Solid Waste Services

The City of Bellevue is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive solid‑waste collection services for a ten‑year contract (July 1 2028 – June 30 2038) with an optional two‑year extension. Services include weekly residential and commercial garbage, recycling, and organics collection; delivery of waste to the King County disposal system; processing and marketing of recyclables and organics; customer service, billing, and program administration; litter and emergency services; and related equipment provision (carts, containers, drop‑boxes). The contractor will assume ownership of collection carts, manage bill‑assistance programs for low‑income residents, and must meet performance, technology, and sustainability objectives outlined in the draft 2028 contract. The contract value is expected to be in the tens of millions, reflecting the City’s current $37 million annual contractor billing. • Provide weekly collection of garbage, recycling, and organics for ~158 k residents (≈30,800 single‑family, ≈2,000 multi‑family/commercial accounts). • Supply and maintain contractor‑owned carts and containers; transition ≈200 customers to contractor‑provided carts. • Deliver all solid waste to King County disposal facility per interlocal agreement. • Process and market recyclables and organics; support city‑run education and outreach. • Administer customer service, billing, rate‑adjustments, and bill‑assistance for eligible low‑income households. • Meet performance metrics for reliability, compliance, technology integration, and data transparency. • Contract term: 10 years (optional 2‑year extension); annual contract fee paid by contractor.