Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission - Curbside Recycling & Optional Trash Collection Services - RFP No. NSVRC 2025-002 (2025)
Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional CommissionSpecial District · Front Royal, VA- Due
- Feb 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 6, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Amanda Kerns
- (540) 636-8800
The 30-second brief
The Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission is seeking proposals for flexible, locality-specific residential curbside recycling and optional trash collection services. The initiative aims to establish or re-establish curbside recycling service in at least six additional towns, provide service to at least 10,000 new households, and procure and distribute at least 10,000 recycling bins or carts across Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren counties, and the City of Winchester, Virginia. Services include variable collection frequencies, custom container options ranging from 18-gallon bins to 65-gallon and 95-gallon carts, single-stream or dual-stream material handling, contamination management, and data reporting. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on February 13, 2026, with questions due by January 21, 2026. The initial contract term is one year with up to three one-year renewals.
Curbside recycling services; Optional or bundled trash collection services; Recycling bins or carts (18-gallon, 65-gallon, 95-gallon); Yard waste and bulky item collection; Community recycling events or drop-off programs; Multilingual public outreach campaigns; Digital platforms or apps for service updates
Firm Qualifications and Experience (20 points), Service Approach and Flexibility (25 points), Pricing and Cost-Effectiveness (25 points), Capacity to Serve Multiple Localities (10 points), Data Collection and Reporting Systems (10 points), Innovation and Value-Added Services (5 points), Recycling Bin Procurement and Branding (5 points)
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Summary
The Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission is seeking proposals for flexible, locality-specific residential curbside recycling and optional trash collection services.
The initiative aims to establish or re-establish curbside recycling service in at least six additional towns, provide service to at least 10,000 new households, and procure and distribute at least 10,000 recycling bins or carts across Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren counties, and the City of Winchester, Virginia. Services include variable collection frequencies, custom container options ranging from 18-gallon bins to 65-gallon and 95-gallon carts, single-stream or dual-stream material handling, contamination management, and data reporting. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on February 13, 2026, with questions due by January 21, 2026. The initial contract term is one year with up to three one-year renewals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Curbside recycling services
- Optional or bundled trash collection services
- Recycling bins or carts (18-gallon, 65-gallon, 95-gallon)
- Yard waste and bulky item collection
- Community recycling events or drop-off programs
- Multilingual public outreach campaigns
- Digital platforms or apps for service updates
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Signed proposal cover sheet with Virginia SCC ID number
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility
- References from at least three municipal clients
- Liability insurance details
- Identification of subcontractors
- Submit to
- www.eva.virginia.gov or email to [email protected]
- Scope location
- Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Winchester, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 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: www.eva.virginia.gov or email to [email protected]. For questions, contact Amanda Kerns.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission in VA, 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 Amanda Kerns at (540) 636-8800. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Curbside recycling services; Optional or bundled trash collection services; Recycling bins or carts (18-gallon, 65-gallon, 95-gallon); Yard waste and bulky item collection; Community recycling events or drop-off programs; Multilingual public outreach campaigns; Digital platforms or apps for service. 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: "Firm Qualifications and Experience (20 points), Service Approach and Flexibility (25 points), Pricing and Cost-Effectiveness (25 points), Capacity to Serve Multiple Localities (10 points), Data Collec..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission?
All active and historical solicitations from Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission 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: Signed proposal cover sheet with Virginia SCC ID number, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Ineligibility, References from at least three municipal clients, Liability insurance details. Review the full document from Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Winchester, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.