DCR 801 Refuse Collection and Disposal

This state and local contracting opportunity is for refuse collection and disposal services for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) across the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. The DCR is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of up to 5 vendors to provide periodic dumpster pickup and removal services at DCR facilities on the islands. The contract term is for 3 years with two 2-year renewal options, for a total maximum contract duration of 9 years. Vendors can submit proposals on a rolling basis starting April 5, 2019 through September 2, 2027, with the initial bids due by April 2, 2019. The required services include weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly dumpster pickup and removal, as well as on-call services. Vendors are not required to service both islands and can indicate which island(s) they can serve. The estimated contract value is $65,000, and vendor performance will be continuously evaluated.

This is a Small Procurement opportunity targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, with subcontracting limited to no more than 20% of the total contract value. Bidders must provide business references and will be evaluated on their ability to offer prompt payment discounts of 10%, 15%, 20%, and 30 days. The Commonwealth will also consider environmentally preferable products and practices as part of the best value evaluation. The current incumbent provider is not specified, and the funding sources for this contract are not detailed in the provided information.