10878-20250130105832 Waveland

The City of Waveland, Mississippi, located in Hancock County, is soliciting proposals for comprehensive dumpster and port-o-let services through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The procurement covers regular monthly dumpster services for four specific locations, including the Waveland Lighthouse, Police Department, Civic Center/Museum, and Elwood Bourgeois Park, with service requirements ranging from 4-yard dumpsters to a 30-yard dumpster for the Public Works Building. The contract will span one year, from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with potential annual extensions. Vendors must provide fixed pricing for both regular services and special event requirements, covering city events such as Cruising the Coast, Destination Waveland, Food Truck Fridays, and holiday celebrations. Key qualifications include holding a valid Mississippi license, providing a bond, and maintaining liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on February 18, 2025, with a proposal opening scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, service responsiveness, and comprehensive service capabilities.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the procurement documents, the city reserves the right to select multiple vendors and maintains flexibility in the award process. Vendors must commit to a monthly service guarantee with no charges between service periods and a maximum 4-hour response time for reported issues. The RFP requires pricing to be all-inclusive, covering delivery, setup, servicing, pickup, and disposal for both dumpster and port-o-let services. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a potential annual contract value that would be meaningful for local waste management and event support providers. The city explicitly retains the ability to cancel the RFP, reject all proposals, or waive informalities as deemed necessary, providing significant administrative discretion in the procurement process. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete RFP documentation to ensure full compliance with the City of Waveland's specific requirements and expectations.