B08_SOW_LAVO_Septic_Pumping_FY26.pdf
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- 140P8426Q0006
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This Statement of Work (SOW) details the National Park Service's requirement for vault toilet and septic pumping services at Lassen Volcanic National Park. The contract will run from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with options for up to 4 additional years. The contractor will be responsible for pumping approximately 85,000 gallons of wastewater from 52 locations throughout the park, including various campgrounds, visitor centers, trailheads, and ranger stations. Tank sizes range from 1,200-gallon vaults to 16,000-gallon septic tanks, with pumping to be performed on an on-call basis between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Key requirements include providing all labor and equipment to pump and transport waste to a state-approved disposal site, maintaining leak-free vehicles, and complying with OSHA, EPA, and NPS safety and environmental regulations. The contractor must submit monthly service reports and invoices, and be prepared for emergency pumping with a response time of 2-4 hours when needed. The park also requests optional pricing for portable restrooms and handwash stations. Notification and coordination will be managed through the park's Contracting Officer's Representative, with specific contact information provided for the Chief of Maintenance.
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Statement of Work Lassen Volcanic National Park
Parkwide Vault and Septic Pumping Solicitation # 140P84256Q0006
BACKGROUND
The National Park Service (NPS) at Lassen Volcanic National Park, has a requirement for Vault Toilet / Septic Pumping as well as on call (as necessary) portable toilet and wash stations rental and servicing.
Portable amenities will be only on an as needed basis.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
This contract will be initiated on January 1, 2026 and extend through December 31, 2026 as the contracts base year with up to 4 Option Years included. Pumping will be determined by the Parks Facilities Management Division and coordination’s will be made in advance on an as needed basis throughout the year as well as the need for portable services and emergency pumping. This will include the order of and prioritization as well as dates of desired pumping. A response time of three (3) days will be provided. Notification of pumping will only be made by the contracts Contracting Officers Representative, Joe Pettegrew, or Field Representatives Alexander Mahr and Kevin Clement.
Lassen Volcanic National Park must be notified if the contractor is called out on emergency service for an extended period of time i.e.: wildfire. The Park must be notified with as much lead time as feasible in order to make alternative arrangements with a qualified contractor.
REQUIREMENT:
The National Park Service (NPS) has a requirement for the service pumping of septic tanks and vault toilets throughout Lassen Volcanic National Park. All toilets are either on vaults, septic or sewer system.
Emergency/Urgent pumping may also be necessary and should be quoted per gallon. At LAVO, this is generally caused by a blockage in a septic line that is in need of being scoped. The park does not have wastewater treatment plants. In the event of an emergency / urgent call out, response may be necessary within 2 to 4 hours to begin pumping, from call for service. Additionally, the park is requesting pricing for providing and servicing Portable Restrooms and Portable Restrooms meeting accessibility requirements as well as handwash stations which would be included as options on an as needed basis.
The contractor shall provide all labor and equipment necessary to pump and transport waste in accordance with National Park Service standards and the State of Californias environmental policies.
Wastewater must be hauled to a state-approved waste disposal site outside of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The contractor is responsible for the arrangement and disposal of all waste.
Servicing will be on an on-call basis and shall occur between the hours of 7:00 am – 3:30 pm from Monday-Friday. The estimated volume of wastewater to be pumped during contract period January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, is estimated at 85,000 gallons. Gallons to be pumped vary, depending on usage and the length of the summer season. Septic tanks and vault toilets are located throughout Lassen Volcanic National Park as noted above (See exhibit 1, map). There are approximately 52 locations within the park (See exhibit 2, table), many vaults may be double tanks. Tanks range in size from 1,200-gallon vaults to 16,000-gallon septic tanks (on the “Exhibit 2” chart below, vaults have been counted as one tank though there are two tanks per double CXT). Contractor vehicles and all equipment must be free of leaks and in safe operating condition. Contractor is responsible for the complete cleanup of all spills or leaks within Lassen Volcanic National Park. Contractor vehicles must be free of any non-indigenous vegetative material.
LOCATIONS:
North District throughout the Manzanita Lake area, the South District throughout the Mineral Headquarters, South West Visitors Center, and vault and septic tanks located at Butte Lake, Juniper Lake, Warner Valley, Sulphur Works, Bumpass Hell, Lassen Peak Trailhead, Kings Creek Picnic Area, Summit Lake North and South as well as the Rangers Station, the Devastated Interpretive Area, Lost Creek Campgrounds, and Volcano Adventure Camp.
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:
• Contractor must comply with all OSHA, EPA, and NPS Safety and environmental regulations.
• Spills and/or leaks must be reported immediately and cleaned up per NPS protocols.
PAYMENTS, REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION:
• Submit monthly service reports including dates, volumes (weights), and any issues encountered.
• The vendor shall submit one consolidated invoice monthly via the IPP payment system.
Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer generated by the US Treasury.
• Maintain communications with the NPS Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
PARK CONTACT / CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE:
• Chief of Maintenance: Joe Pettegrew, Ph: Work Cell: (530) 200-3065, joe_pettegrew@nps.gov mailto:joe_pettegrew@nps.gov
EXHIBIT 1:
Exhibit 2:
Locations with font displayed in red are managed by the concessioners and will not be pumped by the
NPS.
Lassen Vault and Septic Tanks Inventory
Location Type Quantity Tank Size
Headquarters Septic 1 1,500
Vault 1 1,200
Southwest Visitors Center Septic 1 12,400
Dosing Chamber 1 2,400
King's Creek Picnic Area Vault 1 1,500
Vault 1 1,200
Summit Lake Horse Corral Vault 1 1,200
South Summit Lake Campgrounds Vault 1 1,200
North Summit Lake Campgrounds Septic 2 2,400
Vault 1 1,200
Summit Lake Rangers Station Septic 1 1,500
Vault 1 1,200
Bumpass Hell Trailhead Parking- 2 Dbl Vault CXTs so technically 4- 1,200 Gallon Tanks
Vault 2 1,200
Lassen Peak Trailhead Parking- 2 Dbl Vault CXTs so technically 4- 1,200 Gallon Tanks
Vault 2 1,200
Devastated Trailhead Interpretive Area Vault 1 1,200
Lost Creek Campgrounds Vault 5 1,200
Crags Campgrounds Vault 5 1,200
Manzanita Lake Campgrounds Septic 1 16,000
Septic 1 16,000
Septic 1 2,400
Vault 2 1,200
Manzanita Lake Housing Area Septic 1 10,000
Crossroads Rest Area Septic 1 2,000
Butte Lake Campgrounds Septic 1 4,000
Vault 6 1,200
Juniper Lake Vault 5 1,500
Vault 1 1,200
Septic 1 1,250
Lake Helen Picnic Area Vault 1 1,200
Warner Valley Campgrounds Vault 3 1,200
Warner Valley Rangers Station Septic 1 1,500
Vault 1 1,200
Drakesbad Guest Ranch Septic 1 10,000
Grease Trap 1 3,000
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