City and County of Honolulu - Shipping of Solid Waste to a Mainland Subtitle D Landfill - RFP-ENV-2075309 (2026)
city and county of HonoluluLocal Housing Authority · Honolulu, HI- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 34 days left
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jacqueline Yoshimoto
- (808) 768-5535
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Environmental Services is seeking competitive sealed proposals under solicitation RFP-ENV-2075309 for the processing, preparation, shipping, and transport of solid waste generated on the island of O'ahu to a mainland Subtitle D Landfill. The scope includes receiving approximately 150,000 tons of ash and 100,000 tons of household and commercial municipal solid waste annually at Bay 3 of the Enhanced Material Recovery Facility (EMRF) located at 91-184 Kaomi Loop, Kapolei, HI 96707, providing equipment redundancy, environmental assessments, and compliance with zero-discharge NPDES permits. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM HST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 23, 2026. The contract term is 60 months with potential extensions up to 72 months.
Processing, Preparation, Shipping and transportation of solid waste to a mainland Subtitle D landfill including Environmental Clearances and Permitting; Regular Household or Commercial Waste processing, Preparation, Shipping, And transportation (100, 000 tons per year guaranteed mass); Ash processing, Preparation, Shipping, And transportation (150, 000 tons per year guaranteed mass)
Evaluation Criteria 1 – Experience and Qualifications (30 points), Evaluation Criteria 2 – Project Approach and Work Plan (30 points), Evaluation Criteria 3 – Beneficial Reuse and/or Reduction of Tonnage (15 points), Evaluation Criteria 4 – Past Performance (15 points), Evaluation Criteria 5 – Price (10 points)
SUMMARY
The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Environmental Services is seeking competitive sealed proposals under solicitation RFP-ENV-2075309 for the processing, preparation, shipping, and transport of solid waste generated on the island of O'ahu to a mainland Subtitle D Landfill.
The scope includes receiving approximately 150,000 tons of ash and 100,000 tons of household and commercial municipal solid waste annually at Bay 3 of the Enhanced Material Recovery Facility (EMRF) located at 91-184 Kaomi Loop, Kapolei, HI 96707, providing equipment redundancy, environmental assessments, and compliance with zero-discharge NPDES permits. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM HST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 23, 2026. The contract term is 60 months with potential extensions up to 72 months.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation Criteria 1 – Experience and Qualifications (30 points), Evaluation Criteria 2 – Project Approach and Work Plan (30 points), Evaluation Criteria 3 – Beneficial Reuse and/or Reduction of Tonnage (15 points), Evaluation Criteria 4 – Past Performance (15 points), Evaluation Criteria 5 – Price (10 points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Processing, Preparation, Shipping and transportation of solid waste to a mainland Subtitle D landfill including Environmental Clearances and Permitting
- Regular Household or Commercial Waste processing, Preparation, Shipping, And transportation (100, 000 tons per year guaranteed mass)
- Ash processing, Preparation, Shipping, And transportation (150, 000 tons per year guaranteed mass)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Appendix C: Pricing/Certifications
- Appendix F: Proposal
- Hawaiʻi Offeror Preference Certification form
- Request for Information to Confirm a Hawaiʻi Bidder/Offeror form
- Acknowledgment of Liquidated Damages Provision
- Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data
- Certificate of Acceptance of Solicitation Requirements
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Oahu, HI
- Reported agency
- City & County of Honolulu
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from city and county of Honolulu?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jacqueline Yoshimoto.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including city and county of Honolulu in HI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jacqueline Yoshimoto at (808) 768-5535. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Processing, Preparation, Shipping and transportation of solid waste to a mainland Subtitle D landfill including Environmental Clearances and Permitting; Regular Household or Commercial Waste processing, Preparation, Shipping, And transportation (100, 000 tons per year guaranteed mass); Ash processin. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Evaluation Criteria 1 – Experience and Qualifications (30 points), Evaluation Criteria 2 – Project Approach and Work Plan (30 points), Evaluation Criteria 3 – Beneficial Reuse and/or Reduction of Tonn..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 20, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Appendix C: Pricing/Certifications, Appendix F: Proposal, Hawaiʻi Offeror Preference Certification form, Request for Information to Confirm a Hawaiʻi Bidder/Offeror form, Acknowledgment of Liquidated. Review the full document from city and county of Honolulu for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oahu, HI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.