Opportunity
Bellevue Public Purchase #26039
City of Bellevue Solid Waste Collection Services RFP
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
October 12, 2026
Identifier
26039
NAICS
562111, 562920, 562119
The City of Bellevue, Washington is seeking proposals for comprehensive solid waste collection services. - Government Buyer: - City of Bellevue, Washington (local government) - Scope of Services: - Residential and commercial garbage collection - Recycling collection - Organics collection (yard debris and food scraps) - Delivery of garbage to the King County Disposal System - Processing and marketing of collected recyclables and organics - Service Area and Volume: - Approximately 158,000 residents - 30,800 single-family residential customers - 2,000 multi-family, commercial, and drop-box accounts - Notable Requirements: - Weekly collection for single-family residents - Embedded rate structure and single annual contract fee funding model - Emphasis on community reliability, affordability, and alignment with industry best practices - Compliance with all relevant laws and policies - Use of technology and data for service delivery and reporting - City will manage contract, education, and promotion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Exhibits include draft contract, collection data, rates, and service levels
Description
The City of Bellevue is seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms for solid waste collection services within the City Service Area. Services include residential and commercial garbage, recycling, and organics collection, delivery of garbage to a King County facility, and processing and marketing of recyclables and organics. The contract term is 10 years from July 1, 2028 to June 30, 2038, with an option to extend up to 2 years. The collection system serves approximately 158,000 people, including 30,800 single-family residential customers and 2,000 multi-family, commercial, and drop-box accounts. The City manages the contract, including education and promotion, with a funding model shifting to a single annual contract fee.