Clemson University Ionwave #214915898

Clemson University Food Waste Management Services for Campus Dining Facilities

Clemson University is seeking a qualified provider for comprehensive food waste management services at four on-campus dining facilities. - Government Buyer: - Clemson University (Procurement managed by the Procurement Manager) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; the solicitation is open to qualified service providers - Products and Services Requested: - Provision and maintenance of 64-gallon food waste totes (16 total, 4 per location) - Supply of compostable liners for each tote at every service visit - Bi-weekly collection and hauling of food waste from Core Dining Hall, Schilletter Dining Hall, Douthit Dining Hall, and Madren Center (2 collections per week per location, approx. 6 tons weekly) - Rinsing and maintenance of totes to ensure sanitary conditions - Handling of contamination scenarios (heavy and light), including notification, documentation, and transparent fee structure - Overflow pickups and handling, including unscheduled pickups and per-tote overflow charges - Bin cleaning, deep cleaning, and switch-out services as needed - Setup for new locations and addition of totes as required - In-person and virtual training for university staff on food waste separation, contamination prevention, and safe handling (anticipated twice annually) - Monthly electronic reporting on total tons of food waste collected and diverted from landfill - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all relevant South Carolina solid waste and compost regulations - Transparent, all-inclusive pricing for core and additional services (contamination, overflow, cleaning, training, expansion) - Ability to provide both virtual and onsite training - Service provider must transport food waste to a permitted composting facility within South Carolina - Contract covers an initial one-year term with up to four one-year renewal options (maximum five years) - Locations: - Core Dining Hall, Schilletter Dining Hall, Douthit Dining Hall, Madren Center (all in Clemson, SC)

Description

Clemson University is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to provide food waste recycling collection and hauling services for select dining facilities on the Clemson University campus. The contract includes providing 64-gallon food waste totes, compostable liners, rinsing totes to maintain sanitary conditions, and transporting waste to a permitted composting facility within South Carolina. The service requires two collections per week at each specified location, with monthly reporting on tons of food waste collected. The contract term is one year with up to four one-year renewals, and proposals must be submitted electronically through Clemson's online bidding system.

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