The City of San Fernando is seeking proposals for solid waste management collection services, including garbage, recyclables, and organic waste. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 4, 2026. Proposals are due by September 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT and must be submitted electronically. A cashier's check of $25,000 is required as a proposal deposit. The contract term is 10 years with a possible 5-year extension. Proposers must comply with state and city ordinances, including living wage requirements. Evaluation criteria include service rates, quality and reliability, customer service, and sustainability.
Proposals must be received no later than 4 p. m. , local time PT, on September 22, 2026.
Award will be made to the proposer offering the most advantageous proposal after consideration of all evaluation criteria, including service rates, quality and reliability, customer service, and sustainability.
Proposers must have a minimum of three years of verifiable experience and demonstrate financial qualifications to perform the work.
A mandatory pre-proposal video conference will be held online on August 4, 2026, from 2 p. m. to 3 p. m. pacific time.
Protests of specifications, terms, conditions, procedures, or any other aspects of the solicitation must be made before the proposal submittal deadline.
Failure to submit information in accordance with RFP requirements, failure to attend the mandatory pre-proposal conference, or attempting to influence the RFP process may lead to disqualification.
