Seattle Park District Opengov #26-002-A

Seattle Public Utilities RFP for Long-Haul Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal Services

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a contractor for long-haul transportation and disposal of non-recycled solid waste generated within the city. - Government Buyer: - City of Seattle, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) - Scope of Work: - Contractor will receive compacted, containerized garbage from SPU transfer stations and authorized city customers - Transport solid waste to approved disposal facilities - Return empty containers to maintain inventory levels - Requirements: - Services must be reliable, fully permitted, and protective of public health and safety - Solutions must be cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and operationally reliable - Contractor must accommodate projected tonnage growth and adapt to evolving landfill and infrastructure conditions - Technical requirements detailed in contract appendix - Innovative and alternative proposals are encouraged to support Seattle's long-term solid waste management strategies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Long-haul transportation and disposal services for non-recycled solid waste - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on environmental responsibility and operational reliability - Flexibility to adapt to changing regional landfill and infrastructure conditions - Encouragement of innovative approaches and alternative proposals

Description

The City of Seattle, through its Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a contractor for long-haul transportation and disposal services of non-recycled solid waste generated in the city, including residential and nonresidential waste. The contractor will handle compacted, containerized garbage from SPU transfer stations and other authorized customers, transport it to approved disposal facilities, and return empty containers to maintain inventory levels. Services must be reliable, fully permitted, protective of public health and safety, and aligned with the city's long-term solid waste management strategies. The city seeks cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and operationally reliable solutions that accommodate projected tonnage growth and support flexibility as regional landfill and infrastructure conditions evolve.

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