S--UMESC TRASH REMOVAL

The Department of the Interior, through the USGS OAG Denver Acquisition Branch, is soliciting firm fixed price quotations for commercial solid waste collection services at the Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This small business set-aside under NAICS 562111 requires the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, and materials for the removal and disposal of trash across Segments A, B, C, D, and G buildings. The scope includes weekly regular solid waste removal, bi-weekly cardboard and paper recycling, and monthly glass recycling and construction waste removal. Specific equipment requirements include a 20-yard container for construction waste, a 3-yard container for cardboard, and various wheeled containers for paper and glass. The contractor must also provide electronic annual tonnage documentation and maintain equipment according to OSHA and industry standards. The period of performance begins October 1, 2026, and runs through September 30, 2027, with one option year and a final optional six-month extension ending March 31, 2029. Award will be based on best value, with non-price evaluation factors—including past experience with specific local municipalities, equipment inventory and landfill operating history, and personnel qualifications—weighted as significantly more important than price. Proposals must be submitted by September 14, 2026, and include a signed SF-18, SAM.gov UEI number, and required evaluation documents. Payments will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform.