Class 2 Solid Waste Collection

Botetourt County, Virginia is requesting proposals for one or more nonexclusive franchises to provide Class 2 garbage and refuse collection services countywide (excluding the Town of Buchanan) under RFP #26-021, with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. E.S.T. The scope covers collection of front-load and rear-load containers on a weekly basis during specified hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday–Friday, or Monday–Saturday during weeks with holidays), with the franchisee responsible for transportation to the current disposal facility, GFL Environmental in Cloverdale, Virginia, at a tipping rate of $62.55 per ton.

Offerors must submit pricing using a rate schedule for 2, 4, 6, and 8 cubic yard containers and rear-load/other services; maximum Class 2 rates are established by Board resolution and vary by container size and type. The franchise term runs seven years from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2033, subject to Board approval. Proposals must demonstrate experience and qualifications, Virginia and local operating history, adequate equipment inventory with compaction bodies, qualified uniformed personnel and staffing plans, operation procedures, out-of-county waste controls, and established customer service and complaint-resolution processes.

Insurance requirements include workers' compensation (statutory amount), employers liability ($500,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), with the County named as additional insured. Any assignment, transfer, or change in disposal arrangements requires prior Board approval. Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. E.S.T. Evaluations and interviews are anticipated September 22–28, 2026, with Board award on October 1, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Botetourt County Vendor Portal (Bonfire).