BADL Solid Waste Collection

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking a contractor to provide solid waste collection and recyclable cardboard collection services at Badlands National Park in Interior, South Dakota. The solicitation (140P6325Q0003) is for a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract with a base period of one year and four one-year option periods, totaling a potential 5-year contract from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030. The contractor will be responsible for collecting solid waste and recyclable materials at various park locations on a weekly basis, following a specific collection schedule outlined in the Statement of Work. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to joan_brzezinski@nps.gov by February 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mountain time. The solicitation is unrestricted and will be evaluated based on two primary criteria: technical capability (experience) and price, with the NAICS code 562111 and a size standard of $47 million.

The contract will cover 13 dumpsters across multiple park locations, including seasonal and permanent employee housing, administration areas, maintenance areas, and the Pinnacles Ranger Station. Collection frequencies will vary seasonally, with more intensive service during peak months (June-September) and reduced service during off-peak periods. The Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with a benchmark rate of $23.64 plus fringe benefits for a Refuse Collector position. A site visit is encouraged for potential offerors to review dumpsters on-site, which can be coordinated through Robert O'Grady. The place of performance is Interior, South Dakota 57750, with specific requirements for dumpster maintenance, including sandstone-painted containers with two-part plastic lids. Contractors must ensure 95-99% compliance rates for dumpster maintenance, schedule adherence, housekeeping, and spill prevention, with performance monitored by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).