Port Toilet/Hand Wash Equip & Septic Waste Removal

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (COPA), Department of General Services (DGS) is issuing an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for Portable Toilet/Hand Washing Equipment and Septic Waste Removal Services. The purpose of this ITQ is to qualify responsible and responsive Contractors to provide rental or sales of portable toilets, hand washing equipment, and septic waste removal services. This ITQ contract is open to all COPA agencies, as well as Local Public Procurement Units as defined by the Commonwealth Procurement Code. Contractors must meet minimum qualifications including 2 years' experience and identification of the Pennsylvania counties in which they will provide services. The contract term is from the Contract Effective Date to 09/30/2027, with no renewal options. Contractors will select from 6 service categories described in the Statement of Work, including standard, ADA-compliant, and solar-powered portable toilets, hand washing stations, and septic waste removal. The ITQ outlines COSTARS program participation requirements, including payment of administrative fees, reporting, and use of the COSTARS brand.

This ITQ contract has Small Diverse Business and Small Business participation requirements. Suppliers must first register as a PA Supplier and create a user profile within the JAGGAER portal to complete the qualification requirements. The review process takes 30-60 days, and once approved, suppliers will be eligible to bid on related Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The ITQ does not provide specific pricing details, but states that Contractors shall be required to perform the specified services at the price(s) quoted in the Contract. The Commonwealth reserves the right to procure these services through a separate competitive procurement if deemed in its best interest.