S--Portable Toilets and Septic Pumping Services, NPS-
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Portable Toilets and Septic Pumping Services at Pinnacles National Park, San Benito County, California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The purpose is to provide and service portable toilets, wash stations, and perform septic pumping for public use within the park. Proposals are due by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 12:30 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the rental and servicing of standard and ADA-accessible portable toilets and wash stations. Services also include pumping sewage/septic waste from various park locations such as sanitary lift stations, sewer systems, septic tanks, floating restrooms, and vault toilets. Services are required on an as-needed basis, including routine, emergency/urgent, and incident-driven situations. Key performance standards include:
- Delivery and setup of units within 24 hours of notification, and removal within 24 hours.
- Routine service response within 3 days, emergency/urgent needs within 2 hours, and incident response within 24 hours.
- Pumping capacity for emergency/urgent needs and incidents must be at least 3,500 gallons.
- All work must adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring safe and sanitary operations without damage to park property.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Anticipated base year from May 14, 2026, to May 13, 2027, with four potential option years, extending the contract up to five years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Size Standard: $9 million)
- Product/Service Code: S205 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services - Including Portable Sanitation Services)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to rocio_gomezmacias@ios.doi.gov. Evaluation will be based on Price, Technical Acceptability, Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, and Past Performance. The government intends to award to the most advantageous responsible offeror. Required submission documents include:
- Revised Quote Sheet (Attachment 1a)
- Technical Information Form (Attachment 5)
- Offeror Representations and Certifications (Attachment 4)
- Experience and Past Performance forms. Bidders must also consider the provided Wage Determination (Attachment 3) for labor costs.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 0002 (April 30, 2026) extended the solicitation due date to May 7, 2026, at 12:30 PM PT and introduced a Revised Quote Sheet (Attachment 1a) and a Revised Statement of Work (Attachment 2b). Bidders must use these updated documents.
- Amendment 0001 (April 28, 2026) clarified that the government will NOT provide water, and there is NO on-site dumping facility; waste must be disposed of at licensed facilities.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Rocio Gomez Macias at rocio_gomezmacias@ios.doi.gov or 415-464-5204.