City of Gainesville Exclusive Residential Curbside and Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Agreement RFP 2025
City of GainesvilleCity · Gainesville, FL- Due
- Dec 4, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 3, 2025
- Contract term
- 10 years
- Primary contact
- Sheri Manning
- (353) 393-8779
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SUMMARY
The City of Gainesville, FL is seeking proposals for an exclusive franchise agreement for the weekly collection of Single-Family Residential Curbside Solid Waste, Bulk, Recycling, White Goods, Yard Trash, and other City-designated solid waste and recycling needs.
The procurement also includes an optional service for Exclusive Weekly Food Waste Composting or other processing and collection. The agreement features a primary term of 10 years with two 5-year renewal options. Bidders are required to download full specifications and plans from the agency's procurement portal. Proposals are due by December 4, 2025, and a Notice of Interest is required by November 6, 2025. Submissions should be directed to P.O. Box 490, Gainesville, FL, 32601.
- Submit to
- P.O. Box 490, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Gainesville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2025. Submissions should be delivered to: P.O. Box 490, Gainesville, FL, 32601. For questions, contact Sheri Manning.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Gainesville in FL, 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 Sheri Manning at (353) 393-8779. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Gainesville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Gainesville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Gainesville 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 10 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. Review the full document from City of Gainesville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.