Residential Refuse Collection Services

Pinal County's Office of Budget and Finance Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Pinal County Housing Authority, is requesting bids for residential refuse collection services at housing units in Maricopa and Apache Junction, Arizona, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST via the Bonfire Purchasing System. The contract commences September 16, 2026 and runs through September 15, 2027, with county renewal options for four additional one-year periods subject to price adjustment approval.

Vendors must maintain a local office within 150 miles of Pinal County and provide 95-gallon or comparably sized containers. The scope includes twice-weekly collection service in Maricopa and once-weekly service in Apache Junction, with vendor responsibility for container maintenance, pickup scheduling, and disposal at licensed landfills in compliance with county and state regulations. Vendors must obtain all required permits and licenses at their own expense and provide current permit copies with their response.

The estimated budget is $7,000 to $10,000 for the contract period. Pricing is submitted on the county's Bid Table (BT-07BN) with taxes identified separately. The county reserves the right to award on a location-by-location basis and may alter the award method if cost savings result.

Vendors must carry minimum insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence, and automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, with Pinal County named as additional insured. Certificates of insurance are due 30 days before contract commencement. Required submittals include a Vendor Information Form, Certificate of Good Standing from the Arizona Corporation Commission, W-9, UEI Number, and signed exhibits certifying compliance with lobbying restrictions, non-collusion, UFPLA, and e-verify requirements. Any subcontractors must be identified with qualifications provided. Notice of Intent to Award is expected in August 2026, with contract award estimated for September 2, 2026.