Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-1000-0230 Kenai Parks Waste Retrieval Services

The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation is soliciting bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-1000-0230 for comprehensive solid waste management services at Alaska State Parks facilities across the Kenai Peninsula, including areas in Seward, Cooper Landing, Sterling, Kenai, Soldotna, Kasilof, Ninilchik, and Anchor River. The procurement requires bidders to furnish bear-resistant or bear-proof dumpsters, provide scheduled refuse collection at varying frequencies (from monthly winter service to twice-weekly summer service), arrange transportation, and ensure lawful disposal at approved facilities across 26 line items representing specific park locations. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of waste collection or disposal services experience, have no contract terminations for cause by the State within the past three years, and provide proof of regulatory compliance with environmental and waste regulations. All bidders must carry Workers' Compensation insurance, Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 coverage, and Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 coverage. The contract term extends approximately seven years from the award date until April 30, 2033, with bidders required to submit pricing for all 26 line items based on rental costs, pick-up costs, and delivery/pick-up fees, with disposal surcharges and Recycled Content Agreement fees to be billed separately. The question submission deadline is March 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska Time, with bids due April 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska Time; bid evaluations are anticipated to be completed during the week of April 6, 2026, with contract issuance expected the week of April 15, 2026. Awards will be made by individual line item, and bidders must register in writing with the Procurement Officer at lilly.conducy@alaska.gov to receive addendums and ensure bid acceptance.

No subcontractors or joint ventures are permitted for this procurement. Alaska Bidder Preference of 5% will be applied to qualifying bidders, along with additional preference programs including Alaska Veteran Preference of 5% (not to exceed $5,000), Alaska Military Skills Program Preference of 2% (not to exceed $5,000), Employment Program Preference of 15%, and Alaskans with Disabilities Preference of 10%. The State has established a firm fixed-price contract with an estimated yearly budget of $35,000 and a not-to-exceed seven-year budget of $300,000, with bids exceeding this amount deemed non-responsive. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of proper billing or delivery of goods and services, whichever is later. The State reserves the right to cancel the contract at its convenience upon 30 days' written notice, and no work performed prior to the formal contract start date will be the responsibility of the State.