36C78626Q50127 Amendment 0003

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide septic pumping and inspection services for the Tahoma National Cemetery. The contractor will be responsible for pumping and inspecting three existing septic tanks located at the cemetery. The services will be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local health and environmental regulations. The contractor will also be required to provide a written inspection report and disposal documentation. The contract will be for a period of one year, with a possible option for an additional year. Some key points to consider for this opportunity include: • The contractor must have all required state and local septic hauler licenses and permits for each jurisdiction in which services are performed. • The contractor must ensure that all employees performing work have documented training in confined space hazards associated with septic tanks and vaults, spill prevention and response procedures, traffic control practices when working near roadways or public access areas, and safe equipment operation and fall protection as applicable. • The contractor must prevent spills, leaks, or contamination of cemetery grounds and restore the site to its original condition upon completion. • The contractor must develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the statement of work.