City of Columbia Heights Solid Waste Problem Materials Services RFP 2026
City of Columbia HeightsCity · Columbia Heights, MN- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Jesse Davies
- (763) 706-3706
The 30-second brief
The City of Columbia Heights is seeking proposals for curbside collection, hauling, and processing of residential problem material items, bulk items, and junk including appliances, electronics, mattresses, bedsprings, household goods, carpet, furniture, DIY demo materials, and miscellaneous junk. Services cover approximately 6,400 residential households, over 160 multifamily buildings totaling about 3,000 dwelling units, 8 city buildings, 15 parks, and code enforcement abatements. Contractors must process bulk items through reuse or recycling systems before disposal in the trash stream and provide customer service via phone and email. The contract term runs from March 2027 through February 2031, with a one-year extension possible, and proposals are due by October 29th, 2026.
Curbside collection, Hauling, And processing of residential problem material items, Appliances, Electronics, Mattresses, Bedsprings, Household goods, Carpet, Furniture, DIY demo materials, And miscellaneous junk; flat service charges; recycling and disposal services.
Prices, staff recommendations, proposals, vendor experience, commitment to reduce trash disposal
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Summary
The City of Columbia Heights is seeking proposals for curbside collection, hauling, and processing of residential problem material items, bulk items, and junk including appliances, electronics, mattresses, bedsprings, household goods, carpet, furniture, DIY demo materials, and miscellaneous junk.
Services cover approximately 6,400 residential households, over 160 multifamily buildings totaling about 3,000 dwelling units, 8 city buildings, 15 parks, and code enforcement abatements. Contractors must process bulk items through reuse or recycling systems before disposal in the trash stream and provide customer service via phone and email. The contract term runs from March 2027 through February 2031, with a one-year extension possible, and proposals are due by October 29th, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Prices
- Staff recommendations
- Proposals
- Vendor experience
- Commitment to reduce trash disposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Curbside collection
- Hauling
- Processing of residential problem material items
- Appliances
- Electronics
- Mattresses
- Bedsprings
- Household goods
- Carpet
- Furniture
- DIY demo materials
- Miscellaneous junk; flat service charges; recycling and disposal services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bid form
- Experience information
- Two customer references
- Submit to
- [email protected] or City of Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- Columbia Heights, MN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Columbia Heights?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 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] or City of Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. For questions, contact Jesse Davies.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Columbia Heights in MN, 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 Jesse Davies at (763) 706-3706. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Curbside collection, Hauling, And processing of residential problem material items, Appliances, Electronics, Mattresses, Bedsprings, Household goods, Carpet, Furniture, DIY demo materials, And miscellaneous junk; flat service charges; recycling and disposal services.. 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: "Prices, staff recommendations, proposals, vendor experience, commitment to reduce trash disposal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Columbia Heights?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Columbia Heights are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Columbia Heights regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Bid form, experience information, two customer references. Review the full document from City of Columbia Heights for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbia Heights, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.