IFB 30-25063 Solid Waste Removal and Recycling Services - Central

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, is seeking solid waste removal and recycling services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #30-25063 for five central region healthcare facilities: Central Regional Hospital, Murdoch Developmental Center, UNC Youth Behavioral Health Hospital, Wright School, and Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. The procurement requires vendors to provide monthly rental of waste and recycling containers, with specific pickup schedules ranging from will-call to multiple times per week, and responsibilities including container provision, servicing, and emptying. Vendors must submit pricing for both solid waste and recycling services, with detailed requirements for container maintenance and emergency pickups. The contract will have a three-year term beginning on the date of final contract execution or June 21, 2025, whichever is later. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 21-22, 2025, covering sites in Butner and Durham, with bids due by May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET and a virtual public bid opening on the same date.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program targeting 10% diverse firm utilization, encouraging participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Vendors will be required to sell recyclable materials and return 47% of the proceeds to each facility, aligning with state recycling goals. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a significant contract value covering waste management for multiple state healthcare facilities. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with state recycling objectives and aims to create opportunities for diverse business participation. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and service requirements outlined in the IFB, with a focus on comprehensive waste removal and recycling services for specialized healthcare facilities across the central region of North Carolina.