Smiths Creek Landfill: Landfill Operations

The County of St. Clair, Michigan is soliciting proposals for comprehensive landfill operations at the Smiths Creek Landfill, located at 6779 Smiths Creek Road. This procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a qualified contractor to manage all aspects of solid waste disposal operations for a Type II Solid Waste Landfill. The contract encompasses full landfill management responsibilities, including waste receipt, placement, daily cover, regulatory compliance, special waste handling, surface water control, road maintenance, and other operational duties. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for May 15, 2025, with bid submissions due by May 28, 2025. The proposed contract structure includes a three-year base period with two optional one-year extensions, with a potential start date of July 1, 2025. Contractors must provide comprehensive technical proposals, administrative documentation, and cost proposals, with the landfill currently processing approximately 219,758 tons of waste annually, including municipal solid waste, demolition waste, and special waste. Evaluation criteria will likely involve technical capability, operational experience, proposed pricing, and ability to meet comprehensive landfill management requirements.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to provide detailed pricing structures, including a one-time transition fee, a fixed monthly base compensation fee, and a per-ton fee for incoming waste. Annual price adjustments will be limited to 2% or the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U), whichever is less. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, motor vehicle liability, and pollution liability, with the County of St. Clair named as an additional insured. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the contract and the annual waste volume suggest a significant contract value. The RFP allows for alternative bids and innovative approaches, indicating flexibility in potential solutions. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience in landfill operations, regulatory compliance, and waste management technologies.