Custer-Gallatin National Forest - Toilet Pumping

The United States Forest Service is soliciting services for toilet pumping across the Custer-Gallatin National Forest, with the primary place of performance located in Bozeman, Montana. This federal opportunity, identified by solicitation number 1240LN23Q0009, is designated as a combined synopsis/solicitation under NAICS code 562991 for Septic Tank and Related Services and PSC S222 for Housekeeping- Waste Treatment/Storage. The procurement is categorized with an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of February 23, 2023.

The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all necessary materials, chemicals, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals to pump specified toilets. Operations must adhere to the technical specifications outlined in the USDA Department of Technology and Development’s Publication Number 2300. Contractors are responsible for all sewage disposal fees and must ensure that waste disposal complies with all applicable municipal, county, state, and federal sanitation and health regulations. Disposal of waste is strictly prohibited on any Forest Service lands.

The solicitation includes 14 attachments detailing toilet locations across various districts, such as Ashland, Sioux, Hebgen Lake, Bozeman, Yellowstone, and Gardiner. Shawn Harwood serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. The contract emphasizes the total responsibility of the service provider for the safe and legal collection and disposal of human waste resulting from forest facility maintenance.