Trash Services - Lovewell State Park

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for refuse collection services at Lovewell State Park, located in Webber, Kansas, within Haskell County. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to manage trash services using approximately twelve dumpsters, including eight six-cubic-yard and four two- to three-cubic-yard dumpsters with slant lids and earth-tone paint. Service requirements include comprehensive refuse collection with all associated labor, equipment, materials, periodic cleaning, deodorizing, and debris spillage cleanup. Seasonal service frequency varies, with two to ten monthly pickups from November 1 through April 14 for three designated dumpsters, and weekly service for all dumpsters from April 15 through September 30. Additional Monday pickups are mandatory during Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends. Bidders must submit technical and cost proposals separately, provide three references demonstrating five years of comparable experience, and include proof of tax clearance. The RFP was posted on October 13, 2025, with proposals due November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and no pre-bid conference is scheduled.

Bidders must complete several mandatory certifications, including immigration compliance, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, Israel boycott status, and telecommunications equipment restrictions. The state offers potential bidder preferences for certified businesses, disabled veteran-owned businesses, and state use purchasers, contingent upon providing appropriate documentation. Pricing will be quoted on a per-dumpster basis for each service pickup, with allowance for incremental price increases not exceeding 5% annually for years two through five. The contract term extends from full execution through December 31, 2030, with payment terms set at net 30 days. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, vendors will be responsible for all collecting, hauling, disposal, and landfill fees, as well as dumpster provision. The Procurement Negotiation Committee will conduct the final evaluation and award, with the state reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and to award by line item or group total as determined to be in the state's best interest. Political subdivisions can utilize the contract under the same terms, though the state assumes no responsibility for their potential payments.