Trash Removal Services - AVCF

The Colorado Department of Corrections is soliciting trash removal services for the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility (AVCF) in Garfield County through a Documented Quote (DQ) procurement process. The facility, located in Ordway, Colorado, houses approximately 1,030 inmates and requires comprehensive waste management services including one 30-cubic-yard roll-off compactor with swap box capability scheduled for three hauls every two weeks (Wednesdays in week one and Mondays and Fridays in week two), and one 40-yard open-top roll-off container for construction materials and miscellaneous dry waste available on an as-needed basis. The awarded contractor must supply all equipment, maintenance, repairs, and service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with the CDOC providing the concrete pad, electrical power, and security fencing. The contract term is four years, with potential annual price increases not to exceed 2.5% per fiscal year if mutually agreed upon. Bidders must submit itemized pricing with an all-inclusive monthly service price and establish per-yard pricing for any permanent container size adjustments. Written inquiries must be submitted by April 15, 2026, with quotes due by April 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time via bidnetdirect.com/cdoc, with a notice of intent to award estimated for April 29, 2026, and purchase order execution anticipated by July 1, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose acceptable quote is deemed most advantageous to CDOC, with price and cost serving as the primary consideration; other evaluation factors may include sample quality and delivery lead time.

The procurement is open to any organization capable of providing the specified services with no stated restrictions on bidder eligibility, though preference consideration may be given to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors identified in the solicitation documents. Bidders must be registered with the Colorado Secretary of State prior to contract execution and must comply with all applicable state regulations, including disclosure of services performed outside Colorado or the United States. Prior to purchase order execution, the awarded bidder must provide proof of good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, a certificate of insurance evidencing required coverage (including workers' compensation, general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and general aggregate, crime insurance with employee dishonesty coverage at $1,000,000, and other coverage as applicable), and must complete CDOC's Enhanced Criminal Background Investigation and consent-to-search requirements. All contractor personnel providing services at CDOC facilities must complete background screening, fingerprinting, and drug testing. The specific budget or contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents; pricing will be evaluated based on the all-inclusive monthly costs submitted by bidders for the specified equipment and services.