F--5YR LANDFILL MONITORING

Amendment / Modification

• The deadline for accepting questions for solicitation 140A0926Q0016 has been extended to April 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No further questions will be accepted after this date.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in full force and effect.

• The deadline for questions has been modified.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended. Bidders should note the new deadline for any inquiries.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. It constitutes the only solicitation, and proposals are being requested. The government contemplates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• The specific requirements are detailed in Attachment 1, Statement of Work (SOW).

• Line items are detailed in the Attached Price Schedule.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: 120 days from the date the Notice to Proceed is issued.

• Performance Location: 5YR Landfill Monitoring, BIA, NRO, DECSM.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes must be received on or before the date and time specified on SF-1449.

• Submission Method: Via email to Elsie Begay, Contracting Officer (elsie.begay@bia.gov). Subject line must include "Company Name, Quote in Response to 140A0926Q0016".

• Required Information: Company Information (UEI, address, contact details), RFQ Number, Quote Number, Quote Date, Pricing, and a signed/completed IEE Representation Form.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):

  1. Technical Approach
  2. Key Project Management/Technical Support (qualifications, experience, project manager resume)
  3. Past Performance (3-5 client references, list of projects within the past 5 years)
  4. Price

• Questions Deadline: April 15, 2026, by 4:00 PM MDT.

• This requirement is set-aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).

• NAICS Code: 562910, Remediation Services, with a Small Business size standard of $25M.

• Incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through FAC 2025-03 (January 17, 2025).

• Attachments include: SOW, Price List, and IEE Representation Form.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure the services of an experienced environmental engineer to conduct Engineer Inspections and Evaluations of 34 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) owned landfills located on the Navajo Indian Reservation, and to perform an Engineer Evaluation Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for the repair/closure of these landfills. These landfills are part of the DOI Environmental Disposal liability.

• Conduct inspections and evaluations of 34 BIA-owned landfills.

• Evaluate landfill covers to include mandatory 30-year monitoring requirements.

• Photograph sites, GPS landfill boundaries, and identify cell numbers.

• Test existing cover depth using hand auger or other approved methods to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Collect data to enable cost estimates for returning sites to compliance, which may include repair or replacement of existing covers, construction of drainage and erosion control measures, and removal of debris from illegal dumping.

• Categorize landfills into three types: open landfills, those closed with 40 CFR 241 Standard Covers (pre-October 9, 1997), and those closed with 40 CFR 258.60(a) Standard Covers (post-October 9, 1997), and those using Draft Site-Specific Flexibility Guidance.

• Prepare an EE/CA report to provide cost estimates for repairing caps, closing open landfills (including recycling, screening waste, and clean closure actions), and evaluating closure/removal action alternatives.

• The Period of Performance shall be 120 days from the notice to proceed.

• The work involves 34 landfill locations on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

• Contractor must have documented experience in solid waste landfill operations and closure, with demonstrated work on the Navajo Nation, applying both USEPA and Tribal Environmental Protection Agency RCRA compliance regulations.

• Contractor must prepare a work plan, work schedule, and a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120.

• Workers must have HazWOPER certification.

• Contractor must prepare a letter for BIA signature to notify the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency (NNEPA).

• Contractor must coordinate site visits with Agency BIE Facility Managers.

• All reports are property of the US Government and must be submitted as drafts for approval.

• Final reports must be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer.

• Contractor shall maintain a daily log of all field testing, results, and project completions.

• All correspondence shall be protected and secured.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5477, Revision No. 29) under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the Arizona counties of Apache, Gila, and Navajo. The document lists numerous job classifications, their corresponding hourly wage rates, and details on health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that falls under the Service Contract Act in the specified Arizona counties. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs and wage rates comply with this determination to be considered compliant. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles and their minimum required hourly pay.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on health and welfare contributions, vacation accrual, and paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: Notes on the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), including specific rates and conditions.
• Conformance Process: Instructions for classifying and determining wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination, using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).
• Hazardous Pay: Information on differential pay for working with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on contractor responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the Arizona counties of Apache, Gila, and Navajo. The determination is updated periodically, with the last revision on 12/03/2025.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract in the specified geographic area that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines the minimum compensation (wage rates and fringe benefits) that must be paid to employees performing work under such a contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed pricing accounts for these mandated rates to remain compliant and competitive. It also details requirements related to Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as procedures for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (SF-1444).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number: Field to enter the relevant number.
• Project Title: Field to enter the project title.
• Date of Form Submission: Field to enter the submission date.
• Offeror Representation: Requires the Offeror to represent that it meets the IEE definition.
• Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity: Field for the tribal entity's name.
• Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm: Field for the owner's name.
• Legal Business Name: Field for the business's legal name.
• Certifying Signature: Field for the certifying signature.
• Unique Entity ID (UEI): Field for the Unique Entity ID.
• Printed Name: Field for the printed name of the certifier.

Bidders must complete and submit this form to self-certify their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise. This certification is required for offers made in response to solicitations, at the time of contract award, and during the full term of the contract, as per the Buy Indian Act. Failure to provide accurate information may result in penalties.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "5YR Landfill Monitoring" services. The acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise.

• The primary deliverable is 5-year landfill monitoring.

• The Product/Service Code is F999, categorized under "OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES".

• The period of performance is from 02/25/2026 to 06/25/2026.

• The NAICS code is 562910 with a size standard of $25.

• The solicitation issue date is 04/02/2026.

• The offer due date is 04/15/2026 at 1600 MD.

• This is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• This acquisition is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 are attached or incorporated by reference.

• The contracting office is BIA NAVAJO 00009, located in Gallup, NM.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5445, Revision No. 27) applicable to the County of San Juan, New Mexico. It lists various occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to an opportunity that requires services subject to the Service Contract Act in San Juan County, New Mexico. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles and their minimum hourly pay.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on Health & Welfare benefits, paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: Information on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors).
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials for working with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on contractor responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Instructions for classifying and determining wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination, using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5451, Revision No. 27) applicable to the State of New Mexico, specifically for the counties of Cibola, Colfax, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Taos. It lists various occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to an opportunity that falls under the Service Contract Act in the specified New Mexico counties. It establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work on the contract. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles with their required hourly wages.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), and specific provisions for EO 13706 ($5.09/hour or $203.60/week).
• Vacation: Specifies 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
• Holidays: Mandates a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Outlines requirements for providing paid sick leave.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Details the minimum wage applicable to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: Specifies additional pay for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on contractor responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process (SF-1444): Instructions for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5465, Revision No. 29) for Coconino County, Arizona, under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for federal service contracts in that geographic area.

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a federal contract opportunity that falls under the Service Contract Act and is to be performed in Coconino County, Arizona. Bidders must use these wage rates and fringe benefit information when calculating their labor costs for proposals. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles with their minimum hourly pay.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on Health & Welfare benefits, paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Executive Order Applicability: Notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage) and their impact on contract labor costs.
• Hazardous Pay: Information on differential pay for working with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidance on employer responsibilities for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Instructions for requesting authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination (Standard Form 1444).