Refuse Removal Service for Greene County Public Schools

Greene County Public Schools (GCPS) in Stanardsville, Virginia, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for refuse removal services across eight different locations, including three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, a technical education center, a stadium, and a maintenance department. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide refuse collection and disposal services utilizing 8-yard containers with service frequencies ranging from once to twice per week. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through eVA by January 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. local time, with questions accepted via email through January 2, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total price for all services. Key requirements include providing all labor, equipment, and supplies for non-hazardous refuse pickup and disposal, maintaining specific insurance coverages including $1 million in commercial general liability and automobile liability, and submitting monthly waste tonnage reports. The initial contract term is three years, with two optional one-year renewal periods available upon mutual written consent.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has established a goal that 42% of purchases be made from small businesses certified by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD), which may provide opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises. Price increases are strictly limited, with negotiation only permitted during renewal periods and tied to the Consumer Price Index for Water and Sewer and Trash Collection Services. The solicitation does not disclose information about incumbent contractors or current pricing. Contractors must provide multiple points of contact and demonstrate capabilities for efficient, sanitary, and satisfactory refuse collection without container overflow. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive service requirements suggest a substantial multi-year contract value. The successful bidder will be expected to maintain clean, hygienic, and orderly waste collection operations across various educational facilities in the Stanardsville and Ruckersville areas of Virginia.