Mud trap waste and septic tank system pumping and disposal services

The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is soliciting quotations for mud trap waste and septic tank system pumping and disposal services at multiple Border Patrol stations in South Texas. The contractor must be a registered sludge transporter with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), capable of handling multiple waste types and ensuring proper disposal. Key contract requirements include weekly grit/mud trap removal, quarterly oil/water separator servicing, and quarterly septic tank pumping at six locations including Fort Brown, Brownsville, Rio Grande City, and Falfurrias. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for February 10-12, 2025, with proposals due by February 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST via email. Contractors must provide waste disposal manifests, respond to emergency calls within 12 hours, and assume full liability for waste handling and disposal.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside for a firm-fixed price purchase order with a base period from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, and four potential one-year option periods extending through May 31, 2030. The contract covers waste management services for tank sizes ranging from 500-8,000 gallons for oil/water separators and 3,000-4,550 gallons for septic systems, with provisions for up to 8 emergency/unscheduled service calls annually. The place of performance is Rio Grande City, TX 78582, with services required at multiple Border Patrol stations and checkpoints in South Texas. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract involves comprehensive waste management services for critical border protection infrastructure. The solicitation falls under NAICS category 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) and PSC category S222-P (Housekeeping- Waste Treatment/Storage).