Description
Francis Marion University is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive refuse (trash) collection and disposal services across its main campus and several satellite facilities in Florence, SC. The contract is a one‑year firm‑price agreement with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions, capped at a total value of $325,000. The contractor must supply, place, maintain, and clean all required containers, operate collection vehicles, and ensure proper disposal in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Service hours are weekdays 7 a.m.–6 p.m. with additional weekend and on‑call support for special events and emergencies. Quarterly tonnage reporting and strict response time requirements (4‑hour normal, 1‑hour emergency) are also mandatory.
• Full‑service refuse collection, container provision, cleaning, and disposal for all FMU locations.
• Required equipment: industry‑standard front‑load containers (6‑yd, 8‑yd, 20‑yd, 30‑yd) and collection trucks meeting safety codes.
• Mandatory insurance coverage (general liability $1 M per occurrence, auto $1 M, workers’ comp) and compliance with SCDHEC/EPA rules.
• No subcontractors permitted; the contractor must be a single legal entity.
• Optional one‑year contract renewals up to a total three‑year performance period.