MT - CF GARBAGE COLLECTION

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment C - Schedule B Continuation Trash Pickup Per Cubic Yard," is an Excel spreadsheet containing detailed pricing and quantity information for trash services at various locations within the Canyon Ferry Reservoir area. It is intended for bidders to provide their pricing per cubic yard for trash pickup services over multiple contract years.

• Locations: Lists specific sites requiring trash services, including Canyon Ferry Office, Canyon Ferry Powerplant, Magpie Ware Yard, and several campgrounds (Riverside, Court Sheriff, Chinamen’s, Jo Bonner, Hellgate, White Earth).
• Bin Quantities: Specifies the number and size (4-yard bins) of trash bins allocated to each location.
• Service Period: Differentiates between year-round service and seasonal service (May 1 - September 30) for campgrounds.
• Pricing Structure: Requires bidders to fill in the "Price Per Cubic Yard" for each location. The "Total" column will be calculated based on the quantity and price per cubic yard.
• Contract Years: Includes pricing schedules for a Base Year (2026-2027) and four Option Years (2027-2031), plus a 6-Month Extension (2031-2032).
• Instructions: Bidders must only complete the yellow-highlighted areas. Missing price quotes will result in a non-responsive quote.

This attachment is critical for bidders to understand the scope of services required, including the number of bins, locations, and service periods. Bidders must accurately complete the pricing sections to submit a responsive quote. The provided quantities and service periods form the basis for calculating the total contract value. Sheet 2 provides further detail on monthly pickup frequencies and total cubic yards per location.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for refuse removal and disposal services at Canyon Ferry Office, Ware yard, Powerplant, and Recreation Areas in Lewis and Clark and Broadwater Counties, Montana. The services include trash and refuse collection, removal, transportation, and disposal at appropriate landfills. The government anticipates awarding a contract for these services.

• Provide trash collection containers at specified locations (Canyon Ferry Office, Powerplant, Ware Yard, and various campgrounds).

• Remove trash from collection containers on an "as required" basis, with weekly pickups at most locations during summer months.

• Ensure containers are appropriately sized and located for convenience and accessibility.

• Dispose of all collected trash, ashes, and other materials at an approved sanitary landfill.

• Maintain collection containers in a reasonably clean condition.

• Provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to meet contract requirements.

• Comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations.

• The anticipated contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

• Includes four 1-year option periods and a 6-month extension period.

• NAICS Code: 562111 Solid Waste Collection.

• Size Standard: $47.0 million.

• This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Closing Date: May 11, 2026

• Closing Time: 2:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time

• Submission Method: Electronic quotes only, via email to michael_hirsch@ios.doi.gov.

• Proposal Format: PDF documents for quote and submittal requirements, and a filled-out Excel Spreadsheet for the Continuation of Schedule B.

• Proposal Deadline: 4:30 PM MDT, May 11, 2026.

• Email Subject Line: "Request for Quotes – Company Name RFQ # 140R6026Q0023 – Canyon Ferry Trash Service"

• Questions Deadline: At least 48 business hours before closing.

• Evaluation Criteria: Primarily based on Past Performance, Experience, Equipment, Staffing & Resources, with Cost/Price being a secondary factor.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS), Wage Determination, and Schedule B Continuation spreadsheet are attached.

• Offerors are urged to conduct a site visit before submitting quotes.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide the Canyon Ferry Division with highly professional, timely, responsive, and environmentally responsible trash and refuse collection and disposal services.

• Collection, removal, transportation, and disposal of trash and refuse at appropriate landfills.

• Services are required at the Canyon Ferry Office, Ware yard, Powerplant, and various sites within the Canyon Ferry Recreation Areas (Lewis and Clark and Broadwater Counties, Montana).

• Trash collection points include seven campgrounds, one office, one ware yard, and one powerplant.

• Containers must be of sufficient size, emptied at appropriate intervals to prevent overflow, and placed for convenient access without impeding facility operations.

• Extraordinary refuse and debris collection will be handled as a separate requirement.

• Inclement weather collection is required, with make-up collections scheduled within 24 hours of weather termination, subject to Contracting Officer approval.

• Base period: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

• Option periods: Four 1-year options and one 6-month extension period, at the Government's discretion.

• Specific performance periods for different locations:

  • Office, powerplant, and ware yard: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
  • Recreation sites: May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

• Work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise stated.

• Response time for trash removal: within 2 days of notice.

• Trash removal to be accomplished on an "as required" basis, with dumpsters typically emptied weekly during summer months.

• Areas around refuse containers must be left clean and sanitary after service.

• Containers must be maintained in reasonably clean condition, externally and internally, prior to delivery and throughout the contract.

• Missing or deteriorated containers will be replaced or repaired by the contractor at no cost to the government.

• Contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Contractor must obtain and maintain necessary licenses and permits and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a quality control program.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).

• Required submittals include an Acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance and Copies of Licenses and Applicable Permits within 10 calendar days of Contract Award.

• Government reserves the right to inspect all work and implement remedies for non-conforming services, potentially including price reductions.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for trash collection services at Canyon Ferry Office, Ware yard, Powerplant, and Recreation Areas in Montana. The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking information on companies capable of providing refuse removal and disposal services as described in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Refuse removal and disposal services.

• Services are to be provided at multiple locations: Canyon Ferry Office, Ware yard, Powerplant, and Recreation Areas.

• A Firm-Fixed Price with Fixed Unit Pricing contract type is contemplated.

• Anticipated solicitation release date: 3/2/2026 or earlier.

• Anticipated period of performance: 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027.

• This is NOT a request for proposals/quotations.

• Interested Small Business Sources are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement.

• Capabilities statements should include:

  • Business name, address, cage code, and point of contact.
  • Unique Entity ID for SAM.gov.
  • Business Size and Type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Women-owned, etc.).
  • Evidence of experience performing similar work within the last five years (including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and points of contact - limit to three past projects).
  • Attachments cataloging equipment assets and resources demonstrating capability.

• Responses are strictly voluntary and will not affect future solicitation responses.

• Submission deadline: 2/20/2026, 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

• Submission contact: Michael Hirsch, mhirsch@usbr.gov

• The government may determine to set this acquisition aside for small businesses or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation based on responses.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection.

• Small business size standard: $47.0 Million.

• Prospective Contractors must be registered and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing requested information.