Commercial Solid Waste Consolidation Study

The City of Casselberry, Florida, issued Request for Proposal (RFP-2018-0391) seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Commercial Solid Waste Consolidation Study for commercial properties and city facilities. The procurement aims to assess the viability of consolidating the city's solid waste collection and disposal services through a two-phase project. Phase I requires reviewing current ordinances, franchise agreements, comprehensive plans, and identifying inefficiencies in existing waste management systems, while Phase II focuses on developing a preliminary business plan, creating a transition strategy, and providing public outreach support. The evaluation criteria for proposers includes a 100-point scoring system: 30 points for firm qualifications, 25 points for similar project references, 20 points for project approach, 10 points for required forms, and 15 points for price proposal. Proposers must have been in business for at least five consecutive years and hold a current Florida business license. The RFP was released on November 29, 2018, with proposals due on January 8, 2019, and an expected project completion within 120 days of the award date.

The solicitation did not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Two consulting firms, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. and MSW Consultants, initially submitted proposals, with Mid Atlantic Solid Waste Consultants ultimately selected as the apparent successful bidder. The project has a maximum compensation of $30,000, with the city currently generating approximately $1.75 million in annual revenue from commercial waste customers. The existing waste management infrastructure involves seven approved haulers, including Waste Management, Waste Connections of Florida, Republic, Waste Pro, and Advanced Disposal, operating under non-exclusive franchise agreements. The city currently maintains a comprehensive ordinance (06-1208) governing commercial solid waste collection, which includes provisions for franchise fees, service expectations, equipment requirements, and emergency response protocols. The contract will require the selected consultant to provide detailed recommendations for potential consolidation, attend city hearings, conduct community meetings, and develop a comprehensive transition strategy for the city's commercial waste management services.