Refuse and Recycling Collection Services, Coyote Valley Dam and Lake Mendocino Ukiah, CA 95482
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Refuse and Recycling Collection Services at Coyote Valley Dam and Lake Mendocino near Ukiah, CA. This RFI aims to identify industry capabilities, including those of small businesses, to inform future acquisition planning and potential set-aside decisions. Responses are due by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Purpose of RFI
This is strictly a market research effort and not a solicitation for proposals. The government will use responses to make appropriate acquisition planning decisions, including determining the type of set-aside to be issued. The goal is to assess the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various industry members, including Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business concerns.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for recurring commercial refuse and recycling collection and disposal services. Key tasks include:
- Container Provision: Furnishing, delivering, and maintaining approximately 19 refuse dumpsters (6 CY each), 4 recycling containers (6 CY each), and one 20-yard roll-off container.
- Scheduled Collection: Routine emptying of containers, varying between twice a week during peak recreation seasons and once a week during non-peak seasons.
- Transportation and Disposal: Proper transport and disposal of all solid waste and recyclable materials in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Emergency Services: Providing unscheduled, on-call collection services for emergencies.
Anticipated Contract Details
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), with a Small Business Size Standard of $47.0 Million.
- Product Service Code: S205 (Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection).
- Contract Type: A Firm Fixed Price contract for a base year and four (4) option years is anticipated.
- Planned Advertisement: The formal solicitation is planned for advertising around late May 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a response via email to sara.d.kimsey@usace.army.mil by May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT. The submission is limited to no more than 5 pages and must include:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, email, and phone number.
- Statement of interest in bidding on the future solicitation.
- CAGE code and UEI number.
- Offeror's small business type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- A Statement of Capability (SOC) demonstrating:
- Availability of required skills, equipment, and personnel.
- At least two recent and relevant waste management and recycling experience examples from the last five years.
- The email subject line must include the Sources Sought number: W912P726S0011.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this RFI. No reimbursements will be made for response costs. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. Failure to provide all requested information may result in the response not being used for acquisition decisions.
Related Documents
Attached documents provide guidance on using the PIEE system for future offer submissions, including instructions for posting offers, using the Proposal Manager, and vendor access to the Solicitation Module. While not for this RFI, these may be relevant for future solicitations.