Region 5 FAS Latrine Pumping

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is soliciting bids for an Invitation for Bid (IFB-23-0010) to provide latrine pumping services for three Fishing Access Sites (FAS) in Region 5 near Billings, Montana. The procurement requires a contractor to perform labor, equipment, and materials to pump 26 vault latrines on an "as needed" basis over a four-year contract period. The service locations are divided into three drainage areas: Boulder Drainage (2 sites), Stillwater Drainage (13 sites), and Upper Yellowstone Drainage (10 sites), with each site requiring pumping of 1,050-gallon vault latrines. Bidders must provide three references for similar work performed within the last five years and submit relevant certifications and licenses for septic services. The bid opens on 8/3/2022 at 2:30 PM MDT and closes on 8/23/2022 at 5:00 PM MDT, with sealed bids held until 8/24/2022 at 1:30 PM MDT. The commodity code for this procurement is 1617 for Environmental Services - Septic Services, and payment terms are set at Net 30.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The state emphasizes that visitor usage will determine the actual number of pump visits, and there is no guarantee of a specific number of visits or total contract amount. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified septic service providers who can meet the technical specifications and provide the required documentation. While a specific budget range is not provided, contractors should be prepared to submit a comprehensive cost proposal that accounts for labor, equipment, materials, and travel associated with pumping vault latrines across the specified FAS locations. Interested contractors must carefully review the Scope of Work, provide detailed contact information, and upload all required documentation through the bidding system to be considered for the contract.