Ft. Carson Postwide Refuse and Recycling
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Carson, has issued a presolicitation notice for Postwide Refuse and Recycling Services at Fort Carson, Colorado. This future solicitation will be a 100% competitive 8(a) set-aside for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The services are required for Fiscal Year 2027 and beyond, focusing on comprehensive waste management and recycling.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing essential support to the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Division. The services are divided into two main components:
- Recycle Program General Tasks: This includes operating and maintaining recycle centers, picking up filled recyclable containers, and delivering materials (cardboard, plastics, paper, metals, electronics, toner cartridges) to local vendors. A key objective is to divert a minimum of 4% of recyclable materials from landfill trash annually. Support also extends to staffing and operating the Collection Point at the Post Exchange, managing bulky waste, and processing materials.
- Refuse Service General Tasks: This covers the collection of all refuse, garbage, debris, and green waste. Contractors must ensure containers are emptied before reaching 95-100% capacity and remove litter within a 10-foot radius of containers.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
- Set-Aside: 100% Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Duration: One-year base period, four (4) one-year option periods, plus an option for an additional six-month extension (FAR Clause 52.217-8). The period of performance is anticipated to start December 1, 2026, for 5 years and 1 month.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: June 18, 2026
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Carson, CO, and specified Army locations near Colorado Springs Airport.
Performance Standards & Requirements
Key performance standards include achieving a minimum 4% annual recycling diversion, timely container emptying, and resolving requests/complaints within 24 hours. The contract will be for non-personal services, requiring compliance with installation security, safety (AR 385-10, OSHA), and environmental regulations. Contractors must submit a Safety Plan, Spill Plan, and a Quality Control Plan (QCP), along with various monthly reports.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Erica Licup at erica.k.licup.civ@army.mil or 520-714-5802.