Refuse and Recycling Collection Services for UH West Oahu

The University of Hawaii is seeking qualified vendors to provide refuse and recycling collection services at its West Oahu campus in Kapolei, Hawaii, under Solicitation No. B27000180. The solicitation, posted on August 4, 2026, requires proposers to submit responses by August 26, 2026, and is issued under the State and Local Government (SLED) category. Services must be performed exclusively at the UH West Oahu location, with all waste and recycling collection activities tailored to meet the campus’s operational needs, including regular scheduled pickups, proper handling of recyclables, and compliance with local environmental regulations. The contract will support the university’s sustainability initiatives and aim to maintain a clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible campus environment. All proposals must be submitted through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System, with the official solicitation available via the provided UI link. Trisha Shibuya serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and can be reached at 808-956-2122 or tnishino@hawaii.edu, with Karlee Hisashima listed as the secondary contact. No specific NAICS code or set-aside designation is provided, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible contractors without preference. Vendors are expected to demonstrate experience in commercial waste and recycling services, ability to comply with university-specific requirements, and capacity to provide reliable, timely service on a continuous basis. The contract award will be based on responsiveness, technical capability, cost-effectiveness, and demonstrated understanding of the campus’s unique operational context.