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

The Caddo Parish School Board is seeking a Contractor, licensed in the State of Louisiana, to collect, haul and dispose of solid waste and recyclables. Solid waste and/or recyclables are to be collected in properly identified trucks ("Properly identified trucks" means the name, address, and phone number of the Contractor is clearly imprinted on authorized trucks). All services, vehicles, equipment and collected materials, as referenced in this RFP, are to comply with Louisiana Solid Waste Laws and local City and Parish regulations. All services related to this RFP will be carried out under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and the Custodial Supervisor, or their designated representative. CPSB reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities. Bid security shall be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, bank money order, or bidder's bond in the sum of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. A performance (delivery) bond or check is required to guarantee performance or delivery. Irrevocable letters of credit for performance security are not acceptable. The Contractor to whom a contract shall be awarded will be required to execute and deliver to CPSB a performance (delivery) bond, cashier's check, certified check or equal acceptable to CPSB, in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the awarded contract. Deadline for Questions March 19, 2024 4:30pm Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Shavonda Scott, Director of Purchasing, via email (smscott@caddoschools.org) Responses to questions will be posted as an addendum on Monday, March 25, 2024. All questions must be submitted in writing. Verbal and/or telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All locations will be categorized as Group A, Group B, or Group C. Any exceptions will be duly noted. Group A: School locations within the Shreveport metropolitan area. Group B: School locations in the northern parish (rural) areas. Group C: All other school district locations with 12-month service; including 1 school location, administrative offices, sports, warehouse, garage, etc. Term Of Agreement - Group A & Group B Schools: The initial term of the contract shall be for three (3) years, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, commencing no later than July 29, 2024 and ending on May 28, 2027. Each school year shall contain 5 collection days per week (M-F) for approximately 180 school calendar days (school holidays excluded) plus 5 days prior to the beginning of school and 5 days following the ending of school. Term Of Agreement - Group C Schools & Facilities: The initial term of the contract shall be for three (3) years, beginning with the 2024-2025 fiscal year, commencing no later than July 01, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2027. Event Bid notes: If submitting a hard-copy proposal, there should be one (1) original and four (4) copies for committee distribution. If submitting a hard-copy proposal, an electronic copy of the proposal should also be included with the submission. The copy should be formatted in either Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word on a flash-drive. Important. The responsibility for timely presentation (delivery) of a proposal rests solely with the vendor. A proposal delayed beyond the stated time and date through the mail, Federal Express, UPS, or other cannot and will not be accepted.