Pumping of campground vault, holding and septic tanks on the East Side of Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking quotations for pumping and waste management services for campground vault toilets, holding tanks, and septic tanks located on the East Zone of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 12444626Q0034 requires contractors to provide on-call, as-needed pumping services within five business days of request, with all waste disposal conducted in compliance with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regulations. Contractors must submit pricing for both geographic zones—Zone 1 (Eagle River/Florence Ranger District) and Zone 2 (Lakewood/Laona Ranger District)—to be considered responsive, and must be able to service approximately 137 vault toilets, 4 holding tanks, and 18 septic tanks across the East Zone with an estimated 125 pumping requests annually between May and October. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror based on evaluation of technical approach, price, and past performance, with Service Contract Labor Standards wage rates applying (Heavy Equipment Operator/truck driver at $31.38 plus fringe benefits). Quotations must be received by 5:00 PM Central Time on May 15, 2026, with questions due by May 10, 2026, and all submissions directed to Debra.Derickson@usda.gov in Microsoft Word or PDF format accompanied by a signed SF 1449, Schedule of Items, and Experience Questionnaire.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting eligibility to small business concerns under NAICS code 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services). No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials, and no site visit will be conducted for this opportunity. The contract period runs from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with a single firm fixed-price award anticipated; the specific contract value will be determined by the responsive quotations received. Zone 1 comprises 60 vault toilets (approximately 50 pumped seasonally), 3 holding tanks (1,500 gallons), and 3 septic tanks (2,000 gallons), while Zone 2 comprises 67 vault toilets (approximately 60 pumped seasonally), 1 holding tank (1,500 gallons), and 11 septic tanks ranging from 1,500 to 1,700 gallons. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan requiring 100 percent compliance with pumping services and a 95 percent Acceptable Quality Level for completion within five days of notification and cleanliness standards. The place of performance is Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501, covering multiple Wisconsin counties including Vilas, Forest, Langlade, Oneida, Florence, and Oconto.