Solid Waste Management Consultancy Services

Chaffee County Government is seeking a professional consulting firm to provide comprehensive solid waste management consultancy services for its county-owned landfill located approximately 10 miles north of Salida, Colorado. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) targeting environmental consulting firms capable of supporting existing landfill operations and future infrastructure development. The landfill currently manages approximately 26,000 tons of solid waste annually and is planning a materials recovery facility (MRF) and transfer station, supported by an EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure For Recycling (SWIFR) grant, with estimated construction in 2025/2026. Required consultant services encompass environmental permitting, documentation and reporting, engineering and facility design, capital project advisement, project management, quality control oversight, monitoring/sampling, and regulatory compliance. The RFQ requires detailed submissions including a comprehensive fee schedule with hourly rates for key personnel and cost estimates for standardized tasks. Responses are due by February 22, 2024, at 5:00 pm MST, with contract award anticipated by March 5, 2024, and specific contract duration to be negotiated after consultant selection.

The county encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises and will not discriminate against such organizations. The successful contractor will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond for the full contract price and meet specified insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per person, $3M per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1M per occurrence), Employer's Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability Insurance ($1M per occurrence, $3M aggregate). While specific pricing details are not predetermined, the contract allows for non-exclusive services, meaning Chaffee County can simultaneously contract with multiple entities. The county reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to negotiate with the selected contractor. The contract terms include provisions for annual renewal and termination with 30 days' written notice, emphasizing flexibility in the engagement. Although a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the planned infrastructure development suggest a significant potential scope of work for the selected consulting firm.