Tongue Ranger District Dump Station Wastewater Operator

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region (Region 2), is soliciting proposals for a wastewater operator to manage two RV dump stations located in the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. The contractor will be responsible for conducting all required testing, monitoring, and reporting to ensure compliance with Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. Successful bidders must be licensed wastewater operators in Wyoming and provide both primary and backup operators for the Leigh Creek and Burgess Junction dump stations. The technical evaluation will focus on key personnel qualifications (requiring a minimum of 6 months experience), quality control plans, and past performance. Proposals are due by January 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with award to be made on a best value basis considering technical capability and price.

This contract is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 541380 and a size standard of $35 million. The contract period includes a base year from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available through May 31, 2030. The facilities operate seasonally from June through Labor Day, located near Sheridan, Wyoming, with one site 34 miles west of Buffalo and another 0.5 miles east of Burgess Junction. Pricing will be structured as monthly rates for each facility, with separate line items for the base year and each option year. The government will provide facility access, and contractors must include all travel costs in their pricing. While no incumbent contractor is specified in the documents, the contract represents a critical infrastructure maintenance service for the United States Forest Service's recreational facilities.