RFQ032631 - COLLECTION SERVICES OF YARD WASTE AND RECYCLABLES - 2027

1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is accepting bids until May 8, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. local time, for “Collection Services of Yard Waste and Recyclables—2027”. Bids are being received electronically by the Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services via Bonfire at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/login.The City of Columbus is requesting bids for the collection, transportation, and disposal of yard waste and recycling material from its single-family residential households, multiple dwelling units, and multiple dwelling developments. The contract will also include the collection of recyclables from sidewalk recycling containers as part of the City’s Pedestrian Recycling Program and glass from private businesses and organizations participating in the Recycle-on-High Program. Future collection programs may be added to the contract by the mutual agreement of the City and the contracted service provider. Bidders must bid on all services to be deemed responsive.1.1.1. Contract Period: The contract period is April 01, 2027, through and including March 31, 2032. There are five one-year renewal options that can be implemented by the written mutual agreement of both parties, extending the contract through March 31, 2037.All questions concerning the bid are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be specified in the IFB; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bonfire at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/login as an addendum.A pre-bid meeting will be held on April 27, 2027, at 10:00 A.M. local time., at 111 N. Front Street, Room 204.Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda will be posted on Bonfire at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/login.1.2 Classification: The City’s responsible wage and health insurance benefit applies (Columbus City Code Section 329). The bidder is required to submit a proposal bond in the form provided in the Invitation to Bid documents. The amount of the guaranty shall be expressed in dollars and cents or as a percentage of the bid amount and shall not be less than ten (10) percent of the bid. Each offeror is to submit with its proposal an active City of Columbus Contract Compliance Number or must provide documentation that an application for contract compliance has been submitted.1.3 Bonfire: If you do not have an account with Bonfire and you would like to review project information or submit a proposal, you will need to register for an account. Go to https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/login in order to sign up.1.4 Vendor Registration:Vendors must register on the Vendor Services portal before doing business with the City of Columbus. To get registered, please visit the following link: https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources.After vendor registration, you will receive an email inviting you to complete the required Contract Compliance (EBO) Questionnaire. Vendors must be contract compliant in order to do business with the City of Columbus. To get compliant, please visit the following link: https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources.To complete our online certification application, track the status of your application and receive a copy of your certification approval letter, visit: https://columbus.diversitycompliance.com/.For more certification information or questions, contact us at: DiversityCertifications@columbus.gov.For additional inquiries, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at: odi@columbus.gov.A debriefing session is available to all professional services prime consultants who are unsuccessful in responding to this solicitation for request for proposals. A request for a debriefing session must be submitted via email at capitalprojects@columbus.gov within thirty days following the contract award.

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Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Attachments

• 01_BIDDER_S_GUIDE_2027_Recycling_and_Yard_Waste_Services.pdf
• 2027_YW_Recycling_Contract_26.02.10_FINAL.pdf