Waste Hauling Services for City Facilities

The City of Aspen, Colorado is requesting proposals for waste hauling services at municipal facilities under an RFP, with sealed proposals due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting via Microsoft Teams on October 7 at 9:30 a.m. MDT.

The scope covers trash and recycling removal from compactors, dumpsters, and smaller waste containers across 17 City facilities (listed in Exhibit A); furnishing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing bear-resistant containers within 24 hours; and supporting the City's waste diversion and greenhouse gas reduction goals. The vendor must track waste generation data, divert materials from landfills, transport recyclables to processing facilities, communicate regularly with the Environmental Health and Sustainability Department to reduce waste collection vehicle emissions, and provide annual reports documenting waste diversion practices, vehicle operations efficiency, and route optimization. All services must comply with Title 12 (Solid Waste) of the City of Aspen's Municipal Code.

The contract term is five years, commencing March 1, 2027 through February 28, 2032. Proposals must include itemized costs for each location, total annual contract costs, and pricing for additional services such as special event collections, container swaps, and on-demand pickups.

Evaluation weights are: demonstrated responsiveness to waste and greenhouse gas reduction goals (20%), environmental responsibility (15%), firm qualifications and experience (20%), understanding of City objectives (15%), and cost and value of services (30%). Questions are due October 21, 2026. Proposals are submitted electronically through Bidnet Direct. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept late submissions, or waive technical defects. All submitted documents are subject to the Colorado Open Records Act and may be released for public inspection unless designated confidential by the vendor.