Vault Toilet Pumping Service for The Wallowa Whitman National Forest and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Map-06_Black Lake." It appears to be a geographic reference map, likely intended to provide context or location information for a related opportunity.

• Topographic map showing elevation contours.
• Major roads (including Highway 95 and 55).
• Water bodies (rivers, lakes, creeks).
• Named locations and geographical features (e.g., Black Lake Campground, Grass Mountains, Payette National Forest).
• Identified points of interest, including "Septic Vault Locations."
• Geographic coordinates and scale bar for reference.

This map is relevant for bidders to understand the geographical context of the opportunity. Specifically, the identification of "Septic Vault Locations" suggests that the opportunity may involve work related to these facilities or their surrounding areas. Bidders should use this map to assess the terrain, accessibility, and potential logistical considerations for any proposed work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Map-03_Joseph, OR" which displays "Septic Vault Locations" within the Wallowa County, Oregon and surrounding areas, including parts of Idaho. It serves as a visual reference for the geographical distribution of these septic vault locations.

• The map includes various points of interest such as viewpoints, campgrounds, trailheads, and wilderness areas.
• It highlights specific locations marked with blue stars, identified in the legend as "Septic Vault Locations".
• The map provides geographical context with rivers, creeks, national forests, and county boundaries.
• A scale bar and north arrow are included for spatial reference.

This map is relevant to bidders by visually identifying the specific geographic areas where septic vault locations are situated. This information may be critical for understanding the scope of work, logistical challenges, or environmental considerations related to any opportunity involving the maintenance, inspection, or management of these septic vaults.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 6 INSTRUCTIONS," provides detailed instructions for the contractor regarding equipment, pumping procedures, and disposal of sewage and debris related to a service likely involving portable toilet maintenance or similar sanitation work.

• Equipment Requirements: Specifies the need for a tank truck with a minimum 1,200-gallon capacity, a minimum 30 ft. suction hose, and specific tools for debris removal and cleaning. It also mandates an anti-backflow device for water drafting.
• Pumping Procedures: Outlines distinct procedures for vault toilets with exterior manholes and those without. This includes steps for debris removal, pumping, washing, disinfecting, and refilling vaults with water and deodorizer.
• Disposal Requirements: Details the contractor's responsibility for proper, licensed, and compliant disposal of all sewage, debris, and trash according to Federal, State, and local laws.
• Cleaning and Disinfection: Emphasizes thorough cleaning and disinfection of all affected areas, including risers, seats, and surrounding surfaces.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the specific operational requirements, equipment standards, safety protocols, and environmental compliance necessary for performing the contracted service. It directly impacts the resources, procedures, and costs associated with fulfilling the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Map-9 Joseph Option." It visually depicts the geographical area relevant to an opportunity, highlighting roads, campgrounds, water bodies, national forests, and county boundaries. It also includes a legend indicating the locations of "Septic Vault Locations" with blue star markers.

• Geographical features: Rivers, creeks, lakes, national forests (Wallowa, Nez Perce, Payette), and county lines (Wallowa, Adams).
• Transportation routes: Roads (marked with numbers like 3, 82, 129) and trails (Western Rim National Recreation Trail, Snake River National Recreation Trail).
• Points of interest: Various campgrounds (Coyote, Dougherty, Buckhorn, Lick Creek, Blackhorse, Hidden, Indian Crossing, Twin Lakes, Coverdale) and towns (Troy, Flora, Joseph, Enterprise, Lostine).
• Specific markers: "Septic Vault Locations" are clearly indicated.
• Scale and orientation: Includes a map scale in miles and a north arrow.
• Data sources: Lists various USGS and other governmental data sources used for map creation.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographic scope and operational environment of the opportunity. It helps in visualizing the locations of key facilities (like septic vaults), access routes, and the general terrain, which can inform logistical planning, site assessment, and resource allocation for any proposed work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Map-08: Snake River, Special." It appears to be an attachment to a larger solicitation or record, providing geographical context for an opportunity.

• Geographic Area: The map covers an area along the Snake River in Idaho, including towns like White Bird, ID, and Riggins, ID.
• Features Depicted: It shows roads (including Highway 95), rivers, creeks, county boundaries, elevation contours, and specific named locations such as "Pittsburg Admin Site" and "Kirkwood Ranch."
• Legend: The legend indicates "Septic Vault Locations" marked with blue stars.
• Scale: A scale bar is provided in miles.
• Data Sources: The map includes a detailed list of data sources used, primarily from USGS and other government agencies, with a refresh date of October 27, 2025.

This map is relevant to bidders as it visually defines the geographic scope and potential work locations associated with the opportunity. The identification of "Septic Vault Locations" suggests that the opportunity may involve work related to these facilities within the depicted area.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Map-07 Joseph, OR Special." It appears to be a geographic reference map, likely used to illustrate the location and scope of a project or opportunity in the Joseph, Oregon area.

• Geographic Area: The map covers a region including Joseph, Oregon, and surrounding areas within Wallowa County, and the Wallowa National Forest.
• Features Depicted: It shows roads (including highways 82 and 3), rivers, creeks, towns (Joseph, Enterprise, Lostine, Wallowa, Imnaha, Flora, Troy), mountains, wilderness areas (Eagle Cap Wilderness), and national forest boundaries.
• Specific Points of Interest: Notable locations marked include "Cache Creek Ranch," "Dug Bar Boat Launch/Trailhead," and "Cow Creek Trailhead."
• Legend: The legend indicates "Septic Vault Locations" as a specific data layer shown on the map.
• Data Sources: The map references data from USGS, U.S. Census Bureau, NOAA, and other government sources, with a refresh date of October 27, 2025.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical context of the opportunity. It helps visualize the terrain, access routes, and specific locations relevant to the work, such as potential work sites or areas of operation. The depiction of septic vault locations may be directly relevant to the scope of work if the opportunity involves facilities maintenance or construction.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "CLIN 0005 Map: Riggins, ID". It visually represents the geographic area relevant to Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0005, likely for a service or project located in or around Riggins, Idaho.

• Topographic map showing terrain, roads, creeks, and county boundaries.
• Highlights specific locations such as trailheads (Low Saddle, Windy Saddle, Heavens Gate), horse camps, guard stations, and campgrounds.
• Includes a legend indicating "Septic Vault Locations" with a star symbol.
• Displays a scale bar in miles and a north arrow.
• Lists various data sources used for map creation.

This map provides crucial geographical context for understanding the operational area of the opportunity. Bidders can use it to identify key access points, terrain features, and specific points of interest (like septic vault locations) that may be relevant to the scope of work, logistical planning, or site assessments required for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "CLIN 0004 Map: Riggins, ID North". It serves as a visual aid for the opportunity, likely indicating the geographic area of performance or relevant locations.

• The map displays topographical features, roads, rivers (Snake River), and populated areas (White Bird, ID).
• It specifically highlights "Septic Vault Locations" with star markers.
• Key locations such as "PITTSBURG LANDING", "PITTSBURG CAMPGROUND", and "SNAKE RIVER RAIL HEAD" are marked.
• A scale bar and north arrow are provided for spatial reference.
• Data sources and refresh date are listed at the bottom.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical location and terrain associated with the opportunity. The marked "Septic Vault Locations" are likely critical points of interest or work areas. Bidders should use this map to assess logistical challenges, travel routes, and the general environment of the service area.

Other / Unclassified

This document comprises two maps detailing the La Grande Ranger District within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The maps depict geographical features, roads, trails, campgrounds, points of interest, and land boundaries. They include legends for symbols, scales (1:63,360 for the West map), and information regarding Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs), noting their legal enforceability.

These maps are crucial for bidders seeking opportunities within the La Grande Ranger District. They provide essential visual context for the geographical area of operations, helping bidders understand terrain, access points (roads and trails), facility locations, and administrative boundaries. The MVUM information is also relevant for understanding potential restrictions on motorized vehicle access, which could impact logistical planning and operational scope for any related contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ATCH-6 Vault Listing and Locations," provides a comprehensive list of vault locations, estimated frequencies of service, number of vaults, mileage from a reference point, and geographic coordinates (Lat/Long) for various areas within the Whitman Ranger District, La Grande RD, Joseph OR Vicinity, Riggins ID, Black Lake Vicinity, and Snake River Specialized Equipment Vicinity. It also includes detailed driving directions to these locations.

• Location: Specific names of campgrounds, trailheads, viewpoints, and other points of interest.
• Estimated Frequency: How often the vault is estimated to be serviced (e.g., Annually, Every 2 years).
• # of Vaults: The number of vaults at each location.
• Mileage From: Distance in miles from a specified reference city or point.
• Lat/Long: Geographic coordinates for each location.
• Directions: Step-by-step driving instructions to reach each listed location.

This document is relevant to bidders as it details the locations and service frequencies for vaults within specific geographic areas. This information is crucial for understanding the scope of work related to servicing these facilities, including the logistical challenges and requirements for accessing each site. Bidders can use this to assess their capability to meet the service demands and to estimate resources needed for operations in these remote or varied terrains.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in specific geographic areas. This document is crucial for contractors to understand their labor cost obligations.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5511, Revision No.: 27
• Date of Last Revision: 12/03/2025
• Area: Idaho Counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Shoshone.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of occupations with corresponding "CODE", "TITLE", and "RATE".
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing". Specific benefits like Health & Welfare are detailed later in the document.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations related to these.
• Vacation and Holidays: Specifies paid vacation and holiday entitlements.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document directly impacts bidders by establishing the minimum labor costs for various positions. Bidders must use these wage rates and fringe benefit requirements when calculating their proposed pricing for any contract that falls under this wage determination. Failure to comply can lead to bid disqualification or contract non-compliance. It helps bidders determine the feasibility and profitability of bidding on opportunities requiring labor in the specified Idaho counties.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific geographic areas. This determination is relevant for contractors performing services for the federal government.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5589, Revision No.: 30
• Area: Oregon Counties of Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa.
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare benefits are detailed, including those mandated by Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation and holidays.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services in the specified Oregon counties. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working under a federal service contract, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall contract compliance. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

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

To provide contracted vault toilet pumping and waste disposal services across the Wallowa Whitman National Forest and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

• Pumping and waste disposal services for vault toilets.

• Services to be performed within 14 calendar days of notification.

• Work to be performed in compliance with technical instructions, USDA pamphlet R6-FS-52, and local/federal laws.

• Detailed list of toilet locations and maps are provided as attachments.

• Contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, vehicles, containers, tools, materials, equipment, waste disposal, dumping, transportation, supervision, and other necessary services.

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): 90%.

• Performance Standard: Contractor shall pump toilet vaults in accordance with ATCH-3, Instructions, and local and federal regulations.

• Deliverable 01: Contractor Work Plan submitted within 14 days of award.

• Deliverable 02: Accident reporting within 24 hours of occurrence.

• Period of Performance: 1 May 2026 through 30 April 2031 (Base + four 12-month ordering periods).

• Place of Performance: Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Baker City, Oregon and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Riggins, Idaho.

• Contractor shall develop and maintain a work plan.

• Contractor shall comply with Forest Service fire protection and prevention guidelines.

• Specialized equipment may be required for certain locations (e.g., 4x4 tank trucks, boats).

• Spring planning meetings will be held to identify specific vault pumping needs and schedules.

• Access to some locations may require specialized vehicles and coordination (e.g., boat access, primitive roads).

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) Structure and Pricing Schedule for vault toilet pumping services. It details the pricing structure across five ordering periods, outlining specific services, estimated annual quantities, units of issue, and placeholders for unit and total prices.

• Period of Performance: 1 May 2026 through 30 April 2031, divided into five 12-month ordering periods.
• Services: Primarily "Vault toilet pumping service" provided in various specific vicinities (e.g., Whitman Ranger District, LaGrande Ranger District, Joseph, OR Vicinity, Riggins, ID, Black Lake Vicinity, Snake River Specialized Equipment Vicinity).
• Service Requirements: Services are to be performed within 14 calendar days of notification, include vault pumping and waste disposal, and are priced on a flat-fee basis per service.
• Geographic Areas: Services are specified for multiple locations across different districts and vicinities.
• Estimated Workload: Annual estimated workload (number of pumps) and minimum ordering quantities are provided for each service CLIN.
• References: Numerous attachments are referenced for maps, toilet listings, and technical instructions (e.g., PWS Para 3, ATCH-3 Instructions, Maps-01, ATCH-6).
• Option CLINs: Includes provision for optional CLINs for Joseph Vicinity services in Ordering Periods Four and Five.

This document is crucial for bidders as it provides the detailed pricing structure and scope of services for vault toilet pumping across various geographic areas and contract periods. Bidders must use this schedule to understand the estimated volume of work, service locations, and the required format for submitting their pricing proposals. It directly informs the cost estimation and proposal development process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to provide Vault Toilet Pumping Service for the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code is 562991 and the PSC is S222.

• Provide Vault Toilet Pumping Service for approximately 76 pumps annually on 137 vault toilets.

• Services are required in 92 locations throughout the Wallowa Whitman National Forest and The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Riggins, Idaho.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as ATCH-2.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance (POP): 1 May 2026 through 30 April 2031, divided into five 12-month ordering periods.

• Multiple awards may be made.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration in SAM.gov.

• Proposals are due by 3:00 PM Pacific on 26 March 2026.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to thomas.hammerle@usda.gov.

• Offers must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Technical Proposal) and Volume II (Price Proposal).

• Volume I should include Past Performance, Technical Capability (equipment, key personnel like Project Lead), and Representations and Certifications.

• Volume II should include the completed Schedule of Items/Price Schedule (ATCH-1) and acknowledge amendments.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes including price, past performance, and technical capability, aiming for the best value to the Government.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-aside.

• Offerors must be determined responsible according to FAR Part 9.

• A site survey is not formal; quoters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the work site.

• The Contracting Officer is Thomas Hammerle (thomas.hammerle@usda.gov).

• A post-award conference is required.