This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for districtwide single stream recycling services for Austin Community College (ACC) District. The selected firm will be responsible for the collection, removal, transportation, and lawful disposal of recycled materials. Key requirements include providing and maintaining containers, performing scheduled collection services, submitting monthly reports on waste disposal volumes, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. ACC emphasizes sustainability and encourages participation from Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE). Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, responsiveness, qualifications, and sustainability experience. The anticipated contract award date is June 15, 2026, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Respondents must submit proposals via Workday Strategic Sourcing by April 17, 2026. An optional solicitation conference will be held on April 8, 2026.
The solicitation response due date, also known as the closing date, is April 17, 2026, at 12:00 p. m. , CST. The anticipated contract start date is July 1, 2026. The bid notice states closing: april 17, 2026 12:00 p. m. , cst solicitation response due date closing date: 12:00 p. m. , cst april 17, 2026 anticipated contract start date july 1, 2026.
The warranty for all items purchased shall be one (1) year from the date of installation and acceptance by ACC for each acquisition. The bid notice states as applicable, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing prior to the award, the warranty for all items purchased shall be one 1 year from the date of installation and acceptance by acc for each acquisition.
ACC intends to award one or more contracts to the qualified firms whose proposal, conforming to the conditions and requirements of the solicitation, is determined to offer the best value to ACC. The bid notice states acc intends to award one 1 or more contracts to the qualified firms whose proposal, conforming to the conditions and requirements of the solicitation, is determined to offer the best value to acc.
Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with Texas Education Code, Chapter 44, Subchapter B, Section ****(f), associated with the proposed services or goods. The bid notice states proposals will be evaluated in accordance with texas education code, chapter 44, subchapter b, section ****f, associated with the proposed services or goods, as follows:.
ACC will host an optional solicitation conference on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. , CST, via Zoom. The bid notice states acc will host an optional solicitation conference on wednesday, april 8, 2026 at 2:00 p. m. , cst on zoom via link below:.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples. The bid notice states sample_submission: FALSE.
The deadline for questions is April 9, 2026. The bid notice states deadline for questions april 9, 2026.