Solid Waste and Recycling Collection

Harnett County, North Carolina is requesting proposals for five-year solid waste and recycling collection services at county administrative buildings, with sealed bids due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. that same day.

The scope covers collection, transportation, and disposal of municipal solid waste and recyclables from county administrative buildings using contractor-provided receptacles and containers. Bidders must demonstrate experience with at least three references, submit financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and provide proof of required insurance coverage including general liability, workers compensation, automobile liability, and excess umbrella coverage up to $3 million. All proposed fees must cover collection, transportation, disposal, processing, and provision of new containers; fuel and environmental fees are not permitted.

Compliance requirements include E-Verify participation, Iran Divestiture Act certification, sexual offender registry checks on all personnel, and conflict of interest law certification. Historically underutilized businesses are encouraged to participate.

Harnett County will evaluate proposals on cost, ability to meet service expectations, experience with related programs, references and financial stability, completeness of proposal, and ability to provide and maintain equipment. The contract commences upon execution and runs for an initial five-year period. The county reserves the right to award to a single bidder or multiple selected contractors and to reject any and all proposals.

Written questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026, with responses posted by October 19, 2026. Sealed bids should be delivered to the Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC 27546; the county discourages USPS mail submission due to routing delays.