TDF- FY26 - FY27 Waste Removal

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is seeking a waste removal services contract for the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF) located in Rushville, Shelby County. The procurement involves renting two 30-yard compactors for waste management, with one compactor featuring a lockable doghouse covering and the other having an open throat design. The contract duration will span two fiscal years from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with waste hauling services that include pick-up and reset of compactors every 10 days, subject to population variations. The successful vendor will be responsible for setup, take-down, repair, and maintenance of the compactors at the facility's address of 17019 County Farm Road, Rushville, IL 62681. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy platform by April 7, 2025, with responses required to remain firm for 90 days from the opening date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified criteria, with potential funding through the General Revenue Fund (GRF).

The solicitation includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal of 7% for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The state has established an aspirational goal of awarding at least 30% of total contract dollar amounts to businesses certified as owned and controlled by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, with an additional 3% target for service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. Vendors must complete several mandatory documents, including a Vendor Disclosure form and a BEP Utilization Plan, and must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway. The contract may involve potential federal funding and requires vendors to comply with prevailing wage standards, background check provisions, and various state and federal regulations. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement documents indicate this will be an estimated price contract, with precise financial details to be contained in the BidBuy Purchase Order. Subcontractors are permitted, and vendors must maintain appropriate certifications and meet operational guidelines set by the Treatment and Detention Facility.