30YD & 40YD roll off containers RE-bid

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) is seeking bids for refuse collection and disposal services involving 30-yard and 40-yard roll-off containers across six office locations in the state. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with six separate lots corresponding to specific regional offices in Aiken, Greenwood, Orangeburg, Walterboro, Laurens, and Sumter. Bidders must provide unit pricing for three components per lot: monthly container rental cost, disposal cost per ton, and cost per haul. The solicitation requires vendors to maintain equipment in sanitary condition, clean and disinfect containers monthly, and provide backup equipment to cover potential breakdowns. Bidders must obtain necessary licenses and permits while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The bid submission deadline is October 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by October 19, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Award notification is expected on October 27, 2023, with the contract term spanning three years from November 9, 2023, to November 8, 2026, and provisions for automatic one-year renewals.

No specific set-aside designations are specified in the solicitation, though South Carolina resident contractor and resident subcontractor preferences are available if properly claimed and documented. The contract is primarily funded through a U.S. Department of Education grant (78.7%, totaling $61,734,434 for Federal fiscal year 2023) and state appropriations (21.3%, amounting to $16,708,303). Each lot includes estimated quantities of 144-648 tons and 144-432 hauls, with award to be made by complete lot to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, but can be calculated based on the unit pricing and estimated quantities. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet technical specifications, provide reliable service across multiple locations, and maintain competitive pricing throughout the three-year contract period. The procurement allows for potential contract renewal, contingent upon satisfactory performance and 30-day notification of non-renewal by either party.