Grease Trap Pumping for Alexander Correctional Institution

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a qualified vendor to provide grease trap pumping and cleaning services for Alexander Correctional Institution located in Taylorsville, NC. The procurement involves bi-weekly pumping of one 5,000-gallon grease trap (26 times per year) and an annual cleaning of a 300-gallon grease trap. The contract requires the selected vendor to have a current Septage Management Firm Permit and follow all applicable regulatory guidelines for waste disposal. If necessary, the 5,000-gallon trap can be serviced through two 2,500-gallon pulls completed within 48 hours of each other. The Invitation for Bid (IFB #52-IFB-1446792391-JJC) was issued on February 5, 2025, with bids due February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET at the facility located at 633 Old Landfill Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

The contract includes provisions for potential two one-year renewals, with price increases limited to the lesser of the Consumer Price Index change or 5%. Vendors must be registered in the NC Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) system to be eligible for contract award. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation indicates compliance with state HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation goals. Contractors must provide three customer references and maintain appropriate insurance for contracts valued up to $1,000,000. Services must be performed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM ET), with a requirement for 24-hour emergency response. Vendors must submit proper documentation including service tickets and disposal manifests within one week of service completion. The initial contract term is one year, with potential total contract value dependent on the actual bid pricing for the bi-weekly and annual grease trap cleaning services.