Waste removal from Sauvage Bayou
Overview
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PSC
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking quotes for Waste Removal and Remediation services at the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans, LA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project involves removing APHIS-regulated waste requiring deep burial. Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, at noon CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the removal and remediation of waste found in the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. This includes APHIS-regulated waste and commingled materials, which must be deeply buried at a landfill to prevent the spread of plant pests and pathogens. A critical requirement is for the contractor to take over the lease of private property serving as the entry point to the dump site for the duration of the cleanup. The work is structured into three phases:
- Phase 1: Site Preparation and Mobilization (securing lease, submittals, permits, site layout, utility locates, erosion control).
- Phase 2: Earthwork and Hydrological Controls (swamp mat placement, coffer dam construction, waste sorting/removal, excavation, dewatering, soil filling, substrate management).
- Phase 3: Site Restoration (wetland seeding, removal of temporary controls, site closeout).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), anticipated award on Standard Form 1442.
- Estimated Magnitude: $5M - $10M.
- Period of Performance: Work must commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed within 60 days after NTP.
- Bonds: Performance and payment bonds are required.
- Wage Rates: Federal Construction Wage Rates for heavy construction in Orleans Parish, LA (General Decision Number LA20260005, effective 01/30/2026) apply.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission: Quotes must be submitted to james.g.roloff@usda.gov. The complete package should include the RFQ cover page, price schedule, demonstration of relevant experience, and past performance information.
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on "highest technically rated with a fair and reasonable price," with no tradeoffs between price and non-price factors. Factors include Price, Technical Capability (Technical Approach), and Past Performance.
- Mandatory Site Visit: A mandatory site visit was held on April 30, 2026, at 2 p.m. CT. Attendance was required for quote consideration.
- Questions Deadline: Questions were due by May 8, 2026, at noon CT.
Key Dates
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
- Response Due Date: May 22, 2026, at noon CT (extended by Amendment 1).
Amendments
- Amendment 1: Extended the solicitation closing date to May 22, 2026, at noon CT.
- Amendment 2: Replaced the original "building" category wage rates with revised "heavy" construction wage rates (Attachment 2 (rev)_Federal Construction Wage Rates_Orleans Parish.txt).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jim Roloff, james.g.roloff@usda.gov, 612-590-7603.