Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Vault/Wastewater Pumping

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide wastewater pumping services for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest's East Zone, specifically covering the Eagle River/Florence and Lakewood/Laona Ranger Districts in Wisconsin. The services include pumping campground vault toilets, holding tanks, and septic systems at various recreational sites, with an estimated 16 service calls per season handling approximately 60,000 to 75,000 gallons of effluent annually. Contractors must use trucks with minimum 4,500-gallon capacity and respond to pumping requests within 5 business days, while also providing two Port-a-Jon units at Stevens Lake Campground with bi-weekly service. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, price, and past performance to select the most advantageous proposal that provides the best value. Proposals are due by July 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and must be submitted via email to steven.pietila@usda.gov along with technical proposals, price proposals, and contractor certifications.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services) with a size standard of $9 million in annual receipts. The contract performance period runs from the award date through December 31, 2025, covering 127 campground vault toilets and multiple wastewater systems across the two ranger districts. Key quantities include an estimated 100 hours of vault pumping services, disposal of 35,000 gallons from holding tanks, 20,000 gallons from septic tanks, and 20,000 gallons from vault disposal, with optional service calls available for both ranger districts. The work will be performed throughout Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, with compensable time calculated from meeting at the Forest Service office to 1.5 hours after vendor release. The contract structure is anticipated to be firm fixed price with pricing based on hours, 1,000-gallon increments, and per-call rates for the various services required.