BID #25-43, Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Services - Annual Contract

Henry County, Georgia is seeking competitive sealed bids for Bid #25-43, a comprehensive solid waste removal and disposal services contract. The procurement targets a one-year contract with two optional renewal periods, covering waste management services for 64 county locations with diverse container sizes ranging from 2 to 40 yards. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, containers, and maintenance services for waste pick-up and disposal across county facilities. The bid requires detailed monthly pricing per location based on container size and pickup frequency, with frequencies varying from twice monthly to five times per week. Bidders must also submit separate pricing for as-needed services at four additional locations and provide a per-ton disposal fee. Key deadlines include requests for clarifications due by January 21, 2025, and sealed bids due by February 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time. No pre-bid conference is required, and bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after the submission deadline.

The solicitation includes a local vendor preference provision, allowing vendors within 5% of the lowest bid potential competitive advantage. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid requires comprehensive pricing that includes rental, pickup, delivery, disposal, maintenance, environmental charges, fuel surcharges, and additional trucking costs. The county reserves the right to add or delete containers and locations during the contract term and is exempt from federal excise and Georgia sales taxes. No minimum quantity is guaranteed, which provides flexibility for both the county and potential contractors. Pricing must be all-inclusive, covering all operational aspects of waste management services. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the broad scope covering 64 locations suggests a significant annual investment in waste management services for Henry County.