This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Monroe, Louisiana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The MCSD seeks to establish a contract to obtain a certified and qualified trash pick up contractor to perform the service of all labor, and provide all materials and equipment necessary in order to provide for the collection and disposal of trash at specified District owned and/or operated buildings. The proposal shall be structured with the following minimum: A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the delivering of the trash containers and for the picking up trash. Each container will be emptied as required on a regular basis and other times as called for by the district Included with this packet is a schedule of the routine pick up, location, size and quantity of containers. The Purchasing Manager, Custodial Manager or their designee will have the authority to request additional (extra) dumpster pickups. Under no circumstances shall MCSD be responsible for rendering payment for any extra dumpster pick-up without their approval. All dumpster shall have lids and locks and be leak-proof. B. Maintenance, repair or possible replacement of container shall be required. This includes any method used to disinfect container. The disinfectant shall contain a deodorizer for the purpose of eliminating odors emitted from the containers. Explain your procedure, how often and material used to accomplish this objective. Explain procedure for replacement of container and repairing of containers. C. All containers must be removed and cleaned yearly or semiannually. Please list cost separately for this service. D. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to immediately respond and resolve any complaints that are received from the State Health Department regarding unsanitary conditions of the containers. Explain your procedure to accomplish this objective. E. Explain the procedures for blocked access to containers as well as for any emergencies. F. The contractor shall conduct its operations in such a manner as to avoid damage to District property or to adjacent property. If any such property is damaged by reason of the Contractor's operations, it shall be replaced or restored at the Contractor's expense and to the satisfaction of the District. G. Describe your implementation methodology, client/vendor roles and responsibilities of the implementation and necessary client resources for a successful implementation. H. Describe services and support available, hotline assistance (hours available, normal response time after initial call made to extra pick up or construction containers, support communication capabilities [telephone, fax, internet). I. Please review the current location of all containers. Some containers may be located near homes in the community. For these we would like to request pickup service time for after 6:00 a.m. or make any suggestion on moving container. J. Attached is a list of the size containers per school and the requested pick up per week. Please review and make any suggestions that may reduce cost. K. List any other services/features available. The Purchasing Department coordinates the procurement of substantially all materials and supplies used by the district in its day-to-day operations. In accordance with school board policy, all supply orders with an anticipated cost in excess of $5,000 are subject to competitive bids. Please check the items that are currently out for bid or sign up to be included on the district bid list. Each proposal must conform and be responsive to the conditions and specifications. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals; to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposals; to be the sole judge of the merit and qualifications of services offered; and to accept proposals it deems to be in the best interest of the District. Questions/Answers Posted on Web Site/Faxed (by 4:00 p.m. CST) - September 27, 2023 All questions must be sent by use of electronic mail (Email) and the message must have a subject that contains at a minimum your company name and the word to the address Mr. James Kelley Purchasing Manager Monroe City Schools District P.O. Box 4180 Monroe, LA 71211-4180 Telephone No. (318) 325-0601, Ext. 3034 Email: james.kelley@mcschools.net.