Trash/Waste Collection & Removal

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically trash and waste pickup services for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, El Paso Sector area of operations. Services will be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work, Task and Frequency Chart, Wage Determination, and the terms and conditions of the resultant contract.

• Trash/Waste Pick up Service at various locations within the El Paso Sector.

• Specific locations include:

  • El Paso Sector HQ
  • Training Center
  • Warehouse
  • El Paso Station BPS
  • CPC
  • Ysleta BPS
  • Fabens Firing Range
  • Santa Teresa Station
  • Santa Teresa Firing Range
  • Air Ops Northrup
  • Air Ops Boeing
  • Clint Station

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 (Base Year), with four option years extending through March 31, 2031. Option years will be exercised based on government needs.

• Business Set-aside: Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 562111

• Service Category: S205

• Proposal Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email only to caroline.r.manning@cbp.dhs.gov.

• Proposal Limit: 10 pages.

• Vendors must provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI) from the System for Award Management (SAM) database and must be active in the system.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for non-price factors. The Government will start by evaluating the technical proposal of the lowest-priced offeror.

• Small Business Set-Aside.

• Attachments include: Statement of Work (SOW) with Task and Frequency Chart, WDOL Wage Determination (for El Paso, TX and Dona Ana, NM), and Price Schedule.

• No collect calls will be accepted.

• No phone calls regarding this solicitation are permitted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a revised price schedule for Solicitation 70B03C26Q00000026. It details the pricing structure for dumpster services across various locations for the base year and four option years.

• Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Specific service locations are identified by CLINs.
• Service Locations: Includes various El Paso Sector sites, training centers, warehouses, stations, processing centers, firing ranges, and air operations facilities in El Paso, TX, and Santa Teresa, NM.
• Dumpster Specifications: Details the size (e.g., 8 YD, 6 YD, 4 YD) and quantity of dumpsters required at each location.
• Service Frequency: Specifies the required pickup frequency (e.g., Weekly X 3, Weekly X 2, Weekly X 6).
• Pricing Columns: Includes fields for 'Price Per Unit', 'Monthly', and 'Annual' costs, as well as totals for the Base Year and each Option Year. These fields are currently blank and require bidder input.

This pricing sheet is critical for bidders to understand the scope and scale of the required dumpster services. Bidders must complete the 'Price Per Unit', 'Monthly', and 'Annual' columns for each CLIN for both the base year and all option years to submit a responsive bid. The provided locations, dumpster sizes, and service frequencies outline the specific operational requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for facility trash/waste collection and removal services for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stations and facilities in the El Paso, TX and New Mexico areas of responsibility. The services are essential for maintaining a safe, healthy, and professional environment at CBP facilities.

• Provide comprehensive trash, solid waste, natural vegetation, and recyclable material collection, removal, and disposal services.

• Furnish all necessary permits, insurance, labor, transportation, supplies, and equipment.

• Services to be performed at CBP premises as detailed in the Place of Performance section.

• Adhere to frequencies specified in the Task & Frequency Chart (Attachment A).

• Dispose of materials at facilities certified by the appropriate State or Local Government.

• Maintain collection points and dumpsters to ensure a sanitary and odor-free environment.

• Place and manage dumpsters at agreed-upon locations outside buildings (refer to Attachment B for maps).

• The contract will consist of one (1) 12-month base year and four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Base Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

• Option Years 1-4: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2031

• Services are subject to Government funds availability and exercise of option periods.

• Names and phone numbers of Contractor representatives (within 5 days of contract start).

• Accident Reports (within 24 hours of occurrence).

• Two copies of a detailed Quality Control Plan (QCP) (with contract proposal).

• Permits and Licenses: Contractor must obtain and maintain all necessary Federal, State, and Local permits and licenses for operations in Texas and New Mexico.

• Legal Compliance: Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes.

• Supervision: Contractor is responsible for supervising its employees. A designated English-speaking contact person/representative is required.

• Personnel Conduct: Employees must be familiar with and obey all station/facility regulations. They must not have contact with or engage in conversation with detainees.

• Quality Control: A detailed Quality Control Plan (QCP) must be submitted with the proposal and kept current.

• Invoicing: All payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Services are required at various CBP sites in El Paso, TX and New Mexico, including Clint Station, El Paso AMO - Boeing, El Paso Central Processing Center (CPC), Fabens Firing Range, and Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station, among others.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 70B03C26Q00000020, clarifying various aspects of the waste hauling services.

• Incumbent Contractor: Brown Point Facility Mgmt Solutions LLC, Contract 70B03C22F00000385, with a previous award value of $1,492,263.65 for 4 years.
• Dumpster Ownership: The contractor will provide all dumpsters; the government does not own any.
• Disposal Fees: The Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) is all-inclusive of disposal/tipping fees; the government will not reimburse actual costs.
• Historical Data: The government does not have historical data for waste volume or fill levels.
• Bulky Items: The SOW does not contain a section 5.3 regarding bulky items; clarification on what constitutes a bulky item and limits is requested.
• On-Call/Roll-Off Services: Pricing for these services needs clarification (separate unit rate vs. factored into monthly fixed price).
• Service Frequency Adjustments: The government reserves the right to increase or decrease frequencies, and changes will be handled on an as-needed basis.
• Holiday Schedule: Local contractors will schedule around federal holidays.
• Facility Access Hours: All sites have the same hours of 0600 to 1500.
• Security Clearances: Drivers require a valid state ID and vehicle registration; no escort is needed.
• Vehicle Inspections: Contractor is responsible for ensuring trucks are inspected and in good condition.
• Price Schedule: The price schedule is attached and should be used for pricing.
• Recycling: There will be no recycling on this contract.
• Invoicing: Invoices should be broken down by location.
• Staffing Plan: The Offeror shall provide a Staffing Plan including types of personnel, roles, and resources.
• Past Performance: Size refers to the number of locations and frequency; scope refers to total contract value.
• Site Visits: No pre-proposal site visits will be hosted.
• Dumpster Location Maps: Maps will be available at time of award; all dumpsters are on government property.
• Option Years Pricing: The provided price schedule is for the base year only; offerors should duplicate it for option years.
• CLINs: Clarification is requested for CLIN 0030 and the separation of scope between CLINs 0080 and 0090.
• Period of Performance: Base Year is April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Option Years extend through March 31, 2031.
• Locking Mechanisms: Government has no preference as long as dumpsters can be opened by employees.

These clarifications address vendor concerns regarding pricing, service scope, operational requirements, and administrative details, aiding in proposal preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Price Schedule for Solicitation 70B03C26Q00000026, detailing the costs associated with dumpster services across various locations for the base year and four option years.

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Each CLIN corresponds to a specific service location and type of dumpster.
• Locations: Services are required at multiple U.S. Border Patrol facilities and ranges in the El Paso, Texas, and Santa Teresa, New Mexico areas.
• Dumpster Specifications: Includes dumpster size (e.g., 8 YD, 6 YD, 4 YD) and quantity.
• Service Frequency: Specifies the frequency of service (e.g., Weekly x 1, Weekly x 2, Weekly x 6).
• Pricing Columns: Includes fields for 'Price Per Unit', 'Monthly', and 'Annual' costs, with totals for each year.
• Contract Period: Covers a Base Year (4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027) and four Option Years (4/1/2027 - 3/31/2031).

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the cost structure of the dumpster services required. Bidders must use this document to formulate their pricing proposals, ensuring they accurately quote prices per unit, monthly, and annually for each CLIN across all contract years. The detailed breakdown by location, dumpster size, and service frequency allows for precise cost estimation and competitive bidding.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the official U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in specific geographic areas. This information is crucial for contractors to ensure they are meeting federal labor requirements when bidding on or performing service contracts.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: Lists specific job titles and their corresponding codes.
• Wage Rates: Specifies the minimum hourly wage for each occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing (though specific benefit amounts are detailed separately in the document).
• Geographic Area: Specifies the state and county (e.g., Texas Counties of El Paso, Hudspeth; New Mexico County of Dona Ana).
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations and applicable rates.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is essential for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. It ensures compliance with federal regulations regarding minimum wages and fringe benefits for service contracts, preventing potential penalties and ensuring fair compensation for employees.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items related to trash and waste pickup services for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, El Paso Sector area of operations. The services will be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work, Task and Frequency Chart, Wage Determination, and the terms and conditions of the resultant contract.

• Trash/Waste pickup services at various locations including HQ, Border Patrol Stations (BPS), and Ranges.

• Specific locations include: HQ Training Warehouse, Clint BPS, Fabens Range, El Paso BPS, AMF Locations, CPC Locations, and Santa Teresa BPS/Range.

• Services are to be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Task and Frequency Chart.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with four Option Years.

• Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028

• Option Year 2: April 1, 2028 - March 31, 2029

• Option Year 3: April 1, 2029 - March 31, 2030

• Option Year 4: April 1, 2030 - March 31, 2031

• Option years will be exercised based on government needs.

• Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026, 5:00 pm (EST).

• Proposals must be submitted via email to caroline.r.manning@cbp.dhs.gov.

• Proposals are limited to 10 pages.

• Evaluation will be based on a "lowest priced technically acceptable" basis.

• Key evaluation factors include: Technical/Management (Factor 1) and Past Performance (Factor 2).

• Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) are required.

• The RFQ is not a small business set-aside.

• Attachments include: Statement of Work (SOW), WDOL Wage Determination (for El Paso, TX and Dona Ana, NM), and Price Schedule.

• No phone calls are accepted for inquiries.

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) aims to provide facility trash/waste collection and removal services for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stations and facilities in the El Paso, TX and New Mexico areas. The objective is to maintain a safe, healthy, and professional environment at all CBP facilities, ensuring these services do not negatively impact the CBP mission or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.

• Provide comprehensive trash, solid waste, natural vegetation, and recyclable material collection, removal, and disposal services.

• Services to be performed at CBP premises as detailed in the Place of Performance.

• Adhere to specified frequencies in the Task & Frequency Chart (Attachment A).

• Contractor is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all collection activities.

• Furnish all necessary permits, insurance, labor, transportation, supplies, and equipment.

• Maintain all collection points and dumpsters to ensure a sanitary and odor-free environment.

• Place dumpsters of agreed-upon size at agreed-upon locations outside CBP buildings.

• Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base year and four (4) 12-month option periods. Base year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Option years extend through March 31, 2031.

• Place of Performance: Various CBP stations and facilities in El Paso, TX, and New Mexico.

• Disposal: Transport and dispose of materials at State or Local Government-certified facilities.

• Containers: Ensure containers are serviceable with locking mechanisms; replace damaged/missing lids within one week of notification.

• Coordination: Changes to scheduled services must be coordinated with the COR and CO.

• Deliverables:

  • Names and phone numbers of Contractor representatives (within 5 days prior to work start).
  • Accident Reports (within 24 hours of occurrence).
  • Two copies of a detailed Quality Control Plan (QCP) (with contract proposal).

• Permits and Licenses: Contractor must obtain and maintain all necessary Federal, State, and Local permits and licenses.

• Compliance: Adhere to all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes.

• Supervision: Contractor is responsible for supervision of its employees.

• Contact Person: Designate an English-speaking contact person/representative.

• Personnel Conduct: Employees must obey station/facility regulations, attend orientation, not enter restricted areas, and not have contact with detainees.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): Submit a detailed QCP with the proposal and keep it current.

• Invoicing: Submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).