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 across the two locations. Proposals are due May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for the provision, cleaning, and maintenance of six portable toilets. This includes four units (two standard, two accessible) for Tully Lake Dam and two accessible units for Birch Hill Dam. Services encompass cleaning, deodorizing, stocking with toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and proper waste disposal. Compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health requirements is mandatory. The use of "Environmentally preferable" products is required. Maps illustrating specific placement locations are provided as attachments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: A base year from contract award through April 30, 2027, with two optional 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)
- Size Standard: $9 Million
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes are due 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 capability, Price, and Past Performance. All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission. A mandatory "Solicitation Survey" must be completed and submitted with the quote, detailing company information, experience, personnel, certifications, and past performance. Site visits are encouraged and can be scheduled with the Technical Point of Contact.
Amendments & Key Updates
Recent amendments have provided crucial clarifications and updates:
- Security Requirements: Detailed security requirements for all contract personnel have been added, including mandatory DoD and Army security training, compliance with Force Protection Conditions (FPCON), Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs), and Health Protection Conditions (HPCON), and Suspicious Activity Reporting training.
- Industry Questions: Clarifications include that handwash stations are not required (hand sanitizer is sufficient), emergency or after-hours response is not required, and the contractor is responsible for coordinating access and staging. Efforts for removal and redeployment of units due to flooding or security conditions shall be incorporated into unit pricing.
- Wage Determination: The wage determination has been updated to Modification No. 36, dated May 13, 2026.
- Contract Clauses: Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1) dated April 2026, has been modified. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged, and the closing date for offers is confirmed.