S--Landfill Tipping Fees for Yosemite NP
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify qualified businesses capable of providing landfill tipping services for Yosemite National Park, California. This is not a request for quotation, but an information-gathering effort to inform future acquisition strategy. Responses are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks sources for landfill services to accept large amounts of municipal waste, organic waste, and recyclables from Yosemite National Park. Key requirements include:
- The landfill must be permitted by the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) with CalRecycle concurrence.
- Location must be no further than 40 miles from El Portal, California.
- Ability to accept various waste types including municipal, household, demolition, organic, appliances, mattresses, and tires.
- Organic waste should be used for composting or as alternative daily cover.
- Services must be available seven days a week, 365 days a year.
- Capacity to handle 15 to 60 waste disposal trips per month.
- Utilization of a State-certified scale for weighing waste, with weigh tickets provided to the government.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Award: By July 15, 2026, with yearly options up to four years.
- NAICS Code: 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 million.
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Published Date: February 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors should submit a Capability Statement (less than 5 pages) via email to lisa_henson@nps.gov. The statement should include company details (name, address, POC, UEI #, GSA contract # if applicable), eligibility for small business programs, estimated setup time, types of waste accepted, landfill site address, and at least two references for similar projects within the last three years.
Responses will help the NPS determine if the future acquisition will be a set-aside for small businesses or full and open competition. The NPS is specifically seeking information from small businesses, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, certified 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-owned, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. No reimbursement will be made for response costs, and telephone calls will not be accepted. No solicitation is available at this time.