Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District- Vault Pumping Services

This solicitation, number 1240LP26Q0149, is a Request for Quotation issued by the White River National Forest for vault pumping services within the Eagle and Holy Cross Ranger Districts. The contract involves providing septic pumping and cleaning services for nineteen vault toilets located across fourteen US Forest Service managed recreation sites in Eagle and Summit Counties, Colorado. The scope of work requires the contractor to pump vaults when they reach 80% capacity, removing at least 90% of the contents and cleaning the units to prevent odors. Services are primarily performed during the summer season, and the contractor must ensure proper waste disposal at approved commercial treatment facilities while adhering to all state and local sanitary regulations. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562991, with a small business size standard of $9 million. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement consisting of a one-year base period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend the performance through August 31, 2031. The government will award the contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating price first, followed by technical acceptability and past performance. Technical evaluation factors include relevant experience with at least three similar projects, suitability of proposed equipment, and evidence of required licenses and certifications. Key requirements include the designation of a Contract Manager, strict adherence to security protocols regarding government-furnished keys, and compliance with federal wage determinations and anti-discrimination standards.