Vault Pumping Services - Paria

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona Region is seeking a contractor to provide vault pumping services for six locations within the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument spanning Arizona and Utah. The services include quarterly pumping of 12 individual vault toilets across sites such as Condor Viewing Site, Stateline Campground, Wire Pass Trailhead, Buckskin Trailhead, Whitehouse Campground, and Paria Townsite. Contractors must pump 1,000-gallon vaults according to seasonal schedules, add biodegradable enzymes and water after each pump-out, properly dispose of sewage at licensed facilities, and document work with date-stamped photos. The government will evaluate quotes using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, assessing technical approach, past performance, and total price. Amendment 0001 extended the quote submission deadline to August 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with electronic submissions required to the contracting officer.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 562991 with an $8.0 million size standard. The incumbent contractor is RD&B/Action Sanitation from Kanab, Utah, who previously held contract 140L6423P0001 valued at $191,420.00. The contract includes a base year from August 22, 2025, to August 21, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods available. Performance locations span remote areas in Coconino County, Arizona, and Kane County, Utah, requiring contractors to use high-clearance vehicles and navigate unpaved roads. The solicitation covers 12 vault toilets across six different sites, with each toilet requiring 2-4 pump-outs annually depending on the location. Invoicing will occur quarterly, with the government retaining the right to impose financial penalties for non-compliance with specified service standards.