Waste and Recycling Services for MVH Luverne

The State of Minnesota, specifically the Department of Administration on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a contractor to provide waste disposal and recycling services for the Minnesota Veterans Home located in Luverne, Rock County. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation, identified as Contract Release W-228, aims to establish a contract for comprehensive waste management services including three solid waste disposal pickups per week and one recycling collection per week. Potential respondents are encouraged, but not required, to conduct a site visit at the facility by July 31, 2024, and must submit any questions or clarification requests in writing to John Roth by August 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT. The proposal responses are due by August 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT and must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. The State will evaluate responses based on acceptance of terms and conditions, cost, and preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. The contract is anticipated to run from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2026, with the potential to extend up to an additional three years.

The RFP indicates potential preference points for veteran-owned, targeted group, and economically disadvantaged businesses. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation includes workforce and equal pay declaration requirements. The contract includes provisions for compliance with Minnesota's affirmative action requirements for contractors with more than 40 full-time employees and a contract value exceeding $100,000. The estimated annual contract value ranges from $24,000 to $25,000, with pricing to be submitted using a provided Excel price schedule that includes rates for municipal solid waste, recycling containers, and potential rebates for recyclable materials. Respondents must use 30-gallon recycling containers for general paper, aluminum, cans, glass, and cardboard, as well as 6-yard solid waste dumpsters. The State reserves the right to reject proposals that do not adhere to the specified format and requirements, emphasizing the importance of precise and compliant submissions.