Bulk Liquids in totes. For purposes of this contract, liquid wastes that are removed in totes, also known as portable tanks and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC), are considered bulk liquid waste. Bulk waste does not refer to wastes contained in drums or pails. Since totes can vary in size (usually in increments of 55 gallons, i.e., 220-, 275-, and 330-gallons), the Government will order quantities to be removed in gallons (GL) based on the manufacturer’s designated volumetric capacity (size) of the tote, and not on the actual volume of waste contained in the tote. For example, a 275-gallon tote containing only 200 gallons of waste will require that the Government order 275 GL under the appropriate CLIN containing a “B5” CLIN suffix. Two such 275-gallon totes of the same CLIN would require that the Government order 550 GL under that CLIN. Multiple totes of the same CLIN but different sizes can also be ordered and manifested on the same line. For example, one (1) 220-gallon tote plus one (1) 330- gallon tote of waste assigned CLIN NR94B5 would require that the Government order 550 GL under that CLIN. Actual gross weights of all totes will be used for Government recordkeeping and when/if “Lbs” is used as the unit of measure for shipping purposes. When totes are pumped/vacuumed onsite for removal via tanker or vacuum truck, only actual gallons removed will apply. However, a 1,500-gallon (GL) minimum charge for bulk liquids will apply and be ordered, as appropriate.
