Leech Lake Septic Service

The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all plant, materials, equipment, supplies, labor, supervision, training, and transportation, and performing all work as required by this scope of work of the contract, in strict accordance with the specifications, all of which are made part hereof.  All work materials, expenses, and services not expressly called for in the specifications or shown on the drawings but which are necessary for completion of the contract requirements shall be performed and furnished by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

The work site is located at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Leech Lake Recreation Area, Federal Dam, Minnesota. The following is a summary list of the septic pumping required under this contract with estimated quantities needed per year (with actual performance of 1 April to 31 October). A detailed description of the each required service is in paragraph B-1.2 of this scope.
 1 Fish Tank, holds approximately 1,200 Gallons (Estimated number of services - 15)
 3 Vault Toilets, each holds approximately 1,200 Gallons, and backfill each with 900 gallons of clean water (Estimated number of services – 1 each)
 1 Office Septic Tank, holds approximately 1,200 Gallons (Estimated number of services – 1)
 STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) & Lift Station (Biosolids) (Estimated number of gallons (historical range) - 12,000 to 16,000)
 Seed for STP (Biosolids) (Estimated number of gallons - 2,000)

The Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, local and municipal laws, regulations and requirements, and all industry standards/references. The contractor must be licensed by the state of Minnesota and must provide a copy of all needed licenses and certificates for Sewage (septage and biosolids) Pumping Services and Disposal services in accordance with all EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency), MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency), Cass County, and all other applicable regulations, laws, ordinances. The contractor must follow EPA’s 503 Standards for disposal of Biosolids. Also, seed sludge containing live, healthy bacteria will be obtained by the contractor from an approved municipal WWTF (Wastewater Treatment Facility) when directed, delivered, and pumped into the Corps Owned Sewage Treatment Plant for “seeding” healthy bacteria. Exact pumping locations within the park will be provided by the Park Manager. A site map is attached for general reference. Exact quantities, scheduling, etc. will vary in accordance with park use. Contractor will only be paid for actual services rendered. The Corps of Engineers will provide odor eliminating tank additives where required.