Incinerator, Animal Carcass

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP), is seeking bids for an incinerator to be used by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture/Livestock and Poultry Commission. The incinerator must have a minimum capacity of 200 pounds per hour, run on Liquid Propane Gas, utilize three-phase power, and consist of a minimum of two combustion chambers. It must fit on the existing 16' x 12' reinforced concrete pad at the AR Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory (AVDL). The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering the incinerator within 60 days of the order. Bids are due by April 9, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time, and the anticipated contract start date is from the date of award. Negotiations may be conducted if the bids exceed available funding or if additional savings to the state may result.

The contract opportunity is open to minority and women-owned businesses, and the prospective contractor must provide a copy of their Equal Opportunity Policy. The contract and grant disclosure form requires disclosure of any involvement by current or former state legislators, constitutional officers, board/commission members, or state employees, as well as any subcontractors. The pricing details, set-asides, incumbent contractor, and funding source are not provided in the documentation. The total contract value or budget range is also not specified.