Used Tire Program District 4 Rebid

Background

The Used Tire Program District 4 is initiated by the Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, specifically through the Office of State Procurement (OSP) and the District 4 Waste Tire Accountability Board. The program aims to efficiently collect, transport, and process waste tires within designated counties in Arkansas. The District was established under Act 713 of 2023 and serves multiple counties including Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Phillips. The program is designed to manage waste tire disposal effectively and sustainably.

Work Details

The contractor will be responsible for the collection, transportation, and processing of waste tires from five designated transfer facilities in District 4. The services include: 1. Collecting waste tires generated within the Board's geographic boundaries. 2. Transporting waste tires from the transfer facilities to a processing facility. 3. Processing waste tires for recycling or proper disposal where recycling is not feasible. 4. Implementing invoicing mechanisms for Waste Tire Generators based on the contract rate per tire versus reimbursement rates. 5. Compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws regarding waste tire management. 6. Providing necessary equipment for processing and ensuring timely pickup of containers at transfer facilities within seventy-two hours of notification.

Period of Performance

The anticipated start date for the contract is August 2026 with an initial term of one year. The contract may be renewed for up to six additional one-year terms based on mutual agreement.

Place of Performance

Services will be performed in District 4 of Arkansas which includes multiple counties such as Ashley County Landfill in Hamburg and Desha County Landfill in Tillar.

Bidder Requirements

Prospective Contractors must have a minimum of five years of experience in similar services and hold valid permits including a Waste Tire Collection Center Permit and a Waste Tire Transporter License in Arkansas. They must also not have any regulatory violations with the Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ).