Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Service

The City of Lowry Crossing, Texas is requesting proposals for solid waste collection and disposal service covering approximately 1,175 residential units and 12 commercial units, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Proposers must have a minimum of five years of experience with clients of similar size and must provide door-to-door pickup service for qualifying disabled and elderly households.

The scope includes collection, transport, and disposal of residential and commercial refuse, brush, tree trimmings, and bulky waste via street-side pickup using semi-automated or optional automated compacting vehicles. The contractor must provide 95-gallon poly carts for weekly residential garbage collection, offer brush and bulky collection twice monthly with call-in requirements, and operate service hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The contractor is responsible for billing and collecting all fees from residents and commercial units while paying the City a 10% monthly franchise fee based on gross revenue. General waste must be taken to a landfill; the contractor may also be required to provide donated special collection services for community events and City locations.

The initial contract term is five years with two optional five-year extensions. The contractor must maintain general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation, and employers liability insurance with the City listed as certificate holder, and maintain a customer service response center with a dedicated primary contact person. Sealed proposals must be addressed to Janis Cable, City Secretary, at the City of Lowry Crossing Administrative Office, 1420 S. Bridgefarmer Rd., Lowry Crossing, TX 75069. Proposals will be opened and read aloud on September 17, 2026. The City intends to award the contract within thirty days following the public opening of proposals.