Garbage, Recycling, Green Waste and Trash Collection and Hauling Services for the Community Reinvestment Agency of Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive garbage, recycling, green waste, and trash collection and hauling services for three agency-owned properties in Salt Lake City, with provisions for additional locations on an as-needed basis. The contract term is five years, with a firm price guarantee for the initial two years and possible pricing adjustments thereafter subject to approval. Bidders must participate in a mandatory site inspection scheduled for December 11th at the Regent property to qualify. The contract emphasizes adherence to environmental regulations and the City’s zero waste by 2040 goal, requiring service operations that maximize recycling and composting while minimizing landfill disposal. Contractors are responsible for scheduling, container maintenance, staff management, and detailed monthly and annual reporting on service activities including tonnage and volumes by material type. All waste materials must be delivered exclusively to City-approved facilities such as the Salt Lake Valley Transfer Station, Landfill, or designated recycling centers. Award will be made primarily on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with non-cost “Value Program” factors such as nondiscrimination policies, apprenticeship sponsorship, drug testing programs, and local small business status offering limited tiebreaker points. The contract includes rigorous insurance requirements, safety compliance protocols aligned with UOSH, EPA, NFPA, and UDOT standards, and provisions addressing ethical standards and potential organizational conflicts of interest. Contractor obligations include emergency response readiness, maintaining clean and functional containers, and ensuring all subcontractors meet safety and compliance criteria. Submission of bids is exclusively electronic through the Utah Public Procurement platform by the December 29, 2025 deadline, requiring completion of standardized cost sheets and certifications. The agency reserves rights to reject bids and enforce compliance with procurement codes, with contract administration featuring monthly invoicing procedures and oversight functions designated to agency representatives.