Palomino vally wild horse and burro center pond CL

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region seeks industrial cleaning services for a runoff containment pond at the Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center, with quotes due August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT. The procurement is set aside 100% for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), with NAICS code 562998 and a small-business size standard of $16.5 million.

Place of performance is Reno, Nevada. Work consists of two phases: removal of approximately 750,000 gallons of water (dispersed on-site as directed) and removal of approximately 1,000 cubic yards of solids including sludge, sand, and debris down to the pond liner. The 205-foot by 100-foot pond has a 45mm HDPE single liner installed in 2015. Performance period runs September 15 through October 30, 2026 for Phase 1, extending through December 30, 2026 overall. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contractor must provide all labor and equipment, perform damage inspection and repair of the pond liner at no cost to the government, and assume all liability for equipment damage, operator safety, hazardous material spills, and road restoration.

Service Contract Labor Standards wage rates apply per determination 2015-5595 for Storey and Washoe Counties, Nevada, with prevailing wage rates ranging from approximately $12.46 to $49.82 per hour plus mandatory fringe benefits.

Evaluation emphasizes technical capability and past performance (at least three relevant projects within five years) significantly more than price using best-value trade-off. Amendment 0001 (July 16) extended the closing date and mandated a site visit on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT. Amendment 0002 (August 3) provides Q&A addressing 25 contractor inquiries on pond specifications, site conditions, and disposal logistics.