Description
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑demand septic‑tank and vault‑toilet pump‑out services for the Big Cypress National Preserve (BICY). The work includes routine pump‑outs (minimum 5,000 gallons per event), additional gallons beyond the minimum, 12‑hour emergency response pump‑outs, disposal fee handling, mobilization/demobilization per trip, and optional spill‑response/cleanup. Services are performed on an as‑needed basis over a base year (9/23/2026‑9/22/2027) with four one‑year options, for up to five years total. The contractor must transport wastewater to an approved treatment facility, comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, provide required documentation, and maintain safety and spill‑response plans. The contract is a Firm‑Fixed‑Price Requirements contract evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
• 48 septic/vault units (900‑2,000 gal each) across the preserve
• Estimated 60,000 gal of waste per year (IGCE) – not guaranteed
• Emergency response within 12 hours; scheduled response within 2 hours
• Work hours: 7 am‑5 pm, M‑F, excluding federal holidays
• Required SAM registration, NAICS 562991, small‑business set‑aside
• Submission deadline: 3:00 PM CDT, 22 Sep 2026 (electronic only)
• Technical questions due: 18 Sep 2026
• Options: up to four additional one‑year periods (total potential 5 years)