Liquid Sanitary Waste Disposal and Grease Pumping Services Federal Bureau of Prisons – FCI Phoenix, AZ

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Criminal History Check" form, specifically an "Authorization for Release of Information" required by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). It is used to obtain information regarding an individual's criminal history background. This check is a prerequisite for entry or service at any BOP facility.

The form requests the following personal information:

• Name (Last, First, Middle)
• Address
• Home Telephone Number
• Aliases/Nicknames
• Citizenship
• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Sex, Race, Height, Weight
• Color of Eyes, Color of Hair
• Place of Birth
• Applicant's Signature and Date

This form is relevant to potential bidders or individuals who will be performing contractual services for the Federal Government, specifically with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It indicates that a criminal history background check will be conducted as part of the process for clearance to perform contractual service or gain access to facilities. Failure to provide the requested information may result in denial of entry, denial of volunteer/contract status, or termination of employment/contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Business Management Questionnaire / Professional References" form. It is designed to collect information about a bidder's past performance and business management capabilities, specifically focusing on commercial and government contracts.

• Work Distribution: Bidders must provide the percentage of work distributed between commercial and government contracts.
• Professional References: Bidders are required to list details for their last three related contracts, including:
  • Customer & Address
  • Contract Number
  • Person to Contact (with phone and email)
  • Type of Work
  • Amount of Contract
  • Contract Status (Active/Complete)
• Total Estimated Work: Bidders must state the total estimated amount of work they will complete under the current opportunity (excluding subcontractors).
• UEI Number: Bidders must provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
• Parent Company UEI: If applicable, bidders must provide their Parent Company's UEI.

This form is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their experience and capacity to perform the work required by the opportunity. Accurate and complete responses are necessary for the government to evaluate the bidder's qualifications and past performance.

Wage Determination

This document is a revision (Revision No. 29) of Wage Determination No. 2015-5469, dated December 3, 2025. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in the Arizona counties of Maricopa and Pinal.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding minimum hourly wage rate.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed separately and must be provided in addition to the hourly wage rates. These include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month) for contracts also covered by EO 13706.
  • Vacation: Accrues based on years of service (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years).
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements for contractors.
• Conformances: Procedures are detailed for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed in this determination.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials are noted for work involving ordnance and explosives (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms are outlined.

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

To procure services for the removal of liquid sanitary waste from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) facilities at FCI Phoenix, FCI Phoenix Camp (FPC), and Mesa Unit.

• The contractor will provide all labor, supplies, and materials for liquid sanitary waste removal.

• Specific locations and frequencies for waste removal include:

  • FCI WWTP headworks: Weekly (52 times/year)
  • FCI WWTP East and West Effluent Pumps: Quarterly (4 times/year)
  • FPC lift-station: Weekly (52 times/year)
  • FCI Food Service grease trap: Quarterly (4 times/year)
  • Mesa Housing Unit Food Service grease trap: Annually (1 time/year)
  • FPC (Camp) Food Service grease trap: Annually (1 time/year)

• The unit of performance is each completed waste collection event.

• The government does not guarantee waste volume or weight.

• Coordinate pumping schedules with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Point of Contact (POC).

• Report to sites at designated times and follow all institutional rules.

• Provide proof of Arizona compliancy for hazardous waste disposal at the time of solicitation.

• Maintain a clean worksite, free of waste and debris.

• Remove and dispose of all debris and waste from the site to a state-approved landfill.

• Not explicitly stated, but services are for FCI Phoenix, FPC, and Mesa Unit in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm (excluding federal holidays).

• Security Clearances: Contractor personnel (drivers) require NCIC background checks. Failure to pass may result in replacement.

• Institution Security: Adherence to all FBOP and FCI-Phoenix policies regarding safety, custody, and inmate conduct.

• Prohibited Items: Firearms, destructive devices, weapons, narcotics, controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, currency, or any object threatening security or safety are prohibited. Cell phones and data-transmitting pagers are also prohibited.

• Safety: Wear industry-standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Inmate Management: Maintain professional relationships with inmates and notify FBOP escort immediately upon contact.

• Attire: Jeans are permitted; green or khaki clothing is not permitted. Attire must be appropriate for the services performed.

• Smoking: Allowed only in designated areas.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Liquid Sanitary Waste Disposal and Grease Pumping services at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Phoenix, Arizona. The government is procuring these services to manage waste from various locations within the facility, including the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) head-works and effluent pumps, FPC (Camp) lift-station, and FCI Food Service grease traps.

• WWTP Head-works: Estimated 1,200 gallons to be collected 52 times annually.
• WWTP East and West Effluent Pumps: Estimated 500 gallons to be collected 4 times annually.
• FPC (Camp) lift-station: Estimated 500 gallons to be collected 52 times annually.
• FCI Food Service grease trap: Estimated 6,000 gallons to be collected 4 times annually.
• Mesa Housing Unit Food Service grease trap: Estimated 2,500 gallons to be collected 1 time annually.
• FPC (Camp) Food Service grease trap: Estimated 2,500 gallons to be collected 1 time annually.

These services are to be provided across a base period and four option years.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated Effective Date of Award (EDOA) is March 15, 2026. The contract includes a Base Year and four Option Years, extending up to 60 months from the EDOA.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is based on unit prices for collection events.

• Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026, 11:00 AM ET.

• Submission Method: Quotations are to be submitted via email to Sarah Burke at abradley1@bop.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: The acquisition will be procured under FAR Part 12. The government intends to make a single award to the quoter whose quotation is determined to be the best value, considering price and past performance.

• The acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• NAICS Code: 562119 (Waste Treatment and Disposal Services).

• Size Standard: $12.5M.

• Funds are not presently available for this solicitation; award is contingent upon fund availability.

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

• Security clearances and background investigations will be required for contractor personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Market Research Questionnaire from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) to gather information regarding the provision of liquid sanitary waste disposal and grease pumping services for the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) and Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Phoenix, AZ. The FBOP is conducting this research to determine industry interest and capability for this requirement. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached, and a formal solicitation may follow. Information submitted is voluntary and will not be compensated.

• NAICS Code: 562119 (Other Waste Collection) with a small business size standard of $12.5 million.
• Contract Period: One 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods.
• Questions for Vendors:
  • Business size (small/large) relative to the NAICS standard.
  • Questions or concerns regarding the draft SOW.
  • Certification to do business in Arizona.
  • Capability to provide services in Arizona (prime or subcontractor).
  • Subcontracting levels for small businesses.
  • Income reporting forms used (W2/1099).
  • Eligibility for small business programs (8(a), Women-owned, HUBZone, Service-disabled veteran-owned).
  • Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract information.
  • Ability to provide firm-fixed unit prices for up to five years.
  • Consistency with insurance requirements (Workers' Comp, General Liability, Automobile Liability).
  • Familiarity with privacy provisions in solicitations.
  • Availability of services in the commercial marketplace.
  • Experience with correctional institutions.
  • Internet access for solicitation materials.
  • Estimated proposal preparation time.
  • SAM registration status.
  • Time to begin services after award.
  • Firm contact information.

This questionnaire is crucial for potential bidders to understand the government's needs and to provide feedback that may shape the final solicitation. Responding allows vendors to express interest, demonstrate capability, and potentially influence contract terms. It also serves as an initial step for companies interested in competing for this service contract. The submission deadline is December 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.

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

To procure the removal of liquid sanitary waste for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) at FCI Phoenix, FPC, and Mesa Housing Unit in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Furnish all labor, supplies, and materials for liquid sanitary waste removal.

• Specific locations and pumping frequencies:

  • Location A (WWTP headworks): 1,200 gallons, once per week (52 times/year).
  • Location B (WWTP East/West Effluent Pumps): 500 gallons, once per quarter (4 times/year).
  • Location C (FPC lift-station): 500 gallons, once per week (52 times/year).
  • Location D (FCI Food Service grease trap): 6,000 gallons, once per quarter (4 times/year).
  • Location E (Mesa Housing Unit Food Service grease trap): 2,500 gallons, once per year.
  • Location F (FPC Camp Food Service grease trap): 2,500 gallons, once per year.

• Coordinate pumping schedules with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Point of Contact (POC).

• Report to pumping sites at designated times and follow all institutional rules.

• Provide proof of Arizona compliancy for hazardous waste disposal at the time of solicitation.

• Maintain a clean worksite, free of waste and debris.

• Remove and dispose of all debris and waste from the site to a state-approved landfill upon completion.

• Assign FBOP personnel for planning, administration, and coordination.

• Provide an authorized escort for the Contractor.

• Provide Contractor access to sites during pumping times.

• Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm (excluding federal holidays).

• Security Clearances: Contractor personnel (drivers) require security clearances, including NCIC background checks. Replacements must be provided if clearance is denied. Strict security checks and screening are in place.

• Institution Security: Adhere to all FBOP and FCI-Phoenix policies regarding safety, custody, conduct, and inmate safety. Report on-site at agreed times. Tool inventories are required. Bringing unauthorized items (weapons, drugs, etc.) into the institution is a federal crime. Cell phones and data-transmitting pagers are prohibited.

• Safety: Wear industry-standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

• Inmate Management: Maintain professional relationships with inmates and immediately notify FBOP escort of any contact.

• Additional Considerations: Jeans are permitted; green or khaki clothing is not. Attire must be suitable for the services. Smoking is restricted to designated areas.