S--MACA-SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 1) to Solicitation 140P5326R0001 makes the following changes:

• Posts Q&A (Questions and Answers).

• Includes Pictures.

• Revises the price schedule.

• Extends the due date for proposals to January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• The due date for proposal submission has been extended.

• The price schedule has been revised.

• Q&A and Pictures have been added.

• The deadline for submitting proposals is now January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• Offerors should refer to the revised price schedule and the provided Q&A and Pictures when preparing their submissions.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the MACA - Refuse Base + 3 Year opportunity (140P5326R0001).

• Incumbent Information: Previous award information, including contract number and value, can be found at FPDS NG.
• Price Schedule Discrepancy: A typo in the Price Schedule regarding the 5 CY requirement has been corrected. The revised price schedule reflects 5 cubic yards.
• Site Walkthroughs: Walkthroughs are not provided; pictures of the refuse collection areas are included with the documentation.
• Tonnage Fees: Tonnage fees and other ancillary costs are estimated per month and included in the price schedule.
• Pickup Schedule: Pickups are not mandatory on Saturdays; Fridays are acceptable as per the contract.

This Q&A clarifies key details related to pricing, incumbent status, and operational requirements, which may impact proposal preparation. A revised price schedule has been provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Price Schedule for refuse collection services at Mammoth Cave National Park. It outlines the pricing structure for the Base Year and three Option Years, detailing monthly prices and total prices for various service areas.

• Service Areas: The schedule is broken down by specific areas within the park, including Maple Springs, Houchins Ferry, Visitor Center operations, Quarters, Warehouse, Maintenance, Parking Areas, Waysides, and Overlooks.
• Service Details: For each area, the schedule specifies the quantity and size of dumpsters required, as well as the work periods (e.g., daily, monthly, specific days of the week like Monday, Thursday, Saturday).
• Pricing Structure: The schedule includes fields for Base Year and three Option Years, with provisions for monthly prices and total prices for each period. It also specifies the number of months in a 12-month period for which pricing is provided.
• Legend: A legend is provided to clarify abbreviations used for work periods (MO - Monday, TH - Thursday, SA - Saturday).

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the cost structure associated with providing refuse collection services. Bidders must use this document to formulate their pricing proposals, ensuring they accurately account for the number and size of dumpsters, service frequency, and the specific areas requiring service across the contract duration, including potential option years.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule for refuse collection services at Mammoth Cave National Park. It outlines the pricing structure for the base year and three option years, detailing monthly prices and total prices for various service areas and contract periods.

• Service Areas: The schedule is broken down by specific areas within the park, such as Maple Springs Area, Houchins Ferry Campground, Visitor Center Area, and Parking Areas/Waysides.
• Service Details: For each area, it specifies the quantity and size of garbage cans or dumpsters required.
• Work Period: It indicates the months during which services are required for each location (e.g., MO, TH, SA, or combinations like MO,TH,SA).
• Contract Years: Pricing is provided for the Base Year and three Option Years.
• Pricing Structure: For each contract year, it details the monthly price and the total price for the specified period, considering the number of months services are needed.

This price schedule is crucial for bidders to understand the cost structure associated with providing refuse collection services. It allows potential vendors to calculate their bids accurately based on the specified service locations, frequency, and contract duration. Bidders must use this schedule to determine their proposed pricing for each service area and contract period.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the National Park Service (NPS), Mammoth Cave National Park, to procure services for parkwide refuse collection. The contract will include a base year and three option years.

• Provision of all necessary personnel, material, and equipment for parkwide refuse services.

• Services include refuse collection, dumpster services, spare equipment, and supporting resources.

• Emphasis on reliability, compliance, safety, and performance in a public-use national park environment.

• Effectiveness of quality control procedures, safety practices, communication protocols, and corrective action processes.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) + 3 Option Years.

• NAICS Code: 562111 Solid Waste Collection.

• Vendor Questions Cut-off Date: January 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: January 21, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to Ashley_Warcewicz@nps.gov.

• Evaluation factors include technical capability, price, and past performance/relevant experience.

• The document does not explicitly state a small business set-aside, but includes various representations and certifications related to small business status.

• Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Award cannot be made until registration is complete.

• The contracting office will not provide hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation.

• No phone calls are permitted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for a specific geographic area (Kentucky County of Edmonson, State of Kentucky).

• Lists occupational codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes specific notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as details on health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holidays.
• Contains specific provisions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and hazardous pay differentials.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under the Service Contract Act. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals by defining the required wage rates and benefits for all covered employees. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant.

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

To provide refuse collection and disposal services for Mammoth Cave National Park, including furnishing materials, equipment, transportation, and labor for refuse collection and disposal at a state-licensed sanitary landfill.

• Collect and dispose of refuse from designated pick-up sites within Mammoth Cave National Park according to a specified schedule.

• Empty all garbage from dumpsters and garbage cans, changing liners where appropriate.

• Collect and dispose of litter within 5 feet of dumpsters and garbage cans, and litter encountered on trails in developed areas.

• Clean all dumpsters twice a year (May and September), providing a spare dumpster during cleaning.

• All refuse containers must be completely emptied at each scheduled pick-up. Failure to do so may result in reduced payments.

• Spilled refuse must be cleaned up prior to leaving the site.

• Dumpsters must be returned to their proper station, lined, and in an upright position after emptying.

• Liquid spills from compaction equipment must be reduced, with no compaction in the Campground recycling area.

• The work is to be performed at designated pick-up sites within Mammoth Cave National Park.

• The contract includes a base period plus three option years.

• Work hours are generally between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, unless otherwise approved.

• Contractor personnel must be physically able and capable of performing the work. Operators of Contractor-owned equipment must hold a valid State of Kentucky motor vehicle operator's license.

• Employees must attend a mandatory training session with park staff within two weeks of employment.

• All personnel must comply with federal, state, and county regulations, including OSHA standards for safety equipment.

• The Contractor must provide a list of all employees working within the park to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• The Contracting Officer has the authority to dismiss employees for incompetence, disregard for safety, or insubordination.

• Contractor personnel are considered an extension of park staff and must treat visitors with respect, answer questions, and give directions.

• Damage to park containers must be repaired or replaced by the Contractor, excluding normal wear and tear.

• Plastic bags for garbage cans must be heavy duty, 2 mil thick, 38x58 inches (60 Gallon), clear, and rip-resistant. Bags must be installed neatly.

• Contractor must provide all necessary equipment, which must be safe, properly maintained, and meet all applicable regulations. Hauling equipment must be a fully enclosed compaction type.

• Contractor must provide dumpsters and coordinate their installation. Dumpsters must be clean, dent-free, and of the same color.

• Contractor must be available via telephone, email, and text messages during normal working hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM), seven days a week, and provide emergency contact information.

• Invoices are submitted monthly for review and payment via the Internet Payment Program (IPP).