Waste Removal Services

Pitt Community College (PCC) is seeking competitive bids for waste removal and recycling services across five campus locations in Pitt County, North Carolina. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) 115-6176 requires a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive waste management services, including supplying labor, dumpsters, and collection equipment for municipal solid waste disposal. The procurement encompasses a total of thirty-one dumpsters of varying sizes, including 4-yard and 8-yard front-load trash and cardboard dumpsters, as well as 20-yard and 30-yard open-top construction and commingle dumpsters. Bids are due on April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a tentative contract award date of May 30, 2025. The initial contract term will be three years, beginning July 1, 2025, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid that meets all specified requirements, with PCC reserving the right to adjust dumpster quantities as campus projects and renovations progress. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with North Carolina business regulations and provide comprehensive documentation including proof of insurance, customer references, and financial condition certification.

The solicitation includes provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), actively encouraging participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Vendors must be licensed to do business in North Carolina and have insured drivers operating their waste removal equipment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid includes detailed pricing tables for monthly rental fees and haul fees across five contract years, indicating a comprehensive cost structure for potential bidders. The procurement emphasizes not just cost, but also operational capabilities, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical competence and reliability in waste management services. The contract covers multiple campus locations including the main campus in Winterville, Law Enforcement Training Center, Greenville Center, Farmville Center, and Public Safety Training Center, suggesting a need for flexible and responsive waste removal capabilities. PCC will evaluate vendors on their ability to meet these complex service requirements, with a focus on comprehensive waste management solutions that can adapt to the college's evolving infrastructure and operational needs.