Waste Disposal Service - DOC - Allen CC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Waste Disposal Services at the Allen Correctional Center located in Kinder, Louisiana, with Bid Number 3000025060. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive waste disposal services involving multiple waste containers of varying sizes, including a 35 cubic yard compactor, 30 cubic yard containers, and an 8 cubic yard container. These containers will be serviced at different frequencies across various sites within the correctional center, such as behind the kitchen, at the horse barn, and maintenance areas. The contract will be effective from the date of award until June 30, 2026, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Key performance requirements include pickups between 7 AM and 3:30 PM, excluding weekends and holidays, with specific service frequencies ranging from twice-weekly to bi-weekly. The bid opening is scheduled for July 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with both electronic and physical submission options available. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and comply with strict operational guidelines, including no garbage pickup or container replacement after dark.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage, and undergo a security clearance process involving criminal background checks for personnel entering institutional grounds. While specific award values are not detailed, the procurement includes six line items for waste disposal services with quantities ranging from 5 to 104 service events. Vendors must use Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved landfill sites and ensure all garbage trucks meet state and federal standards. The state will award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte Procurement Card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The contract includes performance evaluation mechanisms with potential penalties for unsatisfactory service, ranging from verbal warnings to potential contract termination if specific performance thresholds are not met.