Low Waste Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the term for the garbage and recycling services is for two years, starting May 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027. No service is needed from November 1 to April 30 each season.

The bid notice states that he award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions.

The bid notice implies that vendors must meet specifications and all terms and conditions to be considered responsive and eligible for award.

The bid notice indicates that for a site visit, you should contact project manager, Bill Anderson at ****.

The contractor is expected to begin work within 10 days of receiving the notice to proceed, and the performance period for the project will be 308 calendar days from issuance of the notice to proceed.

The award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the requirements for acceptability, utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.

All offerors must be registered in www. ***. *. * and ensure their business size meets the small business size standard requirement. A valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) from www. ***. *. * is also required for access.

A mandatory pre-bid site visit has been scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. EST. Participants will meet at the front lobby entrance to the institution. A criminal history check must be completed and passed for all attendees, with forms due by April 3, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. EST.

The estimated magnitude of the project lies between $100,**** and $250,****.

The delivery due date for this bid is March 7, 2026.

Bidders must certify compliance with all statutes and terms, and that the bid is made without collusion or fraud. They must also provide information regarding debarment, suspension, or exclusion from federal or state transactions, and if applicable, provide their company's Tennessee State Contractor License number, applicable license classifications, and license expiration date.

The bid notice does not require sample submission.

The bid notice states that the garbage services are to be provided from May 1st, 2026, through April 30th, 2028.

The bid notice states that he award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions.

The bid notice states that DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. and esponses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. However, it mentions that delivery times and instructions can be found for individual lines.

The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The state strongly encourages vendors to participate in accepting electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments.

The bid notice mentions that the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

The bid notice states that the award of the contract may be made separately, grouped, or all or none based on location to the lowest responsible bidder complying with all details of this bid.

The bid notice requires that vendor registration should be completed in LAPAC prior to bid submission for those vendors that have not registered. Vendor registration must be completed prior to award.

The bid notice indicates that failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide the services as specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The state reserves the right to purchase products or services on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.