2026 WEEKEND CLEANUP CH ML AND LF

The National Park Service is soliciting bids for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide weekend cleanup services across the Cherokee, Meriwether Lewis, and Leipers Fork districts of the Natchez Trace Parkway in FY26. The scope encompasses comprehensive custodial services for eleven restrooms, thirteen picnic areas, two pullouts with garbage cans, and one pavilion, requiring all supplies, labor, safety equipment, transportation, and supervision to be provided by the contractor. Work must be performed on weekends and holidays as needed, with routine operations conducted Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., not exceeding 40 hours weekly, and all services must be completed within 90 days of the notice to proceed, with a firm deadline of December 15, 2026. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, classified under NAICS code 561720, and requires bidders to possess a valid UEI number and demonstrate relevant experience in similar custodial or janitorial services. Proposals are to be submitted electronically to Tara H. Clark, Contracting Specialist, by May 29, 2026, and evaluation will consider cost, technical approach, and past performance. A site visit is strongly recommended for May 21, 2026, at Garrison Creek Mile Marker 427.3 to assess the work environment. The contract imposes strict compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, mandating the use of approved materials and methods, proper waste disposal, and immediate suspension of work upon discovery of archaeological artifacts. Contractors are required to adhere to all federal guidelines, including prohibitions on text messaging while driving government or contractor-owned vehicles, submission of weekly payrolls, and electronic invoicing via the Department of the Interior’s Internet Payment Process, which is the sole approved invoicing method. Inspection and acceptance occur at the site of performance, with the government holding sole authority to determine conformance to standards of complete, skillful, and workmanlike execution. Special requirements include obtaining all local permits, securing utility clearances before excavation, and ensuring personnel are supervised by a named representative approved by the government. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, Brett Johnson, will oversee performance at the field level, while Tara H. Clark serves as the contracting officer responsible for administration and payment. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation, implying that bid submissions will include unit prices based