Portable Toilet Service

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is conducting a Sources Sought notice for portable toilet service at various locations within the Zigzag Ranger District on Mt. Hood National Forest. This pre-solicitation notice seeks to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing comprehensive portable toilet rentals and maintenance services for the 2025 recreation season. The government will perform market research to assess potential small business contractors, with interested parties required to submit responses via email to Jake Pipkin by 9:00 AM MST on March 31, 2025. While no contract will be awarded directly from this notice, it represents a critical step in the procurement process to understand market capabilities. The notice is specifically designed to evaluate small business contractors' qualifications for a service contract involving portable toilet installation, cleaning, and maintenance across multiple forest locations.

The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small businesses within the Septic Tank and Related Services (NAICS 562991) category. The contract requires installing and maintaining 13 porta-potties at various trailheads, with specific placement at locations including two units at Timberline Lodge's Salmon Parking Lot. Service periods will run from April through November 2025, with potential four-year extension options for fiscal years 2026-2029. Contractors must meet strict service standards, including twice-weekly cleaning, ensuring ADA accessibility, using neutral-colored units, and maintaining proper anchoring and cleanliness. Installation deadlines are strictly defined, with Timberline Lodge units required no later than April 13th and trailhead units by May 1st. Removal periods are similarly precise, ranging from October 31st to November 5th for most sites, with slightly different timelines for Timberline Lodge locations.