City of Vassar RFP Solid Waste Collection - 2026
City of VassarCity · Vassar, MI- Due
- Sep 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Merri Lemcke
- (989) 823-8517
The 30-second brief
The City of Vassar, Michigan seeks proposals from qualified parties for solid waste collection, refuse, recycling, and yard-waste collection services. The contract covers residential collection and disposal of garbage, trash, bulky items, recyclable materials, and yard waste for approximately 2,697 residential dwellings and 824 residential stops over a five-year term from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031. Services include weekly curbside garbage collection, commercial refuse container servicing, recycling bins distribution, and seasonal yard waste collection from April 1 to November 30. Sealed proposals are due by Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00pm at Vassar City Hall.
Residential collection and disposal of garbage, Trash, And bulky/large items; recyclable materials and yard-waste collection at the curb; commercial refuse containers (Downtown - Six 6 cubic yard refuse containers twice per week; Ivan Middleton Hall - One 4-yard refuse container once per week; Little League Fields - One 4-yard refuse container once per week; DPW Building - One 8-yard refuse container once per week; Wastewater Treatment Plant - One 2-yard hazardous waste container once per week); recycling bins for residents; yard waste collection (April 1 to November 30); proof of insurance; contact information for a minimum of three (3) municipal contracts currently providing similar services; seven (7) copies of the final bid submission; proposal cost on a per fee stop per year basis
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Summary
The City of Vassar, Michigan seeks proposals from qualified parties for solid waste collection, refuse, recycling, and yard-waste collection services.
The contract covers residential collection and disposal of garbage, trash, bulky items, recyclable materials, and yard waste for approximately 2,697 residential dwellings and 824 residential stops over a five-year term from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031. Services include weekly curbside garbage collection, commercial refuse container servicing, recycling bins distribution, and seasonal yard waste collection from April 1 to November 30. Sealed proposals are due by Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00pm at Vassar City Hall.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Residential collection and disposal of garbage, Trash, And bulky/large items
- Recyclable materials and yard-waste collection at the curb
- Commercial refuse containers (Downtown - Six 6 cubic yard refuse containers twice per week
- Ivan Middleton Hall - One 4-yard refuse container once per week
- Little League Fields - One 4-yard refuse container once per week
- DPW Building - One 8-yard refuse container once per week
- Wastewater Treatment Plant - One 2-yard hazardous waste container once per week)
- Recycling bins for residents
- Yard waste collection (April 1 to November 30)
- Proof of insurance
- Contact information for a minimum of three (3) municipal contracts currently providing similar services
- Seven (7) copies of the final bid submission
- Proposal cost on a per fee stop per year basis
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
proof of insurance
- Submit to
- Vassar City Hall, Attn: City Clerk, Merri Lemcke, 287 E. Huron Avenue, Vassar, MI 48768
- Scope location
- Vassar, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Vassar?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 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: Vassar City Hall, Attn: City Clerk, Merri Lemcke, 287 E. Huron Avenue, Vassar, MI 48768. For questions, contact Merri Lemcke.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Vassar in MI, 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 Merri Lemcke at (989) 823-8517. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Residential collection and disposal of garbage, Trash, And bulky/large items; recyclable materials and yard-waste collection at the curb; commercial refuse containers (Downtown - Six 6 cubic yard refuse containers twice per week; Ivan Middleton Hall - One 4-yard refuse container once per week; Littl. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Vassar?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Vassar are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Vassar 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.
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: proof of insurance. Review the full document from City of Vassar for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Vassar, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.