Recycling Services

The City of Richland, Washington is seeking qualified service providers to deliver comprehensive recycling services under Solicitation No. 26-0051, with proposals due by July 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time through the PublicPurchase.com portal exclusively. The contract, which will commence on an effective date and extend through December 31, 2029, includes an option for up to seven one-year extensions, not to exceed December 31, 2036. The scope of work requires the contractor to collect, process, and market recyclable materials from multiple City sites including landfill drop-boxes, curbside collection bins, and City-owned facilities, with a minimum capacity of 250 tons per month. Services must be performed within Washington State, with all materials handled in accordance with strict environmental and operational standards, including prohibitions against incineration or disposal without prior written City approval and requirements for clean, sanitary equipment. Pricing must be submitted in 2027 dollars with fixed rates applicable to specific service lines such as tonnage-based processing and fixed-rate collection programs, and prices are firm for the first full year of performance, January 1 through December 31, 2027. Contractors must demonstrate responsibility through financial stability, experience, reliability, and integrity, and proposals will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system totaling 200 points, with the majority of points allocated to project approach and schedule (45 points), past performance and similar projects (40 points), firm experience and team qualifications (25 points), cost (30 points), and proposal organization (10 points), plus a potential 50 points for interviews if triggered. Compliance with federal, state, and local laws is mandatory, including adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, with full opportunity extended to disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26. Contractors must also certify they are not debarred, provide a current IRS Form W-9, and warrant all goods are new, free of defects, and clear of liens. Invoicing is strictly monthly and must include itemized details such as dates, scale weights separated by material type, truck numbers, third-party vendor proof of diversion, and market quotes for adjustments—all while complying with net 30-day payment terms. The City retains the right to audit records, and