SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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San Joaquin County Department of Public Works requests proposals for recyclable materials processing and transfer services at Lovelace Transfer Station, aiming to comply with state recycling mandates and promote environmental stewardship.
San Joaquin County was one of California’s original counties, established in 1850. San Joaquin County is located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, encompassing approximately 1,392 square miles of rich agricultural land, waterways, and growing urban centers. Bordered by the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta to the west, the County offers a blend of natural beauty, productive farmland, and a dynamic economy that connects Northern and Central California. The region is characterized by a balance of vibrant cities and rural landscapes, providing residents and visitors with both metropolitan amenities and small-town charm. The County’s population is approximately 814,000, spread across eight incorporated cities including Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Escalon, Lathrop, the newly incorporated City of Mountain House, and several thriving unincorporated communities. The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works (SJCDPW) delivers essential municipal-type services to residents and businesses in unincorporated areas. The Solid Waste Division (Division), in particular, manages refuse, recycling, and organics services for the unincorporated population, ensuring compliance with state recycling mandates and advancing the County’s long-term goals for resource recovery and landfill diversion. The County remains committed to fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable growth, providing efficient public services that benefit both local residents and the broader Central Valley region. SJCDPW requests technical proposals from qualified recyclable materials processing services firms to undertake, perform, and complete the tasks outlined in the Request for Proposals – SJCDPW-RFP-25-09. The selected Firm will provide processing services for recyclable materials accepted at Lovelace Transfer Station (Lovelace) and transfer services, as needed. The selected Firm will be the highest-ranking Firm that has successfully negotiated the terms for the award of a Recyclable Materials Processing Services Agreement. The selected Firm will be requested to enter into an Agreement with San Joaquin County. All work shall comply with the County Policies and California Public Resources Code § 40200 and California Code of Regulations, Title 14 § 18801.
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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