Waste Hauler Collection, Transportation, and Disposal Services for Ridgeland, Mississippi

The City of Ridgeland requests proposals from qualified USA-based organizations for residential and light commercial solid waste collection, transportation, and lawful disposal. The scope encompasses residential yard waste, bulk waste, white goods, brush and limb collection, cart services, customer service, public education, reporting, and related resources across multiple collection alternatives. Firms must submit proposals by 10:00 a.m. local time on November 6, 2026, either through Central Bidding or by delivering sealed paper submissions with one original, six copies, and a USB copy to the Director of Public Works. Submissions require a $25,000 certified check or bid bond. An optional pre-proposal meeting takes place on October 20, 2026, and written questions are due by October 23, 2026. The City evaluates proposals based on cost and overall value (25%), qualifications and ability to perform (15%), collection operations and service reliability (15%), customer service and complaint resolution (15%), public education communication and outreach (15%), and implementation and contract management (15%).