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Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140P8526Q0014 is issued to provide answers to questions received from potential offerors. It references an attached document titled 'Amd_0001_Questions and Answers.pdf' for the specific clarifications.

This amendment primarily addresses questions and answers, impacting the understanding of requirements. Specific sections of the original solicitation are not explicitly detailed as changed, but the Q&A document provides clarification.

Offerors are reminded that this amendment must be acknowledged in accordance with Block 11 of the solicitation. The solicitation's closing date and time remain unchanged: March 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time. The period of performance for the potential contract is from 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the RFQ for VAULT TOILET AND SEPTIC TANK PUMPING at Yosemite National Park.

• Incumbency: There is no current incumbent performing these services. The services have been required annually for the past three years. The previous contract number was 140P8525P0026.
• Water Provision: The government will not provide water. Contractors must haul in fresh water, as most locations lack potable or non-potable water.
• Disposal Sites: The only approved disposal site is in Yosemite Valley at the Yosemite Creek Lift Station, located behind the Yosemite Lodge at 9006 Yosemite Lodge Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA, 95389. Refer to Statement of Work, Section 4 for details.

This document clarifies key operational aspects, including the lack of an incumbent, contractor responsibility for water, and specific disposal site locations, which may influence bidder understanding of requirements and costs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Service Schedule," details the anticipated service requirements for portable toilets (vaults) and septic tanks within a specified service period. It serves as a schedule to inform potential bidders about the scope and nature of services required.

Vaults:

• Lists 54 vault locations across various sites (e.g., Tioga Pass Entrance Station, Yosemite Creek Campground).
• Specifies the number of structures, quantity of vaults per structure, and maximum gallons per vault.
• Indicates the total gallons by location and the anticipated service frequency (e.g., Twice per week, Weekly).
• Anticipated service period is June - October, for 18 weeks.

Septic Tanks:

• Details one septic tank location (Tuolumne Meadows Ranger Camp).
• Specifies the number of structures, quantity of septic tanks, and maximum gallons per septic tank.
• Indicates total gallons by location and anticipated service frequency (Weekly).
• Anticipated service period is June - October, for 18 weeks.

Note: Anticipated frequency and service period are based on historic need and are subject to change.

This schedule is crucial for bidders to understand the scale, distribution, and frequency of services required for portable toilet and septic tank maintenance. It directly informs the resources, logistics, and pricing necessary to submit a competitive proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map of the Tuolumne Meadows area within Yosemite National Park, likely provided as an attachment to a solicitation or SOW. It visually identifies various locations relevant to potential operations or site visits.

• A map displaying geographical features and roads.
• Numbered callouts corresponding to a list of specific locations, including:
  • Entrance stations and parking areas
  • Lodges, campgrounds, and picnic areas
  • Trailheads and specific natural landmarks (e.g., domes, lakes)
  • Infrastructure such as a wastewater treatment plant and septic system

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical context of the opportunity. It helps in visualizing the locations of potential work sites, access points, and relevant facilities, which can inform logistical planning, site assessment, and operational strategy for any proposed work in the Tuolumne Meadows area.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Vault Toilet and Septic Tank Pumping services for Yosemite National Park. The services will be ordered through specific task orders issued under this contract.

• Vault Toilet and Septic Tank Pumping services.

• Reference to a Statement of Work (SOW) for full requirements.

• Product/Service Code: S204 (HOUSEKEEPING- FUELING AND OTHER PETROLEUM).

• This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• The Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $150,000.00 over the full term.

• The maximum amount for the full term (including base period and all options) will not exceed $1,200,000.00.

• The contract includes a base year and four option years.

  • Base Year Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027
  • Option Year 1 Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028
  • Option Year 2 Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029
  • Option Year 3 Period of Performance: 06/01/2029 to 05/31/2030
  • Option Year 4 Period of Performance: 06/01/2030 to 05/31/2031

• Quotes are due by 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time (PT) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

• Only emailed quotes will be accepted.

• Submit quotes via email to lisa.henson@nps.gov.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to lisa.henson@nps.gov by February 25, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. (PT).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100.00%).

• NAICS Code: 562991 (Size Standard: $9 Million).

• The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• The maximum amount is not a guarantee that the maximum quantity will be required or ordered.

• Unit pricing will be provided on the Price Schedule at the time of award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items, specifically for vault toilet and septic tank pumping services at Yosemite National Park, California. The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Vault toilet and septic tank pumping services.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Task Orders: Firm-fixed-price

• Period of Performance: One-year base plus four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years.

• Maximum Contract Value: $1,200,000.00 (total of all orders)

• Minimum Guarantee: $150,000.00 for the first task order.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to lisa_henson@nps.gov.

• Key Deadlines: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but offers must be submitted according to instructions.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made based on best value to the government, considering Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance.

• This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 562991

• Small Business Size Standard: $9.0 million in average annual receipts.

• A written solicitation will not be issued; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Key attachments include a Quote/Price Schedule, Statement of Work, Service Schedule, Location Map, and DOL Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5661, Revision No. 29) for the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Mariposa County, California, for federal contracts.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: A comprehensive list of job classifications.
• Minimum Wage Rates: The required hourly wage for each occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Information on required health and welfare benefits, including specific rates for regular benefits and those related to Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: Notes on the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Vacation and Holiday Policies: Details on paid vacation and holidays required for covered employees.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: Information on additional pay for working with hazardous materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on uniform provision and maintenance costs.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying new occupations not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing federal contracts in Mariposa County, California. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "TABLE 1," provides estimated travel times from Yosemite Valley to various towns and cities, categorized by the primary route (Route 120 North, Route 140 West, Route 41 South, and Route 120 East).

• Town/City: Lists specific locations.
• Road Miles: Indicates the distance in miles from Yosemite Valley to the listed town/city.
• Estimated Travel Time: Provides an approximate travel duration in hours and minutes.

This table is relevant for bidders needing to understand logistical considerations, such as travel times to and from Yosemite Valley for potential personnel, equipment, or material movements. It can inform planning for site visits, operational logistics, and resource allocation related to opportunities in or around Yosemite Valley.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing the Price Schedule for a solicitation. It outlines the specific locations, quantities, and unit prices for vault toilet and septic tank pumping services required at Yosemite National Park.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price services.
• Period of Performance: One base year plus four (4) one-year option periods.
• Maximum Contract Value: $1,200,000.00 (including options).
• Minimum Guarantee: $150,000.00 (single minimum guarantee contract).
• Services: Vault toilet and septic tank pumping.
• Locations: Various specified locations within Yosemite National Park (e.g., Tioga Pass Entrance Station, Lembert Dome, Tuolumne Meadows).
• Quantities: Listed by "Unit of Issue" (Pumpings) for each location and service type (VAULTS, SEPTIC TANKS).
• Pricing: Columns for Unit Price and Total are provided for each year (Base Year through Option Year 4). Note: All unit prices and totals are currently listed as $0.0 in the provided data, indicating this is a template for bidders to complete.

Bidders must use this Price Schedule to provide their unit pricing for each service item and location. The completed schedule will form a critical part of the proposal, directly impacting the total contract value and evaluation. Bidders should carefully review the listed quantities and locations, understanding that actual quantities may vary and are not guaranteed beyond the minimum guarantee.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure services for pumping vault toilets and septic tanks within Yosemite National Park.

• Pumping of vault toilets and septic tanks located along Tioga Road from Crane Flat to Lee Vining.

• Service areas include 21 locations with a total of 55 vault toilets and septic tanks.

• The service period is approximately 18 weeks yearly, typically from June through October, subject to seasonal snowfall and road accessibility.

• Contractor is responsible for removing trash items (diapers, phones, sunglasses, etc.) from vaults and disposing of them in on-site trash bins.

• Contractor must use suction hoses no larger than 2.5" to prevent clogging sewer lines.

• Contractor may dispose of collected sewage from NPS-owned structures at the Yosemite Creek Lift Station (YCLS) during specified hours (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 0700-1530).

• Contractor must provide a pumping log correlating with metered gallons disposed of at YCLS.

• Complete pumping logs must be supplied when submitting invoice payments.

• Yosemite National Park, California.

• The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Base Year: 2026 to 2027.

• Four one-year option periods: 2027-2028, 2028-2029, 2029-2030, 2030-2031.

• Contractor must notify the NPS Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) of any circumstances affecting contract performance, hazardous conditions, or delays.

• Maps showing locations, mileage, and service schedules are referenced as attachments (Atch 04, Atch 05, Atch 03).