RFI0024-25 Garbage Disposal Service..docx
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This Request for Information (RFI) seeks potential contractors to provide garbage pick up and disposal services for UNICOR Federal Prison Industries in Coleman, FL. The solicitation covers waste management for two security facilities and one warehouse, requiring two 30-yard containers with lockable hopper doors for the security facilities and one 40-yard container for the warehouse. Specific service requirements include 2-5 pickups per week, with security facility pickups restricted to 3:00-5:00 a.m. EST Monday through Friday, while warehouse pickups can occur during standard business hours.
Key submission details include a response deadline of July 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST, with responses to be emailed to Peyton Perry at peyton.perry@usdoj.gov. Interested contractors must provide company information, business size, certifications, and demonstrate capability to meet strict regulatory compliance and security protocols for a correctional facility environment. Contractors must supply all necessary equipment, ensure proper waste disposal following federal/state regulations, maintain clean and secure containers, and be prepared to handle special pickup requests. Respondents must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) before potential award.
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Request for Information/Proposal (Market Research) FPI-RFI-Garbage Disposal, Coleman, FL # RFI0024-25 Issue Date: June 18, 2025 Submittal Due Date: July 9, 2025
| Issuing Company: | UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | |
| Office Furniture Group |
400 First Street, NW
| Washington, DC 20534 |
| POC: Peyton Perry. Contracting Officer |
| Peyton.perry@usdoj.gov |
SUBJECT: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR GARBAGE PICK UP AND DISPOSAL FOR UNICOR, COLEMAN, FL All information in this request is considered confidential and shall not be used by the Respondent for any reason other than responding to this request. This is a Request for Information (RFI) and your response is NOT an offer. The results of this Request for Information (RFI) will be used to develop an Acquisition Strategy, AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A CONTRACT OF ANY TYPE.
This request does not obligate UNICOR OFG to pay any cost that any Respondent incurs in the preparation of its response. All cost associated with the preparation of a response to this request will be borne solely by the Respondent. All submitted responses shall become the property of UNICOR OFG and will not be returned.
UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is soliciting proposals for potential contractors to provide garbage pick up and disposal for the FPI Coleman, FL location.
Current Locations:
UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries 846 NE 54th Terrace Coleman, FL 33521
DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT OF WORK
This request for information is for the provision of garbage removal and disposal services for two (2) FPI Coleman factories and one (1) FPI Coleman warehouse, located in Coleman, Florida, under the operation of Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR). The successful contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, labor, and supervision to collect, transport, and dispose of solid waste and recyclables, in strict compliance with Federal, EPA, State, County, and City ordinances and regulations.
1. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide:
| • | Equipment: The contractor shall provide compactors, containers, and other necessary waste disposal equipment. |
| • | Labor: All labor, including drivers, workers, and supervisory personnel, required to efficiently and safely complete the tasks. |
| • | Supervision: The contractor must ensure proper supervision of personnel to guarantee safety and adherence to work standards. |
The successful contractor will be responsible for removing and properly disposing of both solid waste and recyclables from the facilities located at FPI Coleman. The contractor must also ensure that all dumpsters, compactors, and containers are kept in clean and sanitary conditions, with proper maintenance as required.
2. Waste Removal and Disposal
| • | The contractor shall ensure all waste, both solid and recyclable, is disposed of in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. |
| • | The contractor shall ensure that all waste is removed in a timely and efficient manner. |
| • | All areas around dumpsters, containers, and compactors must be cleaned after each pick-up. Additionally, the compactor and containers must be disinfected and hosed down to ensure cleanliness and odor control before returning to their designated locations. |
3. Container Specifications
| • | Low and Medium Security Facilities: |
| o | These facilities shall each require one (1) 30-yard container. |
| o | Each container must be equipped with lockable hopper doors or lockable lids to ensure security. |
| • | Warehouse Facility: |
| o | The warehouse facility will require one (1) 40-yard container. |
| o | Lockable hopper doors are not required for the warehouse container. |
4. Pick-up and Drop-off Requirements
| • | Minimum Pickup: Each dumpster will require a minimum of two (2) pickups per week. |
| • | Maximum Pickup: Each dumpster may require a maximum of five (5) pickups per week. |
Timing of Pickups:
| • | Low and Medium Security Facilities: |
| o | Pick-ups and drop-offs must occur between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. EST, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. |
| o | These dumpsters must have lockable hopper doors or lockable lids. |
| • | Warehouse Facility: |
| o | Pick-ups and drop-offs may occur at any time during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. |
| o | The warehouse container will not require lockable hopper doors. |
Frequency of Pickups:
• The contractor may need to provide additional services on an as-needed basis. Special requests for pickups may arise and will be arranged with Unicor as specified.
5. Safety and Compliance Requirements
| • | Regulatory Compliance: All services provided under this contract must comply with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including, but not limited to, the EPA’s waste disposal regulations and other environmental protections. |
| • | Safety and Security Protocols: Given the correctional facility context, all workers and contractors must adhere to stringent security and safety protocols at all times. |
6. Maintenance of Equipment
| • | The contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary maintenance for the compactor units, containers, and any other equipment used in the performance of this contract. |
| • | All equipment must be kept in good working condition, and any required repairs or replacements must be promptly made to avoid service interruptions. |
7. Miscellaneous Provisions
| • | Empty Dumpsters: The contractor must ensure that empty dumpsters are available prior to scheduled pick-up times. |
| • | Backup Trucks: Due to the nature of the correctional facility environment, it is recommended that more than one truck be available to ensure timely pickups and drop-offs, especially during peak waste collection periods. |
8. Conclusion The contractor shall deliver waste disposal services that meet the standards and needs outlined in this Statement of Work, ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations, providing high levels of service, and maintaining the safety and security of the facilities involved. Special requests, changes in schedule, or adjustments to waste management needs will be addressed promptly in coordination with Unicor.
UNICOR, FPI is seeking information about the Contractor’s capability to provide garbage disposal service to FPI Coleman, FL. All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
1. Name of Company
2. Telephone number and email address
3. Company profile
4. Provide Business Size (i.e. Large, Small, Socio Economic Category)
5. Is your company ISO 9001 certified or any other certifications?
6. Any other information the contractor deems pertinent to this request.
Any questions as a result of this Request for Information (RFI) shall be addressed in writing to peyton.perry@usdoj.gov no later than 10:00 am Wednesday, June 25, 2025. No phone calls will be accepted.
Once a solicitation is issued, any prospective offeror must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov/SAM before award can be made.
Response Deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST Responses shall be sent via email only to Peyton.perry@usdoj.gov.
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