Hauling and Disposal of Solid Waste

The District of Columbia has issued a solicitation for a comprehensive solid waste hauling and disposal contract covering services at two specific transfer stations: Fort Totten Transfer Station and Benning Road Transfer Station. The procurement requires a contractor to provide complete management, personnel, equipment, and logistics for hauling both combustible and non-combustible solid waste, including specialized materials such as tires and white goods. The primary objective is to transport these waste materials from the designated transfer stations to a licensed solid waste disposal facility that is specifically permitted to receive municipal solid waste. The contractor must demonstrate the capability to handle diverse waste types and possess appropriate transportation and disposal infrastructure. The contract opportunity was originally posted on March 8, 2004, with an unusual due date of December 30, 1899, which appears to be an administrative error. Key qualifications would likely include valid waste transportation licenses, appropriate commercial vehicle credentials, experience in municipal waste management, and compliance with environmental regulations.

While specific details about set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are not provided in the original document, typical municipal waste contracts often include preferences for local businesses, disadvantaged business enterprises, or small business concerns. The contract likely requires significant operational capacity, including a fleet of commercial waste transportation vehicles, trained personnel, and established relationships with licensed disposal facilities. No specific budget range or contract value is listed in the provided information. The procurement appears to be a critical municipal service contract for waste management in the District of Columbia, potentially representing a significant ongoing operational requirement for the city's solid waste infrastructure. Interested contractors would need to demonstrate technical competence, regulatory compliance, and the ability to consistently and safely transport municipal solid waste across multiple transfer stations.