The University of Missouri is seeking proposals for trash and recycling services for its St. Louis campus and offsite locations. The contract will be for an initial term of five years with two one-year renewal options. Pricing must remain firm for the initial term. Suppliers must meet mandatory requirements including at least 5 years of experience, providing three references, and current licensing and certifications. Desirable criteria include company background, waste management service plan, sustainability initiatives, and data tracking capabilities. Proposals must be submitted electronically. Questions are due by April 19, 2026, and responses are due by April 24, 2026.
The response deadline for proposals is April 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM CT. The text does not specify a deadline for the total delivery of services.
The University's standard payment terms are net 30. They also offer an early pay discount if paid sooner, and utilize electronic payments such as Single Use Account (SUA) or ACH direct deposit.
The bid notice states, Evaluation of this RFP will be based on meeting the mandatory requirements in order to be qualified for scoring. Qualified respondents will then be scored on the ability to meet the desirable criteria, SDVE participation, Missouri based, supplier presentations when applicable, and financials.
Mandatory requirements for qualification include acknowledging and agreeing to the detailed specifications, having a minimum of 5 years of experience servicing comparable sized institutions, providing three references for current locations being serviced, and providing current licensing and certifications.
The deadline for questions related to this request for proposal is April 19, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. CST. The text does not explicitly state a deadline for formal challenges or objections.