Solid Waste Removal and Refuse Collection

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) in Georgia is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) 006-26 to procure solid waste removal and refuse collection services on a district-wide basis. The procurement solicits qualified contractors to provide ongoing waste management services to 67 schools and administrative facilities with collection schedules ranging from once weekly to five times weekly depending on location. The scope of services encompasses four primary categories: standard 8-cubic-yard dumpster pickup services, construction debris removal for 20 and 30 cubic yard volumes, recyclable cardboard collection, and household items disposal. Bidders must submit all pricing through the Bonfire portal, with costs structured on a per-pickup or per-ton basis and inclusive of travel, collection, insurance, fuel, administrative fees, labor, and disposal fees. Required qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience providing solid waste removal services for a similarly sized school district or government agency, maintenance of $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability and automobile liability insurance with CCPS named as additional insured, and compliance with E-Verify requirements for all subcontractors and prime contractors. The question period runs from March 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT through March 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bids are due April 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT via the Clayton County Public Schools Bonfire portal at https://claytonk12ga.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/204061, with bid opening occurring the same day at 3:00 PM via Zoom.

CCPS has established a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program with a 15 percent contracting goal for this procurement, which may restrict or prioritize certain organizational types. The initial contract term is one year with options for two successive one-year renewals, terminating on June 30 of each contract year, and CCPS intends to make one award but reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award. Invoices must be submitted within 90 days of service completion and will be paid within 30 days of receipt, and CCPS is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax. The contract includes standard termination provisions allowing CCPS to terminate for cause with 30 days' notice or for convenience without cause, with the successful contractor liable for any re-procurement costs. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or existing contracts are identified. Submission requirements include the completed IFB form, required forms, SLBE forms, cost sheet, Georgia Secretary of State Certificate of Authorization, and business license, with all documents uploaded through the Bonfire portal with a maximum file size of 1000 MB per document.