SLED Opportunity · VIRGINIA · TOWN OF FARMVILLE
AI Summary
The Town of Farmville, VA, seeks proposals for municipal recycling collection services with an option for solid waste collection. The RFP emphasizes quality, compliance, experience, cost, and timely performance. Submission includes company info, certifications, and proposal details. Questions due by April 8, 2026; proposals due by April 22, 2026.
The Town of Farmville is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors to provide municipal recycling collection services (with solid waste collection option) for the Town of Farmville, Virginia. The required services and performance conditions are described in the Scope of Work (or Services).
The Town of Farmville is a center of trade, education, law, and finance for a seven-county area that makes up “Virginia’s Heartland.” The Town is located in both Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties. The largest municipality between Richmond and Lynchburg, Farmville is within an hour of both. The Town, formed in 1798, serves as the county seat of Prince Edward County. In addition to serving as the hub of economic activity for a regional population of approximately 120,000 people, Farmville attracts many visitors who come to enjoy its shopping, history, cultural, educational, and outdoor activities.
Confidentiality Statement
All information included in this RFP is considered confidential and intended only for use by responders. No information included in this document, or in discussions related to the MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES (WITH SOLID WASTE COLLECTION OPTION), may be disclosed to another party or used for any other purpose without the express written or verbal consent.
This Addendum is hereby made part of the contract documents and specifications of the above referenced project. All other requirements of the original specification shall remain in effect in their respective order. Acknowledgement of this addendum is required.
Questions and answers:
Q: Who is currently servicing the recycling and solid waste?
A: The Town currently handles collection of recycling and solid waste.
Q: The RFP states we must note any exceptions we have. Would you allow an alternative proposal? We have an idea that would be beneficial to the Town and Vendor.
A: In order for the RFP to be considered as a complete submission, all instructions/requirements in the RFP must be completed as outlined. However, if you wish to submit an alternative proposal in addition, you may do so under Section 4.
Q: How much are the residents charged for the recycling service?
A: There is a fee of $11 added to their monthly water/sewer bill for all sanitation services.
Q: How is the waste collection currently handled?
Regulations, policies (including Town Council policies), guidelines and orders government prior or existing contracts performed by the contractor.
The experience of staff to be assigned to the project, the engagements of similar scope and complexity; Offeror's prior record of performance with Town or others in similar venues.
At least three references, to include recent experience,k contract sizes, duration of the relationship
The Town shall not use the lowest responsible bid criteria in selecting a qualified Proposal. Cost, as listed above, is one of several criteria utilized by the Town in selecting the most qualified Proposal and the Town is, therefore, not required to accept the lowest bid.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Please submit your complete proposal.
Q (No subject): Who is currently servicing the recycling and solid waste?
A: The Town currently handles collection of recycling and solid waste.
Q (No subject): The RFP states we must note any exceptions we have. Would you allow an alternative proposal? We have an idea that would be beneficial to the Town and GFL.
A: In order for the RFP to be considered as a complete submission, all instructions/requirements in the RFP must be completed as outlined. However, if you wish to submit an alternative proposal in addition, you may do so under Section 4.
Q (No subject): How much are the residents charged for the recycling service?
A: There is a fee of $11 added to their monthly water/sewer bill for all sanitation services.
Q (No subject): How is the waste collection currently handled?
A: The Town collects the waste via roll-out carts with a side loader truck. Town residents are collected once per week. Town businesses are collected three times per week.
Q (No subject): How many homes currently participate in the recycling program?
A: We do not have those numbers available.
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): Could you please provide cart count for residential and commercial accounts.
A: 3,806 (Attachment E-Cost Proposal and Bid Response, Item C)
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): What is the current monthly charge for Residential and Commercial MSW collection.
A: $11 per month
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): How many resident / businesses current patriciates in the recycling program.
A: We do not have those numbers available.
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): How many residential valet or alternative collection locations exist currently
A: 22 residents require assistance with trash and recycling services, as they are unable to transport their materials to the curb.
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): How may tons of MSW & recycling were collected and disposed of or processed last year?
A: MSW: 22,668.03 Tons Cardboard: 119.64 Tons Recycling: 50.83 Tons
Q (No subject): Where does the Town take the Trash and Recyclable Materials?
A: Currently, the trash is taken to the Prince Edward County landfill. Recyclables are received and processed by Steps, Inc.
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): Would the town consider the elimination of the bags for recycle separation and go to a full carts system for comingle recycling.
A: Wwe would have no problem with the additional option of the use of a co-mingled collection cart in place of separate bags. However, in order for the RFP to be considered as a complete submission, all instructions/requirements in the RFP must be completed as outlined. However, if you wish to submit an alternative proposal in addition, you may do so under Section 4.
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): The RFP requires an office be maintained in the town. Would the town consider allowing the contractor to be located within 30 -45 minutes of the town.
A: We have no concerns with the office being located out of Town, provided it is within approximately 30 to 45 minutes of the Town.
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): If necessary, can the existing routes be change for operational/financial efficiency?
A: It would be considered.
Q (RFP PW 26-0304-001): Would the town consider adding carts to the OCC recycling program but still allow extra or larger OCC stacked beside the cart.
A: It would be considered.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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