Trash Removal Services, North Hartland Lake, Hartland, VT and Quechee Gorge Visitor Center, White River Junction, VT

This government Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks bids for trash removal services at North Hartland Lake and Quechee Gorge Visitor Center in Vermont. The contract, set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), includes monthly dumpster rentals and scheduled/unscheduled trash pickups for a base year and two option years (2027-2028). Vendors must be registered in SAM, adhere to all solicitation instructions, and submit quotes via email to the Contract Specialist, Jennifer M. Samela, by December 31, 2025. The award will be based on price alone, and contractors must comply with extensive safety, environmental, and federal acquisition regulations, including those related to small business programs and labor standards.

This document, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract number W912WJ26QA0330001, issued by W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND, specifically addresses an amendment to a solicitation. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the response due date for offers from December 31, 2025, to January 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The document outlines the procedures for acknowledging receipt of the amendment by offerors, including completing specific items on the form, acknowledging on the offer copy, or submitting a separate communication. It also specifies how offerors can change an already submitted offer due to the amendment. The contracting officer is Jennifer Samela.

This amendment to solicitation W912WJ26QA033-0003 addresses industry questions regarding a federal government Request for Information (RFI). Key clarifications include confirmation that the period of performance is from contract award through December 31, 2026, for the base year, and that while subcontractors can be utilized without specific restrictions, the prime contractor remains responsible for their performance. The amendment also clarifies dumpster requirements, specifying that standard dumpsters are not acceptable where bear-resistant ones are required, and refers interested parties to the Performance Work Statement for detailed specifications. The closing date for offers remains January 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation W912WJ26QA033, issued on January 6, 2026, provides responses to industry questions regarding the original solicitation dated December 18, 2025. The amendment clarifies that the period of performance for the base year will be from the contract award date through December 31, 2026, correcting a potential ambiguity about the start date. It also directs interested parties to the Performance Work Statement, II. Technical Requirements, Part 3 Service Locations, for detailed information on scheduled and unscheduled pickup quantities, requirements, and descriptions. The closing date for offers remains January 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern, and all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offer is considered.