Opportunity
City of Riverside PlanetBids #2563
Consulting Services for Comprehensive Transfer Station Evaluation Study
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
2563
NAICS
541620
The City of Riverside Public Works Department is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its municipal solid waste transfer station operations and alternatives. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division - Procurement contact: Jason Jones, Finance-Purchasing Division - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive evaluation of current transfer station arrangement (Agua Mansa Transfer Station) - Assessment of alternatives within a 20-30 mile radius for municipal solid waste, recycling, food waste, and green waste - Review of existing operations, market options, cost implications, and regulatory/environmental factors - Deliverables include reports, recommendations, and presentations to City staff and/or Council - Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years' experience under the same business name - No bankruptcy filings in the past five years - Appropriate licenses/certifications and active CA DIR registration - Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids; vendor registration required - Prospective Vendors Mentioned: - Athens Services, CA Traffic Solution, Floral Park Consulting LLC, GSA Contract Services LLC, LSA Associates Inc., MSW Consultants, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, R3 Consulting Group Inc., Ricardo LLC, SWCA Incorporated - Contract Term: - Initial term of one year, with an option to extend for an additional year (not to exceed two years total) - Pricing firm for initial term; extensions negotiable
Description
The City of Riverside is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the City's current transfer station arrangement and potential alternatives. The study includes reviewing existing operations, assessing market options, analyzing cost implications, and considering regulatory and environmental factors. The consultant will provide clear, well-supported recommendations to guide the City's long-term solid waste management strategy. The detailed scope of services is outlined in Exhibit "A" of the solicitation.