Incinerator, Animal Carcass

The State of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory, is seeking bids for an incinerator to process animal carcass waste in Pulaski County and the City of Little Rock. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing a complete and operational incinerator system capable of processing an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 pounds of animal carcass waste per week, with a minimum processing capacity of 200 pounds per hour. The incinerator must meet detailed technical specifications, including the use of LPG fuel, a minimum refractory lining thickness of 4 inches, and a minimum steel shell thickness of 0.250 inches. Delivery of the incinerator is requested within 4 months of contract award. Bids are due by March 13, 2024, with a potential one-week extension to March 20, 2024 based on vendor requests.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors and does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid response packet includes certifications related to the contractor's status as a scrutinized company, boycotts of Israel, employment of illegal immigrants, and boycotts of the energy, fossil fuel, firearms, or ammunition industries. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. The available budget or award value for this contract opportunity is not specified.