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0001 Yampa Vault Pumping CY 2026 Requisition No: 1163167

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Statement of Requirement This requirement is to provide pumping service for vault toilets and septic tanks at USDA Forest Service managed recreation sites located in the Yampa Ranger Districts in Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, and Garfield Counties in Colorado as identified in the Schedule of Items. This project includes the removal of all solid waste from vault toilets, with all waste being removed from the toilet site and deposited in a State approved sewage system. All cans, bottles and other foreign objects are to be placed in plastic garbage bags furnished by the Contractor and disposed of properly in accordance with current Local, State and Federal sanitary regulations. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other incidentals necessary to perform vault pumping services.

See Attachment 1 – Statement of Work for a complete list of requirements.

Schedule of Items - See Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items.

Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

1. Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.

• Attachment 1 - Statement of Work

• Attachment 2- Schedule of Items (Excel Spreadsheet)

• Attachment 3- Vault Locations Maps

• Attachment 4- Wage Determination 2015-5439 rev 28 dated 12/03/2025

• Attachment 5- Past Performance Questionnaire

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits WG-8 22.50 plus Fringe Benefits

☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services ☒ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☒ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

Other Applicable Clauses

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

30 calendar days prior to contract expiration 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) 30 Calendar days prior to contract expiration and 60 days

(c) five years and 6 months.

52.245-2 Government Property 52.245-9 Use and Charges

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation.

The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature.

(The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract close-out upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

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Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm fixed price type contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price requirements contract consisting of one

(1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Technical Approach:

Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to receive an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." This will be based on the offeror's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

Provide information on type of service truck/equipment. Example: International 1900 gallon tank

Information on Service Truck #1:

Information on Service Truck #2:

Information on Service Truck #3:

Attach a brief narrative about your company to include years in business, geographic area covered, and profiles of key employees.

Price:

The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items found in the attachments of this Request for Quote. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

For purposes of evaluation, the potential need to exercise the option under FAR 52.217-8 to extend a period of performance for a maximum period of six (6) months beyond any period of performance will be considered the same for all offerors. The Government will consider that if the extension of service clause (FAR 52.217-8) is exercised, it will be on the exact same rates and terms, other than length of performance, as the period of performance being extended. For purposes of evaluation only, the Government will use the rates specified in the last option period and add the cost of six months to the prices proposed for the base period and all option periods to determine total evaluated price of the contract. The Government will determine whether the price, including the options available under FAR 52.217-8, is fair and reasonable.

Past Performance:

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Evaluation Method:

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov and are due no later than March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☒ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☒ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025) 52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984)

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 mailto:curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov

(3) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(4) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.

The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.

Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

SOI

Base Year (05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027)

Item General Location Location No. of Vaults Vault Size (Gallons) Estimated Pumps per Year Estimated Miles from SteamboatSprings Price Per Vault Total Price

1 Vaughn Lake Campground T.2N, R.88W, Section22 1 1000 1 55 $ - 0

2 Trout Creek Recreation Area T.3N, R.86W, Section31 1 750 0 29 X

3 Chapman Campground T.2N, R.86W, Section31 1 1000 1 35

4 Crosho Lake Recreation Area T.2N, R.86W, Section4 1 1000 0 33 X

5 East Fork Trailhead T.2N, R.88W, Section12 1 1000 1 51 $ - 0

6 Sheriff's Campground T.2N, R.87W, Section12 1 1000 1 39 $ - 0

7 Dunckley Pass Intrepetive TH T.3N, R.87W, Section28 1 1000 1 43 $ - 0

8 Yamcolo Reservoir Boat Ramp T.1N, R.86W, Section 17 1 1000 0 40 X

9 Bear Lake Picnic Area T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 2 1000 0 41 X

10 Bear Lake Campground T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 7 1000 1 41

11 Gardner Park Reservoir Dispersed T.1N, R.86W, section23 1 1000 0 45 X

12 Horseshoe Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 0 45 X

13 Cold Springs Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 1 45 $ - 0

14 Stillwater Trailhead T.1N, R.87W, Section26 2 1000 1 45

15 Heart Lake Trailhead T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 40 $ - 0

16 Bear River Dispersed Site #5 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 35 $ - 0

17 Bear River Dispersed Site #12 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 36

18 Lynx Pass Guard Station T.1N, R.83W, Section27 1 1000 0 30 X

19 Red Dirt Recreation Area T.3N, R.82W, Section34 1 1000 0 58 X

20 Rock Creek Recreation Area T.1N, R.82W, Section6 1 750 0 50 X

21 Blacktail Creek Campground T.1N, R.82W, Section9 1 1000 0 53 X

29 11 Base Year Total $ - 0

Option Year 1 (05/01/2027 to 04/30/2028

Item General Location Location No. of Vaults Vault Size (Gallons) Estimated Pumps per Year Estimated Miles from SteamboatSprings Price Per Vault Total Price

1 Vaughn Lake Campground T.2N, R.88W, Section22 1 1000 0 55 X

2 Trout Creek Recreation Area T.3N, R.86W, Section31 1 750 1 29

3 Chapman Campground T.2N, R.86W, Section31 1 1000 1 35

4 Crosho Lake Recreation Area T.2N, R.86W, Section4 1 1000 1 33

5 East Fork Trailhead T.2N, R.88W, Section12 1 1000 0 51 X

6 Sheriff's Campground T.2N, R.87W, Section12 1 1000 0 39 X

7 Dunckley Pass Intrepetive TH T.3N, R.87W, Section28 1 1000 0 43 X

8 Yamcolo Reservoir Boat Ramp T.1N, R.86W, Section 17 1 1000 0 40 X

9 Bear Lake Picnic Area T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 2 1000 1 41

10 Bear Lake Campground T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 7 1000 1 41

11 Gardner Park Reservoir Dispersed T.1N, R.86W, section23 1 1000 0 45 X

12 Horseshoe Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 1 45

13 Cold Springs Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 0 45 X

14 Stillwater Trailhead T.1N, R.87W, Section26 2 1000 1 45

15 Heart Lake Trailhead T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 0 40 X

16 Bear River Dispersed Site #5 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 35

17 Bear River Dispersed Site #12 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 36

18 Lynx Pass Guard Station T.1N, R.83W, Section27 1 1000 0 30 X

19 Red Dirt Recreation Area T.3N, R.82W, Section34 1 1000 1 58

20 Rock Creek Recreation Area T.1N, R.82W, Section6 1 750 0 50 X

21 Blacktail Creek Campground T.1N, R.82W, Section9 1 1000 1 53

29 11 Option Year 1 Total $ - 0

Option Year 2 (05/01/2028 to 04/30/2029)

Item General Location Location No. of Vaults Vault Size (Gallons) Estimated Pumps per Year Estimated Miles from SteamboatSprings Price Per Vault Total Price

1 Vaughn Lake Campground T.2N, R.88W, Section22 1 1000 0 55 X

2 Trout Creek Recreation Area T.3N, R.86W, Section31 1 750 0 29 X

3 Chapman Campground T.2N, R.86W, Section31 1 1000 1 35

4 Crosho Lake Recreation Area T.2N, R.86W, Section4 1 1000 0 33 X

5 East Fork Trailhead T.2N, R.88W, Section12 1 1000 0 51 X

6 Sheriff's Campground T.2N, R.87W, Section12 1 1000 0 39 X

7 Dunckley Pass Intrepetive TH T.3N, R.87W, Section28 1 1000 0 43 X

8 Yamcolo Reservoir Boat Ramp T.1N, R.86W, Section 17 1 1000 1 40

9 Bear Lake Picnic Area T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 2 1000 0 41 X

10 Bear Lake Campground T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 7 1000 1 41

11 Gardner Park Reservoir Dispersed T.1N, R.86W, section23 1 1000 1 45

12 Horseshoe Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 0 45 X

13 Cold Springs Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 0 45 X

14 Stillwater Trailhead T.1N, R.87W, Section26 2 1000 1 45

15 Heart Lake Trailhead T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 0 40 X

16 Bear River Dispersed Site #5 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 35

17 Bear River Dispersed Site #12 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 36

18 Lynx Pass Guard Station T.1N, R.83W, Section27 1 1000 1 30

19 Red Dirt Recreation Area T.3N, R.82W, Section34 1 1000 0 58 X

20 Rock Creek Recreation Area T.1N, R.82W, Section6 1 750 1 50

21 Blacktail Creek Campground T.1N, R.82W, Section9 1 1000 0 53 X

29 9 Option Year 2 Total $ - 0

Option Year 3 (05/01/2029 to 04/30/2030)

Item General Location Location No. of Vaults Vault Size (Gallons) Estimated Pumps per Year Estimated Miles from SteamboatSprings Price Per Vault Total Price

1 Vaughn Lake Campground T.2N, R.88W, Section22 1 1000 1 55

2 Trout Creek Recreation Area T.3N, R.86W, Section31 1 750 1 29

3 Chapman Campground T.2N, R.86W, Section31 1 1000 1 35

4 Crosho Lake Recreation Area T.2N, R.86W, Section4 1 1000 0 33 X

5 East Fork Trailhead T.2N, R.88W, Section12 1 1000 1 51

6 Sheriff's Campground T.2N, R.87W, Section12 1 1000 1 39

7 Dunckley Pass Intrepetive TH T.3N, R.87W, Section28 1 1000 0 43 X

8 Yamcolo Reservoir Boat Ramp T.1N, R.86W, Section 17 1 1000 0 40 X

9 Bear Lake Picnic Area T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 2 1000 1 41

10 Bear Lake Campground T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 7 1000 1 41

11 Gardner Park Reservoir Dispersed T.1N, R.86W, section23 1 1000 0 45 X

12 Horseshoe Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 1 45

13 Cold Springs Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 1 45

14 Stillwater Trailhead T.1N, R.87W, Section26 2 1000 1 45

15 Heart Lake Trailhead T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 40

16 Bear River Dispersed Site #5 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 35

17 Bear River Dispersed Site #12 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 36

18 Lynx Pass Guard Station T.1N, R.83W, Section27 1 1000 0 30 X

19 Red Dirt Recreation Area T.3N, R.82W, Section34 1 1000 0 58 X

20 Rock Creek Recreation Area T.1N, R.82W, Section6 1 750 0 50 X

21 Blacktail Creek Campground T.1N, R.82W, Section9 1 1000 0 53 X

29 13 Option Year 3 Total $ - 0

Option Year 4 (05/01/2030 to 04/30/2031)

Item General Location Location No. of Vaults Vault Size (Gallons) Estimated Pumps per Year Estimated Miles from SteamboatSprings Price Per Vault Total Price

1 Vaughn Lake Campground T.2N, R.88W, Section22 1 1000 0 55 X

2 Trout Creek Recreation Area T.3N, R.86W, Section31 1 750 0 29 X

3 Chapman Campground T.2N, R.86W, Section31 1 1000 1 35

4 Crosho Lake Recreation Area T.2N, R.86W, Section4 1 1000 1 33

5 East Fork Trailhead T.2N, R.88W, Section12 1 1000 0 51 X

6 Sheriff's Campground T.2N, R.87W, Section12 1 1000 0 39 X

7 Dunckley Pass Intrepetive TH T.3N, R.87W, Section28 1 1000 0 43 X

8 Yamcolo Reservoir Boat Ramp T.1N, R.86W, Section 17 1 1000 0 40 X

9 Bear Lake Picnic Area T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 2 1000 0 41 X

10 Bear Lake Campground T.1N, R.86W, Section 20 7 1000 1 41

11 Gardner Park Reservoir Dispersed T.1N, R.86W, section23 1 1000 0 45 X

12 Horseshoe Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 0 45 X

13 Cold Springs Campground T.1N, R.87W, Section26 1 1000 0 45 X

14 Stillwater Trailhead T.1N, R.87W, Section26 2 1000 1 45

15 Heart Lake Trailhead T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 0 40 X

16 Bear River Dispersed Site #5 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 35

17 Bear River Dispersed Site #12 T.1N, R.86W, Section15 1 1000 1 36

18 Lynx Pass Guard Station T.1N, R.83W, Section27 1 1000 0 30 X

19 Red Dirt Recreation Area T.3N, R.82W, Section34 1 1000 1 58

20 Rock Creek Recreation Area T.1N, R.82W, Section6 1 750 0 50 X

21 Blacktail Creek Campground T.1N, R.82W, Section9 1 1000 1 53

29 8 Option Year 4 Total $ - 0

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Line Item Item Description Total Cost

001 Base Year: Yampa Vault Pumping $ - 0

1001 Option Year 1: Yamp Vault Pumping $ - 0

2001 Option Year 2: Yamp Vault Pumping $ - 0

3001 Option Year 3: Yamp Vault Pumping $ - 0

4001 Option Year 4: Yamp Vault Pumping $ - 0

Total Base Plus 4 Options $ - 0

Yampa RD Vault Locations

PAST PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET

Complete one table for each project.

Name of Company that performed work

(ie. Prime or Subcontractor) Project Name Company/Agency work was done for Contract Number Contract Type (fixed price, etc) Total Contract Value Completion Date or Anticipated Completion Date Contracting Officer (Name/phone number/email) Project Manager or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (Name/phone number/email) Project Description

STATEMENT OF WORK

Description of Requirement

This requirement is to provide pumping service for vault toilets and septic tanks at USDA Forest Service managed recreation sites located in the Yampa Ranger Districts in Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, and Garfield Counties in Colorado as identified in the Schedule of Items. This project includes the removal of all solid waste from vault toilets, with all waste being removed from the toilet site and deposited in a State approved sewage system. All cans, bottles and other foreign objects are to be placed in plastic garbage bags furnished by the Contractor and disposed of properly in accordance with current Local, State and Federal sanitary regulations. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other incidentals necessary to perform vault pumping services.

The vault service Total Cost per vault should include all costs for removal of waste, recharge, cleaning, mileage, dump fees, etc. Mileage cost should be included in overall Total Cost per vault.

Every effort will be made by the Contractor and the U.S. Forest Service to make calls with a minimum of 3 geographically close vault locations to save mileage and costs.

These services are normally required before and during the operating season, which normally runs from April 1st through October 30th annually. Some locations also require services at the end of each season.

Additionally, some toilets are located at winter trailheads and may require winter pumping. Emergency services will be performed on a call as needed basis. Requests for pumping services will be made verbally by phone and/or by email by the designated COR and confirmed in the COR’s records. The contractor to pump at the designated location and shall notify the COR within 24 hours of the time the work is completed. Dump tickets, or other proof of proper disposal, may be requested to verify means of proper disposal. Tickets must be furnished within 48 hours via hard copy, scan/email, or fax to designated Forest Service Representative. Tickets must show the location(s) from which the sewage was pumped.

The number of sites and frequency of service may be increased or decreased throughout the life of the Contract and are subject to the changes clause.

The recreation sites contain a total of 21 toilet locations.

There are several different vault toilet designs including:

• Single unit/single vault

• Double unit/double vault

• Double unit/single vault

TYPE/SIZE IN GALLONS:

• Single/1000 x 1 has one 1000-gallon vault

• Double/1000 x 2 has two 1000-gallon vaults.

All vaults have a maximum capacity of 1000 gallons and need pumped when they reach 80% Capacity, with 90% of the vault contents removed per standard commercial practices. All vaults will be re-charged with water approximately 75 gallons for the 750-gallon vaults and 100 gallons for the 1,000-gallon vaults. All vault waste shall be disposed of at a commercial treatment facility off National Forest Lands.

Applicable OSHA, State and Local laws and regulations will be followed. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to secure permission from local municipal plants to add such waste to their system with any cost to be at the Contractor’s expense.

Bio Preferred® Products: The purpose of the USDA Bio Preferred® program is to promote the increased purchase and use of biobased products. The program is expected to promote economic development, creating new jobs and providing new markets for farm commodities. To the extent that the Bio Preferred program achieves its purpose, the increased purchase of biobased products will also be expected to reduce petroleum consumption, increase the use of renewable resources, better manage the carbon cycle, and may contribute to reducing adverse environmental and health impacts.

Defined by the 2002 Farm Bill, biobased products are commercial or industrial products (other than food or feed) that are composed in whole, or in significant part, of biological products, renewable agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials), or forestry materials.

Offerors shall include within their offer an affirmative statement of action(s) they would take during the performance of this contract to include the use of biobased products, such as cleaning agents, unless precluded by performance, cost, or availability. The use/ non-use of biobased products will not be an evaluation factor in any subsequent award; however, failure to address the subject matter within the proposal could render the proposal as non-responsive to the RFQ requirements.

Invoices - Contractor must service toilets within two (2) working days of the request and provide the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears or Yampa Ranger District with a statement showing number of toilets pumped by category and date pumped within 30 days of the end contract or with each request for payment. All invoices are to be submitted online via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. CONTRACTOR MAY NOT INVOICE FOR WORK THAT HAS NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. Payment will be made only for toilets pumped in the current billing cycle and will be made on the number of toilets pumped in each category.

Government Inspection – Inspection of the work shall be made by the COR or the Designated Inspector as the work progresses at such intervals as are necessary to ensure compliance with the contract specifications and provisions. If work is unacceptable, the Contractor shall complete any remedial work required for acceptance. The Government will verbally notify the contractor within 48 hours of any non-acceptable work.

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