300 SP Tippecanoe River New Trash Contract 4-YrBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking a four-year trash removal contract for Tippecanoe River State Park located at 4200 N US Highway 35 in Winamac, Indiana. The solicitation requires weekly trash removal services across nine different service areas with varying container sizes, including 6-yard and 2-yard dumpsters positioned at locations such as Horseman's Campground, Family Electric/Dump Station, Tent Camp, Youth Tent Area, and other park facilities. Service frequency will be weekly during peak season (mid-March through mid-December, comprising 39 weeks) and biweekly during off-season, totaling 390 peak-season pickups for 6-yard containers and 78 peak-season pickups for 2-yard containers. Vendors must provide fixed pricing for Years 1-4, with a separate pass-through component for landfill or incinerator charges. Trash removal must occur on Monday mornings between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM, with alternative pickup schedules on holidays. The proposal is due by January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, with responses accepted via email to nrramsey@dnr.in.gov or mail to Nicholas Ramsey at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in Indianapolis.

The procurement includes specific subcontractor participation goals, targeting 8% Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 11% Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). Bidders may claim various purchasing preferences, including U.S. Manufactured Product, Indiana Business, Indiana Manufactured, and Indiana Small Business preferences, with required supporting documentation. Contractors must provide liability insurance, maintain a drug-free workplace, and comply with employment eligibility verification through E-Verify. The contract allows for potential emergency services outside normal business hours at an hourly rate to be established in the bid. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must submit unit pricing for container pickups and be prepared to provide comprehensive waste removal services across multiple park locations. The contract will commence on June 1, 2026, or from the date of the last State signature, and continue through May 31, 2030, with potential renewal options not exceeding four total years.