Opportunity

City of Columbus #RFQ032689

Columbus Solicits Citywide Yard Waste and Recycling Collection Services

Posted

April 23, 2026

Respond By

May 15, 2026

Identifier

RFQ032689

NAICS

562111, 562920

The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is seeking bids for citywide collection services for yard waste and recyclables for 2027 and beyond. - Scope of Work: - Collection, transportation, and disposal of yard waste and recyclables from single-family households, multi-dwelling units, and developments - Collection of recyclables from sidewalk containers as part of the Pedestrian Recycling Program - Collection of glass from private businesses under the Recycle-on-High Program - Contract Details: - Initial contract term of five years, with five optional one-year renewals (up to ten years total) - Bidders must submit proposals covering all required services - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with responsible wage and health insurance benefits as per Columbus City Code - Proposal bond of at least 10% of the bid amount - Active City of Columbus Contract Compliance Number or proof of application - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - All services must adhere to city compliance and performance standards

Description

The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is soliciting bids for collection services of yard waste and recyclables for the year 2027. The scope includes collection, transportation, and disposal of yard waste and recycling from single-family households, multi-dwelling units, and developments, as well as collection of recyclables from sidewalk containers and glass from private businesses. The contract period is from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2032, with five one-year renewal options extending to March 31, 2037. Bidders must bid on all services and comply with wage and health insurance benefit requirements.

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