Kitsap County Waste Tire Collection, Transportation, Recycling, and Disposal Services - RFP 2026-035
Kitsap CountyCounty · Port Orchard, WA- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Glen McNeill
- (360) 337-4789
The 30-second brief
Kitsap County Public Works Solid Waste Division seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal services for residential and commercial waste tires. Work includes clearing tires from public and private properties requiring cleanup assistance and from the Randy W. Casteel Public Works Annex located at 8600 SW Imperial Way in Bremerton, WA. The County expects approximately 5 to 20 collection requests per year totaling 500 to 2,500 waste tires annually. Submission deadline is October 21, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Written questions are due by October 7, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Contractors must hold a valid Washington State Waste Tire Carrier license and have at least 3 years of experience. Evaluation is based on service costs, demonstrated ability, relevant experience, environmental compliance, and final disposal facilities.
Passenger Tires (off rim), Passenger Tires (on rim), Light Truck Tires (off rim), Light Truck Tires (on rim), Medium Truck Tires (off rim), Medium Truck Tires (on rim), Semi-Truck Tires (off rim), Semi-Truck Tires (on rim), Larger Tires (off rim), Larger Tires (on rim)
Service costs (40 points), Demonstrated ability to fulfill responsibilities (20 points), Recent relevant experience (20 points), Environmental compliance (10 points), Final recycling/disposal facilities (10 points)
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Summary
Kitsap County Public Works Solid Waste Division seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal services for residential and commercial waste tires.
Work includes clearing tires from public and private properties requiring cleanup assistance and from the Randy W. Casteel Public Works Annex located at 8600 SW Imperial Way in Bremerton, WA. The County expects approximately 5 to 20 collection requests per year totaling 500 to 2,500 waste tires annually. Submission deadline is October 21, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Written questions are due by October 7, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Contractors must hold a valid Washington State Waste Tire Carrier license and have at least 3 years of experience. Evaluation is based on service costs, demonstrated ability, relevant experience, environmental compliance, and final disposal facilities.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Passenger Tires (off rim)
- Passenger Tires (on rim)
- Light Truck Tires (off rim)
- Light Truck Tires (on rim)
- Medium Truck Tires (off rim)
- Medium Truck Tires (on rim)
- Semi-Truck Tires (off rim)
- Semi-Truck Tires (on rim)
- Larger Tires (off rim)
- Larger Tires (on rim)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Acknowledgment Form (Appendix A)
- Exceptions and Assumptions Form (Appendix B)
- Proposal Bid Form (Appendix C)
- Detailed Statement of Qualifications
- Description of disposal/recycling markets
- Equipment list and transport security description
- Environmental compliance history
- Identification of Subcontractors Form (Appendix D)
- References
- Waste Tire Carrier license
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Submit to
- https://www.kitsapgov.com/das/Pages/Online-Bids.aspx
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Port Orchard, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Kitsap County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 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: https://www.kitsapgov.com/das/Pages/Online-Bids.aspx. For questions, contact Glen McNeill.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Kitsap County in WA, 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 Glen McNeill at (360) 337-4789. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Passenger Tires (off rim), Passenger Tires (on rim), Light Truck Tires (off rim), Light Truck Tires (on rim), Medium Truck Tires (off rim), Medium Truck Tires (on rim), Semi-Truck Tires (off rim), Semi-Truck Tires (on rim), Larger Tires (off rim), Larger Tires (on rim). 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: "Service costs (40 points), Demonstrated ability to fulfill responsibilities (20 points), Recent relevant experience (20 points), Environmental compliance (10 points), Final recycling/disposal faciliti..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kitsap County?
All active and historical solicitations from Kitsap County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Kitsap County 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 1 year. 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: Acknowledgment Form (Appendix A), Exceptions and Assumptions Form (Appendix B), Proposal Bid Form (Appendix C), Detailed Statement of Qualifications, Description of disposal/recycling markets, Equipme. Review the full document from Kitsap County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Port Orchard, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.