# SAM #12444527Q0003

Chippewa National Forest Recreation-Site Wastewater and Septic Pumping Services

**Buyer:** USFS CCSA East 6
**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 12444527Q0003
**NAICS:** 562991

The USDA Forest Service’s Chippewa National Forest is seeking recurring wastewater and septic pumping services at recreation sites in northern Minnesota.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Forest Service, Chippewa National Forest; the solicitation identifies the Walker Ranger District.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, commercial vendors, or equipment brands are named in the provided materials.
- **Services requested:** Pump vault toilets, septic and holding tanks, dump-station tanks, and fish-cleaning-station tanks. Work includes fully emptying tanks, rinsing vault toilet tanks and adding at least 100 gallons of clean water, removing tank trash, and disposing of liquid and solid waste at a state-licensed treatment facility.
- **Locations and schedule:** Work covers recreation sites in the Marcell, Cut Foot Sioux, Blackduck, Norway Beach, and Walker/Remer areas, including sites in Beltrami, Cass, and Itasca Counties. Requirements include routine seasonal, annual, every-other-year or as-directed, and on-call pumping; work orders will specify sites and frequencies, which may vary.
- **Notable requirements:** The contractor supplies all labor, supervision, equipment, fuel, materials, and supplies, and must provide proof of required licensing or certification. A written pumping schedule is required before work begins.
- **Quantities and pricing:** No fixed quantities or part numbers are provided; tank capacities and visit counts vary by site and work order. Quotes are priced per time a vault is emptied, and the schedule of items must be priced in full.
- **Small-business set-aside:** The solicitation is set aside for small businesses.

### Description

<p>The Chippewa National Forest has a need for septic toilet pumping services. The Contractor<br />
shall provide all labor, supervision, fuel, and equipment necessary to perform the services in<br />
accordance with the requirements for this service. Prospective contractors are highly encouraged<br />
to visit the work site(s) prior to submitting a price quote.</p>

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