Pre-Advertisement Notice for Yard Debris Processing, Hauling and Diversion Program

The City of Atlanta is seeking a vendor to process, haul, and divert yard debris generated from residential properties, City parks, and forestry operations. The vendor will be responsible for processing the debris into reusable products such as compost, wood chips, and mulch. The contract will be for three years with two one-year renewal options. The vendor must provide sufficient labor, materials, and equipment to meet the City's requirements. The City will provide the yard debris feedstock and transportation to the processing facility. • The vendor must operate a full-scale processing facility that can handle an average of 150 tons of yard debris per day. • The vendor must provide equipment such as grinders, shredders, and trailers to process and haul the yard debris. • The vendor must ensure that all processed material meets the City's quality standards. • The vendor must provide a cost proposal for processing and hauling the yard debris to a non-city final destination. • The vendor must provide a cost proposal for processing and transporting the processed material to a city-owned site.