Waste and Recycling Services, MCF - Lino Lakes MN

The State of Minnesota, specifically the Department of Administration, is seeking a contract vendor to provide comprehensive waste and recycling services for the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) located in Lino Lakes, Anoka County. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting vendors to manage solid waste, mixed recycling, cardboard recycling, and demolition roll-off container services across various facility locations including kitchen, south housing, B-Building, and powerhouse areas. Vendors must provide a range of container sizes from 6 to 40 cubic yards with varying service frequencies including weekly, monthly, and as-needed pickups. The evaluation process will be conducted in three phases, with 100 points allocated for acceptance of state terms and 900 points for cost details, totaling 1,000 possible points. Key dates include a May 27, 2025 deadline for questions and site visit requests, with proposals due by June 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM Central Time. Site visits are encouraged but not mandatory and require a background check process. The proposed contract term is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with an option to extend for up to an additional 36 months.

The state is committed to diversity and inclusion in its procurement process, with preference points available for targeted group businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Small businesses based in Minnesota and businesses owned or operated by disadvantaged groups are encouraged to participate. Potential bidders must register in the SWIFT Supplier Portal and complete all required attachments and declarations, including non-collusion certifications and organizational conflict of interest disclosures. The estimated annual contract value ranges from $40,000 to $45,000, though this is not construed as a minimum or maximum amount. Vendors must comply with specific reporting requirements, including monthly waste weight reporting and adherence to state recycling goals of 60% for agencies outside the Seven County Metro area and 75% for agencies within it. Additional requirements include workforce and equal pay certifications for businesses with 40 or more employees, and strict compliance with environmental standards, worker protections, and data practices regulations.