GRCA NORTH RIM SOLID WASTE REMOVAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting quotes for Solid Waste Removal services at Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, Arizona. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed price commercial contract. The anticipated award date is on or before April 30, 2026, with an effective date of May 1, 2026. Quotes are due by April 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide and service twelve (12) 6CY dumpsters, with pickups scheduled Monday through Friday between 0600 and 1800. Key responsibilities include consolidating dumpsters during the off-season, managing potential snow damage, and ensuring dumpsters remain usable and animal-entry free throughout winter. The contractor must supply and maintain all dumpsters, ensuring they are Forest Service Green or NPS Brown, labeled "NO ASHES," include vendor contact information, and are clearly marked for waste/recycling type. Dumpsters must be ground-accessible. Monthly reports on solid waste and recycling weights, including diverted amounts and weight tickets, are required, along with certification of the recycling stream.
Additive items include providing 20, 30, and 40 CY roll-off dumpsters upon request, with drop-offs and pick-ups within 96 hours. Ad-hoc service for all dumpsters is also requested between December 1 and May 1, with pickups within 96 hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price commercial contract/award.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or before April 30, 2026.
- Effective Date: May 1, 2026.
- Period of Performance: Base Year (May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 6, 2026, 11:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Email to dennis_zoltak@nps.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Price, technical capability, and prior experience.
- Required Submissions: Completed SF18, signed amendments (if applicable), completed provisions, a capabilities statement (limit two pages), three prior experience references, and a price schedule for the Base Year and all four Option Years.
Eligibility
- Set-Aside: Full and open competition.
- Offerors must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and "active" in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission and award.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference. The Statement of Work (SOW) and SCA Wage Determination are attached to the original opportunity.