Contr. for Waste Disposal at NSU College of Nursing-Shreveport

Northwestern State University's Purchasing Office has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for waste disposal services specifically targeting the College of Nursing-Shreveport campus. The procurement encompasses garbage pickup services for two separate buildings located at 1800 Line Avenue and 1800 Warrington Place, with distinct service requirements: three days per week (Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday) at the Line Avenue location requiring two 2-cubic yard rolling containers, and two days per week (Tuesday/Saturday) at the Warrington Place location requiring one 2-cubic yard container. The contract period is set from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential extension options for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Vendors must provide proof of minimum commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 and automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000. The bid response deadline is Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. (CST), with interested vendors able to contact Dale Wohletz at 318-471-1336 or wohletz@nsula.edu for site visits or clarification questions. The university reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice if service quality is unsatisfactory.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified waste disposal service providers. The contract will be funded through new fiscal year funds, subject to appropriation by the Louisiana Legislature. Vendors are required to submit a bid form quoting monthly rates for container services and provide a total yearly contract price. The solicitation covers Ouachita Parish and is associated with New Orleans City jurisdictions in Louisiana. The university has not disclosed information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Though a specific budget range is not provided, vendors will be expected to quote competitive rates for the specified waste disposal services across the two campus locations. The potential contract value could extend up to 36 months, providing a substantial opportunity for the selected waste disposal service provider.