The City of Homestead in Miami-Dade County, Florida is seeking qualified vendors to establish franchise agreements for commercial solid waste hauling services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 202526). The procurement aims to secure non-exclusive franchises for collecting and disposing of solid waste from new commercial establishments and new residential developments. Proposers must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications, including possessing appropriate equipment for safe and...
The City of Tucson's Environmental Services Department is soliciting proposals for processing and marketing recyclable materials collected through its Single Stream Recycling Program, Neighborhood Recycling Centers, and commercial recycling programs. The procurement presents two potential scenarios for a Material Recovery Facility (MRF): a city-owned facility at the Los Reales Landfill or a contractor-owned and operated MRF. The contract will run for 15 years, from July 1, 2027, to June 30,...
The City of Homestead is seeking proposals for comprehensive recycling collection and processing services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by its Procurement & Contract Services Department. The procurement is specifically targeting a vendor to receive, weigh, process, and market recyclable materials, while the City will continue to handle collection and transportation. Key service requirements include accepting recyclable loads during normal operating hours, maintaining current Florida Department of Environmental Protection licenses and permits, ensuring OSHA compliance, providing certified scale tickets, submitting monthly reports on tonnage and contamination rates, and maintaining safe unloading areas. The contract will be awarded for an initial five-year term from February 11, 2026, through February 10, 2031, with potential annual renewals. A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with a question submission deadline of January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Proposals are due electronically by January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via the City's e-Procurement Portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm qualifications (25 points), ability to perform services (25 points), references (20 points), and proposed compensation rates (30 points).
There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the solicitation. The current incumbent appears to be Waste Management Inc. of Florida, which has been operating under Contract #19-SW-0048 and has requested a contract renewal through February 10, 2026. The City has established a total budget of $600,659.00 for professional services, with recycling services specifically allocated $153,934.00. Proposers must provide proof of insurance, including Workers Compensation, Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Professional Liability ($2,000,000). The solicitation requires completion of mandatory forms addressing public entity crimes, ADA compliance, business entity affidavits, debarment certification, drug-free workplace programs, and E-Verify enrollment. Material processing fees are currently established at $135.26 per ton, with material values ranging from positive returns for mixed paper and corrugated containers to negative values for glass and contamination charges.