300 SP Pokagon & Trine Trash Removal Contract
Federal opportunity from Natural Resources. Place of performance: IN. Response deadline: Mar 13, 2026.
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RFQ # 0000086861 Sourcing event 0000086861 is for obtaining bids for a New one year contract for the removal of garbage from Trine SRA and Pokagon State Park for public safety, health and enjoyment of our natural resources. Service Locations: Pokagon State Park 450 Lane 100 Lake James Angola, IN 46703 Trine State Recreation Area 145 W. Feather Valley Rd Fremont, IN 46737 To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State Law, all quoted prices offered to the State under this Solicitation Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due Date (aka Finish Time) listed above. Prices must be inclusive of all applicable charges. If you are viewing this event through the Bidder Portal, please be sure to check https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/current-business-opportunities/ for additional details and documents related to this event. Questions can be emailed to Nicholas Ramsey at nrramsey@dnr.in.gov. All questions must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the Response Due By date/time. Completed bids must be emailed to Nicholas Ramsey at nrramsey@dnr.in.gov or faxed to 317-972-3275, Attn: Nicholas Ramsey. A completed bid package MUST be submitted by the Response Due By date/time. The bid package is available for download through the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column. This bid is not eligible for electronic bid through the Supplier Portal. To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State law, all quoted prices offered to the State under this Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due By date/time. Pricing must include all applicable charges, fees, and shipping.
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The opportunity involves a new one-year contract for the removal of garbage at Trine State Recreation Area and Pokagon State Park, aimed at ensuring public safety, health, and enjoyment of natural resources. Bids are due by March 13, 2026, and must adhere to Indiana State Law, requiring quoted prices to remain valid for 30 days post-deadline. Interested bidders can find additional information and bid documents via the Indiana procurement website.
The buyer is looking to secure a service vendor for garbage removal from two specific locations to maintain the cleanliness and safety of public spaces.
- Bid preparation and submission
- Service delivery at Pokagon State Park
- Service delivery at Trine State Recreation Area
- Compliance with pricing validity requirements
- Communication with the buyer for any clarifications
- Completed bid package downloaded from the Bid Documents link
- Email or fax submission to Nicholas Ramsey
- Compliance with pricing inclusion requirements
- Acknowledgment of price validity for 30 days post-deadline
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- Details about past performance on similar contracts
- Specific requirements for service quality and frequency
- Any unique environmental aspects that need consideration in waste management
- Clarification on mandatory local partnerships for bidder eligibility
- Data on budgetary constraints for the contract
- Expectations on reporting or documentation for services provided
- Potential contract extension options after the initial year
- Information on anticipated bid volume from competitors
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