Shelby County Government is soliciting proposals for solid waste collection services for the Northaven Special Service District. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. Key requirements include providing all necessary licenses and certifications, a Shelby County business license if applicable, active Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) and vendor numbers, adherence to Title VI and the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, a drug-free workplace affidavit, a bid bond of at least 5% of the project amount, a minimum of five years of experience, a performance bond of 50% of the estimated first-year payments, a copy of the latest certified financial statement, resumes of local management, a list of collection vehicles, and a list of safety violations from the last five years. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with two one-year renewal options. Proposals must be submitted in both printed and digital formats on two separate USB devices. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
The bid notice states that all proposals must be received no later than May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. All proposals must be received at the address listed above no later than may 29, 2026 @4:00 p. m. cst on tbd.
The bid notice states that the county will remit all payments due to the contractor monthly, no later than the 31st day after the month of the billing period. The county will remit all payments due to the contractor, monthly, no later than the 31st day after the month of billing period.
The bid notice specifies that each garbage container shall be protected by a manufacturer's warranty for a minimum of 12 years. Each garbage container shall be protected by a manufacturers warranty for a minimum of 12 years.
The bid notice indicates that the award will be based on a competitive selection of responsive proposals, considering the overall responsive low bidders meeting specifications requirements, while applying SCG LOSB ordinances and preferences/discounts. The lowest cost-responsive proposal will not necessarily be awarded the contract, as professional and technical completeness will also be scored. Shelby county government intends to award this bid based on a competitive selection of responsive proposals received, i. e. to the overall responsive low bidders meeting specifications requirements, while applying scg losb ordinances including applying preferencesdiscounts. proposers are advised that the lowest costresponsive proposal will not necessarily be awarded the contract, as the selection will also score on professional and technical completeness, per the scorecard attached to this bid.
The bid notice outlines several minimum proposer requirements, including providing all appropriate licenses and certifications, a Shelby County business license if applicable, active EOC and vendor numbers, adherence to Title VI and the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, a drug-free workplace affidavit, a bid bond, a minimum of five years of experience, a performance bond, a financial statement, resumes of local management, a list of collection vehicles, and a list of safety violations. In order to be considered as responsive, all proposers must answer and provide justifications for all below minimal requirements.
The bid notice details liquidated damages for various failures, including failure to meet interim milestones, missed garbage collections, failure to respond to complaints, failure to repair or replace containers, failure to clean up spills, and collections outside of specified hours. For example, failure to provide proof of necessary collection vehicles, equipment, and containers by July 31, 2026, will result in $1,000 per day of delay. The county will assess liquidated damages as indicated below for failure to meet interim milestones set forth in the collection plan.
The bid notice states that bidders may protest an award decision by submitting their protest in writing to the administrator of purchasing within two calendar weeks of the award selection. Upon notice of a bid award, bidders may protest the award by submitting their protest in writing to the administrator of purchasing. Only a bidder submitting a bid may protest an award decision. The protest must be received within two 2 calendar weeks of the award selection.