300 SP Pokagon Recycling New 2-Yr BidBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is requesting quotations for commingled recycling pickup and disposal services at Pokagon State Park and Trine State Recreation Area under RFQ 0000088337, with bids due September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. The contract term is two years commencing October 1, 2026 (or from the State's last signature, whichever is later) through September 30, 2028, with an option to renew by mutual consent not to exceed four years total.

Service locations span Pokagon State Park (behind park office on an on-call basis), Swenson Lodge at Trine SRA (on-call), and five numbered campgrounds and South Beach at Trine SRA. Campgrounds 1, 2, 4, and South Beach are serviced biweekly May through August and every four weeks September through April; Campgrounds 3 and 5 and South Beach are serviced biweekly May through November. Eight 8-cubic-yard containers (or 4-yard containers acceptable September through April) will be deployed with an estimated 120 total pickups annually across all locations, ranging from nine pickups per year at some sites to fifteen at others. All quoted prices must be valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date, firm, and inclusive of all applicable charges and fees on an F.O.B. destination basis.

Bidders may claim Indiana purchasing preferences including U.S. Manufactured Product, Indiana Business, Indiana Manufactured, recycled content products, and Indiana Small Business preferences with proper documentation. If subcontracting opportunities exist, respondents must complete an Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Subcontractor Commitment Form. Standard State of Indiana terms apply, including nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and Secretary of State registration. Questions must be submitted to Nicholas Ramsey at nrramsey@dnr.in.gov at least seven days prior to the response due date. Bids are to be emailed or faxed to the same contact. A binding agreement is created only upon issuance of a Purchase Order.