RFI/SS for Architect of the Capitol Campus Wide Waste Collection and Disposal Services

The Architect of the Capitol is conducting market research through a combined Request for Information and Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for campus-wide waste collection and disposal services at the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum. The anticipated requirement will be executed as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with a five-year period of performance, consisting of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, with a potential six-month extension. The scope of work encompasses the daily collection and transport of building waste to waste-to-energy facilities, on-call removal of construction and demolition debris, and the collection and composting of food and green waste. Services will cover multiple locations, including the U.S. Capitol Building, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and the Hart, Rayburn, and Ford Office Buildings. Contractors must adhere to strict security protocols, including mandatory vehicle inspections at the U.S. Capitol Police Off-Site Delivery Center and background checks for all personnel. Operational restrictions apply to the House Office Buildings, where waste collection is prohibited between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. daily. Key performance standards include a maximum monthly missed pickup rate of 1% and quarterly calibration of weight scales. Interested respondents must submit their capabilities, estimated pricing, past performance from the last three years, and GSA schedule information by October 9, 2026.