Garbage/ refuse removal coastal center

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for garbage and refuse removal services at the DDSN Coastal Center located in Summerville, South Carolina. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide monthly collection and disposal services for three specific container types: two eight-cubic-yard recycling dumpsters with weekly pickup, one thirty-cubic-yard compactor dumpster with weekly pickup, and one thirty-cubic-yard open-top dumpster with as-needed pickup. The contractor will be responsible for removing and disposing of refuse in compliance with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations, performing monthly cleaning and disinfection of containers with insecticide spraying, maintaining leak-proof equipment, and providing backup equipment. Bids must be submitted online by January 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with questions due by December 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. EST. While no pre-bid conference is required, site visits can be arranged by appointment by contacting Jenny Richburg at (843) 821-5831. The contract is structured for 60 months (five years), with an estimated start date of February 1, 2023, and an end date of January 31, 2028, and will automatically renew annually unless the state elects not to renew at least thirty days prior to renewal.

The solicitation includes provisions for South Carolina Resident Contractor Preference or Resident Subcontractor Preference, offering either a 2% or 4% preference for qualifying contractors. Bidders must obtain a mandatory state vendor number prior to bid submission and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The state reserves the right to adjust container size, quantity, pickup frequency, and service locations during the contract period, with adjustments calculated using the unit cost per container. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the unit price submitted expected to reflect all costs associated with the requested services on a monthly basis. The extended price will be calculated by multiplying the monthly rate by 60 months. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive refuse removal services with potential for ongoing contract adjustments. The procurement is specific to Richland County and will be managed through the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, with award notification scheduled for January 20, 2023.