City of Springfield Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal RFP-26-004 2026
City of SpringfieldCity · Springfield, GA- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Smith
- (912) 754-7617
The 30-second brief
The City of Springfield is seeking proposals from qualified companies to provide municipal residential solid waste collection and disposal services. The work includes once-per-week curbside pickup of garbage utilizing new 96-gallon contractor-owned containers for approximately 1,200 residential customers, along with servicing various city facility dumpsters including City Hall, Public Works, WWTP, Mars Theatre, and special event trashcans. All solid waste must be disposed of in a fully permitted Subtitle D Municipal Solid Waste landfill, with monthly reporting required by the 15th of each month. Proposals are due by November 3rd, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a question deadline of October 21st, 2026. Submissions require a $25,000 payment and performance bid bond, transmittal letter, corporate background, references, and proof of required insurance coverage.
Curbside pickup of garbage in new 96-gallon contractor-owned containers, Two cardboard dumpsters for public use, Three city-use solid waste dumpsters, Monthly detailed measurements of solid waste and recycled materials
Compliance with the RFP (10 Points), Understanding of the Needed Services (20 Points), Services to be Provided (25 Points), Company's Qualification (10 Points), Effingham County Performance (5 Points), Cost and Fee Proposal (30 Points)
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Summary
The City of Springfield is seeking proposals from qualified companies to provide municipal residential solid waste collection and disposal services.
The work includes once-per-week curbside pickup of garbage utilizing new 96-gallon contractor-owned containers for approximately 1,200 residential customers, along with servicing various city facility dumpsters including City Hall, Public Works, WWTP, Mars Theatre, and special event trashcans. All solid waste must be disposed of in a fully permitted Subtitle D Municipal Solid Waste landfill, with monthly reporting required by the 15th of each month. Proposals are due by November 3rd, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a question deadline of October 21st, 2026. Submissions require a $25,000 payment and performance bid bond, transmittal letter, corporate background, references, and proof of required insurance coverage.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Curbside pickup of garbage in new 96-gallon contractor-owned containers, Two cardboard dumpsters for public use, Three city-use solid waste dumpsters, Monthly detailed measurements of solid waste and recycled materials
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bid bond
- W-9
- References
- Non-collusion affidavit
- Insurance certificate
- Signed addenda
- Proposal Submission Form
- Submit to
- City of Springfield, Attn: Jennifer Smith, 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329
- Scope location
- Springfield, GA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Springfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 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: City of Springfield, Attn: Jennifer Smith, 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329. For questions, contact Jennifer Smith.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Springfield in GA, 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 Jennifer Smith at (912) 754-7617. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Curbside pickup of garbage in new 96-gallon contractor-owned containers, Two cardboard dumpsters for public use, Three city-use solid waste dumpsters, Monthly detailed measurements of solid waste and recycled materials. 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: "Compliance with the RFP (10 Points), Understanding of the Needed Services (20 Points), Services to be Provided (25 Points), Company's Qualification (10 Points), Effingham County Performance (5 Points)..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Springfield?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Springfield are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Springfield regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 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: bid bond, W-9, references, non-collusion affidavit, insurance certificate, signed addenda, Proposal Submission Form. Review the full document from City of Springfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, GA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.