On-Call Grinding Services for Oconee County Solid Waste

Oconee County, South Carolina is seeking qualified contractors to provide on-call brush and log grinding services through Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-05) for its Solid Waste Department. The procurement requires contractors to offer hourly-rated services that include loading, grinding, and moving materials using their own equipment, specifically a tub or horizontal grinder with a minimum 1,000 horsepower engine. Contractors must be capable of operating Monday through Saturday between 7:15 am and 3:30 pm EST, with potential emergency mobilization to various county locations. Bids are due electronically via the County's Procurement Portal by Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST. The initial contract term is one year, with potential extensions for up to four additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, compliance with specifications, and overall best value to the county. Key bidder requirements include submitting insurance documentation, providing three professional references, detailing any subcontractors, and specifying equipment specifications and typical response times for both standard and emergency service requests.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The primary work location will be the Oconee County Landfill in Seneca, SC, with the county reserving the right to make emergency purchases from alternative sources if the selected contractor cannot meet requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive approach to service procurement that allows for flexible, on-call grinding services. The county will require detailed pricing structures, with potential differentiation between standard and emergency operational rates. Though a specific budget range was not provided, the procurement suggests a scalable contract model that can adapt to the county's evolving solid waste management needs. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of equipment capability, operational flexibility, and reliable service delivery in the contractor selection process.