RFQ Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal, Fort Bliss National Cemetery

The National Cemetery Administration is soliciting quotes under an RFQ for hazardous waste collection and disposal at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, with responses due November 18, 2026. The procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal.

The contractor collects and disposes of oily water waste generated by equipment washing and maintenance at the cemetery, providing all management, supervision, labor, tools, equipment, and materials. Scope includes removing approximately 300 gallons from a 375-gallon oil/water separator in the maintenance building four times per year and cleaning the sand interceptor four times annually in conjunction with each removal. Service requests must be answered within 48 hours of notification by the Contracting Officer's Representative or designated cemetery staff, and site access runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Offerors need a minimum of three years of prior recycling and waste services experience and current licenses and permits, including a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements for all drivers. Required insurance is $100,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $1 million aggregate. The contractor must comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including the EPA Clean Water Act. Before performance, the contractor must identify all disposal facilities certified by federal, state, local, and EPA authorities and immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any Notice of Violation received at those facilities. Personnel must demonstrate English proficiency, complete organizational driver training and OSHA safety programs, and wear company-identified uniforms or badges on cemetery property.

The base period runs December 2026 through November 30, 2027, followed by four option years. Compensation is fixed-price per service performed. Unit price breakdowns for each line item are required before award, and invoices must be supported by signed service tickets.