DE-prime hook NWR-prime hook dumpster

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to provide dumpster rental and debris removal services at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge near Smyrna, Delaware. The solicitation (140FS325Q0052) requires a contractor to supply and manage two 30-yard dumpsters for demolition debris, including concrete and construction materials. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated based on technical experience, management approach, and past performance, with technical capabilities weighted significantly more than price. The evaluation will assess the contractor's ability to perform tasks within the specified timeframe, with technical proposals required to include key personnel details, potential subcontractors, and three examples of similar completed work with references. Proposals are due by March 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract award date of April 10, 2025.

The procurement is a total small business set-aside within the Solid Waste Collection NAICS category, with a performance period from July 7 to July 28, 2025. The contractor may need to swap up to 8 dumpsters per day during the two-week project window, with pricing to include initial delivery fees, per-haul fees, and per-ton disposal fees for both concrete and construction debris. Materials will be sorted and recycled to the maximum extent possible, with all materials considered property of the contractor upon pickup. The project requires detailed documentation, including written tickets for dumpster movements and disposal weight reporting within 24 hours of removal. Wage rates will be governed by the Service Contract Act Wage Determination (No. 2015-4271), which mandates minimum wages ranging from $12.33 to $51.79 per hour depending on job classification, with additional health and welfare benefits of $5.36 per hour.