Refuse Container Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the project is to furnish 2x new ash containers located at the Olmsted Waste to Energy Facility (OWEF) in Rochester, Minnesota, by Monday, June 29th, 2026.

The bid notice includes several acknowledgements required from the bidder, such as acknowledgement of specifications, proposed work schedule, information on the questions tab, addenda, state of Minnesota debarment, terms and conditions, shipping costs, and bid withdrawal. Bidders must certify they are authorized to represent and bind their company.

The response to this notice must be received by no later than 12:00 p. m. Central Time, Friday, May 22, 2026.

This is a sources sought notice only for market research purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted, and no contract shall be awarded from this notice.

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is seeking preferably Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or small businesses, but will accept other than small business for market research purposes, capable of performing collection and disposal of refuse, to include bulk waste, services. Contractors must be registered, active, and verified in SAM and SBA Small Business Search.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. The close date for submission of bids is May 29th, 2026.

The bid notice requests information on the history and organizational structure of the firm, and requires several documents for submission, including a proposal, immigration security form, subcontractors form, references, bidders checklist, acknowledgement, and bid schedule.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.

The bid proposals must be received in the purchasing office prior to 3:00 PM on June 2, 2026, to be considered.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms for the awarded contract.

The bid notice does not specify warranty requirements.

The bid notice states that the city reserves the right to split said bid to our best benefit and that the contract shall be awarded to the person or business with the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid, with preference for local bidders under certain conditions.

Bidders may be required to submit a statement of qualification and/or provide satisfactory evidence that they have been regularly engaged in the business and are reasonably familiar therewith, and that they are fully prepared with the necessary capital, materials, and machinery to complete the work or to furnish the materials contracted for to the satisfaction of the city.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or contract breaches.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement or option for a site visit.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid results.