Liquid Sanitary Disposal and Grease Pumping
ID: 15BFA026Q00000005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

NAICS

Other Waste Collection (562119)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b3e7c74203f44fe9b64ece9db89af301/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), is seeking qualified contractors for liquid sanitary waste disposal and grease pumping services at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) and Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Phoenix, Arizona. The contract will involve the removal of liquid sanitary waste from various locations, including wastewater treatment plants and food service grease traps, with specific pumping frequencies ranging from weekly to annually. This procurement is critical for maintaining sanitary conditions within correctional facilities and ensuring compliance with Arizona's hazardous waste disposal regulations. Interested parties should contact Anne Bradley at abradley1@bop.gov or Craig Redd at credd@bop.gov, with responses to the market research questionnaire due by December 23, 2025, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anne Bradley
    (771) 474-6749
    abradley1@bop.gov
    Craig Redd
    credd@bop.gov
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    Market Research Questionaire.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is conducting market research for liquid sanitary waste disposal and grease pumping services at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) and Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Phoenix, Arizona. This market research, in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, aims to assess the interest and capabilities of potential sources for a contract consisting of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 562119 (Other Waste Collection), with a small business size standard of $12.5 million. The questionnaire seeks information on business size, state certification, ability to provide services in Arizona, prime or subcontractor status, subcontracting levels, income reporting forms, small business program eligibility, GSA FSS contracts, firm-fixed unit pricing capabilities, consistency of insurance requirements with Arizona regulations, customary inclusion of privacy provisions, commercial availability of services, experience with correctional institutions, internet access for solicitations, proposal preparation time, SAM registration, and time to begin services post-award. Responses are due by December 23, 2025.
    SOW-Liquid Sanitary Pumping.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) seeks a qualified contractor for liquid sanitary waste removal at FCI Phoenix, FPC, and Mesa Housing Unit in Arizona. The scope of work includes weekly and quarterly pumping of wastewater treatment plant headworks, effluent pumps, lift-stations, and various food service grease traps, with capacities ranging from 500 to 6,000 gallons. The contractor must provide all labor, supplies, and materials, coordinate schedules with the FBOP, and demonstrate compliance with Arizona's hazardous waste disposal regulations. Strict adherence to security protocols, including background checks for personnel, tool inventories, and prohibited items, is mandatory. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Contractors must maintain a clean worksite, dispose of waste at approved landfills, and wear industry-standard personal protective equipment. The FBOP will provide escorts and site access.
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