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FCC FLORENCE QUARTERLY GREASE TRAP CLEANING

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FCC FLORENCE · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Florence is seeking grease trap cleaning services on a quarterly basis. Grease trap cleaning is specialized plumbing maintenance work—these interceptors collect fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from commercial kitchens before wastewater enters sewer systems. The Bureau of Prisons facility in Florence, Colorado requires this recurring sanitation service to maintain kitchen operations and comply with plumbing and environmental regulations.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both a presolicitation announcement and the actual solicitation document. Firms can typically submit offers in response to this single posting without waiting for a separate solicitation release.

Key facts

NAICS 562991 covers "Septic Tank and Related Services," which includes grease trap cleaning, portable toilet renting/leasing, and other sewage disposal services not elsewhere classified.

Who can bid

This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses, so only certified small business concerns may submit offers. The NAICS 562991 size standard will determine eligibility—see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold. The work is performed at the FCC Florence facility in Colorado, so bidders should confirm they can service this location or demonstrate viable subcontracting arrangements for the geographic area.

Contractors must have or be able to obtain any required state and local licenses for grease trap pumping and waste hauling in Colorado. Bureau of Prons facilities also impose security requirements; vendors should anticipate background checks, badging, and escort protocols for personnel accessing federal prison property.

How to put together a competitive bid

For grease trap cleaning contracts, agencies typically evaluate on price and technical approach. Strengthen your bid by addressing:

• Equipment and capacity: Specify vacuum truck capacity, hose reach, and whether your equipment can access the facility's specific grease trap locations. Mention waste disposal methods and licensed treatment facility relationships.
• Scheduling flexibility: Quarterly service means four cleanings per year—propose specific months or demonstrate responsiveness to the facility's preferred windows. Note any after-hours or weekend availability, which may matter for operational security scheduling.
• ** personnel qualifications**: Include certifications for confined space entry if applicable, OSHA training, and experience working in secure government facilities. Bureau of Prisons contracts favor vendors with cleared personnel or demonstrated ability to complete security screening.
• Emergency response: Offer response times for backup or overflow situations between scheduled cleanings, even if not explicitly required.
• Documentation: Describe manifests, weight tickets, and disposal records you provide—agencies need compliance documentation for environmental audits.
• Past performance: Cite comparable federal, state, or commercial corrections facility contracts. SAM.gov's Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings carry significant weight.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation for scope details, contract line items, evaluation criteria, and document requirements at SAM.gov using solicitation number 15B40627Q00000001
2. Verify your business qualifies as small under NAICS 562991
3. Confirm Colorado licensing and waste hauling permits are current
4. Submit your offer no later than November 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time

See the solicitation for complete technical requirements, pricing instructions, and any amendments posted after this notice.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →