Freedom Fest Porta Johns

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the rental of portable latrine units for the 2026 250th Anniversary Fireworks show at Columbus AFB. The Product Service Code (PSC) is W085.

• Rental of portable latrine units.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work, performance standards, and acceptance criteria are to be found in the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS), which is referenced as an attachment.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is from July 3, 2026, to July 5, 2026.

• The offer due date is May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

• Evaluation factors include Pricing and Technical Acceptability.

• The government will award the contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering topics such as payment instructions (WAWF), health and safety, contractor access to installations, and antiterrorism/force protection.

• Attachments include a Statement of Need (TOC Portable Restrooms 2026) and a Wage Determination.

Statement of Need (S.O.N.)

To define the scope of work for the rental of portable latrine units for the "250th Anniversary" Fireworks Show event at Columbus AFB.

• Provide all labor, materials, equipment, management, supervision, coordination, and transportation for the rental and service of portable latrines.

• Specific unit requirements include:

  • 100 standard polyethylene non-flushing latrine units with holding tanks, separate urinals, and tissue dispensers.
  • 12 handicapped accessible ground-level floor latrine units with holding tanks and tissue dispensers.
  • 16 hand-washing stations (foot-pedal operated sink, soap, paper towel dispensers, serving two people simultaneously).
  • 1 VIP trailer (flushing toilet, foot-pedal sink, mirror, light, tissue/paper towel dispensers, soap dispenser, supporting 550 VIP guests).
  • 16 free-standing, touch-free hand-sanitizing stations (serving four people simultaneously).

• Workdays: Friday, July 3, 2026, through Sunday, July 5, 2026.

• Event Date: July 4, 2026, between 1700 (5:00 PM) and 2200 (10:00 PM).

• Unit Placement Availability: Beginning 0800 (8:00 AM) on Friday, July 3, 2026.

• Unit Removal Deadline: Prior to 2359 (11:59 PM) on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

• Staging Area (if needed): Available until 1600 (4:00 PM) on Monday, July 6, 2026.

• Location: Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Specific unit locations to be provided by the COR no later than 72 hours before placement.

• Service Schedule: Minimum service includes resupply of bathroom tissue, towels, and soap, and emptying waste & water tanks. Specific servicing schedule for Saturday, July 4th, from 1930 HOURS is detailed.

• Inoperability Limit: For standard latrine units, no more than half of the units may be inoperative for waste tank service at any time, or no more than 10 units, whichever is less.

• Environmental Resilience: Units must be functional in airfield environments and resistant to tipping due to high winds.

• Clean-up: All debris and rubbish not specified to become government property must be disposed of by the contractor off-site in compliance with regulations. Daily site clean-up is required.

• Safety: Compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations is mandatory.

• Site Conditions: Contractor acknowledges satisfaction with site conditions and is responsible for returning any damaged landscaping or facilities to their original condition at no additional cost.

• Utility Services: Contractor is responsible for temporary utility connections; government is not liable for interruptions.

• Written Permission: Required from the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for any deviation from the approved schedule.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-5157, Revision No. 29. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in specific areas of Mississippi.

This document lists numerous occupational classifications, including but not limited to:

• Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations
• Automotive Service Occupations
• Food Preparation and Service Occupations
• General Services and Support Occupations
• Health Occupations
• Information and Arts Occupations
• Information Technology Occupations
• Instructional Occupations
• Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing and Related Occupations
• Machine Tool Operation and Repair Occupations
• Materials Handling and Packing Occupations
• Mechanics and Maintenance and Repair Occupations
• Personal Needs Occupations
• Plant and System Operations Occupations
• Protective Service Occupations
• Recreation Occupations
• Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services
• Technical Occupations
• Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations
• Miscellaneous Occupations

Each occupation is assigned a specific minimum hourly wage rate. The document also specifies that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." Additionally, it details requirements for Health & Welfare benefits, paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation, and holidays.

This document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value. It is a wage determination that would be incorporated into a contract.

This document does not contain proposal submission or evaluation criteria. It serves as a mandatory attachment for solicitations requiring compliance with the Service Contract Act.

This document does not specify eligibility or set-aside requirements. However, it is applicable to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.

• The wage determination is applicable to the Mississippi Counties of Alcorn, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Monroe, Oktibbeha, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Union, and Webster.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) requirements are noted, including specific rates and conditions.
• A process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process) is outlined, referencing the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.