Dumpster Collection Services

The City of Corpus Christi, Texas is requesting bids on dumpster collection services for 61 primary City locations under RFB 7128, with bids due June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. A pre-bid conference is mandatory on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST via WebEx.

The scope encompasses collection, hauling, and disposal of municipal waste at the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill in Robstown, Texas, across containers ranging from 6 to 34 cubic yards at various pickup frequencies. The contractor must also supply and service a state-of-the-art 30-cubic-yard trash compactor with an 8-cubic-yard dumpster at Corpus Christi International Airport. Bidders must have operated continuously for a minimum of five years providing dumpster collection services and must submit three current and three former client references. Pricing must be submitted on the City's standardized bid forms with unit prices for each container size and pickup frequency across all five contract years; unit prices govern in case of discrepancies with total pricing.

The contract term is five years commencing upon execution and notice to proceed, with an anticipated award in late July 2026. The City is tax-exempt and requires F.O.B. destination shipping included in pricing. Contractors must obtain and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability insurance at $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation coverage. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, cancel the RFB, waive irregularities, and adjust quantities based on actual municipal needs. Requests for clarification are due May 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on ability, capacity, experience, efficiency, integrity, financial responsibility, and past performance. The City anticipates continuing the contract month-to-month for up to six months beyond the initial five-year term at mutual discretion.