26-135A Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Svcs. Sidewalk Receptacles & OOC Waste & Illegal Dumping

The City of Augusta is soliciting proposals for solicitation 26-135A to provide comprehensive solid waste collection and disposal services for the Engineering and Environmental Services Department. The scope of work includes the maintenance of permanent sidewalk receptacles within the Augusta Downtown and Business Corridor, as well as county-wide on-call collection and disposal of out-of-compliance and illegally dumped waste. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, ensuring that waste removal includes manual handling of uncontained materials and that all sites are left neat and clean. To support these operations, the contractor must establish and maintain a local facility capable of receiving and dispatching service requests. The contract is scheduled to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031, with the possibility of two successive two-year renewal terms. Award selection is based on the most responsible and responsive offeror, with a weighted scoring system totaling 500 points; notably, price is not the primary driving factor for the award. Requirements for bidders include the provision of performance and payment bonds, liability and workman's compensation insurance, and strict adherence to non-discrimination and drug-free workplace policies. Proposals must be submitted by December 17, 2026, consisting of a technical proposal and a separately sealed fee proposal, with the total submittal not exceeding 30 pages.