Franchise Government Bids & RFPs

Proposers must submit proposals that include base services and alternative services. The City invites proposers to submit additional cost proposals that demonstrate cost savings as a result of a franchise agreement with a longer term or other innovative services and programs. The City is requesting proposals from companies that have demonstrated experience and success in providing comparable services to those requested in this RFP and the draft franchise agreement i. e. , recyclable material, organic material, solid waste, and cd debris collection and transfer recyclable material, organic material, and cd debris processing and solid waste and residue disposal services under a franchise agreement with a community comparable to or larger than the City. The City also seeks proposals from entities that have demonstrated delivery of exemplary customer service to residents and businesses in a manner that is cost effective and supports landfill diversion.

A pre-bid meeting is mandatory: prebid meeting mandatory: july 14, 2026, 2:00pm https:teams. microsoft. commeet255175863033147p5sg9yied6gwtqhxrfa meeting id: 255 175 863 033 147 passcode: 6us9yu2l

Sealed SOQs will be received until 2 pm, July 21, 2025.

Consultants may request a copy of the RFQ and to be added to the planholders list.

The proposals are due by July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The anticipated final appraisal report is due 15 months after contract approval.

Payment will be made after delivery and affirmative written acceptance of each milestone. Fees associated with change control will be paid upon completion and acceptance by the department.

The contractor was determined to have provided the best value proposal.

The contractor must be a certified licensed appraiser and capable of providing the required services.

A site inspection is mandatory and must be conducted simultaneously by the appraiser and civil engineer.

Bids must be submitted by July 8, 2026, at 09:00 AM CT.

A four-year maintenance bond is required for awarded contractors on bids over $100,000.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the Annie Wittenmyer Junior Theatre building, located at **** Eastern Avenue. his will be a time to visit location, review the plans and specifications, address any questions or concerns, and discuss the citys expectations.

Questions are due by June 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.

Any communication in reference to this invitation to bid between bidders and any city employee or official, outside of the purchasing division, during the entire competitive bidding process is strictly prohibited. Such actions will result in the disqualification of the vendorrejection of the vendors bid.