R--GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK (GRCA; NORTH RIM) REQUI

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140P152600086 is effective 04/30/2026. Its primary purpose is to provide government answers to the Q&A portion of the solicitation.

• No other solicitation clauses or dates are changed by this amendment.

• The amendment does not alter proposal deadlines or evaluation factors, but provides clarifications to the solicitation through Q&A responses.

• The solicitation is for Sanitation and Water Delivery services at Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim).

• The contract will be a base with options, utilizing a blank bid schedule.

• Services are to commence 10 days after award.

• Weekly and monthly services are required, as detailed in the attached Scope of Services.

• Contact: Taylor Jones, taylor_jones@ios.doi.gov, 520-780-9294.

• Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 to 05/30/2027.

• Location: Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, 1 Admin Loop Rd., North Rim, AZ 86052.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation # 140P1526Q0086 for Sanitation and water delivery – GRCA. It serves to clarify details of the original solicitation and associated Statement of Work (SOW).

• Invoicing: Bi-weekly invoicing is approved to support subcontractor payments.
• Overhead & Profit: Contractors can present overhead and profit as separate line items or incorporated into unit prices.
• Vault Toilet Quantity: There are eleven (11) vaults to service, not twelve (12) as initially described in CLIN 30. The twelve vault was removed as it is inaccessible.
• Septic Tank Pumping (Option 5): Servicing will start approximately June 1st and end on November 30th, or earlier if roads close due to winter conditions. Weekly service is expected to be reasonable during this period.
• Mobilization Date: The anticipated mobilization date is 10 days after award.
• Shower Stalls: Six shower stalls are expected to be operational on approximately June 1st. Pricing should assume all units are operational.
• Portable Toilet Servicing (CLIN 20): The government has no preference on whether visits are priced separately or weekly.
• Service Location Changes: All units will remain within 1 mile of Highway 67, even if locations change with two weeks' notice.
• Post-Fire Recovery: All service locations (CC Hill, Cabin Area, Administrative Area) are physically accessible and in reasonable condition. Access roads have been cleared and stabilized.
• CLIN 3 Vault Pumping: Three pump outs are required over the season for the 11 vaults.

This amendment clarifies quantities, service schedules, pricing presentation, and operational details. No other solicitation clauses or dates have changed.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation # 140P1526Q0086 for Sanitation and water delivery – GRCA.

• Vehicle Access: A 42-foot truck with a tanker trailer can deliver water to the designated locations. While a 42ft tractor trailer may not be able to access all predetermined staging locations, a 2000-gallon water tanker would be able to.
• Contract Status: This is a new contract; there is no incumbent contractor.
• Shower System: The shower stalls are being constructed by the National Park Service and are not trailers. There will be six total shower stalls at the time of award. The contractor is not expected to provide a generator for the shower stalls.

No other solicitation clauses or dates are changed by this Amendment.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140P1526Q0086 provides government answers to the Q&A portion of the solicitation.

• No other solicitation clauses or dates are changed by this amendment.

• The primary purpose is to address questions and answers related to the solicitation.

• The amendment does not change proposal deadlines or other submission requirements, other than providing clarifications.

• The requirement is for Sanitation and Water Delivery services at Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA), North Rim.

• The contract will be a base with options, utilizing a blank bid schedule for quotes.

• Services are to commence 10 days after award.

• Weekly and monthly services are required, as detailed in the attached Scope of Services.

• Contact: Taylor Jones, taylor_jones@ios.doi.gov, 520-780-9294.

• Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 to 05/30/2027.

• Location: Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, 1 Admin Loop Rd., North Rim, AZ 86052.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically a Request for Quote (RFQ) for sanitation and water delivery services at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA). This announcement is the sole solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Base Period (06/01/2026 - 05/30/2027):

  • Weekly pumping, water, and cleaning services for two locations (Location #1 and Location #2).
  • Servicing of standard portable toilets (27 weeks).
  • Pumping of vault toilets (11 units, 3 pump-out cycles each between May 10 - November 15).
  • Delivery of 800 gallons of potable water per week.

• Options:

  • Additional weekly shower system servicing.
  • Servicing of three additional shower systems.
  • Delivery of 500 additional gallons of potable water.
  • Servicing of three additional standard portable toilets.
  • Pumping of one septic tank.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price commercial contract/award.

• Period of Performance: Base period is approximately 06/01/2026 to 05/30/2027. Work generally supports seasonal operations from May 10 to November 15, with optional extensions.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a bid schedule is provided for pricing.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes are due by May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM AZ time.

• Questions Deadline: Questions will only be accepted until May 13, 2026.

• Submission Method: Offers are to be submitted via email to taylor_jones@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value based on price, technical capability, and prior experience.

• This acquisition is a 100% total small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 562991

• Small Business Size Standard: $7.5 M

• Offerors must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a small business for the associated NAICS code.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

• A Statement of Work, Bid Schedule, and SCA Wage Determination are attached and must be viewed/downloaded.

• Offerors must complete and sign the SF18 form.

• Capabilities statement and prior experience details are required.