What the buyer needs
AI summaryAugusta-Richmond County seeks proposals for solid waste collection and disposal services. This includes permanent sidewalk receptacles in the downtown and business corridor, and county-wide services for out-of-compliance and illegally dumped waste.
Scope of work
- Solid waste collection and disposal for Augusta Downtown and Business Corridor permanent sidewalk receptacles
- County-wide collection and disposal of out of compliance waste and illegal dumped waste
- Provide and maintain a fleet of enclosed collection vehicles licensed in Georgia
- Operate a facility within Augusta, Georgia
- Submit a written Communication Plan for Augusta review and approval
- Maintain complete and detailed records, insurance policies, and bond documents
- Subcontract 50% volume of contracted services to a local small business hauler, if applicable
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Scope of Services to be Provided | 15 points |
| Available Resources and Financial Stability | 10 points |
| References | 5 points |
| Location (Within Richmond County / CSRA / Georgia / SE US / All Others) | 50 points / 30 points / 20 points / 10 points / 5 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of successful experience providing similar services
- Equipment no more than five (5) years old
- Licensed in the Governmental entity (state or local) where majority of business is done
- General Contractors' License Number and Utility Contractor License Number, if applicable
- Operate a facility within Augusta, Georgia
- Collection vehicles inspected annually and registered with the State of Georgia
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A - Bidders Information (Business License, W-9, Addenda, Non-Discrimination, Non-Collusion, Conflict of Interest)
- Exhibit B - Contractor Affidavit for E-Verify
- Exhibit C - Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program
- Transmittal letter (maximum two pages)
- List of equipment and personnel available
- Implementation Plan and customer service description
- Financial stability statement and five-year litigation history
- Proof of ability to obtain required insurance
- Fee Proposal (in a separately sealed envelope)
- M/WBE Forms and Good Faith Efforts documentation (in a separate sealed envelope)
How to submit
- Method
- Mail or hand delivery (no proposals accepted by email)
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) marked unbound original and one (1) electronic copy on a USB drive, plus one (1) copy and one (1) electronic copy of the fee proposal in a separately sealed envelope. Submit M/WBE forms in a separate, sealed envelope. Maximum 30 pages, 8 x 11 paper, 12-point font minimum. Deliver to Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street, Suite 605, Augusta, GA 30901.