Waste Disposal Service - DOC-David Wade

The contract solicitation for Waste Disposal Services under solicitation number 3000026476 is issued by the State of Louisiana’s Office of State Procurement for the provision of trash hauling and disposal services across Louisiana. The scope includes the collection of waste using state-compliant equipment, adherence to strict container specifications—such as watertight, 10-gauge construction with hinged lids and pest-proofing—and full compliance with federal and state regulations including OSHA, ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Section 508. Bidders must submit pricing for both hauling and disposal fees based on unit rates, with deliveries required to be made F.O.B. Destination and all costs included in the bid. The contract is structured as a term agreement with a base period of one year and two optional one-year extensions, totaling up to 36 months, though no firm contract value has been established due to unprovided unit pricing. Award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, where technical compliance is a gatekeeper requirement and the lowest responsive, responsible bidder wins without trade-offs. Proposals must include attachments detailing special terms and waste specifications, be submitted via the LaGov/LaPAC portal or physical delivery to the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge by August 6, 2026, and adhere to strict formatting rules including signed, official state forms with no pencil submissions. Compliance with insurance standards is mandatory, requiring primary coverage from insurers rated A:-VI or higher by A.M. Best, 30-day cancellation notices, and submission of declarations pages. Contractors must waive subrogation rights under workers’ compensation, ensure subcontractors meet identical insurance and compliance obligations, and indemnify the state against claims arising from their actions. The contract includes penalties for non-performance, starting with verbal warnings and escalating to invoice deductions of one-sixtieth or one-thirtieth of the monthly amount depending on severity, with contract termination possible for failure to respond. Contractors are also required to certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities, are not federally suspended or debarred, and comply with E-Verify if applicable, though no UEI, CAGE, or socioeconomic certifications are mandated. Invoicing must be done monthly via paper or electronic formats directly to the agency’s accounting department, including PO number and service details, and payments will be processed through EFT. The contract is contingent on annual legislative appropriations under Louisiana Procurement Code Title 39.