CF - Canyon Ferry Vault Toilet and Sewage Holding Tank Pump Services

The Bureau of Reclamation, a civilian agency within the Department of the Interior, is seeking a contractor to provide vault toilet and sewage holding tank pumping services at the Canyon Ferry Recreation Area in Montana. The Performance Work Statement outlines requirements for pumping 60 vault toilet units and 10 sewage holding tanks across 19 sites, with tank sizes ranging from 1,000 to 3,500 gallons. The contractor must perform 70 scheduled pumps annually, with an additional 10 potential pumps, and respond within two days of notification. Work will be conducted during 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday-Friday, with increased frequency during peak holiday weekends. Interested small businesses must submit capability statements by December 31, 2024, at 2:30 PM MST to Michael Hirsch, with the anticipated solicitation release date set for February 3, 2025, or earlier.

The contract opportunity is currently set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services) with a $9.0 million size standard. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price with Fixed Unit Pricing, covering a base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods and a potential 6-month extension. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration and demonstrate past performance on similar projects within the last five years. The work requires specialized equipment, including hoses up to 90 feet long, the ability to backflush tanks, and ensure no more than 6 inches of liquid remain post-pumping. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes the need for detailed documentation of business capabilities, equipment resources, and compliance with OSHA safety regulations.