Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal Services

Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a contractor to provide long-haul transportation and disposal services for non-recycled solid waste generated within the city. The agency needs to solve the logistical challenge of moving containerized waste from its system to an approved final disposal facility while maintaining regulatory compliance. The selected partner must provide and operate a fully permitted intermodal receiving facility, accept waste from city-contracted haulers and customers, and meet strict turn time, queuing, and priority access requirements. The scope of work covers transporting loaded containers to the disposal site, returning empty containers to Seattle, and maintaining the necessary container inventory and intermodal infrastructure. The contractor must also provide on-call support services and prepare operational, performance, and financial reports. All operations must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and the physical performance of the work must occur onsite within the United States. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or online, and the agency is currently looking for budget proposals to determine the cost. The agency will award a contract for a one-year period. Key dates for this opportunity include an optional pre-bid conference on June 09, 2026, and a deadline for all questions on June 16, 2026.