3372-25-R-IFBD-00001

East Mississippi State Hospital (EMSH), located in Meridian, Mississippi, within Lauderdale County, is soliciting comprehensive waste collection and disposal services for its multiple campus locations through Bid #3372-25-R-IFBD-00001. The procurement seeks a vendor to manage waste management for thirteen total containers across various hospital sites, including the main hospital grounds, Bradley Sanders Adolescent Complex, and North Lakeland Drive facilities. Specific container requirements include five 8-cubic-yard containers to be emptied daily Monday through Saturday, one 6-cubic-yard container emptied daily Tuesday through Saturday, another 6-cubic-yard container emptied twice weekly, and an additional 8-cubic-yard container at the Adolescent Complex emptied daily Monday through Friday. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the MAGIC system by April 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, with the contract term spanning July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on comprehensive pricing that includes transportation, handling, and all applicable taxes, with EMSH reserving the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Container maintenance is included in the contract, with requirements for vendors to provide steam cleaning, deodorizing, painting, and replacement of damaged units at no additional charge. The procurement allows for potential contract adjustments based on state and federal funding availability, with EMSH maintaining flexibility to modify service requirements as needed. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the waste collection services suggests a potentially significant annual contract value. Interested vendors can obtain additional information by contacting the Resource Management Director, Andrea M. Davis, at (601) 581-7666 or by visiting the S-Building Room 07 at 5701 North Hills Street. The Rfx number for this opportunity is 3160007279, and potential bidders are encouraged to carefully review all bid specifications before submission.