Refuse Service, Jemez and T'siya

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking refuse collection services for Jemez Day School and T'siya (Zia) Day School in New Mexico through solicitation 140A2325Q0050. The contract requires weekly trash pickup using three 20-cubic yard dumpsters at Jemez Day School and one 20-cubic yard dumpster at T'siya Day School, with services to be performed during normal working hours (7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday). The procurement will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical evaluation factors including contractor capabilities and past performance. Potential offerors were initially required to submit questions by January 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM MST, with original quotes due January 30, 2025. However, through subsequent amendments, the response deadline was extended to March 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time. The solicitation originally targeted Native American-owned small businesses under the Buy Indian Act but was subsequently modified to allow unrestricted competition.

The contract is classified under NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a size standard of $47 million and will cover a base period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2030. The total contract period spans five years, with services to be performed in New Mexico's Sandoval County. Contractors must comply with specific wage determination requirements, including minimum wage rates ranging from $13.30 to $17.75 per hour and fringe benefits of $5.36 per hour. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, vendors must provide comprehensive pricing that includes equipment lease, delivery, collection service, fuel surcharge, administrative fees, and various taxes. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating with BIE Facility Management, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring proper waste disposal at approved off-site locations. Potential bidders must also complete an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form and adhere to all Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education regulations regarding property access and service delivery.