HSWE Refuse Hauling

The City of Hopkinsville's Solid Waste Enterprise is requesting proposals from qualified and insured hauling contractors to provide refuse hauling, flatbed hauling, and/or tanker hauling services. The services include daily transport to White Plains, Kentucky, as well as local tanker hauling within Hopkinsville, KY. Key details of the request for proposal (RFP) include: 1. **Proposal Submission**: Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the RFP number and received by June 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. 2. **Services**: Proposers can bid on one or more of the following services: - Refuse Hauling: 6 loads per day from Hopkinsville to White Plains, KY. - Flatbed Hauling: 2 loads per day from Hopkinsville to White Plains, KY. - Tanker Hauling (Local Routes): 4 loads per day within Hopkinsville, KY. 3. **Contractor Responsibilities**: The selected contractor will be responsible for providing trucks, trailers, equipment, qualified drivers, fuel, maintenance, and insurance. They must also comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 4. **Evaluation Criteria**: Proposals will be evaluated based on price (50%), conformance with minimum specifications (45%), and local vendor preference (5%). 5. **Contract Terms**: The contract will begin approximately 90 days after award and will have a fixed price for the term of the contract. The contractor must maintain accurate load logs and submit weekly invoices. 6. **Insurance Requirements**: The contractor must maintain minimum insurance requirements, including commercial auto liability, general liability, workers' compensation, and cargo insurance. 7. **Termination**: The contract may be terminated by either party with 90 days' written notice or due to failure to comply with the contract terms. The City of Hopkinsville reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to award contracts in the best interest of the Solid Waste Enterprise.