Vault Toilet Pumping, South Vale Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon-Washington State Office is soliciting bids for vault toilet pumping services in the South Vale District through solicitation 140L4325Q0011. The contract requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive pumping services for 15 different recreational sites, including removing waste, cleaning, and disinfecting vault toilets ranging from 130 to 1500 gallons in capacity. Contractors must handle waste disposal, pre-charge vaults with clean water after pumping, and follow specific cleaning procedures while maintaining $500,000 in insurance coverage. The solicitation was posted on January 24, 2025, with responses due by February 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, compliance with specifications, and pricing submitted through the attached spreadsheet. Quotes must be submitted via email to designated BLM contacts.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562991 for Septic Tank and Related Services, with a size standard of $9 million. The base performance period runs from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through 2030. Locations for service include North Half sites like Basser Diggins, Copper Creek, and Airstrip, and South Half sites such as Castle Rock, Chukar Park, and Willowcreek Hotsprings. Waste from the Vale vehicle washrack must be taken to Clay Peak Landfill, while waste from other sites can be disposed of at the vendor's discretion. The geographic coverage spans multiple counties in Oregon, including Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa. Wage rates will be governed by the Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5589, with minimum wage thresholds established for various job categories.