Garbage/Trash Removal and Disposal

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation is soliciting proposals for garbage and trash removal and disposal services for the Division of Fire and Life Safety at the South Carolina Fire Academy. The procurement seeks a waste management contractor to provide bi-weekly collection of solid waste, including supplying four 8-cubic yard dumpsters located at 141 Monticello Trail in Columbia. Scheduled pickups will occur on Tuesdays and Fridays, with alternative arrangements for holiday schedules. Contractors must ensure dumpster gates are closed after dumping, replace damaged or unsanitary dumpsters within five working days, and maintain all vehicles in compliance with State DOT and DMV safety standards. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM via virtual attendance, with a question deadline of 5:00 PM the same day. Proposals are due February 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with award notification expected on March 4, 2022. The initial contract term runs from March 30, 2022, through June 30, 2023, with potential automatic renewals extending the contract up to four years and three months.

Offerors must register as state vendors and comply with South Carolina procurement regulations, including provisions for debarment certification, drug-free workplace certification, and illegal immigration requirements. The solicitation encourages minority business participation and allows for resident contractor or resident subcontractor preferences for qualifying entities. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability of $1,000,000 per accident. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on total bid price calculated from a 51-month service bidding schedule. While no specific budget range is detailed, pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars and exclude all sales or use taxes. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation, suggesting this may be a new service contract for the South Carolina Fire Academy.