BIFO Rec Sites Vault Cleaning Service

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5389, Revision No. 28) for the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the Montana Counties of Carbon and Yellowstone.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations.
• Health & Welfare: Specifies the required Health & Welfare benefit rates per hour, per week, and per month.
• Vacation: Details the paid vacation accrual based on years of service.
• Holidays: Lists the minimum eleven paid holidays per year.
• Footnotes: Explains specific conditions for certain occupations, such as Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Outlines differentials for hazardous work.
• Uniform Allowance: Addresses requirements for uniform provision and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Describes the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under the contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. It directly impacts the cost proposal and overall feasibility of the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for custodial services to maintain six vault latrines at high-use recreation sites within Yellowstone County, Montana, during the peak field season. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor to provide all necessary management, labor, tools, equipment, supplies, and incidentals for regular and thorough cleaning and maintenance of these facilities. The latrines are located at Sundance Lodge Recreation Area (2), Four Dances Natural Area (1), Acton Recreation Area (1), and Shepherd Ah Nei Recreation Sites (2).

• Custodial services for six vault latrines.

• Cleaning and maintenance of facilities.

• Provision of all necessary management, labor, tools, equipment, and supplies.

• Product/Service Code: S222 (Housekeeping-Waste Treatment/Storage).

• Type of Contract: Service, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract.

• NAICS Code: 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services.

• Period of Performance: Base Period (June 15, 2026 - March 31, 2030), Option Period 1 (April 1, 2028 - March 31, 2029), Option Period 2 (April 1, 2029 - March 31, 2030).

• The total duration, including options, shall not exceed 66 months.

• Questions Due: June 4, 2026, at 10:00 am, Mountain Time.

• Quote Response Date: June 9, 2026, at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Jorge Alvarez (jorge_alvarez@ios.doi.gov).

• Quoters must submit four volumes: Required Documentation, Prior Demonstrated Experience, and Pricing.

• Evaluation Factors: Prior Demonstrated Experience (more important than cost) and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government.

• This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns.

• NAICS Code 562991 with a small business size standard of $9 million.

• Quoters determined to be other than a small business will be deemed ineligible.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• A site visit is recommended. Offerors are urged to inspect the site.

• The solicitation includes PWS - BIFO Rec Vault Cleaning Services (9 pages) and Wage Determination.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for custodial services for vault latrines at various recreation sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Billings Field Office.

• Provide regularly scheduled maintenance and basic cleaning services for vault latrines.

• Services cover the following recreation sites: Acton Recreation Area, Shepherd Ah Nei OHV Area, Shepherd Ah Nei Horse Use Area, Four Dances Natural Area, and Sundance Recreation Area (including two latrines at Sundance).

• The contractor is responsible for all management, tools, equipment, labor, and supplies.

• The contract includes one base year with two option years.

• Services are to be provided from April 1 to October 31 annually. No services are required from November 1 to March 31.

• The period of performance is specified as a base run from 06/15/2026 to 03/31/2028, with option periods extending to 03/31/2030.

• Exterior surfaces of vault toilets are to be washed when noticeable dust or dirt is present.

• Cleaning frequency: Every two weeks from April 1 to May 30, and weekly from June 1 to October 31.

• Interior cleaning includes: vault pumping, removal of human waste, trash removal, refilling toilet paper, sweeping and pressure washing floors, sanitizing solutions, cleaning interiors (walls, partitions, windows, pipe chases, ceilings), and removal of mildew, webs, and insect nests.

• All non-BLM stickers must be removed.

• Basic Cleaning Services - Vault Toilets: 95% of all facilities must meet the performance standards. Surveillance will be periodic/random, through observations and complaints.

• Personal Appearance and Equipment: The contractor and employees must dress appropriately. Service vehicles must be clean and in good repair. 95% of all facilities must meet these standards. Surveillance will be periodic/random, through observations and complaints.

• Biobased Products: The procurement requires the use of biobased products. Contractors must report product types and dollar values of USDA-designated biobased products purchased annually.

• Damage Reporting: Significant damage to facilities must be reported within 24 hours (safety/functional hazards) or 3 calendar days (visual problems).

• Quality Control Plan: The contractor must develop and maintain a quality control plan, subject to government approval.

• Government Furnished Properties: The government will not furnish any equipment or supplies.