City of Northfield - Residential Organic Food/Wet Waste Collection Services - RFP 2026
City of NorthfieldCity · Northfield, MN- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 1 day left
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- David Bennett
- (507) 645-3006
The 30-second brief
The City of Northfield is seeking proposals for residential organic food and wet waste organized collection services within the city limits. The scope includes weekly curbside collection of food scraps, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, bakery goods, and approved paper/compostable items for approximately 5,058 residential customers. The contract term is five years, commencing June 1, 2027, and running through December 31, 2031. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on November 13, 2026, and must be submitted electronically or via mail to the Office of the City Engineer. Requirements include supplying 5-gallon containers, specialized vehicle standards, licensing under City and Rice County ordinances, a $25,000 performance bond, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Weekly curbside collection of residential organic food/wet waste, Provision of containers/buckets and compost bags, Customer education and contamination management, Annual reporting on tons diverted
Contractor Qualifications and Experience, Collection Operations and Service Approach, Customer Participation and Program Growth, Customer Education and Contamination Reduction, Diversion and Processing Approach, Responsiveness to RFP Requirements
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Summary
The City of Northfield is seeking proposals for residential organic food and wet waste organized collection services within the city limits.
The scope includes weekly curbside collection of food scraps, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, bakery goods, and approved paper/compostable items for approximately 5,058 residential customers. The contract term is five years, commencing June 1, 2027, and running through December 31, 2031. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on November 13, 2026, and must be submitted electronically or via mail to the Office of the City Engineer. Requirements include supplying 5-gallon containers, specialized vehicle standards, licensing under City and Rice County ordinances, a $25,000 performance bond, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Contractor Qualifications and Experience
- Collection Operations and Service Approach
- Customer Participation and Program Growth
- Customer Education and Contamination Reduction
- Diversion and Processing Approach
- Responsiveness to RFP Requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Weekly curbside collection of residential organic food/wet waste
- Provision of containers/buckets and compost bags
- Customer education and contamination management
- Annual reporting on tons diverted
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Proposal Form
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion
- Guaranteed Contract Pricing rates
- Proof of insurance
- Performance bond
- Submit to
- [email protected] or Office of the City Engineer, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, MN 55057
- Scope location
- Northfield, MN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Northfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 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 Office of the City Engineer, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, MN 55057. For questions, contact David Bennett.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Northfield 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 David Bennett at (507) 645-3006. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Weekly curbside collection of residential organic food/wet waste, Provision of containers/buckets and compost bags, Customer education and contamination management, Annual reporting on tons diverted. 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: "Contractor Qualifications and Experience, Collection Operations and Service Approach, Customer Participation and Program Growth, Customer Education and Contamination Reduction, Diversion and Processin..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Northfield?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Northfield are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Northfield 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 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: Proposal Form, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, Guaranteed Contract Pricing rates, proof of insurance, performance bond. Review the full document from City of Northfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Northfield, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.