Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004177

Minneapolis Animal Carcass Disposal Services Solicitation

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a contractor to provide animal carcass disposal services for its Regulatory Services department. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Regulatory Services - Contracting office at 505 Fourth Ave S, Room 310, Minneapolis, MN - Products/Services Requested: - Weekly pickup, transport, and disposal of animal carcasses (domestic and wildlife) from Minneapolis Animal Care and Control - Estimated 4-6 barrels of carcasses per week - Contractor must use their own enclosed vehicles and equipment for loading and transport - Emergency pickup response capability required - Service includes both bagged and unbagged animals - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide a detailed disposal methodology (e.g., landfill, crematory) - Valid Carcass Transport Vehicle Permit required - List of fleet vehicles and hauling equipment must be submitted - 1-2 references from similar contracts required - Compliance with all relevant licenses, permits, and City living wage requirements - Invoices to be paid within 30 days - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Estimated contract value is $60,000 annually, not to exceed $175,000 total - Contract term is one year, with up to two additional one-year extensions possible

Description

The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for services related to the disposal of animal carcasses. The contract involves weekly pickup of animal carcasses from the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control facility, handling a varied number of carcasses including domestic animals and wildlife, and disposing of them using the contractor's own equipment. The contract term is from June 15, 2026, to June 15, 2027, with possible extensions. Bidders must provide references, methodology for disposal, and necessary permits.

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