A04_SOW_NC_Portajons_FY26_DS.pdf

HELENE DS25 - BLRI North Carolina - Porta Jons (Milepost 217-469) PMIS# 345034A

Statement of Work (SOW)

Emergency Portable Toilet Services – Blue Ridge Parkway

1. Introduction

The National Park Service (NPS), Blue Ridge Parkway requires the furnishing, placement, and servicing of temporary restroom facilities (portable toilets/Porta-Jons) at various sites located in

North Carolina because of facility closures due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. Services must include furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to maintain portable toilets in a safe, sanitary, and accessible condition.

2. Background

The Blue Ridge Parkway provides access to millions of visitors annually. Following hurricane-related damage to permanent restroom facilities and utility systems, portable toilets are required to ensure visitor health, safety, and enjoyment. For more information on the area and specific locations please visit the Blue Ridge Parkway’s website at NPS.gov/BLRI.

3. Period of Performance

• Base Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

4. Specific Requirements

The Contractor shall:

• Furnish, place, and maintain all portable toilets as specified.

• Use skilled, trained, and supervised personnel.

• Provide units in natural colors (green, brown, or gray), free from graffiti or unauthorized markings.

• Secure units against tipping using stakes, weights, or other means.

• Provide toilet paper and hand sanitizer or soap dispensers, stocked at every service.

• Units will be serviced three times weekly. Each service will include pumping, cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking supplies. Services will be scheduled to maintain units in good condition consistently throughout the week based on observed visitor use patterns

(recommended service schedule: Monday, Thursday, Saturday)

• Wipe down all interior surfaces with disinfectant cleaner during each service.

• Repair, replace, or correct vandalized or deficient units within 24 hours.

• Remove litter from units and dispose of it properly. Trash will not be left outside units or placed in public use trash cans.

• Report any conditions requiring work beyond this SOW to the Contracting Officers

Representative (COR).

https://www.nps.gov/blri/index.htm

5. Accessibility

All requested “ADA” units must fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Placement must ensure accessibility from designated parking areas, with consideration for curbs, slopes, and unpaved surfaces.

6. Quantity and Locations

Base Requirement: 62 Units, April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (*Note below for Linville Falls

Developed Area Sites)

Watauga County: 23 Units Total (16 Regular, 7 ADA)

• Price Park Boat Rental @ MP 297: 2 Regular, 2 ADA (4 total)

• Price Lake Dam/Trailhead @ MP 296.5: 2 Regular, 1 ADA (3 total)

• Price Park Picnic Area @ MP 296: 6 Regular, 2 ADA (8 total)

• Moses Cone Manor Parking Area @ MP 294: 6 Regular, 2 ADA (8 total)

Avery County: 21 Units Total (14 Regular, 7 ADA)

• Linn Cove Visitor Center Parking Area @ MP 304: 4 Regular, 2 ADA (6 total)

• Linville Falls Visitor Center (former site) @ MP 316: 8 Regular, 4 ADA (12 total)*

• Linville Falls River Bend Overlook @ MP 316: 2 Regular, 1 ADA (3 total)*

*Linville Falls Developed Area will open in 2026 on delayed schedule; porta toilet service to begin on April 1, 2026 and run the duration of the contract until March 31, 2027.

Buncombe County: 18 Units total (13 Regular, 5 ADA)

• Craggy Gardens Visitor Center @ MP 364.5: 10 Regular, 4 ADA (14 total)

• Craggy Dome Upper Parking Area @ MP 364.1: 3 Regular, 1 ADA (4 total)

Note: Please be aware that site access may be limited at times due to adverse weather conditions resulting in potential Blue Ridge Parkway closures in high elevation areas.

Final placement of units will be coordinated with the NPS field supervisor.

BLRI reserves the right to add additional sites or locations to the scope of this Statement of Work at any time during the term of the contract as conditions in the field may warrant such services.

Any such additions will be subject to mutual written agreement on scope, schedule, and pricing through a formal contract modification to this SOW. Future additional sites may include:

Cumberland Knob Picnic Area (MP 218), Doughton Park Campground (MP 239), Bluffs

Developed Area (MP 241), Cascades Trailhead (MP 272), Price Park Campground (MP 296.5).

7. Safety

The Contractor shall:

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, NPS, and industry safety standards.

• Train employees in safety procedures and enforce safe practices.

• Report any incidents or accidents to the COR or on-site NPS supervisor immediately.

8. Deliverables

• Fully serviced, cleaned, and stocked portable toilets per the schedule.

• Documentation of service schedule and any incidents requiring corrective action.

9. Government-Furnished Information/Services

• Access to designated sites and coordination with field supervisors.

10. Contract Type

• Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

11. Evaluation Factors

• Award may be made on the basis of best value to the Government, considering price, past performance, and ability to meet service requirements.