Solid Waste Collections

Greenville County, South Carolina is seeking proposals for comprehensive solid waste collection services across six county facilities, including County Square, Courthouse, Detention Center, Vehicle Service Center, Health Department, and McAlister Square. The procurement is structured as a one-year contract with potential for four additional annual renewals, commencing on July 1, 2024. Vendors must provide detailed solid waste collection services, including supplying and maintaining various container types such as enclosed compactors and roll-off dumpsters in sizes ranging from 2 to 30 yards. The county requires vendors to collect refuse and deliver waste to the Twin Chimneys Landfill while adhering to noise ordinances, safety regulations, and employee conduct standards. Proposals are due by April 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024, at 10:30 am. The evaluation criteria will equally weight responsiveness, previous experience, cost, and references. The county reserves the right to award the contract to one or more vendors and maintains flexibility to add or delete contract locations.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The RFP requires vendors to complete a Substitute Form W-9 and provide comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and statutory worker's compensation coverage. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the contract includes detailed pricing matrices for bulk containers with varied pick-up frequencies and compactor services, including monthly lease/rental and haul costs. The document specifies that vendors must provide comprehensive reporting and maintain high standards of service delivery. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract structure suggests potential significant value, with seven total containers across multiple county facilities and the possibility of multiple vendor awards. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and experience in municipal solid waste collection services.