Refuse Waste Hauling Services

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) number 115952 O3 for Refuse Waste Hauling Services across multiple correctional facilities in Douglas County and other locations. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive waste management services, including refuse collection, hauling, and disposal using various container sizes such as 30-yard self-contained compactors, 96-gallon containers, and roll-off containers for different facilities including the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, Omaha Correctional Center, Cornhusker State Industries, Community Correctional Center of Omaha, and Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility. The initial contract term is two years, with the option to renew for four additional two-year periods. An optional pre-proposal conference and site visits were held on August 23-24, 2023, with proposals due by September 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is November 1, 2023. Evaluation criteria include pricing, service capabilities, and the ability to meet specified frequency and capacity requirements, with no trip charges, fuel surcharges, or mileage fees permitted. Pricing must remain fixed for the first twelve months, with subsequent price increases subject to NDCS approval.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The Intent to Award Letter reveals that the State of Nebraska intends to award contracts to two vendors: Kopcho's Sanitation for the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women in York, NE, and Waste Connections of NE INC. for the Omaha-area facilities. The State reserves the right to contract with multiple vendors and is not obligated to award an exclusive contract. Funding for the contract is subject to legislative appropriation, with the State maintaining the right to terminate the contract if funding becomes unavailable. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cost proposals include monthly flat fees for lease, hauling, and disposal services across multiple facilities, with additional pricing for optional services and roll-off containers. The contract allows for flexibility in service delivery, permitting bidders to propose alternative services that meet the specified frequency and capacity requirements.