Refuse collection-blacksburg WC

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is seeking a contractor to provide refuse collection and disposal services for the Blacksburg Welcome Center located at 100 Interstate 85 South. The procurement involves servicing two 8-cubic-yard containers with lids and sliding doors, requiring twice-weekly regular pickup and additional as-needed pickups. Contractors must clean and disinfect containers monthly, maintain them in a sanitary condition, and ensure all refuse is removed in compliance with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations. Vendors must obtain necessary permits and licenses and maintain equipment in proper working order. The contract will span five years, commencing April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2027, with an initial one-year term and four optional one-year renewal periods. Pricing must be submitted as unit prices for monthly service and additional pickups, with actual billing based on services rendered. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Key submission and timeline details include: offers due online by March 18, 2022, at 3:00 PM, questions due by March 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM, and award notification scheduled for March 21, 2022.

Potential bidders must maintain specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence limits, auto liability with $1 million limits, and workers' compensation coverage. The solicitation allows for state preferences for resident vendors, contractors, or subcontractors in accordance with South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524, provided they meet applicable requirements. Offerors may claim these preferences and must maintain an in-state office to qualify. The procurement does not provide information about incumbent vendors. Contractors will be responsible as the sole point of contact for performance and will receive monthly payments based on itemized invoices detailing container locations and services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing structure involves unit pricing for monthly services and additional pickups, with an estimated 25 additional pickups anticipated over the five-year contract period. Offerors must hold their offers open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date and may offer discounts for prompt payment at various intervals.