Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Region 3 South

The County of San Diego, Department of General Services, is requesting bids for solid waste disposal and recycling services across Region 3 South under RFB 13282, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A 15% price preference applies to qualified Small-Local Businesses (maximum benefit of $150,000, whichever is less) that complete the required self-certification form.

The RFB covers five geographic lots (North, Central, South, East, and North Inland); the County intends to award one contract per region to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bidders must respond to all items within their selected lot to be considered. The scope encompasses comprehensive solid waste disposal and recycling services within the assigned region. All prices must be firm and fixed throughout the contract term and all renewal periods, F.O.B. destination, and include freight, delivery, tipping fees, education, audits, and applicable area taxes unless separately itemized. No price adjustments are permitted except as explicitly stated in the agreement.

The contract term consists of an initial one-year base period with four optional one-year renewal periods. Questions are due July 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Award is based on total bid price per lot. Bidders must submit the Offeror's Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications (PC601), Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610) if applicable, and a Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) if submitting confidential information. The County reserves the right to conduct pre-award surveys to determine responsibility and responsiveness, including requests for clarification and samples at bidder expense. Bids are subject to acceptance within 120 days after bid opening, extendable by mutual agreement. The Contracting Officer is Kristen N. McEachron, Senior Procurement Officer (kristen.mceachron@sdcounty.ca.gov).