RE-bid refuse collection & disposal

Richland County is seeking a re-bid for refuse collection and disposal services through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation, issued by the SC Technical College System, targets garbage and trash removal services for two specific locations: the Volvo Training Center in Ridgeville and the ReadySC Workforce Development Center in Summerville. The procurement involves container rental, weekly hauling charges, and associated landfill fees for a comprehensive 60-month service period. Vendors must provide and maintain waste containers (two 4-yard and one 8-cubic yard), with weekly pickup schedules and adherence to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations. Key requirements include monthly container cleaning and disinfection, proof of sufficient equipment and personnel, and submission of three references from similar service provisions within the past two years. The bid opening deadline is November 27, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with vendor questions due by November 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. EST. A non-mandatory site visit is available by appointment, and the contract term spans one year with four potential one-year renewals, maximizing a potential five-year service agreement.

The procurement allows for potential South Carolina resident contractor or resident subcontractor preferences, though specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed. Bidders must register with the state to obtain a vendor number prior to submission and carry specific liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 per accident for Auto Liability. The state reserves the right to adjust container sizes, pickup frequencies, and locations as operationally necessary, with cost adjustments calculated using the established unit cost per pickup. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Unit pricing must be submitted monthly and be all-inclusive of rental, haul charges, and landfill fees. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the service and multi-year potential suggests a significant procurement value for waste management services across these technical college system locations.