RFP Municipal Solid Waste Collection, Disposal & Recycling Services

The City of Rosebud, Texas is requesting proposals for municipal solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling services covering residential, commercial, and industrial customers within city limits, with proposals due November 10, 2026 and opening scheduled for November 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Rosebud City Hall.

The scope includes curbside residential collection using 96-gallon carts at once-per-week and twice-per-week frequencies; monthly bulk waste and brush collection of up to six cubic yards per household; commercial collection using 96-gallon carts and 2- to 8-cubic-yard dumpsters; roll-off services using 20-, 30-, and 40-cubic-yard containers; waste collection at municipal facilities; dumpsters for at least six city events annually; six free roll-off containers annually; reduced-rate billing for eligible seniors with door-to-door collection if needed; emergency debris collection after natural disasters; and a customer service hotline with 24-hour complaint response. Collection trucks must be four years old or newer and carry spill kits.

The initial contract term is three years with one additional three-year renewal option upon mutual agreement. Proposals must include comprehensive pricing for all residential, commercial, and industrial services by container type and collection frequency. Annual rate adjustments may be considered based on the Consumer Price Index and changes in disposal costs.

Evaluation weighting is cost of service (30 percent), experience and qualifications (20 percent), quality of service plan (20 percent), customer service and complaint resolution (15 percent), environmental and recycling programs (10 percent), and innovative approaches and added value (5 percent). Insurance requirements include workers' compensation at statutory limits, employers' liability of $1 million per occurrence, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence with a $2 million general aggregate, and business automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate with the most qualified firm. Proposals are submitted to the City Secretary at 202 S. College St., Rosebud, TX 76570.