Trash and Food Waste Removal Services

The City of Pasadena is seeking proposals for Trash and Food Waste Removal Services through a competitive bidding process targeting Block 5 parking lot, specifically requiring three weekly waste removal pickups (recommended for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). The procurement involves four 3-yard trash dumpsters and four 65-gallon organic waste barrels, with services aimed at ensuring compliance with SB 1383 waste management regulations. Contractors must be listed on the Non-Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Haulers roster and demonstrate capabilities in processing, marketing, and beneficially reusing compostable materials through documentation of environmentally positive waste management practices. The initial contract term is three years from execution, with potential for two optional one-year extensions subject to City Manager approval. Bidders will be evaluated based on the lowest Grand Total Price submitted through the City's eProcurement Portal, with a bid submission deadline of Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2024 at 2:30 pm at the project location, providing potential bidders an opportunity to review site-specific requirements.

The contract appears open to multiple vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly outlined in the documentation. Contractors must comply with equal employment opportunity provisions, submit a declaration of non-collusion, and potentially meet living wage obligations for contracts exceeding $25,000. Bidders are required to complete several mandatory forms, including a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, a Relevant Experience Form documenting five previous project experiences, and a Subcontractor Listing form. While specific budget ranges are not definitively stated, the comprehensive documentation suggests a thorough vetting process that includes submission of a Faithful Performance Bond and a Material and Labor Bond to guarantee contractual and financial compliance. Contractors must also provide detailed technical information through a DoIT Technical Questionnaire, ensuring compatibility with the city's existing technological infrastructure. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, local economic participation, and rigorous vendor qualification standards.