Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Services - FCI Elkton

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is conducting market research for solid waste removal and disposal services at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Elkton in Lisbon, Ohio. This sources sought announcement seeks contractors capable of providing comprehensive waste management services, including the provision of four 32-cubic yard fully enclosed trash containers/compactors and regular waste removal from multiple institutional locations. The procurement will be structured as a single indefinite delivery/requirements contract with firm fixed pricing, encompassing a base year and four 12-month option years, plus a potential 6-month extension. Contractors must possess all necessary permits and licenses, maintain equipment independently, and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing waste disposal operations. Interested vendors must complete and submit the market research questionnaire to sburke@bop.gov by October 15, 2025, at 11:00 am EST.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors under NAICS code 562111 with a small business size standard of $47 million. The current incumbent contractor is Hamilton Alliance, Inc., whose previous contract was awarded in February 2018 for $774,466.00 and concluded on January 31, 2023. The service requirements for the first year include an estimated 156 waste removals from the FCI Rear Dock, 52 removals from the Federal Satellite Low Rear Dock, and 12 removals from the Outside Facilities Area, totaling 220 annual pickups across all locations. The contract structure allows for up to five and a half years of potential service delivery when including all option years and the extension period. The substantial scope and multi-year duration suggest this will represent a significant revenue opportunity for the selected contractor.