2025 Solid Waste Contract

The City of Howell, Michigan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive ten-year solid waste management contract covering residential and commercial waste services. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide weekly garbage pickup, bi-weekly recycling services, and seasonal yard waste collection for approximately 2,500 residential stops. Services also include managing five electric 6-yard trash compactors in the Central Business District, commercial dumpsters, recycling compactors, and roll-off recycling services. The RFP requires bidders to submit a detailed proposal encompassing company description, sample contractual agreement, rollout plan, pricing sheet, sample billing, equipment list, customer service details, and five professional references. Evaluation will focus on comprehensive service capabilities, pricing structure, and operational readiness. Key procurement dates include a bid opening on July 31, 2025, contract award anticipated on August 11, 2025, and new service implementation scheduled for January 6, 2026. Bidders must propose pricing on a unit and monthly basis, with a five-year fixed rate and provisions for annual percentage adjustments in years 6-10.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must provide a $500,000 performance bond and maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in property damage liability and $3,000,000 in excess umbrella liability. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing and maintaining all required equipment, including 96-gallon residential carts, compactors, and dumpsters, with all maintenance and replacement costs borne by the provider. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the ten-year contract suggests a significant potential contract value. The RFP does not indicate information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Prospective bidders should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete scope of services, equipment requirements, and financial obligations associated with this solid waste management contract.