Septic Pumping for Northern Region State Parks

Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for septic pumping services across nine Northern Region state parks, including Dead Horse Ranch, Fool Hollow Lake, Homolovi, Jerome State Historic, Lyman Lake, Red Rock State Park, Slide Rock, Tonto Natural Bridge, and Rockin River. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive wastewater removal services from treatment plants, vault toilets, wet wells, and dump stations, with service frequencies ranging from annual to as-needed based on individual park requirements. Contractors must submit electronic offers through the Arizona Procurement Portal by October 17, 2023, at 3:00 PM MST for a twelve-month contract with potential extensions up to five years total. Required qualifications include maintaining current ADEQ inspection cards for all trucks, possessing valid Arizona business licenses and driver's licenses, and demonstrating at least five years of continuous business operation in Arizona. The contractor must provide metered documentation of services, ensure sludge disposal at certified facilities, and remain available for weekend service with 24/7 emergency contact availability.

The solicitation is specifically restricted to small business entities as defined in Arizona Administrative Code, with potential exceptions under certain circumstances. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating $1,000,000 in general aggregate liability, $500,000 in business automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. Contractors must comply with forced labor prohibitions under A.R.S. 35-394 and environmental regulations from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the pricing schedule indicates that unit costs will be evaluated based on gallons of service at each location, with bidders required to provide firm fixed-pricing for the twelve-month contract period. The solicitation emphasizes local business presence, environmental compliance, and the ability to service multiple state park locations with flexible, responsive maintenance capabilities across northern Arizona's diverse park system.