Portable Toilets and Services at Temple of Sinawav

The National Park Service Intermountain Region is soliciting quotations for portable toilets and maintenance services at the Temple of Sinawava Comfort Station in Zion National Park. The requirement stems from a septic system failure due to overuse, necessitating temporary toilet facilities with comprehensive maintenance. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, and services to maintain portable toilets in safe operating condition, including twice-daily servicing, cleaning, restocking, and rapid response to issues like graffiti removal. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, specification compliance, and vendor location, with a specific requirement that bidders be registered in SAM and located within 150 miles of Capitol Reef National Park. The solicitation requires specific liability insurance coverage of $100,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $100,000 for property damage. Quotes are due by December 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM MST, with the contracting officer being Kimberly Steele and the technical point of contact Matthew Mackay.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 562991 with a size standard of $9 million. The contract will cover a base period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, with four potential one-year option periods extending through December 31, 2028. The service requires 12 regular portable toilet units and 1 ADA-compliant unit, with service frequencies ranging from 56-70 services per month depending on seasonal visitation levels. Monthly service will be most intensive during peak months of May, June, August, and November, requiring 70 services per month. The site-specific requirements include maintaining uniform toilet color and style, providing safety and spill plans, following OSHA regulations, and maintaining detailed service records. Contractors must be prepared to install additional units within 24 hours of request and report any incidents within 3 hours of occurrence.