Waste Disp. Svc-LA State Penitentiary

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) is soliciting bids for waste disposal services at the Louisiana State Penitentiary Incinerator Site located in Angola, LA. The procurement opportunity (RFx 3000024950) seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive waste management services, including hauling and disposal of both non-compacted and compacted trash. Specific deliverables include managing 40 non-compacted and 200 compacted loads, providing monthly container rentals, and handling waste disposal for approximately 400 tons of non-compacted and 1,600 tons of compacted waste. The contract will be effective from July 1, 2025, or the date of award, through June 30, 2026, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Key operational requirements include scheduled pickups between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, using 30 cubic yard container trailers, and adhering to strict penitentiary security protocols. The bid opening is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with submission options through physical delivery or the online LaPac vendor portal.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws and anti-discrimination provisions. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement includes detailed specifications for container maintenance, sanitation, and waste management service quality. Bidders must provide quarterly reports on waste tonnage and are subject to potential invoice reductions or contract termination for repeated performance failures. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract will involve monthly payments based on unit pricing for waste disposal services, with the option to use LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for larger transactions.