims for loss, death, injury, or property damage (including costs and expenses incidental thereto), arising out of or in connection with (i) the performance of this contract, (ii) any of the activities or actions of the Contractor’s subcontractors, representatives, agents, or employees while performing this contract, or (iii) any of the Contractor’s activities or actions. 2. Damage to Government property. Any damage to Government p