Portable Toilet Services, Birch Hill Dam and Tully Lake, Royalston, MA
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, is soliciting proposals for Portable Toilet Services at Birch Hill Dam and Tully Lake in Royalston, MA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the provision, cleaning, and maintenance of six portable toilets. Offers are due by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide six portable toilets, including all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for cleaning and maintenance. Specifically, four units will be placed at Tully Lake Dam and two at Birch Hill Dam. Services encompass cleaning, deodorizing, stocking with toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and proper waste disposal. All work must comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local safety and health regulations. The use of "Environmentally preferable" products is required. An amendment clarified that costs for removal and redeployment of units due to flooding or security conditions shall be incorporated into the vendor's unit pricing. Maps detailing specific placement locations are provided in the attachments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: A base year from contract award through April 30, 2027, followed by two option years: Option Year 1 (May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028) and Option Year 2 (May 1, 2028 - October 31, 2028).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562991 (All Other Waste Management Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $9 Million
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to Jennifer M. Samela (Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil) by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern. Evaluation will be based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance. All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission; non-compliant vendors will be rejected. A mandatory "Solicitation Survey" must be completed and returned with quotes, providing details on company information, experience, personnel, certifications, and past performance. Site visits are encouraged and can be scheduled with the Technical Point of Contact.
Key Documents & Amendments
The solicitation includes a mandatory survey and attachments with maps for toilet placement. Amendment W912WJ26QA098-0001, posted May 18, 2026, addressed an industry question regarding unit redeployment costs and updated Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors." All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.