77-20250410095953 DCS

The DeSoto County School District is seeking sealed bids for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services through Bid #353-WS-DCS26, with proposals due by 9:30 am CST on May 1, 2025. The procurement covers waste management services for 51 school locations across DeSoto County, Mississippi, including elementary, middle, and high schools, administrative buildings, and career technical centers. Vendors must provide 8-yard waste containers with pickup frequencies ranging from 1 to 3 times per week, with a potential contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and possible extensions up to three total years. Bidders are required to submit detailed monthly service pricing, with additional options for 20-yard and 30-yard roll-off containers and extra pickups. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the school district reserving the right to reject any or all bids and adjust service schedules and locations as necessary.

Vendor qualifications include maintaining general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and workers' compensation insurance of $500,000, as well as completing a comprehensive vendor registration packet. Bids can be submitted physically at the Central Services Office or electronically via www.centralbidding.com. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, potential bidders must demonstrate the capability to service all 51 locations with consistent and reliable waste collection services. The bid does not specify an exact budget range, but interested vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing across multiple container sizes and service frequencies. Prospective contractors should carefully review the detailed requirements and be prepared to meet the district's specific waste management needs across its diverse educational facilities.