REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND/OR DISPOSAL

The City of Vicksburg, hereinafter referred to as “City”, is accepting proposals for providing the curbside collection and disposal of solid waste. The contract term shall be for a period of six (6) years, beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2029. There are approximately 7,351 residential and small commercial accounts and approximately 42 downtown accounts. It is anticipated that a contract will be negotiated between the City and one or more of the persons or firms submitting proposals in accordance with §31-7-13 (r) Miss. Code Ann.

A pre-bid/pre-proposal conference will be held on March 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Board Room, Robert M. Walker Building, Room 109, 1415 Walnut Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180

 

Packages containing Instructions for Proposers may be purchased in the City Clerk’s office for $25.00.   Proposals shall be received in the City Clerk’s office at the address listed below by 9:00 a.m., March 20, 2023.  Proposers are cautioned that the Clerk’s office does not receive mail prior to 9:00 a.m.

 

Mailing Address                                 Physical Address       

City of Vicksburg City Clerk              City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 212

Post Office Box 150                           City Clerk’s Office

Vicksburg, MS 39181-0150               1401 Walnut Street

                                                                        Vicksburg, MS  39180

 

Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Board Meeting on March 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in City Board Room, Robert M. Walker Building, Room 109, 1415 Walnut Street, Vicksburg, MS.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following relevant factors:

- Cost to the Citizens of Vicksburg for solid waste collection and/or disposal.

- Capability and experience in providing solid waste disposal services.

- How fully the proposal both meets the requirements as stated in the RFP, and the goals and       objectives of the City to provide the most efficient, healthful and dependable collection and     disposal of garbage and rubbish.

- Professional experience and performance of the company.

- Professional qualifications of the company.

- The company’s prior history of operation within the region.

- Financial stability of the company making the offer.

- Transition Plan, from current contractors.

- Legal responsibility of the company.

- Use of Technology in collection/disposal/billing.

 

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to this RFP, or to cancel, in part or in its entirety, this request.

                                                                                   

                                                                                    _/s/Walter W. Osborne, Jr._______

                                                                                    Walter Osborne, Jr., City Clerk

 

Publish Feb. 15, 2023 & Feb 22, 2023