Garbage Disposal Service

Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR is seeking solid waste removal and disposal services for their Coleman, Florida facility through this Request for Information issued by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Correctional Facilities. The procurement requires garbage pickup and disposal services for two security facilities and one warehouse, with contractors needing to provide two 30-yard containers with lockable hopper doors for security areas and one 40-yard container for the warehouse. Service requirements include 2-5 pickups per week, with strict timing restrictions mandating security facility pickups between 3:00-5:00 a.m. EST Monday through Friday, while warehouse pickups may occur during standard business hours. Interested contractors must demonstrate capability to meet stringent regulatory compliance and security protocols appropriate for a correctional facility environment, maintain proper federal and state waste disposal compliance, and be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM). Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted via email to peyton.perry@usdoj.gov no later than June 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with final responses due July 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small business enterprises. Contractors must supply all necessary equipment including the specified containers, ensure proper waste disposal following all applicable regulations, maintain clean and secure containers, and be prepared to handle special pickup requests as needed. The service timeline requires regular weekly pickups with the flexibility to accommodate 2-5 pickups per week depending on facility needs. No incumbent contractor or current service provider information is mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFI does not specify contract award values or budget ranges, focusing instead on gathering information about potential contractors' capabilities and qualifications. Respondents must provide comprehensive company information, business size certifications, and demonstrate their ability to operate within the unique security and regulatory environment of a federal correctional facility.