Municipal Solid Waste Disposal And Processing Services

The City of Culver City is soliciting proposals under RFP #2704 for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal and Processing Services, with a response deadline of September 24, 2026. The contract, governed by the NAICS code 562212, is aimed at securing a five-year agreement beginning January 2, 2027, for the transportation and disposal of municipal solid waste originating from the City’s Transfer Station at 9255 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232. Proposers must demonstrate operational capacity to handle not only standard municipal waste but also optional streams including construction and demolition debris, organic waste, mixed recyclables, and inert materials, with all waste disposal occurring at the contractor’s permitted facility. Evaluation of proposals will follow a best-value trade-off approach, weighing technical capability and operational capacity at 25 points, cost effectiveness at 20 points, and additional factors including staff qualifications, firm financial stability, regulatory compliance history, and relevant municipal experience. The award will not be based solely on price, and proposers must submit detailed cost schedules, resumes of key personnel, business continuity plans, and evidence of compliance with CalRecycle’s Disposal Reporting System and Local Enforcement Agency inspection standards. Contractual obligations include mandatory adherence to a Standard City Professional Services Agreement, possession of a current Culver City Business Tax Certificate, and provision of certificates of insurance meeting specified minimum coverage levels. Contractors are responsible for ensuring all waste is processed at facilities with certified and calibrated weighing systems, and must implement procedures to identify, document, and report non-conforming or contaminated loads, with final acceptance occurring at the disposal site under City oversight. No federal clause numbering or formal FAR-style clauses are used; instead, provisions are presented as narrative requirements under headings such as Prohibited Interests, Anti-Lobbying, and Employment Eligibility. Electronic submission via the PlanetBids portal is required by 3:00 p.m. PST on the deadline, and the solicitation explicitly excludes hardcopy submissions. The City will not accept proposals lacking full documentation of experience, regulatory compliance, insurance, or technical capability, and while socioeconomic participation is encouraged, formal certifications for small, disadvantaged, or other specialized business categories are not mandatory. No specific invoicing system, accounting codes, or payment office details are provided, and no packaging, marking, or FOB terms are stipulated since the scope centers on service delivery rather than physical product shipment.