S--Award - Trash and Recycling Services, Pinnacles Na
Overview
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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) at Pinnacles National Park (PINN) is soliciting quotations for Trash and Recycling Services in San Benito County, CA. This requirement is set aside for Total Small Businesses. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1700 PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive trash collection and recycling services, including supervision, labor, equipment, and supplies. Key tasks involve:
- Providing and servicing front-loading dumpsters at various park locations (East Maintenance Operations, Chalone Housing Area, Grassy Canyon, West Maintenance Operations).
- Collecting and disposing of trash and recycling in compliance with California State and San Benito County regulations.
- Maintaining dumpsters to prevent leaks, spills, and vermin.
- Adhering to a specific service schedule: Grassy Canyon (on-call, 4x/year), West Maintenance (monthly trash, bi-monthly recycling), East Maintenance (bi-monthly trash, monthly recycling), and Chalone Housing (monthly trash/recycling).
- All services must be performed Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: A base year from February 17, 2026, to February 16, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods, extending the potential contract duration until February 16, 2031.
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services), with a size standard of $47,000,000.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must comply with the Service Contract Act wage determinations for San Benito County, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to brenda_lewis@nps.gov by Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1700 PT. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0002 and use the revised Attachment 1A - Quote Sheet. Evaluation will follow simplified acquisition procedures, considering:
- Price
- Technical Acceptability
- Technical Approach
- Relevant Experience
- Past Performance
Key Documents
- Solicitation (140P8426Q0007) & Amendments: Outlines overall requirements and updates.
- Revised Quote Sheet (Attachment 1A): Essential for submitting pricing for all base and option year line items.
- Technical Information Form (Attachment 5): For prime contractors to detail business, team, experience, and technical approach.
- Subcontractor Technical Information Form (Attachment 5a): For subcontractors to provide their details and experience.
- Statement of Work (SOW): Provides detailed service requirements and schedule.
- FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications (Attachment 4): Requires offerors to provide business status and compliance certifications.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Brenda Lewis at Brenda_Lewis@nps.gov or 206-220-4018.