Statewide Garbage Disposal & Recycling Services

The North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking bids for Statewide Garbage Disposal & Recycling Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 110.7-25-023, with a specific focus on Category 4 waste management services. This cooperative purchasing contract encompasses multiple jurisdictions, including state entities, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, tribal agencies, and the International Peace Garden. The procurement seeks comprehensive waste and recycling services, with bidders required to provide detailed pricing for various container sizes ranging from 96-gallon totes to 30-yard open top containers, including scheduled and unscheduled pulls, sanitation services, and pest spraying. Bidders must submit complete service pricing for any location they wish to be considered, with the understanding that to be awarded a contract for a specific location, they must cover all containers and services. The bid response deadline is March 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, with the initial contract period set from April 3, 2025, to April 1, 2027. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with pricing based on total scheduled pickup prices and the ability to provide comprehensive waste management solutions.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting the procurement is open to a wide range of waste management providers. The state reserves the right to extend the contract for up to four additional 12-month periods upon mutual agreement, with pricing to remain firm-fixed for the initial two-year term. Potential price adjustments may be considered after the initial period, subject to manufacturer's official notices and state approval. A notable provision allows for fuel surcharge negotiations if fuel prices rise 15% or more from the solicitation opening date. While specific award values are not detailed, the cooperative nature of the contract means the total contract volume is flexible, with the potential to add new facilities during the contract term. Bidders should be prepared to integrate with existing waste management infrastructure and potentially accommodate multiple jurisdictions within North Dakota. The contract's cooperative purchasing structure allows for participation but does not mandate it, providing potential vendors with flexibility in their service offerings.