46-DNCR-27-2198 IFB Septic Pumping at Mt. Mitchell State Park

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of State Parks, is soliciting bids under solicitation 46-DNCR-27-2198 for septic tank pumping and disposal services at Mount Mitchell State Park in Burnsville, North Carolina. The selected vendor will be responsible for pumping, transporting, and legally disposing of waste from one 10,000-gallon septic tank. Services are required on an as-needed basis annually from April 15 through November 15, with an expected frequency of once per week early in the season, potentially increasing to twice per week during peak visitation. The average removal volume is estimated at 3,000 to 3,500 gallons per truckload. This contract will remain in effect until the park's replacement septic system is fully operational and accepted. The award will be granted to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price who meets all technical specifications. Bidders must provide all necessary materials, tools, and equipment, and must maintain all required permits and comply with septage transport and disposal regulations. Required submission documents include a completed pricing attachment, customer reference forms, and worker location details. The vendor must also provide a service ticket for each visit detailing the date, gallons pumped, and amount dispensed. Invoices are to be submitted as single invoices to the Raleigh office or via email. The contract includes specific insurance requirements for values up to 1,000,000 dollars and requires the awarded vendor to register with the North Carolina Secretary of State within 10 business days of notification.