REFUSE COLLECTION-DILLON WC

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) issued a solicitation for refuse collection and disposal services at the Dillon Welcome Center, located at the SC/NC Border on Interstate 95 North in Hamer, South Carolina. The procurement involves providing and servicing four 8-yard containers with lids and sliding doors, to be collected once per week as regular service, with additional pickups available upon request. Contractors must handle equipment provision, collection, disposal, container maintenance, and monthly cleaning and disinfection, ensuring compliance with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations. The initial contract term is one year, beginning May 15, 2022, with four optional one-year renewal periods, potentially extending the contract to a total of five years ending May 14, 2027. Key deadlines included March 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM for submitting questions, and March 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM for offer submissions through the online procurement portal at www.procurement.sc.gov. Award notification was originally scheduled for March 18, 2022. Evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit pricing required for monthly service and additional pickups.

The solicitation allows for preferences for South Carolina resident vendors and resident subcontractors under SC Code Section 11-35-1524, potentially providing advantages to local businesses. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Auto Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and Worker's Compensation with statutory limits. Interestingly, the initial solicitation did not result in an award, as documented in the "NO AWARD.pdf" file, indicating that no acceptable bids were received. Pricing for the contract includes monthly service for the four containers and estimated additional pickups, with actual billings based on services provided. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the documents. Site visits could be arranged by contacting Rusty Zahler at 803-231-0487, and all procurement-related communications were to be managed through the South Carolina procurement website. Payment terms stipulate monthly invoicing based on itemized services rendered.