Recycling Services -Reissued

The City of Richland, Washington is seeking qualified service providers to deliver comprehensive recycling services under solicitation 26-0058, reissued on July 12, 2026, with proposals due by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on July 29, 2026. The contract encompasses the collection, processing, and marketing of recyclable materials from curbside residences, commercial sites, City-owned facilities, and public collection points, with a minimum processing capacity of 250 tons per month. Services include biweekly pickup at 8,532 residential units and twice-weekly collection of commercial cardboard from approximately 152 sites daily, along with monthly office paper collection inside City buildings. Glass is explicitly excluded from collection. The Service Provider must maintain equipment in clean and sanitary conditions, ensure materials are not destroyed or incinerated without prior written approval, and provide detailed load documentation including scale weights, material type, and date received. Monthly reports and an annual summary due by February 1st are required, with proof of diversion to third-party recycling facilities—internal reports are not accepted. Pricing for pickup, receiving, and processing is to be proposed as fixed rates, with firm pricing guaranteed for the first full year of performance (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027). Price adjustments after the first year require documentation approved by the City. The contract term runs through December 31, 2029, with an option for up to seven one-year extensions, not to extend beyond December 31, 2036. All work must be performed in Washington, and shipments must be prepaid, FOB Destination unless otherwise authorized. The City reserves the right to terminate for cause, including material breach, insolvency, or failure to receive funding, or by written notice or mutual agreement. The Service Provider must maintain required insurance coverage, with failure to do so constituting a material breach; indemnification clauses require the Contractor to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from all claims arising from contract performance, excluding those caused solely by City negligence. All records are subject to disclosure under Washington State Public Records Act and must be retained for three years. Invoicing must be monthly, itemized, include PO numbers, and be supported by scale data, tonnage by material type, third-party vendor verification, and market quotes for adjustments. Payment is net 30 days from receipt