005-RFB-2453-2026 - Addendum 2.pdf

This is Addendum 2 to the Request for Bids (RFB 005-RFB-2453-2026) issued by the State of Iowa Department of Corrections for trash collection and disposal services at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. The addendum addresses three critical questions raised by potential respondents regarding service modifications and operational constraints. First, the facility indicated willingness to consolidate one 6-yard container picked up three times weekly into one 8-yard container picked up twice weekly, with the option to revert to the original arrangement if operational issues arise. Second, the facility clarified that a 0600-0630 service window for commercial can servicing is unacceptable due to scheduling conflicts with food and dietary deliveries; a mid-morning pickup window is required instead. Third, the facility rejected the use of an open-top roll-off as a temporary solution should the WM compactor installation be delayed beyond the April 3, 2026 start date, citing security concerns as the primary reason.

The addendum represents a modification to the original bidding documents dated March 2, 2026, and was issued on March 12, 2026 by Michael Bradbury, Senior Statewide Procurement Officer. Site photographs are referenced under Exhibit A but are not detailed in the addendum text. Prospective bidders must incorporate the clarifications and constraints outlined in this addendum into their proposals, with the understanding that the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility retains operational control over service timing and container configurations to ensure facility security and operational efficiency.