Transporting trash to the landfill. Due to the immediate nature of this need and the risks associated with delayed service. IT is essential that we maintain efficient and reliable trash disposal.

The New Mexico Environment Department, on behalf of Luna County, is procuring trash transportation services to designated landfill facilities through a competitive bidding process with a posted date of April 29, 2026, and a proposal due date of May 15, 2026. This procurement addresses an immediate and essential operational need for efficient and reliable waste disposal services, with the contractor required to transport trash on a regular basis with service frequency and quantities determined by operational needs. Key deliverables include timely and dependable transportation of waste materials to the landfill, with the contractor expected to meet specific response timelines and participate in required site visits and a bidders' conference to fully understand project requirements. Qualified vendors must demonstrate the capacity to provide consistent, reliable service and submit competitive bids based on transportation volume and frequency of service. The evaluation criteria and specific performance metrics for this contract will be outlined in the full procurement documentation, which prospective bidders should review carefully to ensure compliance with all submission requirements and schedules.

The New Mexico Environment Department's procurement regulations may include small business set-asides or other socioeconomic preferences applicable to this contract, which could restrict eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or designated business categories. The procurement documents reference incumbent contractor information and current service performance metrics, which should be reviewed to ensure service continuity and establish baseline expectations for the new contract term. Specific award values and budget ranges are not detailed in the available procurement summary; however, pricing will be established through the competitive bidding process with costs calculated based on transportation volume and service frequency. Funding for this contract will be provided through the New Mexico Environment Department's operational budget, with complete award and contract term details specified in the full procurement documentation to ensure uninterrupted waste management services for Luna County.