Transfer, Hauling & Disposal Services

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Waste Services is requesting proposals for transfer, hauling, and disposal services for municipal solid waste collected throughout Davidson County, with proposals due July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time and a pre-offer meeting scheduled for June 30, 2026. A 13% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) participation requirement applies over the contract lifecycle.

The contractor will operate a transfer station serving over 710,000 county residents and processing approximately 164,902 tons of waste annually (with historical highs of 167,889 tons). The facility must operate Monday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, excluding major holidays, and provide one free quarterly dump day for residents.

Evaluation allocates 40 points to cost, 30 points to methodology and approach, and 30 points to qualifications and experience. Offerors must submit cost spreadsheets with pricing calculated based on the January 16, 2027 start date. Required insurance includes general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), pollution liability ($1,000,000), and worker's compensation with statutory limits. A performance bond of $1,500,000 is required. All responses must be submitted through the iSupplier online system and include completed subcontractor forms, vendor checklists, and affidavits addressing compliance with federal, state, and local laws, nondiscrimination covenants, and statutory requirements including the Iran Divestment Act and Boycott of Israel provisions.

The contract commences January 16, 2027, with an initial five-year term and options to renew for two additional five-year periods upon contract amendment and City Council approval.