Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Consulting Services

Orange County, Florida is seeking consulting services for solid waste and recycling collection through Request for Proposals (RFP) #Y21-1096. The procurement aims to develop and issue a new solid waste and recycling collection contract covering 230,000 households across five zones, with current agreements expiring on December 31, 2025. The selected consultant will be responsible for comprehensive tasks including background research, stakeholder feedback collection, procurement document development, proposal evaluation, and potential contract negotiation assistance. Evaluation criteria will be weighted across multiple categories: staff qualifications (25%), firm qualifications (20%), technical approach (20%), location (10%), and fee proposal (25%). Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference held on January 18, 2022, with proposals originally due by 4:00 PM on February 10, 2022. The anticipated contract structure includes an initial three-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals, divided into two distinct phases: Phase 1 focusing on contract development and procurement, and Phase 2 potentially involving ongoing support activities like contract implementation and ordinance updates.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The document requires proposers to provide detailed pricing for each task, with estimated hours for different professional levels, particularly in Phase 2 support activities. While specific budget ranges are not definitively stated, the comprehensive nature of the consulting services suggests a significant procurement value. The procurement will be conducted through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with strict submission guidelines prohibiting telephone, fax, or email offers. Respondents must submit sealed responses exclusively through the approved electronic platform, with responses received after the submission deadline subject to automatic rejection. The contract's scope suggests a complex, multi-phase engagement requiring significant expertise in municipal solid waste management, contract development, and procurement processes.