Waste Disposal Service - DVA-Northwest

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for waste disposal services at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Bossier City through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 3000024847. The procurement requires a contractor to provide a 30 cubic yard self-contained compactor with a 90-gallon cart tipper, with an estimated 215 tons of waste disposal and 23 hauling fees anticipated. The contract will initially cover a 12-month period beginning July 1, 2025, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit bids online by June 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with a pricing structure that includes a monthly rental fee, a per-ton disposal fee, and a fee for each haul. Bidders must comply with state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and non-discrimination provisions. The point of contact for the facility is Ricky Saxton, Maintenance Foreman, who can be reached at (318) 741-2763.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must adhere to comprehensive waste disposal specifications, including using front-load containers meeting Louisiana Department of Health standards and LDH-approved landfill sites. The contract includes a structured performance penalty system, with potential financial deductions ranging from 1/60th to 1/30th of the monthly invoice amount for unsatisfactory service, and potential contract termination for repeated performance issues. Contractors must provide quarterly reports on garbage tonnage and maintain appropriate garbage trucks that meet federal and state safety requirements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the estimated waste volume is 215 tons with 23 anticipated hauling fees. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract under specific conditions and to negotiate or adjust pricing for subsequent contract renewals, with any price adjustments limited to changes in the contractor's cost of materials or services and evaluated using the Producer Price Index (PPI) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.