S--GATE-SAHO FY26 PORTABLE SANITATION UNITS

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140P4526Q0012 provides the following:

• Responses to Vendor Questions:

  • Question 1 (Incumbent Contract): The previous contract for these services was CONTRACT 140P4521P0026, with a base plus 4 one-year options, totaling $59,292.
  • Question 2 (Water Provision): The government will not be supplying water.

• Extension of Due Date: The due date for offers has been extended to Friday, April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM (1400).

• Solicitation Number: 140P4526Q0012

• Original Solicitation Date: April 6, 2026

• Proposal Due Date

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM (1400).

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13. It serves as the only solicitation, and written solicitations will not be issued. The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for portable sanitation services.

• Evacuation of effluent from holding tanks of six (6) portable sanitation units.

• Four (4) units are located in the Sandy Hook Unit parking lots (F-Lot, L-Lot, Campsite Parking Lot, M-Lot).

• Two (2) units are located at the NIKE Radar Campsite, accessible via the access gate at the rear of parking lot L.

• Services include monthly maintenance for the units.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated to begin May 2026, with a base period of 12 months and four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of up to five (5) years.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.

• Submission Method: Email to linda_richardson@ios.doi.gov. Include Solicitation No. 140P4526Q0012 in the email subject line.

• Questions Deadline: April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the quote that is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Evaluation will include Technical Capability and Past Performance.

• Price Evaluation: Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and to assess the offeror's understanding of requirements.

• This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Service) with a size standard of $9 million.

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

• A site visit is strongly encouraged. Contact Thomas Donzelli (Thomas_donzelli@nps.gov) to schedule.

• Offerors must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items.

• All submitted prices must be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-4195, Revision No. 31, last revised on December 3, 2025. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work in the New Jersey counties of Monmouth and Ocean.

• Applicability: This determination applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of job classifications, including:
  • Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations
  • Automotive Service Occupations
  • Food Preparation and Service Occupations
  • Furniture Maintenance and Repair 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
  • Miscellaneous Occupations
  • Plant and System Operations Occupations
  • Protective Service Occupations
  • Recreation Occupations
  • Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services
  • Technical Occupations
  • Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations
• Wage Rates: Each listed occupation has a corresponding minimum hourly wage rate.
• Fringe Benefits: In addition to wages, specific fringe benefits are required. These include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week.
  • Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706): If applicable, $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustments), outlining their applicability and requirements for contractors.
• Conformance Process: Information is provided on the process for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall competitiveness of a bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the "CONTRACT BID SCHEDULE" for a "Portable Toilet Cleaning Service" at the Gateway National Recreation Area – Sandy Hook Unit. It requests bids for septic services for portable sanitation units.

• Pumping effluent and recharging receptacles for each portable sanitation unit.

• Cleaning includes pumping effluent, recharging receptacles, cleaning out and hosing out the unit, trash removal, refilling toilet paper, refilling with a water-blue deodorizer chemical, and disposing of waste.

• Vendor is responsible for providing all equipment, supplies, transportation, and cleaning.

• The contract includes a Base Bid for FY 2026 (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) and four Option Years (FY 2027-2030).

• A Separately Priced Line Item is included for services from May 1, 2031 – November 30, 2031.

• The contract structure includes CLINs for different service call volumes (e.g., 488 service calls, 104 service calls, 244 service calls).

• Bidders must submit bids for all items; failure to do so may render the bid non-responsive.

• The document provides fields for bidders to enter costs per unit serviced and calculate total costs for each period.

• Specific estimated service volumes are provided: 122 services per unit for four parking lot units over 12 months, and 52 services per unit for two NIKE Radar Campsite Units over 6 months (May through October).

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but bidders must provide their Name, Address, UEI/DUNS, POC, and Phone/Email.

• Bidders are instructed to refer to bid item descriptions (not included in this document) for further details.

• The document references FAR 52.217-8 for the Separately Priced Line Item.

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

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for providing portable toilet cleaning services for the Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit, for Fiscal Year 2026.

• The contractor will provide services to evacuate effluent from portable sanitation units.

• Servicing includes pumping effluent, recharging receptacles, cleaning out and hosing units, trash removal, refilling toilet paper, adding deodorizer, and waste disposal.

• The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and transportation.

• Six (6) portable toilet units are to be serviced:

  • Four (4) units located in various parking lots (F-Lot, L-Lot, Campsite Parking Lot, and M-Lot).
  • Two (2) units located at the NIKE Radar Campsite, requiring access through a gate at parking lot L.

• The contract period is from May 1, 2026, for up to five (5) years, including four (4) one-year option periods.

• Base period: May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027.

• Option periods extend through April 30, 2031.

• Location: Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit, Fort Hancock, NJ 07732.

• Parking Lot Units (4): Serviced weekly, with frequency varying by month (1-3 times per week). Specific days include Tuesdays, Fridays, Mondays, and Wednesdays.

• NIKE Radar Campsite Units (2): Serviced twice per week (Monday and Friday) from May through mid-October.

• All units to be cleaned by 10:00 am. Government spot-checks by 12:00 noon. Unacceptable conditions require rectification within one hour.

• Contractor must meet all Federal, State, and Local requirements for waste transport and disposal.

• Payment will be based on unit prices, invoiced monthly in arrears via Internet Payment Processing (IPP.gov).

• Two separate CLINs will be used for Park Units and NIKE Radar Campsite units.

• Government-furnished property includes six (6) portable toilets.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire/References form. It is designed to collect information from potential bidders regarding their past experience and performance on similar projects. This information is crucial for the government to evaluate a bidder's capability to successfully perform the services required by the solicitation.

• Contractor Information: Fields for Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number, and Type of Business.
• Experience Details: Questions about the number of years in the specific type of work requested and years as a Prime Contractor/Sub-contractor.
• Project References: A section to list up to three (3) completed projects within the last five years, including contract amount, project type, completion date, and reference contact information (name, address, email, phone).
• Performance History: Questions regarding failure to complete work and completion by performance/payment bond.
• Certification: A statement by the contractor certifying the accuracy of the information provided.
• Reference Details: A detailed section for each of the three projects, requiring Contract/Work type, Contract Number, Total Contract Value, Agency/firm, contact person, email, start/end dates, and a brief description of duties.

Bidders must complete and submit this form accurately and legibly. The information provided will be used by the National Park Service to assess the bidder's past performance and capability. Failure to provide complete and satisfactory information may impact consideration for the opportunity. The form should be returned to linda_richardson@ios.doi.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Technical Questionnaire related to Solicitation #: 140P4526Q0012 – GATE-SAHO PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE for Gateway National Recreational Area, Sandy Hook Unit, Ft. Hancock, NJ. It is intended to gather detailed information from potential offerors regarding their approach, experience, knowledge, equipment, and quality assurance plans for providing portable toilet services.

• Offeror Information: Fields for Offeror name and date.
• Solicitation Details: Identifies the specific solicitation number and service.
• Instructions: Emphasizes that responses to this questionnaire, along with pricing and responses to a Past Performance Questionnaire, are critical for award evaluation. Inadequate or vague responses may result in non-responsiveness. Offerors may use additional pages.
• Questions: The questionnaire includes five detailed questions:
  1. How the offeror plans to complete the project adhering to the statement of work, period of performance, and keeping costs in line with pricing.
  2. Years of experience and examples of completed projects matching the Scope of Work.
  3. Contractor's ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge for this type of work.
  4. Type of equipment to be used to complete tasks listed in the Statement of Work.
  5. Measures the contractor will take to ensure quality in their deliverables.

This questionnaire is a critical component of the proposal submission. Bidders must provide detailed and specific responses to each question to demonstrate their capability and understanding of the requirements. The quality and completeness of these responses will significantly impact the evaluation and potential award of the contract. It directly informs the government's assessment of the offeror's technical approach and overall suitability for the portable toilet service requirement.