Allendale CI trash collection

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, number 5400026172, for trash collection services at the Allendale Correctional Institution located in Fairfax, South Carolina. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive waste management services, including haul and disposal of multiple waste containers. Specific requirements include twice-weekly pickups (Monday and Thursday) of a 34 cubic yard self-contained compactor, haul and disposal services for two 10 cubic yard containers at the front gate and bar screen area, and emergency rental and haul services for additional compactors. The bid opening is scheduled for November 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with award notification set for November 28, 2023. The initial contract term will run from the award date through October 31, 2024. Sealed bids must be submitted in one copy to the South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch, with written inquiries required at least five days prior to the opening. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices required for each line item and mandatory compliance with South Carolina procurement preferences.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Coastal Waste & Recycling has been identified as the awarded vendor, with Jay Howe serving as the District Manager from Augusta, Georgia. The total awarded contract value is $112,730.00, broken down across seven line items including regular haul fees ($70,200.00), disposal fees ($28,080.00), front gate container services ($5,900.00), bar screen container services ($3,540.00), emergency compactor rental fees ($1,500.00), emergency haul fees ($2,700.00), and emergency disposal fees ($810.00). Bidders must be registered as South Carolina vendors, submit signed documentation, comply with state laws including debarment certifications and ethics requirements, and provide proof of capability and responsibility. Payment will be made through electronic funds transfer following invoice submission and service acceptance. Vendors must maintain all required licenses and permits and comply with South Carolina's Illegal Immigration Compliance Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act requirements.