RP057-24, Provision of a Solid Waste Management Plan

Gwinnett County is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for a comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan through RFP RP057-24, targeting professional consulting services for the County Office of the County Administrator. The procurement requires updating the county's existing Solid Waste Management Plan in compliance with the 1990 Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act and developing a strategic 10-year plan. Key deliverables include detailed waste disposal analysis, waste reduction strategies, collection and disposal methodologies, land limitation assessments, and public education components. The evaluation process will utilize a three-phase approach, with technical criteria worth 95 points, cost proposals worth 15 points, and optional interviews worth 10 points, totaling a possible 120 points. The solicitation includes three primary tasks: updating the management plan for Gwinnett County and incorporated cities, developing a Solid Waste Strategic Plan, and an optional task to assist with Solid Waste and Recycling Services Procurement. A mandatory Webex pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with proposals due by 2:50 PM local time on December 20, 2024, to be publicly opened at 3:00 PM.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though environmental justice and sustainability considerations are required in the strategic planning approach. The county currently contracts with five haulers providing residential solid waste and recycling services across designated service areas, with existing contracts expiring June 30, 2026, and a potential two-year renewal option. HDR, Inc. is specifically precluded from submitting a proposal as they are currently serving as the County's consultant. While no specific budget range is definitively stated, the county expects competitive pricing and will consider desktop studies for waste stream assessment. Insurance requirements include professional liability, general liability, automobile liability, and workers compensation coverage. The procurement covers solid waste management services for Gwinnett County and its incorporated municipalities, including Snellville, Braselton, Loganville, Buford, and other areas within the county's jurisdiction.