Descanso Portable Toilet Rental Service, Cleveland NF

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupational codes and titles along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits. The determination is specific to California, County of San Diego, and was last revised on December 3, 2025.

This document establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees working under a covered federal contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders should consult this document to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract and to ensure their proposals comply with federal labor wage requirements. It details specific rates for a wide range of occupations, including administrative, automotive, health, information technology, and maintenance roles. Additionally, it outlines requirements for paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation, and holidays, as well as specific provisions for hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for Descanso Portable Toilet Rentals for the Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District. The government is procuring fully serviced portable toilets for use at multiple administrative sites within the district. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Furnish all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, and transportation for fully serviced portable toilets.

• Service includes weekly waste removal and disposal, trash removal, and unit cleaning (inside and out).

• Repair or cover any vandalism or graffiti.

• Provide standard-size, industrial-quality portable toilets with a wall-mounted urinal, bench-style toilet with seat and cover, and hand sanitizer dispenser.

• Services are required year-round.

• Refer to Attachment 1 (Statement of Work) for additional requirements.

• Refer to Attachment 2 (Schedule of Items) for a list of all requirement items.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Anticipated award: One (1) one-year base period with four (4) one-year option periods, not to exceed five (5) years total.

• Offers are due no later than Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. PST.

• Offers must be submitted via electronic email to Erin Scott-James at Erin.Scott-james@usda.gov.

• Email submissions should contain two separate attachments: Technical Proposal and Price Proposal (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF).

• Contractors must submit pricing for ALL items to be considered responsive.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

• Evaluation factors include Price and Technical Acceptability.

• Past Performance will also be evaluated.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Offers must include a pricing sheet.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Set-aside for Small Business concerns.

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

• Small Business Size Standard: $9.0M.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Refer to the document for a comprehensive list of incorporated FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions.

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

To obtain fully serviced portable toilets for use on the Descanso Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.

• Furnish all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, transportation, and personnel for portable toilet services.

• Provide weekly servicing of portable toilets, including waste removal and disposal according to state and local law.

• Clean units inside and out, removing trash and any vandalism or graffiti.

• Anchor portable toilets to prevent tipping or movement.

• Option Item 1: Additional services on an "as needed" basis, such as extra cleaning due to heavy use, damage, or vandalism.

• Units must be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and good working condition, free of objectionable odors.

• Units must meet all applicable federal, state, and local codes.

• Units must be staked down appropriately.

• Estimated start date: February 2026.

• Service for Bear Valley Cul-de-sac and Sunrise Highway locations is year-round.

• Locations include administrative sites within the Descanso Ranger District, specifically: Bear Valley Cul-de-sac and Sunrise Hwy. (mile post marker 19.25).

• Portable toilets must be standard size, industrial quality, and include a wall-mounted urinal, bench-style toilet with seat and cover, hand sanitizer dispenser, and a multi-roll lockable toilet paper dispenser.

• Units must have a waste reservoir with a minimum capacity of 45 gallons and adequate ventilation.

• Contractor personnel must comply with Safety Standards and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Contractor's representative must be proficient in English.

• Equipment must meet all applicable state and federal laws.

• A pre-work conference may be requested by the Contracting Officer.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Portable Toilet Rentals" for the Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District. It indicates the locations of portable toilets within the district.

• The map displays various geographical features, roads, trails, and points of interest within the Descanso Ranger District.
• Specific locations marked with a star symbol represent "Portable Toilet Location."
• A legend explains the map symbols and provides a scale in miles.

This map is crucial for understanding the geographical context and specific placement of portable toilets required for the opportunity. Bidders should use this map to identify all relevant locations for service, delivery, and maintenance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Schedule of Items," details the pricing structure for portable toilet rentals and related services for the Cleveland National Forest. It outlines the items, pay units, estimated quantities, and unit prices for a base year and four option years.

• Base Year (02/16/2026 – 02/15/2027): Includes base rates for 4-week periods at two locations (Bear Valley Cul-de-Sac and Sunrise Hwy.), hand sanitizer rentals, and additional servicing per week.
• Option Years 1-4 (02/16/2027 – 02/15/2031): Mirrors the structure of the base year, allowing for potential extension of services.
• Pay Units: Month (MO) for base rates, Each (EA) for hand sanitizer and additional servicing.
• Estimated Quantities: Provided for each item, with totals for each performance period.
• Unit Price and Annual Estimated Quantity: Columns are present for pricing, but specific dollar amounts are not filled in this document.
• Abbreviations: EA - EACH, MO - MONTH.

This schedule is crucial for bidders to understand the specific services required, the proposed contract duration, and the basis for pricing. Bidders will need to fill in their proposed unit prices for each item to submit a responsive bid. The document also indicates that the award is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire from the USDA Forest Service, used to gather information about a contractor's past performance. It is referenced by FSH 6309.31 and 41 USC 1.

• Contractor Information: Name, address, and telephone number.
• Submission Details: Where and to whom the questionnaire should be submitted.
• Business Type: Options to select Company, Corporation, Co-partnership, or Individual, Non-profit Organization.
• Experience: Questions regarding years of experience as a prime and/or sub-contractor.
• Project History: A table to list completed projects within the last three years, including contract amount, type of project, date completed, and contact information for the project owner/person.
• Past Failures: Questions about any failures to complete awarded work and the reasons why.
• Remarks: A section for additional comments.
• Certification: A statement by the certifying official confirming the accuracy of the information provided and authorizing references to release information.

This form is crucial for bidders to provide detailed information about their past performance and experience. It will likely be used by the government to evaluate a bidder's capability and suitability for the opportunity. Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly, providing specific project details and contact information for references.