Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract

US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to Basin Disposal Services Inc. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This requirement is to provide monthly trash removal services including emptying and hauling the trash from containers for disposal, in approved sites off of the Government property. The areas to be serviced are located in Franklin and Walla Walla counties. The State of Washington, through the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission pursuant to Revised Code of Washington 81.77 has the authority to regulate solid waste disposal throughout the state of Washington. Pursuant to RCW 81.77's statutory scheme, Basin Disposal, Inc. has the exclusive authority to collect trash in the areas covered by this procurement.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 562111 and the size standard is $12.5 M. Interested persons may identify their interest, in writing, to the Government point of contact. Responses to this notice must be received no later than 2:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time, November 9, 2011. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No RFP will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the government to: julie.m.morris@usace.army.mil with solicitation number W912EF-12-Q-0008 referenced in the subject line.