(Bogalusa) RFP for Waste Collection Services (Reissuance)

                    

1.  Register to access all RFP documentation by clicking "Start Response"

2.  Download and review all attachments

3.  Prepare your Proposal and complete/include any required forms or documentation

4.  Check back with this site regularly to review any addendums or changes to the RFP

5.  Upload your completed Proposal by using the "Drag & Drop Files Here" function.

The City seeks proposals from qualified Contractors to provide Residential Waste Collection Services services to residential locations within the City.  Contractors should submit proposals that deliver superior services to the residents of the City and dedicate the required resources to maintain superior service levels throughout the duration of the contract. The City seeks an expeditious transition upon execution of contract.

The waste collection in the city currently occurs once per week through curbside containers supplied by the services provider.  Bogalusa uses the Choctaw Landfill at a rate of $37.50 per ton until December 31, 2029.  

Proposer instructions are found in the Attachment labeled "(Bogalusa) RFP Bidder Information".

Obtain the bid documents and full specifications by registering at https://lamats.eauctionservices.com and agreeing to comply with all electronic instructions. An electronic platform fee of $900 will apply only to the winning proposer upon award. (See Task #4) There is no charge to register or to submit a proposal. 

Questions related to existing services, number of residences, available dump sites or any question pertaining to the city's needs, should be directed by email to Tracy Arnold, Purchasing Agent, City of Bogalusa  tracy.arnold@bogalusa.org 

Questions must be submitted to allow sufficient time for answering and distributing answers to all registered services providers.

1. Reasonableness of cost – 25% 

2. Timely Contract Transition (minor changes only) – 25% 

3. Quality of Services – 25% 

4. References –25%  

A selection committee will evaluate responses based on the technical criteria established under this section. A respondent may receive the maximum points, a portion of the allotted points or no points at all, depending upon the merit of its response as judged by the selection committee in accordance with the technical criteria.  

During the review of any submission at any time (including in the event of a shortlist), the selection committee may:  

• Conduct reference checks relevant to the solicitation to verify all information, and rely on or consider any relevant information from such cited references or from any other sources in the evaluation of the submissions 

• Seek clarification of a submission or additional information from any or all respondents and consider same in the evaluation of submissions 

• Waive any requests or requirements if such waiver is in the best interest of the City and 

• Request interviews/presentations with any, some or all respondents to clarify any questions or considerations based on the information included in submission, including negotiations to add or to subtract terms and conditions believed to be favorable to the City.

ADDENDUM #1 CLARIFICATION -- The City of Bogalusa does not seek recycling services.  Please ignore any reference in the RFP to Recycling Services.

ADDENDUM #2  CLARIFICATION -- Under the resulting contract, the City of Bogalusa uses the Choctaw Landfill exclusively.  Please ignore any reference in the RFP which may allow a hauler to choose its own disposal site.  

ADDENDUM #3 CHANGE -- The Price Form has been changed to reflect that the City of Bogalusa seeks to save costs by limiting the pickup of Bulky Waste, White Goods, Construction Debris and Large Wood Products to either every other week (2nd requested price) or to once a month (3rd requested price).  The 1st requested price on the Price Form requires pickup of Bulky Waste, White Goods, Construction Debris and Large Wood Products each week along with emptying the unit’s Container.   

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