Grease Trap & Septic Tank Pumping

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is soliciting proposals for Grease Trap and Septic Tank Pumping Services across 52 district locations through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered GTST-2026. The procurement seeks qualified proposers to provide comprehensive pumping services ranging from monthly to annual intervals, with service volumes varying from 250 to 30,000 gallons per service location. Proposers must submit responses through the CCSD Euna Procurement portal by October 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with all questions due by September 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The contract term is set for 24 months, spanning December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2027, with potential extension. Evaluation criteria include 45 points for qualifications and experience, 25 points for service and support, 10 points for references, and 20 points for pricing. Proposers must demonstrate professional capabilities, compliance with state and county regulations, proper waste disposal protocols, and comprehensive documentation practices.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must meet stringent insurance requirements, including general liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and aggregate limits, business automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. Vendors are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance within 15 days of request and list Cherokee County School System as an Additional Insured. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the district indicates that awards may be made to multiple proposers through individual task orders. Proposers must provide detailed information including their physical service office address, proximity to CCSD Support Services Facility, number of assigned technicians, emergency response time, years of business operation in Georgia, and total employee count. The district reserves the right to evaluate proposals comprehensively and may award contracts based on the most advantageous combination of qualifications, service capabilities, and pricing.