Aspen/Sopris Ranger District-Vault Pumping Services

Solicitation 1240LP26Q0128 is a request for quotations issued by the White River National Forest for vault pumping services within the Aspen/Sopris Ranger District. This 100% small business set-aside acquisition, categorized under NAICS code 562991, involves the septic pumping and cleaning of 15 vaults located across eight US Forest Service managed recreation sites in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin, and Summit Counties, Colorado. The contract period of performance spans a base year from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four subsequent option years extending the service through August 31, 2031. The primary objective is to maintain vault toilets to prevent odors and health hazards, requiring contractors to remove approximately 90% of contents when vaults reach 80% capacity and dispose of waste at approved commercial treatment facilities. The government will award the contract based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria, evaluating quotations for technical acceptability and past performance, which must be rated as acceptable or neutral. Contractors are responsible for providing all necessary equipment, including specialized vehicles capable of navigating dirt roads, and must adhere to strict performance standards, such as completing pumping requests within 14 calendar days. Key administrative requirements include the designation of a contract manager, strict adherence to government key control protocols with financial liability for lost property, and compliance with all federal, state, and local health and environmental regulations. Offerors must hold their pricing firm for 90 days and ensure all line items for the base and option years are priced to avoid exclusion from consideration.