Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Service Type, Commercial Item, Purchase Order to provide an Integrated Waste Management Plan for the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians in Riverside County, California.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a contractor to develop an Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP) for the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians in Riverside County, California. This firm fixed-price, non-personal service commercial item purchase order will require a comprehensive 120-day study analyzing the tribe's existing solid waste disposal program and proposing improvement alternatives. The primary objectives include evaluating current waste management practices, identifying potential health risks, and developing at least two viable waste collection and disposal strategies with detailed cost analyses. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a capabilities statement with company information and contact details. The market research is focused on identifying potential contractors, with a specific interest in Native-Owned, 8(a), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HubZone, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns.

The procurement falls under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. While there is no specific set-aside designation, the opportunity appears targeted toward small business categories and diverse business ownership types. The project scope covers approximately 46 dwelling units on the Santa Rosa Reservation, suggesting a localized and community-focused waste management initiative. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 17, 2025, with responses due by May 1, 2025, providing potential contractors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their capabilities statements. The PSC category is coded as R499 (Support- Professional: Other), indicating the professional consulting nature of the required services. Although specific award value is not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the waste management plan suggests a meaningful contract opportunity for qualified environmental consulting firms.