Waste Disposal PE RLCC Garment Factory - Addendum No. 1 – Extending Bid Opening Date Date Issued: 09/08/25 You

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking a waste disposal services contractor for the Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center (RLCC) Garment Factory, located in Cottonport, Louisiana. The contract covers weekly waste disposal services, specifically requiring one 8 cubic yard waste container with 52 total service pickups through June 30, 2026, with potential two-year extension options. The contractor must provide waste disposal services meeting stringent Louisiana Department of Health requirements, including maintaining and deodorizing containers, performing additional pickups within 24 hours of request, and using only LDH-approved landfills. Container specifications mandate a watertight design with a hinged lid that prevents insect entry, with pickups occurring once per week between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The bid (RFx 3000025292) will be publicly opened on September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with vendors required to submit unit prices for waste disposal service and container delivery fees. Performance evaluation will include a progressive penalty system, with potential invoice deductions and contract termination for repeated service deficiencies.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all vendors registered in the LaGov vendor system, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documents. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the annual service involves 52 weekly pickups, suggesting a moderate-value contract. Contractors will be required to submit quarterly reports on garbage tonnage to the Office of State Procurement and will receive monthly payments upon invoice submission. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments in subsequent renewal periods based on the Producer Price Index, and vendors must comply with standard state procurement requirements regarding civil rights, accessibility, and non-discrimination. Technical bidding will occur through the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network (LaPac), with detailed online submission instructions provided in the solicitation documents.