Collection, transportation and dispoial of household, commercial garbage

The City of Lyons, located in Twiggs County, Georgia, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #RCSS2025 for comprehensive municipal sanitation services, seeking a private contractor to manage collection, transportation, and disposal of household, commercial, and industrial trash and garbage. The procurement covers services for approximately 1,600 residential and 160 commercial customers across 7.5 square miles, with a five-year contract term beginning September 30, 2025, and potential automatic one-year extensions. Key deliverables include providing 96-gallon collection carts for residential customers, front-load dumpster services for commercial and industrial clients ranging from 4 to 8 cubic yards, and servicing downtown businesses before normal business hours. The contractor must also provide waste collection for up to four special city events annually at no additional charge. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on July 22, 2025, with the City Council expected to select a vendor during its August 5th, 2025 meeting. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing proposals that outline per-cart and per-collection rates for the first year, with clear potential increases for subsequent years.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract includes an exclusive franchise agreement with provisions for annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and potential fuel surcharges. The selected vendor will be responsible for cart maintenance, while the city will handle cart delivery and billing. Specific infrastructure requirements include integrating with existing municipal waste management systems and adapting to the city's current operational framework. While a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection for a city of this size suggests a substantial annual contract value. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate substantial experience in municipal waste management, robust operational capabilities, and financial stability to successfully compete for this five-year sanitation services contract.