25-900 Solid Waste & Recyclable Collection Service Area - Zone One Zone Two, Zone Three

Augusta, Georgia is seeking proposals to provide comprehensive waste collection services across its entire service area, which spans approximately 308 square miles and includes both urban and suburban zones. The current waste collection contracts, serving roughly 64,600 residential accounts divided into three zones, are set to expire on December 31, 2024. The existing services are managed by two primary waste haulers, each utilizing local small business haulers to meet a 25% participation requirement under the local small business opportunity program. The contract aims to cover all three zones—Zone 1, primarily urban with about 30,000 residential pickup points, and Zones 2 and 3, mainly suburban with approximately 34,600 residential locations. The solicitation, identified as 72155 AUGUSTA, PE-72155-NONST-2025-000000066, was posted on June 28, 2024, with a response deadline of August 21, 2024. The contract size is estimated to range between 50 million and 80 million dollars, reflecting the scale of waste collection services required. The City of Augusta emphasizes a comprehensive approach to waste and recyclable collection, inviting qualified proposers to submit their bids through the designated channels, with the primary contact being Tywanna Scott. This procurement represents an opportunity for experienced waste management providers to serve a significant urban and suburban population within Georgia.