Amended CXT Vault_Septic Pumping SOW Updated Final 09.17.25.pdf

CXT Vault and Septic Pumping

USDA – FOREST SERVICE, Cleveland National Forest

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1-1 SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT

The intent of this solicitation and any Contract is to obtain CXT Vault and septic pumping services for use on the Descanso Ranger District, Palomar Ranger District and Trabuco Ranger District. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, transportation, and personnel necessary to meet or exceed the Contract specifications. Option Item 1: Additional services on an “as needed” basis. Services may include additional cleaning due to heavy use, damage or vandalism that requires immediate attention.

1-2 PREWORK CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, a meeting may be requested by the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, and other Forest Service Representatives who may be involved in the administration of this contract. Any meeting would be held, at a time and place mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer, to discuss the work schedule and to familiarize both parties with the responsibilities of each under this contract.

1-3 PROJECT LOCATIONS

The CXT Vaults/Septic Pumping will occur on several administrative sites within the Descanso Ranger District, Palomar Ranger District and Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. The Cleveland National Forest lies within the Counties of San Diego and Riverside. The following are the proposed locations:

Descanso Ranger District

• Pine Creek Trailhead

• Noble Canyon Trailhead

• Boulder Oaks Campground

• Cibbett Flats Campground

• Agua Dulce Day Use Area

• Wooded Hill Group Campground

• Visitor Information Center

• Red Tail Roost

• Horse Heaven Group Camp

• Pioneer Mail Day Use Area/Picnic Ground

• Desert View Day Use Area/Picnic Ground

• Bobcat Meadows Campground

• Corral Canyon Campground

• Four Corners Trailhead

Palomar Ranger District

Dripping Springs Campground Oak Grove Campground Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground (formerly Indian Flats Campground) Crestline Group Campground Fry Creek Campground Observatory Campground San Diego River Gorge Trailhead Cha’chaany Hamuk Trailhead (formerly Three Sisters Trailhead) San Luis Rey Picnic Ground Inaja Memorial Picnic Ground Kica Mik Scenic Overlook

Trabuco Ranger District

• Blue Jay Campground

• El Cariso Campground

• Falcon Campground

• Wildomar Campground

• El Cariso South Picnic Ground

• FF Memorial

• Hot Springs Trailhead

• San Juan Loop Trailhead

• Tenaja Trailhead

• Wildomar Trailhead

• Upper San Juan Campground

1-4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Any additional services not included in the scope and description of this contract shall be provided for under a separate agreement. Additional pumping services priced per instance and on request only.

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2-1 SCHEDULE OF WORK

2-1.1 Services

The contractor shall provide pumping services to all CXT vault toilets and septic tanks in the Descanso Ranger District, Palomar Ranger District and Trabuco Ranger District.

CXT vault toilets and septic tanks are located at:

Palomar Ranger District

• Dripping Springs Campground (3 double CXT vault, 1 single CXT vault, 1 septic) – water available

• Oak Grove Campground (2 double CXT vault, 4 septic) - water available

• Atáxam Mámta՛ ash Campground “formerly known as Indian Flats Campground” (2 single CXT vault) – no water

• Fry Creek Campground (2 double CXT vault) – water available

• Observatory Campground (2 double CXT vaults, 2 septic) – water available

• Crestline Group Campground (1 double CXT vault) – water available

• Kica-Mik Scenic Overlook (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• San Luis Rey Picnic Ground (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• Inaja Memorial Picnic Ground (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• San Diego River Gorge Trailhead (1 double CXT vault, 1 septic) – water available

• Chá chaany Hamuk Trailhead “formerly known as Three Sisters Trailhead” (2 double CXT vaults). – no water

Descanso Ranger District

• Pine Creek Trailhead (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• Noble Canyon Trailhead (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• Boulder Oaks Campground (2 double CXT vault) – water available

• Cibbett Flats Campground (2 double CXT vault) – no water

• Agua Dulce Day Use Area (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• Wooded Hill Group Campground (2 double CXT vault) - no water

• Visitor Information Center (1 septic) – no water

• Red Tail Roost (1 septic) – no water

• Horse Heaven Group Camp (6 double CXT vault) – no water

• Pioneer Mail Day Use Area/Picnic Ground (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• Desert View Day Use Area/Picnic Ground (1 septic) – no water

• Bobcat Meadows Campground (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• Corral Canyon Campground (1 double CXT vault) – no water

• Four Corners Trailhead (1 CXT vault) – no water

Trabuco Ranger District

• Blue Jay Campground (6 Double CXT) - water available

• El Cariso Campground (2 Double CXT) - water available

• Falcon Campground (3 Double CXT) - water available

• Wildomar Campground (1 Double CXT) - no water

• El Cariso South Picnic Ground (1 Double CXT) – no water

• FF Memorial (1 CXT vault) – water available

• Hot Springs Trailhead (1 CXT vault) – no water

• San Juan Loop Trailhead (1 Double CXT) – no water

• Tenaja Trailhead (1 Double CXT) – no water

• Wildomar Trailhead (1 CXT vault) – no water

• Upper San Juan Campground (2 double CXT) – no water

All CXT vault toilets and septic tanks will be pumped at least one time annually.

The CXT vaults and septic tanks that need to be pump twice annually are Boulder Oaks Campground, Four Corners Trailhead, San Luis Rey Picnic Ground, San Diego River Gorge Trailhead, Chá chaany Hamuk Trailhead, Dripping Springs Trailhead parking area, FF Memorial and Observatory Campground.

2-2 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

Vault and Septic Tank Pumping Duties

1. Vault toilets with exterior access hatch doors shall be pumped from the exterior. A Forest Service key may be needed to unlock the hatch door. If so, transfer of the key will be arranged by the Contracting Officer. Vault toilets without exterior access shall be pumped from the interior directly through the riser.

2. Pump vaults down to within 2-4 inches of the bottom of the tank. Compacting waste material in the bottom of the vault by tamping or other method is not allowed.

3. For pumping through the interior riser, take precautions to prevent damage to the riser and to prevent waste spillage onto the interior floor and wall surfaces. Cover toilet paper with waterproof material or remove from bar prior to removal of debris and pumping. Clean up all incidental spillage and disinfect floors and riser including the riser seat and any surface that was or may have been contaminated. Following clean up, floors and surrounding areas shall be left free of standing water.

4. Using a pressure washer system, wash down the interior walls of the vault before the clinging debris has a chance to dry. Use the pressure washer to break up and dilute solids in the bottom and then pump this diluted waste down again to within 3-4 inches of the bottom.

5. All materials shall be removed from toilet vault or tank, including human waste, trash, etc. and properly disposed off National Forest land in accordance with all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.

6. Thoroughly clean and disinfect all contaminated areas resulting from the pumping process.

7. Trucks and /or pumping supplies shall not be rinsed or cleaned on National Forest land.

8. Should any release of septic material occur on National Forest land, the contractor is responsible for immediately notifying the Contracting Officer.

9. Complete the task order stating how many gallons were removed from the corresponding location(s).

A representative from the district will monitor and determine if the task has been completed. The contractor will add appropriate levels of water back into CXT’s after pumping has been conducted.

Pumping locations that have no access to water for pumping will be supplied by the contractor. When using the Forest Service Water Systems, the contractor will utilize backflow prevention devices on their hookups.

3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Project start date January 2026. All work performed under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and professional manner. The Contractor shall remove any employee deemed to be incompetent, careless, unprofessional, dishonest, or otherwise objectionable by the Government, upon receipt of a written indication of this condition from the Contracting Officer.

Services shall be provided at least once or twice annually.

4 REQUIREMENTS

4-1 Equipment shall meet all standards established by specifications or incorporated by reference and shall be maintained in good repair by the contractor.

4-2 All contractor personnel shall comply with Safety Standards. Contractor shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act when employing persons less than 18 years of age.

4-3 Communications between Contractor crew personnel; and Government personnel is mandatory for safe and effective performance. Contractor’s representative shall be able to proficiently communicate in English, and in the language of the crew.

4-4 The Contractor shall provide dependable equipment that meets all applicable state and federal laws relating to motor vehicles and equipment.

4-5 The Government reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time.