46-DNCR-25-2056 IFB Trash Service for Stone Mountain State Park

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking trash service providers for Stone Mountain State Park through Invitation for Bid (IFB #46-DNCR-25-2056), a three-year procurement covering comprehensive waste management across four park locations. The solicitation requires weekly Tuesday trash collection services involving multiple dumpster configurations, specifically one 20-cubic yard debris dumpster, seven 6-cubic yard trash dumpsters owned by the department, and one 6-cubic yard Hot Ash Bin. Bidders must provide services between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for January 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET. Bid submissions are due January 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET through North Carolina's eProcurement Ariba Network system. Evaluation criteria include price, responsiveness to specifications, and the ability to meet all contractual requirements, with the state intending to award to the lowest responsive bidder while reserving rights to make multiple awards or no award.

The procurement includes a 10% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal, which may provide opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must submit at least three references demonstrating similar work experience and capability. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, pricing must be comprehensively submitted using Attachment A, encompassing all handling, transportation, administrative, and associated fees. The contract term will span three years from final execution, with potential extensions possible. Interested vendors must be prepared to integrate with existing park waste management infrastructure and demonstrate technical competence in providing consistent, reliable trash collection services across multiple park locations. The procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding while maintaining flexibility to ensure the most advantageous solution for Stone Mountain State Park's waste management needs.