Solid Waste Services for the Unincorporated Areas of Socorro County

Socorro County, New Mexico, is seeking a comprehensive solid waste services contractor through Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2021-04-600 to manage waste collection and disposal for its unincorporated areas. The procurement targets an experienced contractor capable of providing weekly residential waste collection across six county districts, serving approximately 3,500 homes. The contract will require operating four convenience centers located in San Antonio, Magdalena, Veguita, and Polvadera, and include commercial roll-off services. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on technical merit, with points awarded for residential collection costs per district, convenience center operations, commercial services, and additional value-added offerings. Key procurement dates include a pre-proposal conference on June 7, 2021, proposal submission deadline of June 29, 2021 at 2 PM, proposal evaluation from July 13-19, potential oral presentations on July 27, and a tentative contract award on August 10, 2021. Mandatory requirements include providing a $2 million performance bond, appropriate liability insurance, and compliance with local and state procurement preferences.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does include provisions for resident veteran preferences. Proposers must complete mandatory forms including campaign contribution disclosures and resident veteran preference certifications. The contract term is eight years with potential for seven additional one-year renewals, suggesting a long-term commitment to solid waste management services. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the services and coverage of six districts indicates a substantial contract value. The procurement is structured as a non-mandatory, non-exclusive service arrangement, allowing flexibility in service delivery. Contractors will be expected to comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances, laws, statutes, and rules governing waste management. The county will evaluate proposals holistically, considering operational capabilities, experience, project planning, and overall service quality beyond just cost considerations.