Dead Animal Removal

The City of Lincoln and Lancaster County Sheriff Office are soliciting bids for the humane collection and disposal of large dead animals from city and county roads in Nebraska. The selected contractor must provide 24/7 service, including holidays, and ensure carcasses are removed within 48 hours of notification and transported to the Bluff Road Landfill. This is a term contract with an initial four-year duration and an option to renew for an additional four years. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, evaluating bidders on responsiveness, responsibility, and overall advantage to the owner, including a review of three professional references. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation, with the owner named as an additional insured. Compliance requirements include registration with E-Verify, adherence to the City of Lincoln Living Wage Ordinance, and certification under the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically via the Ebid/IONWAVE portal by February 10, 2025. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages due to performance delays and allows for termination for convenience with 30 days written notice.