Litter Pick-up and Disposal

Forsyth County, Georgia is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive litter pick-up and disposal service contract covering roadways within unincorporated county areas. The Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 26-18-3401) requires qualified service providers to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for collecting and disposing of litter/trash along highway rights-of-way, medians, and access ramps. The project encompasses approximately 186 billable miles across multiple state highways, including Matt Highway (369), Atlanta Highway (9), Keith Bridge Road (306), GA 400, Canton Highway (20), and Dawsonville Highway (53). Bidders must submit pricing using the provided Bid Schedule form, with roadway and median pricing based on actual miles cleaned and access ramps charged per individual ramp. The contract will cover calendar years 2026, 2027, and 2028, with specific requirements including work performed during daylight hours (7 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on weekends), coordination with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) mowing schedules, and mandatory monthly reporting detailing miles cleaned, bags collected, and trash weight. Bids are due on October 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must have appropriate local and state permits, utilize the federal E-Verify program, and possess valid business licenses. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, excess umbrella liability, professional liability, and cyber liability insurance with specific coverage minimums. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the multi-year contract structure and detailed pricing schedule suggest flexibility for varying service levels across different road configurations. The county reserves the right to reject any bids and may request cleanup of additional County-maintained roads as needed. Potential bidders should note that Forsyth County is tax-exempt, and the contract includes provisions for performance evaluation, potential termination, and dispute resolution. The procurement allows for potential expansion of services beyond the initially specified roadways, providing potential scalability for the selected contractor.