Dept. Of Agriculture - Boaz Lab - Garbage Service

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking quotes for garbage service at the Mitchem-Sparks Regional Diagnostic Laboratory located in Boaz, Alabama. The procurement involves providing one 6 cubic yard container serviced weekly, with capability to dispose of office trash and small animal parts from the laboratory. Vendors must submit quotes through the Alabama Buys portal, with assistance available through the Alabama Buys helpdesk at (334) 353-0700. The contract period runs from February 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with the primary service being weekly container pickup and an option for additional pickups as needed. Vendors must ensure that small animal parts are bagged securely and will not leak during disposal. The point of contact for this solicitation is Dr. Brigetta Hughes or Dorman Carr, who can be reached at (256) 593-2995. Potential vendors must be prepared to handle both standard office waste and specialized laboratory disposal requirements.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. Vendors must be registered in the Alabama Buys system and comply with standard state procurement requirements, including being enrolled in the E-Verify program and not being debarred from government contracting. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract covers an eight-month period with weekly service and potential additional pickups. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Etowah County and Birmingham City, though the service location is specifically in Boaz. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to handle specialized waste disposal for a diagnostic laboratory environment, with an understanding of proper containment and disposal protocols for biological materials. The state's standard terms and conditions, as outlined in the attached boilerplate document, will govern the procurement process, including requirements for electronic payment methods and compliance with state procurement regulations.