Town of Oakland Bulk and Organic Waste Collection Services RFP 2026
Town of OaklandCity · Oakland, MD- Due
- Jul 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The Town of Oakland is soliciting proposals for municipal bulk waste pickup and weekly curbside organic waste collection services. The contract includes a one-year term and bi-weekly commercial cardboard collection.
Weekly curbside organic waste collection, Town-wide seasonal bulk pickup week, Additional as-needed bulk pickup, Bi-weekly commercial cardboard collection, Equipment, Hauling, Disposal/processing, Coordination with Town staff
Cost and overall value, experience with similar municipal services, reliability, capacity, responsiveness, environmental compliance and disposal practices, references
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Summary
The Town of Oakland is soliciting proposals for municipal bulk waste pickup and weekly curbside organic waste collection services. The contract includes a one-year term and bi-weekly commercial cardboard collection.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Cost and overall value
- Experience with similar municipal services
- Reliability
- Capacity
- Responsiveness
- Environmental compliance and disposal practices
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Weekly curbside organic waste collection
- Town-wide seasonal bulk pickup week
- Additional as-needed bulk pickup
- Bi-weekly commercial cardboard collection
- Equipment
- Hauling
- Disposal/processing
- Coordination with Town staff
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Company information
- Service approach
- Pricing proposal
- References
- Proof of insurance
- Regulatory compliance statement
- Submit to
- Mail to: Town of Oakland, 14 N. 8th Street, Oakland, MD 21550 or email: [email protected]
- Scope location
- Town of Oakland, Maryland
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Oakland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 31, 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: Mail to: Town of Oakland, 14 N. 8th Street, Oakland, MD 21550 or email: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Oakland in MD, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Weekly curbside organic waste collection, Town-wide seasonal bulk pickup week, Additional as-needed bulk pickup, Bi-weekly commercial cardboard collection, Equipment, Hauling, Disposal/processing, Coordination with Town staff. 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: "Cost and overall value, experience with similar municipal services, reliability, capacity, responsiveness, environmental compliance and disposal practices, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Oakland?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Oakland are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Oakland 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: Company information, service approach, pricing proposal, references, proof of insurance, regulatory compliance statement. Review the full document from Town of Oakland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Town of Oakland, Maryland. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.