Trash services at charleston MRD

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for refuse collection and disposal services at the Charleston Marine Resources Division facility located at 217 Fort Johnson Road in Charleston. The solicitation seeks bids for comprehensive trash services, specifically including two 8-yard containers with twice-weekly pickups, one permanent 20-yard container, and one temporary 20-yard container with associated delivery and pickup charges. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for September 8, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the SC DNR Marine Resources Physical Plant Building 3, with written questions due by September 9, 2021, at 12:00 PM. Sealed offers were required by September 23, 2021, at 10:00 AM, with the contract term spanning from December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2026, consisting of an initial one-year period with four automatic annual renewals. Bidders must submit either a hard copy or online submission through the SCEIS portal system, with pricing to be submitted as unit prices for each line item, including all equipment service costs. The state reserves the right to adjust services through change orders using the unit bid prices, and award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Vendors must register as state vendors prior to bid submission and maintain specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. The solicitation allows for South Carolina resident contractor or resident subcontractor preferences for vendors meeting statutory requirements. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The initial solicitation did not result in an award due to lack of available funds, with the procurement officer, Andy Bowman, CPPB, indicating the solicitation will be re-solicited at a future date. While no specific budget range was detailed in the documents, the comprehensive service requirements suggest a potentially significant annual contract value for ongoing waste management services at the marine research facility.