Opportunity
Carteret County Civicplus #RFP
Operation and Hauling Services for Carteret County Solid Waste Convenience Sites
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
RFP
NAICS
562111, 484220, 562920
Carteret County Government in North Carolina is seeking proposals for the operation and staffing of twelve solid waste convenience sites, as well as the transportation and hauling of solid waste and recyclables from these sites. - Government Buyer: - Carteret County Government, Purchasing Department - Key contacts: Ashley Bennett (Purchasing Agent), Matt Reynal (Assistant County Manager) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products and Equipment Requested: - 3 CY Compactors (14 units) - 40 CY Compactor Containers (18 units) - 30 CY Open Top Containers (29 units) - 40 CY Open Top Containers (78 units) - 30 CY Closed Top Recycle Containers (15 units) - 8 CY Front Load Dumpsters with Cardboard Slot (23 units) - White Goods Containers 30 CY Open Top (15 units) - Oil Igloo Containers (4 units) - Oil Filter Containers (4 units) - Battery Containers (6 units) - Tire Containers 30 CY Open Top (4 units) - Front End Boxes (2 CY: 1 unit, 4 CY: 3 units, 6 CY: 1 unit, 8 CY: 7 units) - 6 CY VIP Compactor at Jail (1 unit) - Services Requested: - Operation and staffing of twelve solid waste convenience sites, including minimum attendant requirements at key locations (Hibbs Road, Otway, Highway 58) - Hauling and transportation of municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, recyclables, white goods, yard waste, batteries, tires, and waste oil to approved disposal and recycling facilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include detailed company qualifications, project experience, staffing plan, equipment list, safety records, financial stability, and at least 35 references - Strict communication protocols: no unauthorized contact with county officials during solicitation - Evaluation criteria: cost (40%), experience/past performance (20%), operational approach (20%), staffing plan (15%), safety/compliance (5%) - Contract includes annual CPI and fuel price adjustments - Submissions limited to 60 double-sided pages (excluding required forms and attachments) - County reserves broad rights to reject, negotiate, or modify proposals - Locations: - Carteret County Government Purchasing Department, 210 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 - Carteret County General Services, 5231 Business Drive, Newport, NC 28570 - Coastal Environmental Partnership (CEP), Tuscarora, NC (disposal facility) - Hibbs Road Transfer Station, Newport, NC (disposal facility)
Description
Carteret County is seeking proposals to operate the County Solid Waste Convenience Sites and/or provide transportation of solid waste from those sites. The solicitation includes an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026, and a proposal submission deadline of June 17, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in a specified order and format, including company qualifications, project experience, staffing plan, equipment list, safety records, financial stability, references, and pricing. Evaluation criteria include cost, experience, operational approach, staffing plan, and safety/compliance.