City of Sammamish seeks proposals for solid waste collection services including garbage, recycling, and organics for residential and commercial sectors. Contract term 10. 5 years starting January 1, 2029. Proposals due February 17, 2027 via BidNet. Evaluation based on rates (60 points) and qualitative factors (40 points). Proposal security bond of $15,000 required. Rates in 2027 dollars with CPI adjustment. Alternatives include electric vehicles, low-income discounts, and organics program changes.
Proposals are due Wednesday, February 17, 2027 by 3 pm Pacific Standard Time. The contract service commencement date is January 1, 2029. As stated: proposals due wednesday, february 17, 2027 by 3 pm.
The evaluation combines rate scoring and qualitative review. Rate portion scored as lowest proposal rate total subject proposal total x 60 points and qualitative review is 40 points. The highest combined score identifies the recommended proposer.
Proposers must demonstrate experience in providing solid waste collection services, be licensed in Washington state, and provide references. The RFP states: documentation that the proposer is duly organized and validly operating in washington state as a provider of the services requested.
If the selected proposer fails to execute the contract, the proposal security bond may be forfeited as liquidated damages. The RFP states: the psb of that proposer may be forfeited. . . retained as liquidated damages by the city.
Questions and comments about the RFP must be submitted by the due dates. First round questions due December 11, 2026 and second round due January 15, 2027. The RFP states: 1st round questions comments due friday, december 11, 2026 2027 by 3 pm.
Proposals may be deemed nonresponsive for omissions, erasures, alterations, or unbalanced prices. The city may disqualify proposers for noncompliance with process integrity requirements. The RFP states: a proposer may be disqualified and, if so, shall forfeit its psb.