Umesc trash removal

The Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks solid waste collection services at its Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with quotations due September 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. This procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection).

Place of performance is the UMESC facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The contract spans October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, structured as a one-year base period, one option year, and an optional six-month extension. Services required include weekly removal of regular solid waste from two 4-yard containers, bi-weekly cardboard and paper recycling collections (six 96-gallon containers for paper, one for glass with specialized cover), and monthly construction waste from one 20-yard container and monthly glass recycling. All work must be performed during facility hours (7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday). The contractor must obtain Wisconsin state licensure as a refuse removal contractor, secure key fob access, maintain clean and well-maintained equipment, provide annual tonnage documentation, and comply with EPA guidelines and local regulations. The contractor bears all costs for maintenance, disposal, transportation, and applicable fees.

Award will be firm fixed price. Evaluation criteria include past experience with waste hauling contracts in specified municipalities, equipment inventory and fleet status, personnel qualifications with CDL licensure, and pricing. Quotations must be submitted electronically to jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov with completed SF-18 forms, evaluation criteria documentation, SAM UEI number, point of contact information, and completed FAR provision representations. Amendment 0001, issued August 28, 2026, extended the original due date from August 7 to September 14, 2026.