Berkeley Cityofberkeley #27-11798-C

Berkeley Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Disposal and Optional Transportation and Processing

The City of Berkeley is seeking landfill disposal capacity for municipal solid waste generated at its transfer station. - Government buyer: City of Berkeley, Finance Department, General Services Division. - Requested services: - Base service: accept and provide final disposal of the City’s landfill waste at a permitted landfill. Estimated volume is about 170 tons per operating day, or 62,500 tons per year; these are planning estimates, not guaranteed minimums. - Required contingency: quote an all-inclusive per-ton tipping fee for direct-haul delivery to a permitted receiving facility when the City directs, including short-term or emergency needs. Use is not guaranteed. - Optional transportation: pick up waste at the Berkeley Transfer Station and transport it to the proposed processing or disposal facility; provide per-load and equivalent estimated per-ton pricing. - Optional processing and diversion: recover recyclable, reusable, organic, and other materials before disposal of residual waste. Identify the recovery approach and anticipated rate and maintain recovery documentation. This option is not scored and would require a separate written agreement. - Notable requirements: Propose primary and alternate disposal facilities; demonstrate service continuity, facility capacity, and required permits; disclose access, operating hours, and restrictions; and meet specified operating and vehicle-turnaround standards. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or prospective contractors are named in the solicitation. - Term: Five-year base term with two optional five-year extensions, subject to City authorization, funding, and satisfactory performance.

Description

The City of Berkeley is seeking proposals for acceptance and final disposal of its landfill waste at a permitted landfill. The City estimates approximately 170 tons per operating day, or 62,500 tons annually; these quantities are estimates and are not guaranteed. Proposals must include a required contingency direct-haul tipping fee, while contractor transportation and waste processing to recover materials are optional alternatives. The proposed contract term is five years, with two optional five-year extensions, and proposals are due October 15, 2026.

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