Schedule and volume: Up to two pickups weekly, currently Tuesdays and Fridays by 10:00 AM; pricing basis is up to 8 trips and approximately 280 carcasses monthly.
Due
December 7, 2026
24 days left
Location
Michigan
Posted on
Bonfire
Notice ID
553017
Please quote animal carcass pickup, transportation, and disposal service, up to two pickups weekly, for the animal shelter at 5700 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48211.
Schedule: Up to two pickups weekly, currently Tuesdays and Fridays by 10:00 AM, based on up to 8 trips and about 280 carcasses monthly.
Handling: Typically 35 to 50 dog and cat carcasses per trip, some over 100 lbs. Includes freezer removal, loading, carcass bags, safety equipment, and vehicles that hide the cargo.
Disposal: Incineration or landfill with covering only, including chemically euthanized animals. No rendering or composting.
Records: Provide disposal facility locations and pickup and disposal records.
Emergency: About one extra pickup monthly, including weekends or holidays, within 48 hours of request. Acknowledge requests within 2 to 4 hours.
Qualifications: Current Michigan dead animal transport and disposal license and at least three years of relevant experience.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by December 7, 2026.
The original documents
Deadline: December 7, 2026
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What they need
Capacity and handlingTypically 35–50 dog and cat carcasses per trip, with individual weights reaching 100+ lbs. Include freezer removal, loading, carcass bags, safety equipment, and vehicles that conceal cargo.
DisposalIncineration or landfill disposal with covering only, including chemically euthanized animals; no rendering or composting. Provide disposal facility locations and pickup/disposal records.
Emergency serviceApproximately one additional pickup monthly, including weekends or holidays, within 48 hours of request; acknowledge requests within 2–4 hours.
QualificationsCurrent Michigan dead animal transport and disposal license and at least three years of relevant experience.
Pricing and termQuote an all-inclusive monthly standard service rate and separate per-emergency-pickup rate, with no added trip or fuel fees, for two years with a one-year renewal option.
Past history: who won Fuel & Petroleum work in Michigan
Recent federal contract awards (federal buyers) in the same industry in Michigan, from USAspending.gov. These are comparable jobs, not earlier rounds of this exact solicitation.
Typical award:$503 to $5,634middle half of 15 recent awards · median $1,341