Portable Restroom Trailer Rental for Weather Forecast Office - Brownsville, TX

Statement of Need

To procure a temporary restroom solution for the Brownsville Weather Forecast Office (WFO) due to a collapsed cast-iron drain pipe requiring extensive remediation.

• Provide a two-unit restroom trailer with hand wash stations.

• The unit must be ADA compliant.

• Must have integrated HVAC suitable for South Texas climate.

• Unit must have an onboard water tank, with water supply available via an on-site garden hose.

• Requires weekly professional servicing (cleaning, pumping, and restocking) on Wednesdays.

• Base Period: Approximately six months, to be updated at time of award (tentative dates: 19 May 2026 - 18 November 2026).

• Option Period I: Approximately six months, to be updated at time of award (tentative dates: 19 November 2026 - 18 May 2027).

• Weekly professional servicing is required.

• Contractor must comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Contractor must ensure work complies with applicable codes and be responsible for all licenses, permits, and fees.

• Service hours are between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

• Coordination for cleaning schedules with the local Point of Contact (POC) is required.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Request for Quote 1305M326Q0142.

• ADA Compliance: Trailers must be ADA compliant.
• Power Requirements: Units require external power, specifically 120 VAC 30A. Onsite electrical power (110V/220V) is available.
• Water Source: An onsite water source (garden hose) is available; full-service water supply and pumping are not required.
• Servicing: Weekly servicing is scheduled for Wednesdays.
• Staffing: 17 staff will be onsite.
• Delivery/Setup Contact: A point of contact for delivery, setup, and service will be provided at the time of award.
• Placement: No access limitations for trailer placement are noted.

This Q&A clarifies requirements related to trailer features, utilities, servicing, and site access, which may influence vendor proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the rental and servicing of restroom trailers. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking quotes for these services.

• Rental and cleaning of restroom trailers.

• Weekly professional servicing is required.

• Units must be delivered and operational by April 27, 2026, or earlier.

• Restroom specifications must meet those outlined in the Statement of Need (SON), including tank size, power requirements, and dimensions. Photos of the interior and exterior are required.

• The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price type.

• The period of performance includes a Base Period and one Option Period, each for six months. Dates will be determined at the time of award.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 532289, with a size standard of $12.5.

• Quotes are due by April 22, 2026, at 1400 PST.

• Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted by April 20, 2026, at 1400 PST.

• Quotes must be submitted via a Google Submission Form.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.

• Evaluation factors include: Schedule (pass/fail), Restroom Specifications (pass/fail), and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Attachment 1: SON BRO Restroom Rental Redacted

• Attachment 2: Pricing Sheet

• Attachment 3: BRO Wage Determination

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor laws when performing government contracts.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and their minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid sick leave provisions (EO 13706).
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements for federal contractors.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

Bidders must review this document to understand the minimum wage and benefit requirements for labor categories that will be used to perform the contract work. This information is crucial for accurately calculating labor costs and developing competitive proposals. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to contract violations.

Statement of Need

To provide a temporary, climate-controlled restroom facility for the Brownsville Weather Forecast Office (WFO) due to a structural failure causing sewage backups.

• Rental of a two-unit restroom trailer.

• The trailer must have integrated HVAC suitable for the South Texas climate.

• The trailer must have an onboard water tank.

• Weekly professional servicing, including cleaning, pumping, and restocking.

• Base Period: February 13, 2026 – August 12, 2026 (six months, to be updated at time of award).

• Option Period I: August 13, 2026 – February 12, 2027 (six months, to be updated at time of award).

• Compliance with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Contractor is responsible for all licenses, permits, and fees.

• Service hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, unless otherwise approved.

• Contractor must observe all Federal Holidays and days off designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

• Cleaning schedules must be coordinated with the local Point of Contact (POC).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet intended for bidders to provide cost information for restroom rental services.

• CLIN 0001: Base Period Restroom Rental (Monthly)
• CLIN 1001.0: Option Period I Restroom Rental (Monthly)
• Columns for Quantity, Unit Price, and Total are provided for each CLIN.

Bidders must use this sheet to detail their pricing for both the base period and any option periods for restroom rental. This information will be crucial for proposal evaluation.