RFP for operation of Durango Transfer Station. Mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Proposals due December 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM via BidNet Direct. Initial term of 10 years with two optional 5-year extensions. Operator must purchase and install two certified truck scales by April 1, 2027. Rates include per cubic yard and per ton pricing. Insurance requirements include workers comp, general liability, and auto liability. Selection based on narrative, experience, key personnel, schedule, responsiveness, and price.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by December 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Rates are identified per cubic yard or per ton. The city will invoice commercial haulers monthly. Residential customers pay at the gatehouse at time of service via cash or credit card.
Selection based on narrative and project approach (0-20 points), firm experience and key personnel (0-20), project schedule (0-20), overall responsiveness (0-20), and price (0-20).
Proposals must demonstrate experience operating similar facilities regulated by CDPHE permits and provide copies of all facility permits where material will be transported for disposal.
A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on November 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Durango Transfer Station, 790 Tech Center Dr, Durango, CO ****, including a tour of the facility.
Contractor questions are due November 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time. Responses will be issued as addendum by December 1, 2026.
Bids may be rejected if bidder imposes conditions modifying requirements, fails to state a price, takes exceptions to RFP terms, or inserts bidder's terms. Direct contact with city officials other than purchasing manager may render proposal noncompliant.