AU - Trash Removal and Single Stream Recycling Services

Purpose of Procurement
Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated 50-5-50 et seq.), this electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) is being issued to establish a contract with one qualified supplier who will provide AU - Trash Removal and Single Stream Recycling Services for Augusta University (hereinafter, the State Entity) as further described in this eRFQ.
The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit bid responses for the Trash Removal & Single Stream Recycling Services for a period of one (1) year, with four one (1) year renewal options.
The intent of this RFQ is to award a contract to that responsible bidder(s) or CONTRACTOR(S) whose bid, conforming to this RFQ is most advantageous to the University, price and other factors considered. Services under this contract include, but are not limited to, furnishing and servicing designated solid waste disposal and recycling containers of various sizes and locations on or near the campus of Augusta University. The University will designate where containers will be placed, the size of the containers, and the frequency of service at each location.
The University is committed to the reduction of solid waste generation. The Contractor agrees to cooperate with the University and its designees in the advancement of source reduction and education strategies in order to enhance both of these activities.
Overview of the eRFQ ProcessThe objective of the eRFQ is to select one or more qualified suppliers to provide the goods and/or services outlined in this eRFQ to the State Entity.  This eRFQ process will be conducted to gather and evaluate responses from supplier for potential award.  All qualified suppliers are invited to participate by submitting responses, as further defined below.  After evaluating all suppliers¿ responses received prior to the closing date of this eRFQ and resolution of any contract exceptions, the preliminary results of the eRFQ process will be publicly announced, including the names of all participating suppliers and the evaluation results.  Subject to the protest process, final contract award(s) will be publicly announced thereafter.

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