Rebid--trash services charleston SC

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking a contractor for refuse collection and disposal services at the Charleston Marine Resource Division facility located on James Island. This rebid solicitation requires a comprehensive waste management solution involving the provision of two 8-yard containers with twice-weekly pickups, one permanent 20-yard container with as-needed service, and one temporary 20-yard container with delivery and pickup charges. The contract term spans one year with four automatic annual renewals, beginning December 1, 2021, and ending November 30, 2026. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of October 7, 2021, at 12:00 noon, and sealed bid submissions due by October 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must submit unit pricing for each line item, covering all associated costs and fees, with fixed pricing throughout the contract duration. Evaluation criteria include compliance with insurance requirements, specifically maintaining commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and worker's compensation with statutory limits.

Bidder participation requires registration with the state vendor registration system, and South Carolina resident contractor and subcontractor preferences are available and must be claimed by line item. The contractor must obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Container maintenance requirements include monthly cleaning and insecticide spraying to ensure sanitary conditions. The state reserves the right to adjust container quantities, pickup frequencies, and service locations through change orders using unit bid prices. Payment will be made monthly based on itemized invoices, and the state may engage temporary collection services at the contractor's expense if service is interrupted due to strikes, work stoppages, or equipment breakdowns. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates estimated quantities are based on potential five-year contract usage, with actual billings reflecting services provided. The procurement is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and regulatory requirements outlined in the solicitation.