Solid Waste Collection Services

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to define the Citys minimum requirements, solicit Proposals, and gain adequate information by which the City may evaluate the services offered by Proposers. The City of Memphis, Tennessee hereinafter referred to as the City, intends to secure a contract for Solid Waste Collection Services. Proposer Questions Deadline (5pm) 14 June 2023 City Response to Questions (Addendum) 21 June 2023 The Scope of Work performed under this Contract shall include furnishing all supervision, materials, equipment, and labor necessary to satisfactorily perform services within Service Area E, as required and specified in these procurement documents. Services specified herein include municipal solid waste, recyclables, and curbside trash collection services currently provided by the City of Memphis Solid Waste Management in other service locations throughout the city. In addition to collection services, the provision and maintenance of collection containers are also requested herein. More specifically, the successful Contractor(s) will provide and maintain collection containers, and collect solid waste, recyclables, yard debris, tires, and bulk waste from residential and small commercial customers at the curb of public streets or location designated by the City in the specified Service Area, as required by the Contract. This agreement shall not be binding upon the parties until it has been signed by the Contractor and then by the Authorized representatives of the City in accordance with applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations. The initial Duration of this Agreement shall commence on or about February 1, 2024, and shall end of five (5) years from date of execution, or until all goods/services herein have been provided to the City (Initial Duration), subject to the availability and appropriation of funds to finance the same and the successful operation of the program. The City shall have the option to extend the Initial Duration for one (1) additional five (5) years period (the Option Period), subject to the appropriation of funds by the Memphis City Council and mutual agreement of the parties. The Initial Term and the exercised Option period are collectively referred to hereinafter as the Duration.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.