Lexington County Ionwave #2027-RFP-04

Lexington County RFP: Franchised Solid Waste Collection Services for Area 1 (Chapin/Irmo)

Lexington County, South Carolina is seeking proposals for franchised solid waste collection services in Solid Waste District #1, specifically Area 1 (Chapin/Irmo), covering urban unincorporated areas. - Government Buyer: - Lexington County Procurement Services, Solid Waste Management Department - Products/Services Requested: - Weekly curbside collection of household garbage and yard waste for approximately 13,260 residences - Biweekly (every-other-week) collection of recyclables - Provision of 95-gallon roll-cart containers for garbage and recycling to each household (urban and rural areas) - Optional backyard collection for disabled customers (at no extra charge) and for others (for a fee) - Monthly bulk item pickup (furnishings, appliances, large items) with separate agreement and fee schedule - Customer billing and compliance with county ordinances - Route verification and contamination monitoring - Performance surety (bond, certificate of deposit, certified check, or irrevocable letter of credit) equal to three months anticipated revenue, with annual updates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Substantial bonding and financial assurance requirements - Annual CPI-based price adjustment rights - Contractor must provide all roll carts and handle customer billing - Optional backyard collection for medically verified disabled customers at no additional charge - Compliance with Lexington County Code of Ordinances - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open to all qualified providers - Estimated service area: 13,260 residences, with about 6,878 current customers - Contract term: initial five years, with up to five one-year extensions

Description

The County of Lexington is soliciting proposals for franchised solid waste collection services in Solid Waste District #1, specifically Area 1 (Chapin/Irmo). The contract involves scheduled once per week collection of household garbage and yard waste, and every other week collection of recyclable items for single family and duplex households in the unincorporated urban areas. The contractor will also provide an optional service for removal of large items placed at curbside, with a separate agreement and fee schedule. The contract term is intended to be five years with an option to extend for five additional one-year periods. Proposals must be submitted by June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET via the Lexington County IonWave E-Procurement System.

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