RFP for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal for the City of North Charleston (Dorchester County)

The City of North Charleston, SC is seeking qualified vendors to provide solid waste collection and disposal services for household residents within its Dorchester County limits. The contract will replace the existing agreement that expires June 30 2027, requiring the new vendor to have sufficient lead time to acquire necessary equipment. Proposers must submit a comprehensive package including a statement of understanding, experience summary, workload projections, resource details, cost proposal, and a bidders questionnaire. The City reserves the right to reject or reissue the RFP and will negotiate the final contract with the selected vendor. • Service area: all residential households in North Charleston (Dorchester County) • Scope: routine curbside solid waste collection, transport, and disposal at authorized facilities • Mandatory deliverables: detailed technical and financial proposals, experience documentation, equipment acquisition plan • Timeline: Issue 08/21/2026 → Questions due 09/09/2026 → Proposal deadline 10/07/2026 → Contract expected to run until 06/30/2027 • Evaluation criteria: experience, capacity, cost, equipment readiness, compliance with city terms