Trash Service, Haskell Indian Nations University (

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education has issued a firm-fixed-price solicitation (140A2326Q0028) for trash collection services at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. The contract’s base period spans January 1 through December 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods extending through 2030. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide comprehensive refuse collection services, including pick-up, haul, disposal at EPA-approved landfills, and cleaning of heavy-gauge metal trash containers located at multiple campus stations. Services are scheduled primarily three days per week for most locations, with some sites serviced twice weekly and additional provisions for special events. The contractor must use new, warranty-covered collection equipment and vehicles designed to prevent spillage, maintain safety standards, and comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations including OSHA and EPA standards, as well as ANSI container specifications. The service contract incorporates extensive federal acquisition regulations and related clauses addressing subcontracting, ethics, cybersecurity, small business utilization, and workforce protections. Evaluation for award will be based on a best value tradeoff considering technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical factors equally weighted against price. Technical capability focuses on the contractor’s ability to meet specifications, maintain schedules, use appropriate equipment, and demonstrate relevant experience, while past performance includes recent and related project success. Pricing must be all-inclusive of taxes and clearly stated. The contract requires electronic invoicing through the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform with itemized PDF invoices, subject to Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval. The COR for this contract is Jeff Morris, who also serves as the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Performance inspection and acceptance will occur at the campus site, with the COR responsible for verifying compliance and remedying service deficiencies. The solicitation’s due date is December 17, 2025, with submissions by email. Key contract terms emphasize environmental compliance, timely notification of service delays, container maintenance, and provision of disposal documentation, ensuring that waste management services at Haskell Indian Nations University meet rigorous operational, safety, and regulatory standards over a potential five-year engagement.