Hendry County Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Services RFP No. 2026-13
- Due
- Mar 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jorge Hernandez
- (863) 612-4726
The 30-second brief
Hendry County is soliciting proposals for an exclusive franchise to provide residential and commercial solid waste, recyclable materials, and yard trash collection services. The contract term is five years starting October 1, 2026.
Technical Proposal, Price Forms, Transition Plan, Customer Service Approach, Financial Capability statements
Qualifications of the Firm (20%), Technical Proposal (20%), Customer Service (5%), Financial Capability (5%), Financial Proposal Pricing (50%)
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Summary
Hendry County is soliciting proposals for an exclusive franchise to provide residential and commercial solid waste, recyclable materials, and yard trash collection services. The contract term is five years starting October 1, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Technical Proposal
- Price Forms
- Transition Plan
- Customer Service Approach
- Financial Capability statements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Attachment 1
- Attachment 2
- Attachment 3
- Attachment 4
- Attachment A
- Attachment B
- Attachment C
- Attachment D
- Attachment E
- Attachment F
- Attachment G
- Attachment H
- Attachment J
- Attachment K
- Attachment L
- Attachment M
- Submit to
- LaBelle, Florida
- Scope location
- Hendry County, FL
- Reported agency
- Hendry County
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from HENDRY county HOUSING AUTHORITY?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 18, 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: LaBelle, Florida. For questions, contact Jorge Hernandez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including HENDRY county HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Jorge Hernandez at (863) 612-4726. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Technical Proposal, Price Forms, Transition Plan, Customer Service Approach, Financial Capability statements. 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: "Qualifications of the Firm (20%), Technical Proposal (20%), Customer Service (5%), Financial Capability (5%), Financial Proposal Pricing (50%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from HENDRY county HOUSING AUTHORITY?
All active and historical solicitations from HENDRY county HOUSING AUTHORITY are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, HENDRY county HOUSING AUTHORITY 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: Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D, Attachment E, Attachment F, Attachment G, Attachment H, Attachment J, Attachment K, Atta. Review the full document from HENDRY county HOUSING AUTHORITY for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hendry County, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.