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Forrest General Hospital (a political subdivision operating as Forrest County General Hospital and affiliated entities including Jefferson Davis Community Hospital, Marion General Hospital, Walthall General Hospital, and Highland Community Hospital) is requesting quotations for non-hazardous solid waste disposal services across approximately 30 facility locations throughout Mississippi, with bids due September 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

The scope includes waste containers, pickup, and disposal services at varying frequencies (one to five times weekly) across multiple locations, with container sizes ranging from 2 to 40 yards; compactors at designated sites with separate haul and disposal rates per ton; roll-off containers for construction and grounds waste (permanent and temporary, with separate haul, rental, and disposal rates); and a shredder for food waste with a flat disposal rate. Vendors must submit pricing on a per-container monthly basis for standard garbage collection.

The contract term runs November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods if both parties agree in writing at least 60 days prior to contract expiration. Pricing must remain firm for the duration of the award period.

All vendors must register with Forrest Health's Green Security vendor credentialing program and comply with the Standard Contract Addendum, which incorporates Mississippi statutory requirements including E-Verify enrollment, fingerprinting for on-site personnel, drug screening requirements, and compliance with federal healthcare regulations including the Stark Law and False Claims Act. Vendors must provide a certificate of insurance including Workers' Compensation coverage as required by Mississippi law, Commercial General Public Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate, and Automobile General Public Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000.

The hospital reserves the right to award items on an individual line-item or group basis and to cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice for cause. Payment will be made within 45 days of invoice, receipt, inspection, and approval. Bid opening occurs immediately following the 2:00 PM deadline.