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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This procurement opportunity is for a one-year trash removal contract at Trine State Recreation Area and Pokagon State Park, under RFQ # 0000086861. The selected vendor will ensure public safety and enhance the enjoyment of these natural resources. Bids are due by March 13, 2026, and must comply with Indiana state law, including a price validity of 30 days post-deadline.
The buyer aims to secure a contractor for efficient garbage removal services at Trine SRA and Pokagon State Park to maintain a clean and safe environment for visitors.
- Review RFQ # 0000086861 requirements
- Prepare detailed service plan for garbage removal
- Calculate all-inclusive pricing for the contract
- Submit bid package by the response deadline
- Completed bid package including pricing
- Service delivery plan summarizing methodology
- Proof of compliance with regulatory standards
- Emails confirming bid submission to the designated contact
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- Specific performance metrics required by the buyer
- Previous contract experiences and challenges
- Clear penalties for non-compliance with the contract
- Budget constraints or expected pricing range
- Variances in waste volume by season or event
- Details on potential extensions of contract duration
- Any existing contracts that might affect bidding
- Clarification on transportation requirements
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