Manure and Bedding Removal Services at the Alliant Energy Center Campus

Dane County, Wisconsin is seeking a contractor for manure and bedding removal services at the Alliant Energy Center campus through a Request for Bid (RFB) released on August 1, 2023. The procurement aims to secure a service provider capable of removing solid manure and bedding materials from campus buildings during the March through December period. Required services include supplying trucks and trailers, leaving equipment on-site, providing loaders and operators to load trucks or push material from buildings, and removing and disposing of material seven days a week, including nights. Bidders must provide a minimum of four semi-trailers and have a designated location to haul and dispose of materials, with the county not covering landfill tipping fees. Key evaluation criteria include local vendor preferences, with additional points awarded to vendors based in Dane County or adjacent counties. Critical procurement dates include a question deadline of August 18, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of August 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The anticipated contract term spans five years, from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2028, with potential annual renewals.

The solicitation includes provisions for local vendor preferences and requires vendors to submit detailed pricing structures for hourly rates covering regular, overtime, and weekend work. Vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance and comply with fair labor standards, non-discrimination policies, and county requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local vendor preference suggests a potential advantage for regional businesses. The pricing model includes rates for skid steers, loaders, operators, and hand cleaning, to be submitted on a per-hour or per-load basis. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the services and the five-year contract duration suggests a significant procurement opportunity. Bidders will need to demonstrate operational capabilities, including equipment availability, disposal logistics, and compliance with county regulations. The cooperative purchasing options mentioned in the solicitation indicate potential flexibility for future contract utilization beyond the initial scope.