Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services

2026-11-03

Request for Proposals ( RFP ) Solid Waste and Recycling Collection ServicesIssued by : Weld RE - 5J School DistrictRFP Number : 2026 - 002Issue Date : January 27th , 2026Proposal Due Date & Time : February 27th 2026 at 1PM MSTDelivery Method : Electronic PDF submission ( preferred ) tojoshua . roseberry @ weldre5j . orgor hard copy to 110 South Centennial Drive , Milliken , CO 805431 . Introduction & InvitationWeld RE - 5J School District ( the “ District ”) invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide comprehensive solid waste and recycling collection services for District facilities . The District seeks reliable , cost - effective , and environmentally responsible services that support safe school operations and sustainability goals . The District intends to award a contract to the proposer whose submission is determined to be the most advantageous to the District , considering price , service quality , experience , and overall value , and to start services for the District starting July 1st , 20262 . Scope of ServicesServices and contract to start July 1st , 20262 . 1 Seasonal Service AdjustmentsDuring the summer months , when schools are not in regular session , the District anticipates a reduced volume of waste . The vendor shall accommodate seasonal service adjustments as follows : Trash service may be reduced to a minimum of two ( 2 ) pickups per week at applicable sites . Recycling service shall continue at one ( 1 ) pickup per week . Summer schedules will be coordinated in advance with the District and may vary by site based on activity levels . No penalties , service change fees , or contract amendments shall be required to implement seasonal reductions . 2 . 2 Solid Waste ( Trash ) CollectionScheduled collection of solid waste at all designated District facilities . Provision , delivery , maintenance , and replacement of dumpsters / containers . Container sizes may include ( but are not limited to ): 2 - yard , 3 - yard , 4 - yard , 6 - yard , and 8 - yard dumpsters ( preferred ). Collection frequencies may range from 1x to 5x per week , depending on location and season . Emergency or on - call service within [ 24 ] hours when requested . 2 . 3 Special & Ancillary ServicesRoll - off containers for summer clean - outs , construction , renovation , or special events . Roll - off containers are typically 30 - yard containers . Include optional pricing for delivery , haul , disposal , and rental periods . Ability to provide short - notice service during the summer months is preferred . Extra pickups during peak times ( e . g ., start / end of school year ). Container cleaning and deodorizing services ( optional pricing ). 3 . Service Locations & QuantitiesThe following locations , container quantities , and pickup frequencies are required at contract start . The District reserves the right to adjust quantities and schedules with written notice . 3 . 1 Roosevelt High School ( RHS ) Address : 3349 Roosevelt Parkway , Johnstown , CO 80534Trash : Four ( 4 ) 8 - yard dumpsters — Pickup : Monday through Friday ( M – F ) Seasonal Trash ( Field House ): One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Fridays ( F ), seasonal use3 . 2 Roosevelt Middle School ( RMS ) Address : 212 N 2nd St , Johnstown , CO 80534Trash : Two ( 2 ) 8 - yard dumpsters — Pickup : Monday through Friday ( M – F ) Recycling : One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Fridays ( F ) Seasonal Trash ( parking lot ): One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Fridays ( F ), seasonal use3 . 3 Elwell Elementary School ( EES ) Address : 155 Silverbell Ave , Johnstown , CO 80534Trash : Two ( 2 ) 8 - yard dumpsters — Pickup : Monday , Wednesday , Friday ( M / W / F ) Recycling : One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Fridays ( F ) 3 . 4 Pioneer Ridge Elementary ( PRE ) Address : 2300 Cinnamon Teal Ave , Johnstown , CO 80534Trash : One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Daily ( Monday – Friday ) Recycling : One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Daily ( Monday – Friday ) 3 . 5 Milliken Elementary School ( MES ) Address : 100 Broad St , Milliken , CO 80534Trash : Two ( 2 ) 8 - yard dumpsters — Pickup : Monday , Wednesday , Friday ( M / W / F ) Recycling : One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Fridays ( F ) 3 . 6 Milliken Intermediate School ( MIS ) Address : 266 Irene Ave , Milliken , CO 80543Trash : Two ( 2 ) 8 - yard dumpsters — Pickup : Monday , Wednesday , Friday ( M / W / F ) Recycling : One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Fridays ( F ) 3 . 7 Administrative BuildingAddress : 110 S Centennial Dr , Milliken , CO 80543Trash : One ( 1 ) 8 - yard dumpster — Pickup : Fridays ( F ) Service Time Restriction : No collections at any District facility are permitted before 7 : 00 AM . Delivery Interference & Missed Pickup Requirement : Food and supply deliveries may interfere with scheduled waste or recycling pickups , particularly on Wednesdays . If a scheduled pickup cannot be completed due to delivery - related access issues , the vendor shall provide next - day service at no additional cost to the District . 4 . Contract TermInitial Term : Three ( 3 ) yearsRenewal Options : Two ( 2 ) one - year renewals , at the District ’ s sole discretionLanguage Options : for the District to vacate / break the contract early only if the services rendered are not being fixed and adequate time has been given to the contractor to rectify the issues , and with sufficient notice . 5 . Pricing & Fee StructureProposals must include a clear , itemized pricing schedule : Monthly service rates by container size and pickup frequencyRecycling service costs ( clearly identify any bundled pricing ) Roll - off and special service ratesFuel surcharges ( if any ) with escalation methodologyCPI or other price adjustment terms ( annual caps preferred ) All pricing shall be firm for the initial year . 6 . Vendor QualificationsProposers must demonstrate : Minimum of five ( 5 ) years ’ experience providing municipal or K – 12 school waste servicesCapacity to service all District locationsCompliance with all local , state , and federal regulationsAdequate staffing , equipment , and customer service infrastructure7 . Sustainability & Education ( Preferred ) The District values environmental stewardship . Proposers should describe : Recycling contamination reduction strategiesStudent / staff education support ( signage , assemblies , materials ) Emissions reduction efforts ( e . g ., CNG / electric fleets ) Bag Color & Sensor Recognition Notice : The District utilizes uniform trash and recycling bags of the same color district - wide . The vendor acknowledges that automated or sensor - based identification systems may misidentify bag contents based on color alone . Any contamination fees , rejection fees , or penalty charges resulting solely from automated color - based detection or sensor misreads shall be waived . Manual review or alternative verification methods must be used before assessing any contamination - related fees . 8 . Evaluation CriteriaProposals will be evaluated based on the District ’ s operational priorities . The District intends to award to the proposer that best meets District needs based on the following measurables : Price – Overall cost competitiveness and clarity of pricing structureAvailability & Ability to Meet Service Needs – Demonstrated capacity to meet required pickup frequencies , service recovery requirements , and the no earlier than 7 : 00 AM service windowExperience / Years in Business – Length of time in business providing comparable solid waste and recycling services , with preference for K – 12 or public - sector experienceThe District may request clarification or additional information to validate a proposer ’ s ability to meet these requirements . See more

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