Lucky Peak Solid Waste Collection & Disposal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is soliciting proposals for solid waste collection and disposal services at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake in Idaho under solicitation number W912EF26QA029. The contract encompasses refuse container delivery, placement, and maintenance along with weekly waste removal services at six primary locations: Lucky Peak Project Office, Barclay Bay, Middle Cove, Turner Gulch, Spring Shores Marina, and Macks Creek, with provision for up to five additional seasonal containers as needed. Key requirements include 100% on-time container delivery and replacement, no more than three customer complaints monthly, and 90% compliance with 72-hour repair completion timelines for maintenance requests. Contractors must obtain all necessary licenses and permits, comply with OSHA and Corps safety standards, complete background vetting and security training within 30 days of award, and employ qualified personnel on their own payroll. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror offering the best value based on price, with all proposals due by March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT, following an amendment extending the original March 16 deadline. Responses must be submitted via email to Callie Rietfors at callie.rietfors@usace.army.mil and include a signed Standard Form 1449, pricing schedules, and documentation demonstrating compliance with specifications.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, which restricts competition to certified women-owned small businesses. The contract period runs for one 12-month base year from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with three optional 12-month renewal periods extending through April 30, 2030, and operates under a firm fixed-price arrangement. The contract requires management of 10 permanent refuse containers ranging from 3 to 6 cubic yards across the specified locations, with year-round weekly service at some sites and seasonal service (May 1 through September 30) at others. Prevailing wage rates apply under the Service Contract Act, with fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour and additional entitlements including paid vacation and holidays. All work is classified under NAICS code 562111 (Waste Collection) with Product Service Code S205, and inspection and acceptance occur at the Lucky Peak Project Office in Boise, Idaho.