Ada County Landfill Tire Recycling Services 2026

Ada County is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive tire recycling services for the Ada County Landfill, located in Boise, Idaho. The Request for Proposal (RFP 26016) solicits vendors to handle pickup, transportation, and recycling of various tire types, including passenger vehicle, truck, tractor, and rubber track tires from the landfill's waste diversion processing area. The landfill currently diverts approximately 300 tons of used tires annually, with vendors required to acknowledge notifications within one business day and remove tires within three business days of notification. Tire removal operations are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, with points allocated for RFP compliance (10 points), project approach (30 points), governmental experience (20 points), references and service quality (10 points), and anticipated project costs (30 points). The proposal deadline is January 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with electronic submissions required through the Bonfire platform, and a potential contract award consideration during the Board of Ada County Commissioners meeting on February 10, 2026.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Vendors may propose two tire handling methods: a "Live Load" method requiring on-site presence during loading, or an "On-Site Storage" method utilizing staged roll-off containers. Optional services such as on-site tire grinding or shredding may be proposed but will not impact evaluation scoring. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability, each with minimum coverage limits and AM Best ratings of A VIII or better. The initial contract term is effective through September 30, 2026, with potential optional renewals for additional one-year terms subject to budget appropriation. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, vendors are required to submit pricing on a per-ton basis, with the landfill unable to guarantee total tonnage delivered. Proposals will be submitted electronically, and Ada County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.