DOTD Section 45 Waste Disposal Contract

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is soliciting bids for a Waste Disposal Services contract for its Traffic Services Section located in Baton Rouge. The procurement is for a twelve-month contract beginning July 1, 2025, with options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods, not to exceed a total of thirty-six months. The contract requires a waste disposal vendor to provide container rental and waste removal services at 7686 Tom Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, with specifications for various container sizes ranging from 4 to 30 cubic yards and flexible pickup schedules from as needed to once per week. Bid submissions are due by April 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST, to be emailed to alice.smith@la.gov. The solicitation includes detailed pricing line items for container rentals, disposal fees per ton, and haul rates, with DOTD reserving the right to adjust quantities as needed. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including certificates of insurance for public liability and workers' compensation within ten days of notification.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must be registered in LaPAC prior to award and are encouraged to use electronic funds transfer for payments. Insurance requirements are extensive, mandating Workers Compensation insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000, Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 aggregate limit, and Automobile Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. The State of Louisiana requires contractors to name the state, its agencies, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, with detailed provisions about policy endorsements and cancellation notices. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract allows for flexible service quantities and pricing based on container sizes and disposal needs. Failure to maintain required insurance could result in contract suspension or termination, with the contractor remaining liable for contractual obligations.