Sagu Solid Waste and Recycle Collection

Summary (Newest Update)

Background Saguaro National Park (SAGU) is seeking a service contract for the collection of solid waste and recyclable waste from its two districts, the Rincon Mountain District (RMD) and the Tucson Mountain District (TMD). The goal of this contract is to ensure proper waste management in alignment with environmental standards. This solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 140P1526Q0099. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for: 1. Providing a six-yard covered debris box for solid waste collection at both districts. 2. Collecting solid waste twice a week at each location, ensuring a minimum of two days between pickups. 3. Performing pickups during specified hours: 0700-1630 Monday through Saturday at RMD and 0700-1430 Monday through Saturday at TMD. 4. Delivering a written pickup schedule upon contract award and requesting any schedule changes with 10 days' notice. 5. Using safe, legal trucks designed for solid waste collection that are free from leaks and properly cover loads to prevent debris loss during transit. 6. Hauling and disposing of collected solid waste in compliance with state and local regulations at a certified landfill. 7. Providing monthly itemized invoices and reports on total weight of solid waste collected, confirming that no hazardous materials are included in the collection. For recyclable waste, the contractor will: 1. Provide a six-yard covered debris box for commingled recyclable waste collection at both districts. 2. Collect commingled recyclable waste once per week at each location under similar conditions as outlined for solid waste collection. 3. Ensure all trucks used are compliant with safety standards and provide monthly reports on total weight of recycling collected. Period of Performance The anticipated period of performance for the base year is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with four option years available. Place of Performance The services will be performed at Saguaro National Park, specifically in the Rincon Mountain District (RMD) and Tucson Mountain District (TMD), located in Tucson, Arizona. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract 140P1521P0013, awarded to Republic Services of Arizona Hauling for solid and commingled recycle waste collection at Saguaro National Park (08/01/21–07/31/26) with a value of $70,056. The current requirement similarly calls for recurring collection of solid waste and commingled recyclables from the park’s two districts, including provision of covered debris boxes, scheduled pickups, hauling to a certified landfill, and monthly reporting. The overlap in location and waste streams suggests the new effort is a continuation or follow-on of the prior collection services.