Waste Disposal Service - DOC-David Wade - Addendum NO. 1 - Revise Bid Submission Time Deadline Date Issued: June

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 3000024849 for waste disposal services at the David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, Louisiana, located within Catahoula Parish. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive waste management services, including monthly rental of two 30 cubic yard self-contained compactors, disposal fees per ton of waste, and associated hauling fees. Key deliverables include front-load container provision, regular trash/garbage hauling using Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved landfill sites, and compliance with specific technical and performance requirements. 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. The bid opening is scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online submissions required through the LaGov vendor system. Vendors must be registered in the system and submit a W-9 if newly registered, with the total contract time not exceeding 36 months.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination policies. The contract includes a structured penalty system for unsatisfactory service, with potential financial deductions and contract termination for repeated performance issues. Contractors must provide quarterly reports on garbage tonnage and maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with minimum coverage levels. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid includes line items for monthly rental fees (12 months), disposal fees for 400 tons, and 112 hauling fees. The state reserves the right to increase the number of compactors and adjust disposal rates with proper documentation of increased landfill charges. Payment will be processed electronically, with the LaCarte Procurement Card used for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) available for other payments.