Quotes Request - Compost Collection and Maintenance

The City of Knoxville is seeking qualified compost management companies to provide food waste hauling and composting services through a competitive quote request process. The procurement involves collecting food waste from public drop-off locations and transporting it to designated composting sites, with comprehensive maintenance responsibilities including weighing waste, safely transporting materials, and managing compost piles through activities like adding wood chips and monitoring temperature and moisture levels. The contract will be for an initial one-year term with two potential one-year renewal options, with quotes due by 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on August 22, 2025. Contractors must demonstrate capability to regularly collect food waste, collaborate with the Waste and Resources Management Office, and provide detailed documentation of waste quantities and processing. The project is partially funded by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, insurance requirements, and compliance with state regulations.

Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability insurance with a $2,000,000 per occurrence limit and Automobile Liability insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit. Price adjustments after the first contract year will be calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W), with a maximum annual increase of 5%. The City has established specific nondiscrimination policies and public accountability standards that contractors must adhere to, and contractors will be required to maintain detailed records for at least five years. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, contractors must comply with various state requirements and demonstrate technical competence. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract with appropriate notice and has established specific conditions for contract renewal and price modifications. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive insurance and technical requirements suggest the City is seeking a professional, experienced compost management service provider capable of managing complex waste processing operations.