S--Landfill Tipping Fees for Yosemite NP

The contract pertains to landfill tipping fee services for Yosemite National Park, with the primary performance location in El Portal, California, and the designated landfill facility located at 5100 Bullion Street in Mariposa, California, within the 40-mile radius requirement from the park. The service involves accepting and properly disposing of municipal solid waste, organic waste, demolition debris, appliances, mattresses, tires, and recyclables generated across park operations, including campgrounds, housing, and maintenance areas. The landfill must operate 365 days a year, utilize a state-certified scale to weigh all incoming waste, and provide signed weigh tickets to government drivers as proof of delivery. Organic waste must be managed through composting or used as alternative daily cover, and all operations must comply with state and federal regulations under a valid solid waste facility permit issued by the Local Enforcement Agency with CalRecycle concurrence. The anticipated award date is July 15, 2026, with an option to extend the contract annually for up to four additional years under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. The acquisition is being conducted on a noncompetitive, sole-source basis with the County of Mariposa as the intended contractor, supported by prior market research and justification under FAR 12.102. Market research was conducted through a Sources Sought Notice to evaluate commercial capabilities and determine whether the procurement should be set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and ISBEE categories. Respondents were asked to submit a capability statement under five pages, along with references for at least two similar projects, and to disclose their small business status and Unique Entity ID. All submissions were to be sent via email by February 23, 2026, with no formal solicitation, competitive bidding process, or pricing details provided at this stage. The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service and the contracting office in San Francisco, is managing the acquisition, with Lisa Henson as the designated point of contact. Payment procedures, invoicing methods, accounting data, and official contract value remain unspecified, as the current documentation is a pre-solicitation market research tool rather than a finalized contract. No formal FAR clauses, inspection criteria beyond regulatory compliance and weigh ticket issuance, or special requirements such as security clearances or OCI provisions are detailed, as these would typically be included in a formal contract document not yet available.