Refuse Services for NMNN ELO

The Bureau of Indian Education within the Department of the Interior is seeking refuse collection and disposal services for the New Mexico Navajo North Education Line Office (NMNN ELO) through Request for Quote 140A2325Q0283. The contract requires weekly solid waste collection services at five locations including Shiprock, Aneth, Nehahnezad, Red Rock, and To'haali, totaling 46 bin pickups per week across residential quarters and school facilities. Contractors must provide or maintain waste containers, ensure weekly collection with no spillage on school campuses, replace damaged bins within two business days, and transport waste to approved landfills while maintaining strict communication protocols with contracting officers. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, key personnel qualifications, potential past performance, and price as a significant consideration, with contractors required to submit two-volume proposals including technical and pricing components. The solicitation deadline was September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM local time, with quotes to be submitted electronically in PDF format to the Indian Education Acquisition Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, requiring contractors to meet specific tribal ownership requirements with 51% or greater ownership by qualifying entities. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific contract values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation. The contract establishes a firm fixed-price structure with a one-year performance period running from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, covering a total of 360 calendar days. Services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM across the specified locations within the Shiprock Agency area of New Mexico. The contract falls under NAICS code 562111 for Solid Waste Collection and PSC category S205 for Housekeeping-Trash/Garbage Collection services.