Waste and Recycling Services

Oakland County Purchasing Division is seeking proposals for waste management and recycling services for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation system. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits a contractor to provide comprehensive waste and recycling collection services across multiple park locations, including Addison Oaks, Catalpa Oaks, Glen Oaks, and several other county parks. The contract will be awarded for three years with optional two one-year extensions, potentially totaling five years of service. Contractors will be responsible for providing various sized dumpsters (4-30 yard) for different park areas, including maintenance zones, golf courses, campgrounds, parking lots, and event centers, with collection frequencies ranging from on-call to year-round. The evaluation will be based on a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated as follows: Pricing (30 points), Compliance with Scope of Services (25 points), Responsiveness/Customer Service (15 points), Quality Assurance (10 points), Recycling Options (10 points), and References (10 points). Proposals are due by September 24, 2025, with collection services expected to commence after contract execution and written notification to proceed.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide detailed information about their business, including years in operation, proposed service station location, contact details, legal proceedings history, and references from municipal clients. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the county reserves the right to reject any proposals and will select the most advantageous bid based on comprehensive evaluation criteria. Contractors must participate in the E-Verify program and comply with federal, state, and local laws. Insurance requirements are extensive, including Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation Insurance, Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance with a $2,000,000 minimum limit. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed pricing document suggests flexibility for vendors to propose comprehensive waste management solutions tailored to the county's park system needs.