Waste Disposal Services

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP #20230404) for waste disposal services targeting its distribution centers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, as well as its e-commerce fulfillment center in East Greenville. The primary objective is to secure a vendor capable of picking up, transporting, and appropriately disposing of damaged, expired, mislabeled, or unsellable merchandise, with a majority being beverage alcohol products. Required services include handling various materials such as alcohol cases, containers, gaylords, corrugate, and shrink wrapping, while maintaining strict compliance with Commonwealth and federal waste disposal regulations. Vendors must submit both a Technical Submittal and a Cost Submittal, with proposals electronically due by August 9, 2023, at 1:00 PM ET. The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential renewal for an additional 24 months. Offerors must obtain a transporter-for-hire license from the PLCB and will be responsible for securing merchandise during transport and providing Certificates of Destruction for each load handled.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The contract will compensate the selected vendor at a firm, fixed per-pound rate, with cost evaluation based on rates submitted for three specific locations. While incumbent vendor information was not disclosed, the RFP indicates that vendors will be evaluated on their ability to meet technical requirements and provide competitive pricing. The PLCB has established a comprehensive evaluation process that includes compliance with worker protection certifications, potential protection of trade secret or confidential information, and strict adherence to state procurement guidelines. Vendors must also be prepared to immediately report any changes in compliance status and understand that false certifications could result in contract termination and potential three-year bidding ineligibility. Specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, but the RFP includes an estimated annual contract cost calculation method based on proposed per-pound rates.