Waste Removal for Calhoun Falls

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is seeking a waste removal contractor for Calhoun Falls State Park through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement involves comprehensive weekly refuse collection and disposal services for the 318-acre park, which includes 100 year-round campsites, 9 comfort stations, 36 marina slips, a community building, 2 group picnic shelters, 2 residences, a park office, and 8 boat ramps. The contractor must provide and maintain nine 8-cubic-yard containers serviced weekly, with the ability to replace containers within 24 to 48 hours if equipment fails. Key deliverables include monthly cleaning and disinfection of containers, maintaining sanitary conditions, and ensuring presentable appearance. The solicitation opened March 28, 2023, with a submission deadline of April 19, 2023, at 3:30 PM EST. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST at the park location, with questions due by 5:00 PM EST that same day. The contract is projected to be awarded on April 26, 2023, with a five-year term from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2028, and potential automatic renewal options.

The procurement includes specific contractor requirements such as obtaining necessary licenses and permits, complying with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations, and maintaining commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractors must conduct background checks on personnel, with felony convictions within the past three years disqualifying employment. The bid requires a monthly unit price for servicing all nine containers, with no additional costs authorized. Pricing will be submitted as a comprehensive rate covering all associated services. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation notes South Carolina resident contractor and resident subcontractor preferences are available for qualifying entities. The contractor will assume full liability for any damage to park property resulting from operations. Payment will be processed monthly upon submission of valid invoices detailing service dates, location, purchase order number, unit, and total price. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a substantial multi-year contract value.