Pre-Bid Conference: Date & Time: 10/20/2026 10:00 AM Description: Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Synopsis Description: T

The City of Ridgeland, Mississippi, under solicitation number 3170036872, is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive waste hauler services. The scope of work includes the collection, transportation, and lawful disposal of residential and light commercial solid waste, residential yard waste, and bulk items such as white goods, brush, and limbs. The City is requesting proposals for various collection methodologies, including manual rear-load and automated side-load collection, as well as monthly or twice-monthly brush and limb collection. The contract also encompasses cart services, customer service, public education, and reporting, requiring all necessary labor, equipment, and administrative services to be performed within the City of Ridgeland. Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on November 6, 2026, either electronically via Central Bidding or in a specific paper format consisting of one original, six copies, and one searchable electronic copy delivered to the Director of Public Works. Each proposal must include a bid security of 25,000 dollars in the form of a certified check or a corporate surety bond licensed in Mississippi. The City will award the contract based on the most qualified proposal, evaluating candidates across six weighted factors: cost and overall value (25%), qualifications and ability to perform (15%), collection operations and service reliability (15%), customer service and complaint resolution (15%), public education and outreach (15%), and implementation and contract management (15%). An optional pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2026.