SCDPS REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for refuse collection and disposal services across multiple state facilities. The solicitation covers comprehensive waste management services, including garbage and trash removal, construction and warehouse debris collection, and recyclables collection from nine different service locations such as the Patrol Supply Warehouse, Fleet Services Facility, Headquarters, and five Highway Patrol locations. Service requirements mandate twice-weekly collections at main Columbia facilities (Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and weekly collections at remote locations on Thursdays. Key bid specifications include nine line items with container sizes ranging from 2-yard to 30-yard containers, with bidders required to submit unit pricing for each service location on a twelve-month basis. Critical procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of April 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., with questions due by April 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., and award notification scheduled for May 12, 2021. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the potential for multiple vendor awards.

Bidders may claim South Carolina resident contractor or resident subcontractor preferences ranging from 2% to 4% if meeting specific statutory requirements outlined in Section 11-35-1524. Contractors must demonstrate robust qualifications, including proof of adequate equipment, a service organization with in-state or regional representatives, and comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and appropriate Worker's Compensation coverage. The contract is structured for a four-year term from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025, with automatic annual renewal unless the state provides thirty days' notice of non-renewal. Contractors are required to complete a Subcontractor Identification form for any subcontractors performing work exceeding 10% of the total bid price, ensuring transparency in the contracting process. The state reserves significant flexibility, including the right to adjust container sizes, collection frequencies, and locations during the contract period, and to engage temporary service providers if the primary contractor fails to perform. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant municipal waste management contract covering multiple state facilities.