Porta Toilet Rentals for Mt. Hood National Forest

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to provide portable toilet rental, installation, cleaning, and maintenance services for the Zigzag Ranger District on Mt. Hood National Forest. The solicitation (ID: 12048925Q0022) requires servicing 13 porta-potties across 11 different trailheads and locations, including the Timberline Lodge Salmon Parking Lot, with specific service frequencies ranging from weekly to twice-weekly cleaning depending on seasonal recreational use. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability and price, with offerors required to submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and representations and certifications. Proposals are due by June 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time, to be submitted via email to Jacob Pipkin. The contract will follow the Service Contract Act and adhere to specific wage determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $9.0 million under NAICS code 562991 for Septic Tank and Related Services. The base contract period runs from June 15, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available through March 31, 2030. Services will be performed in Rhododendron, Oregon, with portable toilets to be installed between April and November, matching peak recreational seasons. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract requires detailed service specifications including maintaining ADA accessibility, using neutral-colored units, and following USDA recreation site cleaning standards. The contractor must provide all supplies, ensure toilet cleanliness and functionality, minimize odors, remove graffiti immediately, and coordinate closely with the Contracting Officer regarding installation and removal dates, which may be weather-dependent.