About this opportunity
AI summaryThe McDuffie County Board of Commissioners seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide recycling services at its solid waste transfer station in Thomson, Georgia. The selected contractor must supply containers, collect and transport accepted recyclable materials to a county-approved recycling facility, and provide load documentation without delivering materials to landfills. The county's primary objective is to secure these services at no cost, though proposers may offer optional revenue-sharing arrangements. Bidders must be onshore USA organizations capable of performing onsite work and maintaining required licenses and insurance. Vendors must email questions to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on November 20, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted by mail or hand-delivered to the McDuffie County Manager's Office by 2:00 PM on November 30, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- McDuffie County Board of Commissioners
Scope of work
- Furnish, deliver, and maintain labeled containers suitable for accepted recyclable materials
- Provide recycling collection and container exchange upon County notification during transfer station operating hours
- Transport all accepted recyclable materials to a County-approved recycling facility
- Provide written material acceptance guidelines for County staff and transfer station patrons
- Notify County staff of observed contamination before removing containers and submit contamination documentation
- Submit receiving-facility receipts or scale tickets verifying delivery date, facility, material type, and weight
- Provide monthly reports of collection dates, material types, quantities, facilities, and service issues
- Establish accepted recyclable materials, guaranteed response times, and optional payment or revenue-sharing arrangements
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Overall value including materials accepted, service reliability, and revenue sharing | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to do business in the State of Georgia
- Not currently in default on payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies due to McDuffie County
- Compliance with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and Rule 300-10-.02)
Documents to include with your response
- Bidders Checklist
- Proposal
- Bidders Declaration
- Certificate of Non-Discrimination
- E-Verify Documentation
- Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Affidavit
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Drug Free Workplace Certificate
- W9
- Business License
Key dates
- Issued Date
- November 4, 2026
- Questions due
- 5:00 PM on November 20, 2026
- Responses provided via addenda
- 5:00 PM on November 24, 2026
- Closing Date & Time (Proposals due)
- November 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy (courier, mail, or hand delivery)
- Instructions
- One (1) unbound original submitted in a sealed envelope marked on the outside with 'Recycling Services RFP 2026-11-002' and respondent name and address. Hand delivered submissions must be received and initialed by the Finance Department/County at 210 Railroad Street, 2nd Floor, Thomson GA 30824 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Mailed bids sent to McDuffie County Manager, 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824.
Contract details
- Estimated value
- No cost to the County; the County will not pay rental, delivery, exchange, hauling, processing, fuel, administrative, or contamination charges.
- Place of performance
- McDuffie County Solid Waste Transfer Station, Thomson, Georgia 30824
- Insurance and bonding
- Standard insurance includes Workers Compensation (Statutory Limits) and high risk limits where applicable; policies must be issued by companies licensed in Georgia rated A- or better by AM Best, covering $1 million per occurrence. Post-award requires Certificate of Insurance. Bid bond of 5% and 100% payment/performance bonds apply if specified.