Portable Toilet Services

The City of Murfreesboro is soliciting bids for Portable Toilet Services under solicitation number ITB-04-2027, with proposals due by August 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, submitted exclusively through the OpenGov procurement portal. The contract involves providing and maintaining standard and Wheelchair Accessible portable toilet units at designated city parks, recreational facilities, and special events, with weekly servicing including waste removal, cleaning, restocking, and graffiti removal. The initial contract term is one year, with two optional one-year renewals subject to mutual agreement, and the contractor must be prepared to deliver up to eight additional units on 30 days’ notice for special events. All services are performed F.O.B. destination, with the contractor responsible for transportation, unloading, and all associated costs, and must comply with ADA standards, state and local health codes, and all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation approach, with no trade-offs for technical superiority. Mandatory certifications include non-participation in the boycott of Israel, non-involvement with Iran under the Tennessee Iran Divestment Act, and adherence to ethical standards, with failure to submit these certifications invalidating the bid. The contractor must provide evidence of commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, and automotive insurance issued by A.M. Best A-VII rated carriers, maintained throughout the term with 30-day notice required for any changes. Indemnification clauses place full liability on the contractor for all claims arising from its operations, and the city retains audit rights and the ability to terminate for convenience with 30 days’ written notice. The contractor must also maintain a service record on each unit identifying the technician and date of service, respond within 48 hours to emergency requests, and obtain prior written approval from the city before altering any scheduled service day. Invoices must be submitted electronically to accounts payable with the purchase order number, and payment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and acceptance by the city’s designated representative. No UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are required, and no contract value is specified as pricing is to be determined by responsive bidders.