NB 27-88469 Trash Services at O'Bannon WoodsBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Administration, procuring on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, is requesting bids on trash collection services at O'Bannon Woods State Park under Negotiated Bid 27-88469, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This solicitation will establish a Quantity Purchase Agreement available to other state agencies requiring trash services in the same region. Respondents may claim one Indiana preference pursuant to IC 5-22-15-7, with an additional possible claim under IC 5-22-15-26.

The scope covers dumpster pickup services across two seasonal periods. During peak season (March 1 through October 31), the contractor must service eleven 4-yard dumpsters and four 8-yard dumpsters, each approximately twice weekly (720 and 280 pickups respectively). During off-season (November 1 through February 28), the contractor must service six 4-yard dumpsters once weekly (102 pickups) and one 8-yard dumpster once weekly (17 pickups). All pricing must be all-inclusive and submitted on a per-unit-per-pickup basis on the format specified in Attachment D, with F.O.B. destination terms. The successful contractor will coordinate scheduling with each property.

The initial contract term is five years from execution, with one optional one-year extension available at the State's discretion for a maximum term of six years. Pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 180 days from award issuance. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis for mandatory requirements compliance, after which responsive bids will be evaluated based on unit pricing for each line item; the State reserves the right to award based on total annual bid amount if a single vendor demonstrates superior value. Award may be made to one or more respondents. Questions are due October 2, 2026. Respondents not previously registered must complete Buy Indiana registration at least twenty business days before the submission deadline.