Source Separated Organics Collection and Composting

Arlington County, Virginia is requesting bids for source separated organics (SSO) collection and composting services under ITB N1501, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. through the PRISM+ eProcurement system. The contract is subject to Arlington County Living Wage requirements, mandating all employees working on County property earn no less than the published hourly Living Wage rate, with quarterly compliance reporting required through eComply.

The scope encompasses collection of SSO from participating Arlington facilities — currently the Detention Center and Fire Station #9, which generated approximately 90 tons in 2025 — and transport to approved receiving facilities. The contractor must supply all collection containers, maintenance, compostable bags if requested, collection vehicles, transportation, composting services, and operational expenses. Collection schedules must fall between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Arlington County reserves the right to expand services to additional facilities including nine fire stations, eight libraries, twelve community centers, one aquatic center, and approximately thirty-five administrative offices. The contractor must obtain an Arlington County hauler permit for each vehicle and maintain a Facilities List of all receiving composting facilities.

The contract will commence on a date specified by the County, with an initial term and four optional 12-month renewal periods contingent upon satisfactory performance. Pricing must be submitted on the County's Price Sheet and shall be all-inclusive of labor, equipment, transportation, processing, fuel, environmental compliance, insurance, and maintenance. Award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total monthly cost. The County does not guarantee a minimum quantity and reserves the right to modify container sizes, collection frequency, and participating facilities with ten business days' notice.

The contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and business automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single-limit, with the County listed as an additional insured. Questions are due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time.