2019-09 Municipal Solid Waste Hauling Services for Dunn County Transfer Station

Dunn County, Wisconsin is soliciting bids for municipal solid waste hauling services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for its Solid Waste & Recycling Division. The procurement seeks an experienced and qualified firm to provide licensed hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste, including construction and demolition waste and bulky items, for 26 participating municipalities. Historical data indicates approximately 22,460 tons of waste were processed in 2018, requiring approximately 1,036 trailer switches. The Transfer Station operates Monday through Thursday from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday from 5:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with Saturday service being mandatory. A pre-proposal meeting was held on November 18, 2019, with questions due by November 19, 2019, and responses provided on November 20, 2019. The proposal due date was set for December 2, 2019, by 2:00 PM local time, with contract execution anticipated by December 30, 2019, and service commencing January 1, 2020.

The contract includes options for five additional one-year renewals at Dunn County's discretion. Proposers must demonstrate financial resources by providing three years of financial statements and submit all applicable licenses and permits for the proposer and subcontractors. Compensation will be billed on a per-load and per-ton basis, with potential annual contract price adjustments up to 4 percent based on the Consumer Price Index and quarterly fuel surcharges if diesel prices exceed $3.99 per gallon. The contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability coverage of $1,000,000 single limit and $5,000,000 aggregate, with workers' compensation as required by Wisconsin statute. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the county requires comprehensive documentation of financial stability and operational capabilities. The contract includes penalties for failure to perform requested trailer switches, with a $250 per trailer penalty assessed against invoiced amounts. Although a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the volume of waste (approximately 22,460 tons in 2018) suggests a substantial annual contract value.