MACA-SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
Overview
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PSC
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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
This Award Notice pertains to a Firm Fixed-Price contract for parkwide refuse collection services at Mammoth Cave National Park, KY, for the National Park Service (NPS). The solicitation, which is now closed, sought a vendor to provide all necessary personnel, material, and equipment for these services over a base year and three option years. The final proposal submission deadline was January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contract required comprehensive refuse collection and disposal services, including:
- Collecting and disposing of refuse from designated pick-up sites within Mammoth Cave National Park.
- Emptying all garbage from dumpsters and cans, including changing liners where appropriate.
- Collecting litter within 5 feet of containers and on trails in developed areas.
- Bi-annual cleaning of all dumpsters (May and September), with a spare dumpster provided during cleaning.
- Adherence to performance standards such as complete emptying of containers, cleanup of spilled refuse, and proper return of dumpsters.
- Provision of specific plastic bags (2 mil thick, 38x58 inches, clear) and fully enclosed compaction hauling equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base Year (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) plus three option years.
- NAICS Code: 562111 Solid Waste Collection
- Set-Aside: None specified in the solicitation or metadata.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals were due by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, submitted via email to Ashley_Warcewicz@nps.gov. Evaluation factors included technical capability, price, and past performance/relevant experience. Vendor questions were due by January 14, 2026.
Key Documents & Clarifications
- Solicitation (140P5326R0001): Outlined requirements, contract type, and initial deadlines.
- Amendment 1 (140P5326R0001_Amd_0001): Extended the proposal due date to January 23, 2026, posted Q&A, included pictures, and revised the price schedule.
- Revised Price Schedule (A5): Detailed pricing structure by service area, dumpster size/quantity, and work periods for the base and option years, correcting a previous typo regarding 5 CY requirements.
- Performance Work Statement (PWS - A1): Specified objectives, scope, performance standards, and special requirements, including personnel qualifications, mandatory training, and equipment standards.
- Wage Determination (A2): Provided minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Edmonson County, KY, under the Service Contract Act, crucial for labor cost calculations.
- Q&A (QA__140P5326R0001__Answered_0001): Clarified incumbent information, confirmed no walkthroughs (pictures provided), stated tonnage fees were estimated in the price schedule, and confirmed Friday pickups were acceptable instead of Saturdays.
Additional Notes
Offerors were required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The contracting office did not provide hardcopies or accept phone calls. The point of contact for the solicitation was Ashley Warcewicz (ashley_warcewicz@nps.gov).