Fall Clean up Trucking Services

The City of Rifle, Colorado, is soliciting proposals for the 2025 Fall Cleanup Trucking Services, scheduled to occur on weekdays from September 22 through October 3, 2025, between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The contract involves hauling waste from within Rifle city limits to the Garfield County Landfill using two tractor-trailer end dump trucks equipped with tarps, capable of navigating all city streets, including steep grades over 20%. The procurement process is governed by the city's local ordinances and procurement code, which emphasize local vendor preferences, providing percentage discounts based on contract value to vendors from Rifle and Garfield County, with specific thresholds and exceptions. Bids are evaluated on criteria including bidder capability, timeliness, reputation, compliance, financial resources, and adherence to local preferences, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids and to award based on the best interest of the City. The solicitation mandates attendance at a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the City’s Operations and Maintenance Shop. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet by September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with no specified page limits or formatting requirements. The contract does not incorporate federal clauses, standard federal or state certifications, or attachments; all specifications and evaluation criteria are contained within the main documents and referenced city ordinances. The scope of work emphasizes operational performance during the specified period, with the City covering tipping fees at the landfill and retaining rights to reject bids or modify the procurement process as needed. Overall, the contract is structured around local procurement policies, with detailed operational requirements but without explicit technical standards, pricing schedules, or additional referenced documents.