MT - RED ROCK LAKES NWR - SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
ID: 140FS225Q0043Type: Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

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Septic Tank and Related Services (562991)

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HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is soliciting quotes for septic tank pumping services at the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Montana. The project involves the pumping of eight septic tanks, including two residential, two operational, and four vault toilet tanks, which have not been serviced since October 2023, with an estimated 1,000 gallons of effluent to be pumped from each. This service is crucial for maintaining sanitation and functionality within the refuge, ensuring proper waste management during the operational season from May to September 2025. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including past performance documentation and pricing, by January 27, 2025, to Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@fws.gov.

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    The Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Lima, Montana, has issued a request for the pumping of eight septic tanks, which includes two residential, two operational, and four vault toilet tanks. These tanks, located near the Headquarters compound and in campgrounds, have not been serviced since October 2023, necessitating an estimated 1,000 gallons of effluent to be pumped from each. The service is expected to occur between May and September 2025, accommodating weather and road conditions. Tasks involved include locating, opening, and pumping the tanks, along with off-site effluent disposal and site restoration. The vault toilets will require additional cleaning processes. The request aims to complete service on tanks previously unserviced in November 2024, ensuring proper sanitation and functionality within the refuge for the year ahead.
    The document outlines the requirements for vendors submitting proposals regarding past experience and references for a federal contract. It instructs quoters to provide up to three examples of relevant experience, detailing contracts similar in size and complexity to the requested services. Each entry must include specifics such as contract numbers, total value, agency details, contact information, and a brief description of duties performed. Additionally, any pertinent training that could enhance the vendor's ability to fulfill the contract requirements should be documented. Vendors must submit their completed forms by the specified deadline to Dana Arnold via email. The focus of this form is to ensure that interested parties can demonstrate their capability and previous success in similar roles, which is critical for evaluation and selection in the government contracting process.
    This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for septic tank pumping services at the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The Federal organization is soliciting quotes from vendors, specifying that submissions must adhere to the enclosed guidelines and evaluation criteria. Quotes are due by January 27, 2025, and must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer, Dana Arnold. The contract will be awarded based on price and technical capability assessments. Offerors are required to provide their company information, unique entity identifier (UEI), evidence of similar past performance, and a detailed pricing proposal. Relevant provisions and clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) concerning service contracting, commercial items, and various certifications are included. The document outlines adherence to standards related to telecommunications, child labor, tax liabilities, and business operations. Additionally, the RFQ encompasses detailed instructions on the documentation required for consideration, underscoring the commitment to compliance and transparency in the acquisition process. The RFQ emphasizes the government’s prioritization of high-quality service provision while supporting small business participation, particularly focusing on specific business classifications for potential bidders.
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