Collection of Solid Waste and Recycling Services.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP2753) issued by Forsyth County, North Carolina for an exclusive franchise to provide residential and small business solid waste collection, transportation, and disposal services in unincorporated franchise areas 4, 7, and 14, with optional curbside recycling service. The scope of work encompasses curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables, including mixed paper, aluminum beverage cans, and high-density polyethylene containers. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Environmental Assistance and Protection Conference Room, Fifth Floor, Forsyth County Government Center, 201 North Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC. The deadline for submitting written questions is October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers posted in an addendum no less than five calendar days before the proposal deadline. Proposals must be received by 12:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026 at the City/County Purchasing Department, Suite 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC.

All service providers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of operating experience providing curbside solid waste and recycling collection services. Responses must include a completed Service Provider's Statement of Organization, Solid Waste Collection Services Technical Submittal, Recycling Collection Services Technical Submittal, Curbside Collection Qualifications Review Request and Fee Proposal Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and references with contact information. The franchise holder must investigate and resolve all complaints within one working day of receipt. Forsyth County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive informalities in responses, and select the proposal determined to be in the best interests of the County. For additional information and the complete proposal document, prospective bidders should contact Jessica Ferris-Irick at jessicafi@cityofws.org.