Charleston MHC Refuse Collection

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for refuse collection and disposal services at two mental health facilities: Charleston Mental Health Center and Dorchester Mental Health Center. The procurement requires furnishing one 4-cubic yard front load container at each location, with twice-weekly emptying, including all necessary labor, transportation, equipment, and materials to provide refuse collection in compliance with state environmental regulations. Key deliverables include regular waste collection services, potential additional pick-ups, and maintenance of leak-proof containers with proper exterior condition. The solicitation was issued on February 16, 2023, with a submission deadline of March 9, 2023, at 3:00 PM, and bidders must submit questions by March 3, 2023, at 4:00 PM to clifton.sanders@scdmh.org. Site visits are available by appointment only through Clifton Sanders at 803-898-8472, with award notification scheduled for March 14, 2023. The contract will have an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewals, creating a maximum contract period of five years from March 14, 2023, to March 13, 2028.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide unit pricing for three line items covering 60 months of service and obtain all necessary licenses and permits. Vendor qualifications include delivering containers within five business days of contract start, completing corrective work within 24 hours of deficiency notice, and maintaining specific insurance coverage: Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of at least $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation with Statutory Limits. Vendors must complete and submit a Questionnaire for Vendors and acknowledge the solicitation by signing and returning the Cover Page and Page Two. While a specific budget range is not provided, payment will be made monthly based on itemized invoices indicating quantity and unit price by location. Contractors are responsible for container maintenance, with leaking containers required to be replaced within 48 hours of notification.