WZ Hiawatha Vault Pumping Solicitation

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide vault pumping services for recreation sites in the West Zone of Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan. The solicitation requires a qualified vendor to furnish all necessary equipment, labor, transportation, and supplies to pump, clean, disinfect, and dispose of waste products from 58 different vault toilet locations across various recreational sites. The contract will be awarded based on an evaluation of technical factors, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being more important than cost. Interested offerors must submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and representations and certifications electronically by June 16, 2025, at 1500 EST to the designated contracting officer, Mikaela Laney. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for pumping frequencies, cleaning procedures, and waste disposal requirements, with contractors expected to complete services within 72 hours of notification.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 562991 and a small business size standard of $9 million. The base contract period will run from June 23, 2025, to June 30, 2030, with four potential option years available for extension. The place of performance is located in Munising, Michigan, and will cover vault toilet locations across multiple areas including Grand Island, Rock River Canyon Wilderness, and various trailheads and recreational sites. Vault sizes range from 50 to 1,000 gallons, with pumping frequencies varying from annual to biennial depending on the specific location. While no incumbent contractor is explicitly named, the solicitation provides comprehensive maps and detailed specifications for the 58 vault locations, indicating a structured and well-defined service requirement for the Hiawatha National Forest's West Zone.