RFP for Solid Waste Collection, Recycling, and Organics Services

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Twin Rivers Unified School District (“District”) will receive up to, but not later than 11:00 a.m. on March 6, 2026, proposals for the award of contract for:

RFP No. 26-039

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC SERVICES

Proposals shall be received electronically online at https://colbisecurebids.com/o/trusd/26-039. Proposers are hereby notified that, in accordance with Public Contract Code (PCC) sections 20112 and 1601, proposals will be received electronically. Proposals will not be publicly opened or read. Proposals received after the above-specified time may be rejected.

The scope of services (“Services”) entails the provision of districtwide solid waste collection, recycling, and organics services for all District sites. Services include the furnishing of containers, scheduled collection, disposal, and recycling, and support for compliance with California Senate Bill 1383. The District intends to award a contract to one vendor and seeks practical, efficient service solutions that minimize disruption to school operations while meeting applicable regulatory requirements.

Each proposal must conform to and be responsive to this notice and all other documents comprising the contract documents. All interested parties may obtain additional information by contacting the Contract Services & Risk Management Department via email at proposals@trusd.net.

All forms must be completed, signed, and returned with the proposal. No proposer may withdraw its bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the receipt of proposals.

The evaluation criteria outlined herein will be used to determine which proposal offers the best value to the District at the most economical cost. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive irregularities or technicalities, and select the proposal deemed most advantageous to the District. Recognizing that considerations beyond price are essential, the District may not award the contract to the lowest proposer. Additionally, the District reserves the right to request clarifications on any proposal.