Resource Recovery Services for Residents, Commercial, and Government Entities

The Town of Telluride, Colorado is seeking a comprehensive resource recovery services contract through an Invitation for Bids for waste management services covering residential, commercial, and town government facilities. The procurement involves collecting and disposing of non-hazardous refuse, conducting residential and commercial curbside recycling, and collecting yard and food waste for composting. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for a five-year term from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2029. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid meeting held on January 16, 2024, bid package availability on January 19, 2024, bid questions due by January 23, 2024, and sealed bids due by 3:00 pm on February 2, 2024. The scope of services encompasses 718 residential trash and recycling households, 56 residential recycling-only households, 184 commercial recycling entities, and 13 town government buildings. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing and maintaining containers, collecting and processing recyclables, yard waste, and food waste, and submitting quarterly reports. The town has specific environmental objectives, including waste diversion and compliance with its Climate Action Plan, which requires the contractor to market recyclables and compost materials for reuse.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. The current service provider is Bruin Waste Management, Inc., whose existing contract expires on April 30, 2024. The Town Council is expected to ratify the contract by February 20, 2024, or March 12, 2024, with the new contract commencing on May 1, 2024. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid documents include a detailed pricing schedule for various container sizes and service types across residential, commercial, and government facility categories. The procurement emphasizes environmental sustainability and requires the contractor to have the capability to handle comprehensive waste management services, including specialized collection and processing of recyclables, yard waste, and food waste. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence, environmental responsibility, and the ability to meet the town's waste management and sustainability goals.