MT - red rock lakes NWR - septic tank pumping

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform septic tank pumping services at the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Lima, Montana. The solicitation (140FS225Q0043) requires pumping eight total tanks, including two residential, two operational facility, and four vault toilet tanks that have not been serviced since October 2023. Quotes are due by January 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, with technical capabilities and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes using SF 1449 form, along with completed representations and certifications. The technical evaluation will assess contractors' capabilities through a narrative statement and review of past performance references.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 562991, with a size standard of $9 million. The period of performance is from May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, with a possible 6-month extension option. Each of the eight tanks is estimated to contain approximately 1,000 gallons of effluent, and the work requires locating tanks, performing minor excavation if needed, pumping tanks, and properly disposing of effluent off-site. Vault toilets will require additional services including pressure washing and recharging with clean water. The contract will incorporate Service Contract Act wage determinations for Beaverhead County, Montana, with a minimum wage requirement of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and work must be coordinated with the Facility Manager to ensure appropriate weather and road conditions.