Portable Toilet Services, Birch Hill Dam and Tully Lake, Royalston, MA

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to industry questions (Questions/Responses #2-#5) and updates the wage determination latest revision date to May 13, 2026.

• Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation: Miscellaneous text modified to include Request for Information section with questions and answers regarding:

  • Removal/redeployment of portable toilets due to flooding or security.
  • Requirement for handwash stations (not required; hand sanitizer is sufficient).
  • Servicing demand fluctuations.
  • Emergency or after-hours response capability (not required).
  • Access restrictions, staging limitations, or coordination requirements (none, contractor responsible for coordination).

• List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments: Miscellaneous text modified to include detailed Security Requirements for all contract personnel, including:

  • Compliance with security requirements and designated government representatives.
  • DoD and Army security training requirements (initial training within 30 days of award or performance start, with documentation required).
  • Subject to search when entering federal installations.
  • Compliance with Force Protection Condition (FPCON), Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures.
  • Awareness of security responsibilities and site-specific requirements.
  • Suspicious Activity Reporting training.

• Wage Determination: Updated to Modification No. 36, dated May 13, 2026.

• The closing date for the solicitation remains May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment is necessary to provide a response to an industry question and to update clause 52.222-90.

• Request for Information: A question regarding the treatment of removal and redeployment of portable toilet units due to flooding or security conditions has been addressed. The response clarifies that such efforts shall be incorporated into the vendor's unit pricing per the contract line items.

• Contract Clauses: Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1) dated April 2026, has been modified.

• The closing date for offers remains May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides maps illustrating the locations for portable toilets at Tully Lake Dam and Birch Hill Dam, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It serves as a visual guide for the placement of these facilities.

• Tully Lake Dam Map (Figure 1): Shows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boundary and indicates specific locations for portable toilets, including a noted area for "2 Portable Toilets to be placed here."
• Birch Hill Dam Map (Figure 2): Similarly displays the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boundary and highlights areas designated for portable toilets.
• Legend: Identifies "Portable Toilets" and the "US Army Corps of Engineers Boundary."
• Contextual Information: Includes "Lower Connecticut River Basin" and the year (2026 for Tully Lake, 2025 for Birch Hill Dam) associated with the portable toilet service.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the physical locations where portable toilet services are required. It directly informs logistical planning, service delivery, and site assessment for any vendor responding to an opportunity for portable toilet services at these locations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" that potential bidders must complete and submit with their quote to be considered for the opportunity. It collects essential information about the vendor's company, experience, personnel, and past performance.

• Company Information: Name, SAM CAGE Code, address, POC details, and type of business.
• Experience: Years of experience in the services, specifically as a prime contractor or subcontractor, and years of experience on Federal Government contracts. It also asks about any previously failed work.
• Personnel: Number of employees, whether employees are on regular payroll, and the number of employees anticipated for this solicitation. Information on subcontractors and teaming arrangements is also requested.
• Certifications/Licenses: Requires information on specific certifications and licenses relevant to the acquisition, or a plan to obtain them.
• Past Performance: Details on up to three past contracts, including agency, contract number, value, POC, start/end dates, and scope of the project.
• Certification Statement: A statement certifying the accuracy of the provided information.

Completing this survey accurately and thoroughly is mandatory for consideration. The information provided will be used by the Government to evaluate the vendor's capability, experience, and suitability for performing the work described in the solicitation. Failure to provide complete information may lead to disqualification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W912WJ26QA098) is for Portable Toilet Services at Birch Hill Dam and Tully Lake in Royalston, MA. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring these services.

• Provision of standard and accessible portable toilets, including cleaning and maintenance services.

• Specific quantities: 4 standard portable toilets and 2 accessible portable toilets for Tully Lake Dam; 2 accessible portable toilets for Birch Hill Dam.

• Services include cleaning, deodorizing, stocking with toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and disposal of all waste materials.

• Compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local safety and health requirements.

• Use of "Environmentally preferable" products as defined in the solicitation.

• Contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year from Contract Award through April 30, 2027. Includes two (2) optional years: Option Year 1 (May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028) and Option Year 2 (May 1, 2028 - October 31, 2028).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 562991 has a size standard of $9,000,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to Jennifer M. Samela (Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance.

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

• A mandatory solicitation survey must be completed and returned with quotes.

• Site visits are encouraged and can be scheduled with the Technical Point of Contact.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 562991 (All Other Waste Management Services).

• Size Standard: $9,000,000.00.

• Refer to "Addendum to 52.212-1" and "Addendum to Evaluation" for detailed instructions and criteria.

• A Pre-Work Conference will be held after contract award.

• Invoices are to be submitted monthly via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).