NUDL Garbage Collection

The US Forest Service, under the Willamette National Forest and Department of Agriculture, awarded a contract for the collection and disposal of refuse from contractor-furnished containers at recreation and administrative sites on the North Umpqua and Diamond Lake Ranger Districts. The service area is located between 35 to 85 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon, encompassing public day-use areas, overnight campgrounds, hiking and boating access points, and agency facilities. Services are primarily required during the heavy-use recreation season from late April through October. The contract performance period began on April 1, 2019, and ended on March 31, 2020, with provisions for four subsequent option years. This award was designated as a HUBZone Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 562111. The contractor is responsible for adhering to a detailed collection schedule specifying bin counts and pickup frequencies across various site types, including horse camps, resorts, and raft launches. Compliance requirements include strict adherence to Pacific Northwest Region fire protection and suppression regulations, necessitating a contractor fire plan and compliance with Industrial Fire Precaution Levels. Additionally, the contract is subject to Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determinations for Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties in Oregon to ensure proper compensation and fringe benefits for labor.