City of Mableton Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

The City of Mableton, Georgia (located in Cobb County) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26_05) to procure comprehensive household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event services scheduled for April 2026. The selected vendor will be responsible for collection, identification, packaging, lawful transportation, recycling, reuse, treatment, and disposal of household hazardous materials at permitted facilities in full compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The event will accommodate 200 to 300 vehicles or households at a park or school facility on a Saturday for approximately four hours, and the vendor must demonstrate demonstrated experience managing HHW collection events with adequate personnel and equipment capable of processing at least two vehicles simultaneously. Key deliverables include obtaining all required federal, state, and local permits and licenses; ensuring EPA and Georgia Environmental Protection Division compliance; providing waste manifests, recycling certificates, and disposal facility documentation; and serving as the regulatory generator of HHW. Proposals are due April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST and must be submitted on USB flash drive to the City of Mableton Purchasing Division. Critical deadlines include March 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST for questions, March 24, 2026 for addendum issuance, and April 17, 2026 for evaluation completion. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Firm Qualifications and Relevant Experience (25 points), Technical Approach & Operational Plan (20 points), Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Management (15 points), Waste Management Hierarchy & Disposal Methods (15 points), Event Logistics & Staffing Capacity (15 points), and Cost Proposal (10 points).

Firms must be registered plan holders with the City of Mableton to be eligible for consideration. The RFP does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting response to particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documents. The anticipated budget for the event, including mobilization and all associated services, ranges from $50,000 to $90,000. Award is subject to approval by the Mayor and City Council, and the City reserves the right to conduct interviews, request best-and-final offers, or reject all proposals.