S--NCAO Solid Waste Disposal Services

The Department of the Interior’s Mp-Regional Office is seeking qualified small businesses to provide solid waste disposal services across multiple facilities under the Northern California Area Office, including Shasta Dam, Keswick Dam, Spring Creek Powerplant, Whiskeytown Dam, J.F. Carr Powerplant, and associated surrounding areas. This procurement is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562111, with a small business size standard of $47.0 million in annual revenue. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement with a one-year base period and four additional one-year option years extending through 2030. The scope requires the contractor to furnish all labor, personnel, materials, equipment, bins, roll-off containers, and supervision for scheduled and on-call waste collection services. Weekly pickups are mandated for designated sites, such as a six-yard container at Upper Vista House and Shasta Maintenance Center, and a four-yard container at Shasta Power Plant. On-call services include the provision and removal of a 20-yard roll-off container at the Shasta Maintenance Center within two working days of request, and additional temporary containers at remote locations with two days’ notice. All operations must adhere to specified hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and facility closures. Performance is governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and Performance Requirements Summary, requiring the contractor to achieve a 95% on-time performance rate for scheduled pickups and emergency responses, and to maintain industry-standard work quality. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will conduct monthly inspections and evaluate performance against these metrics, with final payment determinations made in writing by the Contracting Officer based on completed work percentages. Disincentives for underperformance may be applied within 60 days after the evaluation period or 30 days after invoice approval, whichever is later. Contractors must comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations, including EPA guidelines under 40 CFR parts 241 and 257, and are prohibited from permitting litter or debris loss during transport. Safety requirements mandate that all large vehicles have backup alarms, parking systems, and wheel chocks, while drivers must check in at security checkpoints and follow prudent safety practices. Workforce continuity is critical, requiring consistent staffing to ensure uninterrupted service. The current phase is a sources-sought announcement to gather market intelligence and determine viability for a small business set-aside,