White River National Forest- Vault Pumping Services

This is a sources-sought notice issued by the White River National Forest under the U.S. Department of Agriculture to identify qualified small business vendors capable of providing septic vault pumping services across 24 recreation sites in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin, and Summit Counties, Colorado. The requirement covers 65 vault toilets—64 with a 1,000-gallon capacity and one 500-gallon vault—each needing to be pumped when reaching 80% capacity, with at least 90% of contents removed. Pumping frequency will vary by site, with some requiring multiple services annually due to high usage. All waste must be transported to and disposed of at commercial treatment facilities located off National Forest Land, and contractors are required to document the volume pumped at each site along with any observed damage or anomalies such as cracks, vandalism, or broken hatches. This acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562991, with a size standard of $9 million in average annual receipts, and only responsible small businesses are eligible to respond. Submission of a capability statement via email to [email hidden] is required by July 31, 2026, and must demonstrate the firm’s ability to service the entire geographic area of the White River National Forest, with supporting maps and driving directions provided in attachments. This notice does not solicit quotes or establish a contract, nor does it include formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or performance timelines, as it serves solely as a market research tool to assess industry capability before any potential future solicitation.