Recycling roll-off container transportation and recycling services

Greenville County is seeking a contractor for Recycling Roll-Off Container Transportation and Recycling Services (RFP #22069) to provide recycling services for county residents without curbside recycling access. The procurement involves managing 35 total roll-off containers (30 cubic yard dual-compartment) positioned across 15 locations, with each site capable of supporting 1-6 containers. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing, maintaining, and transporting recycling containers, sorting materials at a processing facility within a 50-mile radius, and managing material sales revenue. Containers must have separate compartments for fiber and commingled recyclables, accepting materials such as aluminum and steel cans, plastic bottles, mixed paper, cardboard, and potentially glass. Proposals were due by May 6, 2022, at 3:00 pm, with a tentative contract award date of May 27, 2022, and a five-year contract period beginning July 1, 2022. The contractor will be required to provide detailed monthly reporting, ensure proper material handling, and comply with environmental, safety, and non-discrimination regulatory standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract allows for annual fee adjustments based on diesel fuel price changes, with the county receiving revenue directly from the processor using pricing tied to market rates for recyclable materials as published in Pulp & Paper Week's "Yellow Sheet." The sample services agreement indicates comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability coverage, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation insurance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract provides mechanisms for potential renewals, with the possibility of up to four annual extensions. The vendor must comply with the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act and be prepared to operate within the legal framework specified in the contract, which is governed by South Carolina law and requires any legal disputes to be heard in Greenville County courts.