CF - Canyon Ferry Vault Toilet and Sewage Holding Tank Pump Services
The Bureau of Reclamation, a civilian agency within the Department of the Interior, is seeking a contractor to provide vault toilet and sewage holding tank pumping services at the Canyon Ferry Recreation Area in Montana. The Performance Work Statement outlines requirements for pumping 60 vault toilet units and 10 sewage holding tanks across 19 sites, with tank sizes ranging from 1,000 to 3,500 gallons. The contractor must perform 70 scheduled pumps annually, with an additional 10 potential pumps, and respond within two days of notification. Work will be conducted during 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday-Friday, with increased frequency during peak holiday weekends. Interested small businesses must submit capability statements by December 31, 2024, at 2:30 PM MST to Michael Hirsch, with the anticipated solicitation release date set for February 3, 2025, or earlier.
The contract opportunity is currently set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services) with a $9.0 million size standard. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price with Fixed Unit Pricing, covering a base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods and a potential 6-month extension. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration and demonstrate past performance on similar projects within the last five years. The work requires specialized equipment, including hoses up to 90 feet long, the ability to backflush tanks, and ensure no more than 6 inches of liquid remain post-pumping. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes the need for detailed documentation of business capabilities, equipment resources, and compliance with OSHA safety regulations.
140R6025Q0011 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
12/16/24, 1:51 PM CF - Canyon Ferry Vault Toilet and Sewage Pumping
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a small business contractor to provide vault toilet and sewage holding tank pumping services at Canyon Ferry Recreation Area in Montana. The solicitation (140R6025Q0011) requires annual pumping of approximately 70 vault toilets and holding tanks, with an additional 10 pumps available per year, totaling 80 annual pump services handling 77,500 gallons of waste. Technical evaluation will focus on past performance, contractor experience, and equipment/staffing capabilities, with price being a secondary consideration. Quotes are due by February 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM MST, and the contract will incorporate Service Contract Labor Standards with a designated wage rate. The technical proposal must include references for up to three similar projects, and contractors will be assessed on their ability to respond within specified timeframes and maintain sanitary conditions.
The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562991, with the current incumbent being City County Sanitation, Inc., who held the previous contract valued at $75,500. The contract period spans a base year from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods and a possible 6-month extension through September 30, 2029. Service locations are distributed across 19 separate sites around the 25-mile Canyon Ferry Reservoir, with major locations including Hellgate (16 vault toilets, 4 holding tanks), Court Sheriff (6 vault toilets, 2 holding tanks), and Riverside (7 vault toilets, 1 holding tank). Contractors must operate Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, use hoses capable of reaching up to 90 feet from roads, and provide all necessary equipment and labor for waste removal and tank backflushing at approved disposal facilities.
140R6025Q0011 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
1/21/25, 1:38 PM CF - Canyon Ferry Vault Toilet and Sewage Holding
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation has awarded contract 140R6025P0014 to JUNGERS RESOURCES LLC for vault toilet and sewage holding tank pump services at Canyon Ferry. The contract was awarded on March 24, 2025, with no specific set-aside designation. While specific award values and precise service quantities are not detailed in the award notice, the contract appears to cover maintenance and pumping services for sanitation infrastructure at the Canyon Ferry location.
140R6025Q0011 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
3/24/25, 11:45 AM Canyon Ferry Vault Toilet and Sewage Pump Services
The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for vault/toilet septic pumping services at Canyon Ferry Recreation Area near Helena, Montana. The solicitation will require a contractor to perform continual maintenance of vault toilets and sewage holding tanks at the reservoir recreation area. The service requires pumping 70 designated vault and holding tanks annually, with potential for up to 80 total pumps per year. The RFQ is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov on January 20, 2024, with a contract structure including a base period and four option periods plus a 6-month extension. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and will need to monitor the website for the official RFQ release and any subsequent amendments.
The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be processed using FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. The contract will utilize NAICS code 562991 for Septic Tank and Related Services and PSC code M1JZ for Operation of Miscellaneous Buildings. Potential bidders can contact Michael Hirsch at mhirsch@usbr.gov for additional information about the solicitation. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 8, 2025, with a response deadline of January 16, 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued, and quotations are not being accepted at this pre-solicitation stage. Interested small businesses should prepare to submit their quotes through the SAM.gov platform when the RFQ is officially released.
140R6025Q0011 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
1/8/25, 11:16 AM