The City of Manitou Springs is seeking proposals for municipal trash and recycling hauling services. The contract will be for one year with four one-year renewal options. Key requirements include collection of city-owned receptacles, responsive customer service, and adherence to specific pickup schedules. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted via Bidnet by July 22, 2026. The selection process is qualifications-based, considering company experience, personnel qualifications, approach, and cost. Penalties are outlined for various service failures.
Proposals must be received no later than July 31, 2026, at 4:00 p. m. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered for award.
The city will remit monthly payment net 30 days for all municipal collections. The company awarded the contract shall be paid within thirty 30 days of receipt of an invoice on invoices that are deemed as completed satisfactory work.
Selection will be based on the submitted proposal, outlining the company's history, size, and demonstrated ability. The city will also consider the proposed customer service approach. The citys selection process will be a twostep process: the first step will be an evaluation of the qualifications submitted in response to this request for proposals rfp.
The city is seeking information from qualified companies with experience and qualifications to serve as the city's contractor. The selected company will perform work under contract with city, using the citys standard services agreement.
Penalties are outlined for various service failures, including late collections, failure to collect spilled materials, leakage from vehicles, and material misrepresentation. Disposal company shall pay penalties to the city as follows: i. commencement of residential collection prior to 7:00 a. m. or after 7:00 p. m. , except as expressly **** per incident each truck and each address a separate incident.
A pre-proposal conference will be held on July 16, 2026, at 10 a. m. at City Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829. The purpose of this preproposal conference is to discuss this request for proposals.
Challenges regarding requirements or specifications should be made within three calendar days of when the item being protested is known. With regard to requirements or specifications set forth in this rfp, it is important for offerors to note that a challenge should be made within three 3 calendar days of when the item being protested is known.
Failure to carry out a previous contract in a satisfactory manner shall be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification. Failure on the part of any contractor to carry out a previous contract in a satisfactory manner shall be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification.