46-DNCR-26-2161 IFB Trash Service for Lake Norman State Park

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), Division of Parks and Recreation, issued Invitation for Bid 46-DNCR-26-2161 for comprehensive trash collection and disposal services at Lake Norman State Park, located in Troutman and Statesville, North Carolina. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide delivery, pickup, and service of regular trash, co-mingled recyclables, fireplace ashes, and construction waste across six designated park locations using dumpsters ranging from 4 to 30 cubic yards. Services include weekly pickups at most sites and bi-weekly service at certain locations during off-season months, with the successful vendor required to maintain a contract manager and designated customer service point of contact. Vendors must submit pricing via the provided Attachment A: Pricing Form, with all costs constituting the total price to the State for complete performance, including handling, transportation, administrative fees, and all related services, with no additional charges permitted beyond the contract price. Required qualifications include providing at least three customer references for similar services, submitting financial stability certifications, obtaining commercial liability insurance within five days of award, and ensuring all personnel pass background checks at vendor expense if requested. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory site visit on May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, a question submission deadline of May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET through the Ariba Sourcing Tool, and a bid opening on May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The contract term is three years, commencing June 1, 2026, or upon final execution, with the State reserving the right to extend beyond the final active term.

The State encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and requires vendors to complete Attachment D identifying minority-owned or women-owned subcontractor involvement with a 10% utilization goal. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Invoices will only be paid following inspection and acceptance of services by the Department Contract Manager, and no future billing is permitted after contract completion. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials, as pricing will be competitively evaluated based on vendor submissions of the provided pricing form. This procurement is open to all qualified organizations meeting the stated requirements, with an emphasis on encouraging disadvantaged enterprise participation through the HUB program and minority/women-owned subcontractor involvement targets.