RFP TH-2026-02 Residential Curbside Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services

The Town of Tyrone, Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals for residential curbside solid waste collection and recycling services under RFP TH-2026-02, with proposals due October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on September 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

The scope covers once-per-week curbside garbage collection using 96-gallon carts, once-per-week single-stream recycling collection, monthly bulk waste collection, and twice-monthly yard waste collection for approximately 3,000 residential dwelling units within municipal limits. The contractor furnishes all labor, supervision, vehicles, equipment, containers, customer service, billing, and disposal services. Pricing proposals must be submitted separately for 96-gallon garbage collection, recycling collection, combined residential rates, and optional services (additional carts, backdoor service). Beginning on the first contract anniversary, the contractor may request one annual rate adjustment with 90 days' notice and supporting documentation, subject to Town Council approval. The contractor remits a 3 percent franchise fee to the Town quarterly based on gross revenues.

The initial contract term is three years (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029), with an optional one-time three-year renewal at the Town's sole discretion upon 120-day advance notice before expiration. Service commences January 1, 2027.

Evaluation allocates 35 points to cost, 20 points to qualifications and financial stability, 15 points to operations and service delivery, 10 points to customer service, 10 points to transition and implementation, 5 points to reporting and technology capabilities, and 5 points to references.

The contractor must carry comprehensive insurance including general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, and excess umbrella liability of $5,000,000. A $100,000 performance bond is required. The contractor must comply with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act, including E-Verify requirements. Written questions are due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses and addenda issued September 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Proposal evaluation is scheduled for October 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with tentative Town Council award on November 19, 2026.