Refuse Collection

The Hawaii Department of Health is soliciting bids under IFB-HSH-25-01 for refuse collection services at the Hawaii State Hospital on Oahu. The selected contractor will be responsible for the pickup of twenty-one refuse bins twice per week and must provide all necessary bins and vehicles to perform the work. This solicitation is governed by the State Procurement Code (HRS Chapter 103D) and the State's General Conditions, Form AG-008. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible offeror who submits the lowest price on the Offer Form. To be eligible for award, contractors must maintain an active City and County of Honolulu Refuse Collection License and provide several critical certifications, including a tax clearance certificate from the State Department of Taxation and the IRS, a certificate of good standing, and a certificate of compliance for various HRS chapters from the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Additionally, the contractor must submit a Wage Certificate ensuring employees are paid wages no less than those paid to public officers for similar work. Offers must be submitted electronically via the HIePRO system by November 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM HST. The State retains the right of inspection to ensure work is performed according to the bid proposal, and payment is contingent upon State certification of satisfactory performance. While no performance or payment bonds are required, the contractor must maintain liability insurance and obtain a general excise tax license.