Trash and Garbage Removal Services

The Department of State seeks trash and garbage removal and disposal services for the U.S. Embassy Seoul, with proposals due October 12, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted, with no set-aside category applied.

Place of performance is Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, across seven embassy locations: the Chancery Compound, Chancery Cafeteria, Chief Mission Residence, Embassy Annex Compound, Marine Security Guard Quarters, U.S. Embassy Association facility, and Yongsan Embassy Housing Compound. Services include twice-weekly pickups (Monday through Friday for the cafeteria), removal of food waste, construction debris, industrial waste, cooking oil, and recyclable materials, container maintenance and cleaning, and proper disposal at approved off-compound facilities in compliance with Republic of Korea environmental regulations. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and supervision at no additional cost and assume responsibility for compliance with Korean environmental laws and safety requirements.

Performance spans a 12-month base period from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, followed by four optional one-year renewals through June 30, 2032, potentially extendable an additional six months under FAR 52.217-8. This is a firm fixed-price contract; pricing is submitted in Korean Won for foreign firms or U.S. dollars for U.S. firms. A pre-quotation conference and site visit are scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 13:00 local time.

Key qualification requirements include a project manager demonstrating English and Korean language proficiency (S-2 speaking, R-1 reading minimum), three past performance references from similar contracts, evidence of general liability insurance (₩100,000,000 per occurrence, ₩20,000,000 property damage per occurrence), SAM registration, and locally required licenses and permits. The NAICS code is 562998, All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services; PSC is S205, Housekeeping–Trash/Garbage Collection. Solicitation amendments may be issued to address contractor questions.