TWRA Portable Toilet Rental and Service

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking a three-year contract for portable toilet rental and service across multiple locations in West and Middle Tennessee, specifically including Lawrence County. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive portable toilet services, including delivery, setup, rental, maintenance, and pickup of both standard and handicapped-accessible units at various TWRA facilities. Specifications mandate that all portable toilets must be new, modern construction with a minimum 35-gallon capacity, including features like tissue paper dispensers, hand sanitizer holders, occupied/vacant indicators, and ventilation vents. Service requirements include weekly maintenance involving complete waste removal, interior and exterior cleaning, disinfection, and supply restocking, with all units required to meet applicable county health codes. The solicitation (Event #32801-13569) has specific timelines: written questions were due by February 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, and bids must be submitted through the Tennessee EDISON Supplier Portal by February 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost respondent meeting all specifications, with the state reserving the right to award by individual line item or location.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations, but it does require vendors to demonstrate diversity business participation efforts. Bidders must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax and must be enrolled in the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to contract issuance. Insurance requirements are substantial, including workers' compensation ($1 million), commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), and automobile liability ($1 million). While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract allows for potential extension up to 60 months total, with the initial term being 36 months beginning February 15, 2025. The bid covers 17 line items across multiple locations, with varying unit quantities ranging from 15 to 36 portable toilets per site, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Although no exact budget is provided, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-year, multi-location scope indicate a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified portable toilet service providers.