The City of Glenn Heights, Texas, is soliciting proposals to provide comprehensive solid waste and recycling collection services for all residential and commercial customers within the city. The contract will cover curbside trash, recycling, yard and bulky waste, hazardous waste, alley services, disabled carry‑out, cart purchase and maintenance, roll‑off services, and special event waste management. The agreement is expected to run for an initial seven‑year term with a possible discount for longer terms, and the City will evaluate proposals based on compliance, technical merit, experience, and financial capacity. Bidders must submit sealed proposals (paper or electronic) by September 16, 2026, attend a virtual pre‑bid conference on August 31, 2026, and be prepared to provide insurance, certifications, and performance bonds as required.
• Scope includes residential, commercial, and institutional waste collection (trash, recycling, yard, bulky, hazardous).
• Required services: curbside collection, alley service, disabled service, cart purchase/maintenance, roll‑off containers, special event waste handling.
• Contract term: 7 years (with discount options).
• Submission deadline: 2:00 PM CST, September 16, 2026 (paper or electronic via Public Purchase).
• Pre‑bid conference (virtual) – August 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.
• Evaluation criteria: minimum requirements, experience, proposed approach, financial capacity, and price.
• Award notice expected within 60 days after bid opening; contractor must qualify within 2 working days and provide certificates of insurance within 10 days of award.
• Mandatory insurance, performance bond, and compliance certifications.