Rebid-Waste Disposal Svc-DOTD Section 51

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Section 51, is seeking a waste disposal service contractor through a competitive bidding process for an Agency Term Contract. The solicitation, numbered RFx 3000025411, covers comprehensive waste disposal services for multiple DOTD facilities located in Baton Rouge, specifically at 1201 Capitol Access Road and 1701 Foss Drive. The contract will be effective for one year from the award date, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months total. Contractors must provide container rental, trash/garbage hauling, and disposal services, including maintaining and deodorizing containers, performing additional pickups within 24 hours of request, and using only Louisiana Department of Health approved landfill sites. The procurement requires detailed monthly services for various container sizes (6-30 cubic yards), with specific pickup schedules ranging from one to five times per week, and includes provisions for recycling services limited to office paper and cardboard. Key submission deadlines include written inquiries due by September 15, 2025, bid responses due September 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and potential bid response clarifications to be provided by September 22, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit a W-9 form, particularly for newly registered vendors. The contract includes comprehensive compliance requirements, such as adherence to civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. Contractors must also comply with e-verify employment verification and various state and federal regulations, including anti-boycott provisions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing will be determined through unit prices submitted by bidders for 13 line items covering monthly rental, hauling, and disposal fees. The state reserves the right to reject bids that do not meet specified conditions or fail to provide required documentation. A structured penalty system is in place for unsatisfactory performance, with potential financial deductions and the possibility of contract termination if multiple performance issues occur within specified timeframes.