Bighorn National Forest Dumpster Rental
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for Dumpster Rental and Refuse Disposal Services for the Bighorn National Forest in Sheridan, WY. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to provide bear-proof dumpsters and manage waste collection at three ranger stations. Offers are due March 03, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the collection and disposal of refuse from three 25.0 cubic yard dumpsters located at three ranger stations (Porcupine, Shell, and Burgess) within the Bighorn National Forest. Services are required annually from May through November. Key requirements include:
- Providing all necessary Bear Proof/Resistant dumpsters that meet federal/state safety regulations.
- Ensuring dumpsters have easy-opening lids, are in good working condition, and maintain a clean appearance.
- Supplying motorized equipment for refuse removal.
- Responding to mid-season service calls for dumpster emptying within 5 calendar days.
- Delivering dumpsters at the beginning of the season and removing them at the end.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Anticipated Award: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 562111, size standard $47 million)
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 28, 2026 - November 15, 2026) plus four option years, for a total contract duration not exceeding five years (through November 15, 2030).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, prioritizing price, then technical acceptability, and finally past performance. Bidders must provide detailed explanations of their ability to perform and any requirements they cannot meet. Quotes will be held firm for 90 calendar days. Questions are due by March 03, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, via email to Steven.Dahlgren@usda.gov. Offers are due by March 03, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
Key Documents
The solicitation includes a Statement of Work, a Schedule of Items, and a Wage Determination (2015-5407, revision 12). An attachment, "BIGHORN NF RANGER STATION DUMPSTERS_FY26_SectD_Maps.docx", provides geographical context with maps for the three ranger stations.