Vault Toilet Pumping for the Ironton Unit of the Wayne National Forest

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Eastern Region (Region 9) is seeking a contractor to provide vault toilet pumping services for the Ironton Unit of the Wayne National Forest. The solicitation (RFQ 12444325Q0037) requires a contractor to pump waste from 17 specific vault toilet locations, including single and double tank sites, boat docks, trailheads, and recreational area facilities. Key contract requirements include removing waste and debris using specialized equipment, properly disposing of waste according to state and federal regulations, and submitting status reports within 24 hours of each service. Contractors must respond to service requests within 24 hours (excluding weekends) and be available for emergency pumping with a 3-hour response time. The solicitation was posted on May 15, 2025, with proposals due by June 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, and potential contractors can review the Q&A document on SAM.GOV for additional information.

The contract is set aside for total small business participation and falls under the NAICS category 562991 for Septic Tank and Related Services. The initial contract period will run from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four additional option years available. The place of performance is located in Pedro, Ohio (45659), and the contract will require the successful bidder to use biobased products when feasible and maintain professional conduct during service operations. No incumbent contractor was identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values were not explicitly stated, the contract involves pumping services for 17 vault toilet locations across the Wayne National Forest's Ironton Unit. Contractors will be required to follow the attached Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and adhere to the specific wage determination (2015-4365) included in the solicitation documents.