Re-bid Contract for Waste Disp. at NSU Ft. Johnson, Leesville/Cenla

Northwestern State University is seeking a waste disposal services contract through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) covering multiple campus locations in Louisiana. The procurement involves solid waste disposal services for three separate container locations: one 3-yard container at Ft. Johnson Center with twice-weekly pickup, one 3-yard container at 1410 Neel Kearby Drive with twice-weekly pickup, and one 4-yard container at 7228 England Drive with twice-weekly pickup. The contract period runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Bids are due on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, with vendors permitted to submit quotes via email. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsible bidder status, considering factors such as product quality, conformity with specifications, and delivery time. Vendors must provide monthly pricing for each location, including all applicable taxes, and demonstrate compliance with comprehensive insurance requirements.

The solicitation includes potential Louisiana vendor preferences, allowing up to a 10% preference for products manufactured or assembled in Louisiana. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the university reserves the right to award the contract based on multiple factors beyond just price. Funding for the contract is contingent on appropriation by the Louisiana Legislature, with payment to be made using new fiscal year funds. The contract includes important provisions such as a 30-day termination clause allowing the university to cancel services if pickup is unsatisfactory. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage with specific minimum limits. Although a specific budget range is not provided, vendors should be prepared to submit competitive pricing for the waste disposal services across the three specified locations. The university's procurement approach emphasizes flexibility, with the ability to renew the contract for up to three years total.