About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Douglasville seeks proposals from qualified onshore USA organizations to provide commercial solid waste collection and disposal services within city limits, excluding the downtown business district. The contractor must provide municipal solid waste front-end load and roll-off collection processing and disposal, operating a dedicated, compliant vehicle fleet and trained collection crews. Currently, the city services 739 frontload units, 152 roll-off or compactor units, and 15 VIP frontload compactor units. Eligible vendors must submit electronic proposals as a single PDF file through Bidnet Direct by 4:00 PM EST on December 1, 2026. The city will hold a pre-proposal meeting on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and vendors must submit written clarification questions by November 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. The Selection Committee will evaluate proposals based on experience and past performance, operational capacity and staffing, and service approach and methodology.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Douglasville
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-009
Scope of work
- Municipal solid waste front end load (FEL) collection and disposal services
- Rolloff (RO) collection and disposal services
- Taking possession, maintenance, and repair of 739 commercial FEL containers
- Taking possession of 75 rolloff containers and providing additional RO containers as needed
- Managing and rectifying reports of missed collections within one day if at fault
- Providing sufficient fleet of reliable, enclosed collection vehicles and back-up vehicles
- Providing qualified drivers with appropriate commercial driver's licenses and trained personnel
- Conducting annual operational and safety training including hazardous and biomedical waste recognition
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Operational Capacity and Staffing | 25 Points |
| Experience and Past Performance | 30 Points |
| Service Approach and Methodology | 25 Points |
| Cost Proposal | 20 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Drivers must hold a valid commercial driver's license of the appropriate class issued by Georgia Department of Driver Services
- Must not have failed to satisfactorily complete a similar contract due to delays or non-conforming work within the last 5 years
- Must not have incurred criminal sanctions against company or current officer within the last 5 years
- Must not have had an insurance company pay a claim due to failure to perform within the last 5 years
- No convictions of any crime of moral turpitude or felony offense among bidder or principal employees within the preceding 5 years
- No suspension, debarment, or default on federal, state, or local government agency contracts in preceding 5 years
- Must be registered with and participating in a federal work authorization program (EEV/Basic Pilot Program)
Documents to include with your response
- Proposed agreement incorporating RFP, addenda, fee sheet, and accepted response
- Evidence of insurance or commitment to provide compliant certificates and endorsements
- Exhibit C - Fee Proposal / Proposal Cost Form
- Exhibit D - Organization's Statement of Experience: Recent Collection Contracts / List of Similar Projects
- Exhibit E - Disclosure Statement
- Exhibit F - Certification Form
- Exhibit G - Contractor's Oath
- Exhibit H - Contractor and Subcontractor Affidavits of Compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Act
- Exhibit I - Certificate of Corporate Existence
- Evidence of authority to sign (if corporation, partnership, or joint venture)
Key dates
- Owner issues public advertisement of RFP
- October 30, 2026
- Pre-proposal meeting with site visit following
- November 12, 2026, at 10 AM EST
- Deadline for written questions/requests for clarification
- November 16, 2026, at 4 PM EST
- Publish responses to questions
- November 23, 2026
- Deadline for submission of Proposals
- December 01, 2026, at 4 PM EST
- Interviews by Selection Committee (If Required)
- TBD
- Selection recommendation to City Council for approval
- TBD
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bidnet Direct
- Instructions
- Submitted in PDF format via https://www.bidnetdirect.com as one (1) PDF file. Electronic submittals must include a reference to RFP 2024-009 Douglasville Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services.
Contract details
- Term
- Not more than one year with automatic renewals for a specified time period
- Place of performance
- City of Douglasville, Georgia (excluding the downtown business district)
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation/employers' liability, and umbrella/excess liability insurance; City named as additional insured; primary and noncontributory coverage.